Building works will commence in the middle of this
month, with the structure's inauguration taking place on
November 24th, and will remain open until January 6th,
Portugal's ‘Day of Kings'.
Faro City Hall councillor João Marques described the
slope as being "a unique structure in the south of
Portugal", and represents an investment of €70,000,
fully financed by the City Hall. Part of the proceeds
will be donated to charity.
"It will have a 60-metre slope, 40 metres of which
are of inclined and 20 metres for de-acceleration. It is
10 metres wide and eight metres high", he said.
Both ski and snowboard enthusiasts can use the slope,
and there will be large rubber rings to sit and slide
down on for those who are not so confident on two feet!
As the slope is in Faro, the City Hall has voiced its
intention to host a snowboard competition, though
nothing as yet has been confirmed.
To entice city-goers into the swing of festive cheer,
a red carpet will be rolled out throughout the city
streets, lights and decorations will add to the
atmosphere, along with music and mini merry-go-rounds
for children.
New Year's Eve in Faro promises to be equally as
entertaining, with a number of leading national acts
lined up to see in 2008.