The mayor of Albufeira has announced that he will create a code of conduct for public spaces, in order to regulate behaviour and excesses, in nightlife establishments areas of Albufeira.
The decision was taken by the mayor after an emergency meeting with security forces and tourism sector associations, following “excessive behaviour by foreign tourists in broad daylight,” that occurred over the weekend on Rua da Oura, otherwise known as "The Strip".
“The invitation to these class structures was aimed at raising awareness among business people associated with these structures, so that they do not allow the behavioural excesses that have been occurring inside and in the space surrounding their establishments”, reads the statment released by the Mayor.
José Carlos Rolo, mentioned in the note that Albufeira's image “is damaged by incidents such as those that have occurred in the bar areas”, especially in Rua da Oura, when in the rest of the municipality “there is security and tranquility”.
To “limit excesses” and after listening to the authorities and economic and tourist agents, José Carlos Rolo “determined the creation of a code of conduct to be applied in the public space of the municipality, and a commission responsible for its preparation must be created” , says the statement.
According to the municipality, “the next steps” are the creation of the commission and a meeting with the Minister of Internal Administration, Margarida Blasco.
The mayor adds that he understands the need for social spaces and nightlife, but states that he is “determined to limit the attitudes and behaviours of some of its visitors, when the limits of a municipality with its own culture and identity are exceeded.”
Source Lusa
