Supermarkets to transition into catering companies in next decade, says Jerónimo Martins CEO
According to Pedro Soares dos Santos, in the future, Portuguese supermarkets will be “much more focused on offering ready-made solutions”. The chairman of Jerónimo Martins, which owns Portugal’s Pingo Doce
Entities defend urgency of Ria Formosa dredging
The purpose of the operation is to ensure water renewal, oxygenation of sediment, upkeep of navigation channels, and protection of natural habitats. The Olhão City Council held a meeting this
Portimão starts charging tourist tax, Albufeira plans to follow suit in May
Portimão City Council now charges a €2 fee for each tourist staying in the municipality. The City Council of Portimão, in the district of Faro, began charging a tourist tax
Recent rainfall insufficient to alleviate contingency measures
Despite the increased water levels in the Algarve dams, abstraction remains on hold. Recent rainfall has resulted in a significant increase of water in the Algarve’s dams, particularly in the
Algarve Wine Tourism Shines at Portuguese Wine Awards
The Grandes Escolhas Awards ceremony took place at the Estoril Congress Centre on March 1, where Algarve Wine Tourism was honoured with the prize for the best “2023 Wine Tourism”.
Freedom Race returns to Portimão
Part of the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution celebrations, the Corrida da Liberdade is open to participants of all ages and levels. Portimão’s annual Corrida da Liberdade (Freedom Race)
AIA on track to attain ISO 20121 certification
As part of its efforts towards environmental responsibility, the Algarve’s International Racetrack will implement 12 ecological measures during the Portuguese GP in March. Globally known for its dedication to environmental
Wine, food and cultural tours launched in the Barlavento
Officially launched last Tuesday, Bom Dia Algarve offers tailored tours in Lagoa, Silves and Portimão. This week marked the official launch of Bom Dia Algarve, a new tour company located
Ode Winery – Something old, something new
Marrying age-old tradition with contemporary winemaking techniques, Ode Winery is a declaration of love for the Ribatejo In the quiet village of Vila Chã de Ourique, some 50 minutes north
Prima Ballerinas in the making
Lagoa’s Classical Academy of Ballet ballerinas brought home 13 prizes from the European Ballet Grand Prix in Vienna last month. And that’s just one of the many competitions they have