Algarve families unable to pay for affordable housing
High demand for homes by foreigners keeps driving prices up across the region. Foreign demand continues to drive up tourist investment in the Algarve as well as house prices. In
Contactless payment available on Próximo bus network
Passengers can now purchase tickets on board Faro’s Próximo public transport networkusing contactless bank cards, phones or smartwatches. Thanks to a new platform implemented on Faro’s Próximo public transport network,
Legionella outbreak closes Olhão municipal swimming pools
An outbreak of Legionella has led to the temporary closure of the municipal swimming pool complex and changing rooms at Olhão’s Municipal Stadium. In a statement, Olhão City Council informed
Portugal will face water shortage crisis, primarily affecting Algarve and Alentejo
According to Algarve University researcher Nuno Loureiro, if this hydrological year is not “generous”, next year, the water crisis “will break out in full force”. The south of Portugal is
Tavira Wedding Fair returns on November 11 and 12
The venue will feature dozens of exhibitors presenting this year’s trends and news, from wedding dresses and suits for the groom, to photography, video, travel and classic car services. Tavira’s
Unprecedented project to define map of Europe’s coastal ecosystems comes to the Algarve
The TREC expedition – “Traversing European Coastlines”, is travelling along the European coast, from the Baltic to the Mediterranean Sea, for the first time since it began in April 2023.
CP campaign offers Porto-Faro train tickets from €10
Until November 30, over 45,000 nationwide train tickets are on sale at promotional prices. Portuguese railway company CP – Comboios de Portugal announced last Tuesday, October 31, the launch of
“Pedra Dura” dance festival returns to Lagos
The Algarve Dance Festival will feature national and international performances between November 9 and 18. The Algarve Dance Festival “Pedra Dura” returns to Lagos for its second edition between November
PAN/Olhão wants to plant trees following storm Bernard
“Trees in urban environments perform essential functions that often go unnoticed”, says the People, Animals and Nature Party. Olhão’s People, Animals and Nature Party will submit a proposal to Olhão’s
Double accolade for Algarve Tourism film
«The Algarve in the Portuguese Discoveries» received the «Best Documentary Award» and the «Special Jury Award» last month. The video documentary «The Algarve in the Portuguese Discoveries», produced by New