Has the Algarve turned into an Urban Wild West?
Lawyer and Honorary German Consul Alexander Rathenau expresses his views on the rampant proliferation of thousands of illegal constructions in the Algarve Alexander Rathenau, a lawyer and Honorary Consul of
Portimão mayor announces “big plans” for city, “brighter future”
“Neglected areas are a priority” – Álvaro Bila Álvaro Bila, Portimão mayor and Socialist Party (PS) candidate in the upcoming local elections, has shared his vision for the municipality,
Electric shuttle between Portimão and Lagoa
The project aims to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainable urban mobility Portimão and Lagoa are due to be linked by a new electric shuttle service, revealed Portimão mayor Álvaro
Praia da Rocha: Long-awaited fortress revamp
Museum dedicated to fortress’s role in the 17th century After years of neglect, the Santa Catarina fortress in Praia da Rocha is finally due to undergo a much-needed revamp. The
Algarve mountains “worth their weight in gold”
Algarve mountains will be “increasingly recognised, admired and sought after,” says Castro Marim mayor Francisco Amaral The Algarve’s underrated mountains are due for their deserved time in the spotlight. Francisco
Vale do Lobo to invest over €200 million in 227 new homes
The Residences Vale do Lobo mark the “first new branded residences at Vale do Lobo in the past two decades” Algarve resort Vale do Lobo is investing €200 million
New bridge to Faro Island inaugurated 17 years later
New Faro Island bridge hailed as a vital upgrade Seventeen years after it was first announced, the new two-lane bridge to Faro Island was finally inaugurated on Sunday (January 12).
World Talents: bringing global entrepreneurs, innovation and startups to Algarve
Since it was founded in 2021, the World Talents platform based at the University of Algarve’s business incubator in Faro has already secured €2.8 million in investment – and it
Vilamoura attracts larger boats with new marina
“We will become part of an itinerary that wasn’t even considered by sailors aboard large vessels” A new marina for larger vessels, ranging between 20 and 40 metres, was inaugurated
Signing of Algarve desalination plant contract “historic moment”, says PM
Luís Montenegro said “we can never lose focus on accountability” at the signing of the construction contract for the Algarve’s future desalination plant Portugal’s prime minister said this Tuesday (October