Algarve residents entitled to six free Covid tests per month: find a testing centre near you
There are 11 Covid-19 testing centres operating in the Algarve where residents can get free tests. They are located in Lagos, Portimão, Albufeira, Loulé, Faro, Olhão, São Brás de Alportel
New Year’s Eve: Omicron and “excessive restrictions” prompt “last-minute” hotel cancellations in Algarve
Hotels in the Algarve are having to deal with last-minute booking cancellations for New Year’s Eve due to the worsening pandemic situation and “new, harsher restrictions” to fight the spread
Christmas hampers bring festive cheer to Castro Marim families
A total of 700 Christmas hampers were delivered to disadvantaged families in Castro Marim. The local council made the special delivery to help make the festive season “brighter and warmer”
28 bales of hash wash up on Algarve beaches in three days
Maritime Police seized a further nine bales of hash, weighing a total of 315kg, from several beaches in Albufeira and Lagoa last weekend. According to maritime police in Albufeira and
Free Covid tests: Portimão opens two additional Covid-19 testing centres
Two additional Covid-19 testing centres offering free tests to the population are available in Portimão – one can be found along the riverside area near the ‘coreto’ (bandstand) and the
Algarve fish markets raise awareness about marine litter
Don’t be surprised if this month you find the fresh fish counter at your local market piled up with marine litter. The initiative, entitled “Action Marine Litter!” (Ação Lixo Marinho!),
ARA pet adoption drive at Mar Shopping this weekend
Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) will be at MAR Shopping Algarve in Loulé this weekend (September 3 to 5) for a pet adoption drive at the main entrance to the shopping
Fado and Flamenco celebrated at Lagos Cultural Centre
Portuguese and Spanish music will be celebrated at Lagos Cultural Centre this month. Fado Fest will take place on September 10 and 11, followed by the Flamenco Festival on September
Lagoa’s new municipal master plan comes into force
Lagoa’s new municipal master plan (PDM) came into force this month, revealed the local council. The main objectives are to “safeguard the undisputed beauty of our coastline, encourage efficient use
€2.8 million Discoveries Exhibition Centre to open at Sagres Fortress in 2022
An exhibition centre about ‘the golden age’ of Portuguese Discoveries will be opening at Sagres Fortress in 2022. Representing an investment of €2.8 million, the cultural space will allow visitors