Fire outside Portimão Hospital quickly put out
Smoke sparked alarm but flames were swiftly extinguished Plumes of thick black smoke rising from Portimão Hospital sparked alarm among patients, staff and passers-by on Sunday, especially with the blaze
Lagoa’s candlelit market celebrates 10 years with UNESCO traditions
Thousands of candles are lit during the event Lagoa is lighting up once again. From Thursday, July 3 to Sunday, July 6, the historic heart of the Algarve town will
Former Sporting CP coach Jorge Silas takes charge of Farense
Farense are looking to return to Portugal’s top football tier after being relegated last season Farense have confirmed Jorge Silas as their new head coach, announcing the appointment on social
Albufeira’s code of conduct comes into force
Wearing bikinis outside of beach or pool zones, drinking alcohol in the street and nude or sexual acts in public can now cost offenders hundreds to nearly thousands of euros
17 arrested as police sweep Albufeira nightlife spots
Police are cracking down on criminal activity in Albufeira as the busy summer season begins Seventeen people were arrested as part of a major crackdown on criminal activity in and
Carvoeiro Black & White Night draws “historic crowds”
Event hailed as a “triumph” for Carvoeiro and the municipality of Lagoa The 11th edition of Carvoeiro Black & White Night shattered attendance records and cemented its reputation as “one
Summer brings nights of live music to Alcoutim
‘Alcoutim ComVida’ will run through July and August Summer nights in the usually sleepy town of Alcoutim will be brought to life with a series of live music performances running
Vale do Lobo welcomes summer with “unmissable music programme”
Musical agenda runs from June 21 to September 6 The Algarve’s Vale do Lobo resort is welcoming the summer season with an “unmissable music line-up, set to transform late afternoons
Portugal’s first nature reserve was once used as a rubbish dump – now it’s a sanctuary for flamingos
Portugal’s first nature reserve was created in the Algarve 50 years ago What is now one of Portugal’s most ecologically significant sites – home to over 200 bird species, including
Portuguese Air Force deploys F-16 jets following bomb threat on Cardiff-Canary Islands flight
Aircraft’s crew requested a diversion to Faro Airport before ultimately deciding to land at its original destination, Lanzarote Portuguese Air Force jets were deployed on Monday morning (June 19) after