New urban park opens in Parchal
A sprawling new urban park set to give families plenty of open space to walk, play and enjoy the outdoors will officially open this Saturday (March 21) in Parchal, Lagoa.
Storm Therese to bring rain until the weekend
Storm Therese is expected to bring several days of wet weather to Portugal this week, with rain and possible thunderstorms forecast particularly for the south and centre of the country.
Historic Algarve photos on display in Vila do Bispo
A series of historic photographs that helped promote the Algarve internationally are on display in Vila do Bispo until March 31. The exhibition, entitled “The Algarve of Asta and Luís de
Algarve to host 70 German-speaking tourism leaders
Around 70 tourism industry decision-makers from German-speaking markets will gather in the Algarve from May 27 to 29 for an international workshop focused on the region’s position in one of
Monte Santo celebrates Easter with Portuguese Night
Monte Santo Resort in Carvoeiro will celebrate Easter with a series of special dining experiences and activities for families. On April 3, the resort will mark Good Friday with a
“No bikes or scooters” signs installed in Portimão
Portimão is taking a tougher stance on bicycles and electric scooters riding in pedestrian-only areas. This month, the municipal council has begun installing signs informing residents that these vehicles cannot
Portuguese MotoGP moved back one week due to war in Iran
The Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix has been postponed by one week following changes to the championship calendar caused by the Iran war. MotoGP organisers announced on Sunday that the Qatar
Carvoeiro Cat Charity adoptions up year on year
The Carvoeiro Cat Charity Associação (CCCA), with a sanctuary based in Porches, Lagoa, has had a bumper year for adoptions so far. In a statement, the charity says the results
Seafood inspires new tapas route in Vila Real de Santo António
Vila Real de Santo António will host a new gastronomic route named “Do Mar p’ra Mesa” from March 30 to April 5, an initiative designed to highlight the town’s fishing
Bank donates cutting-edge breathing equipment to Albufeira firefighters
Albufeira’s Crédito Agrícola bank has donated five new breathing apparatus units to the local volunteer fire brigade (Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Albufeira). Worth around €8,000, the devices –