Monchique unveils new €2.1 million heliport
Previous heliport was universally recognised as outdated Monchique, the scenic mountain range town in the Algarve, has inaugurated a new heliport, officially named the Municipal Air Support and Civil Protection
Ten years of living statues celebrated in Lagoa
Event has become a staple of the holiday season in the Algarve Lagoa will be celebrating next month the 10th edition of its Christmas Living Statues event, which has become
Boliqueime hosts November gastronomic route
Boliqueime gastronomic route combines live music and typical Algarve cuisine The village of Boliqueime in central Algarve is hosting ‘Bolicome’ (Bolieats), a month-long gastronomic route inviting residents and visitors to
Sweet potatoes take centre stage in Aljezur
Aljezur is famous for its Lyra sweet potato variety Aljezur will host its highly anticipated Sweet Potato Festival between November 29 and December 1, shining the spotlight on its unique
Albufeira triumphs as 2026 European City of Sport
Albufeira received coveted sports title Albufeira will be a European City of Sport in 2026. The official announcement was made on Thursday night through a letter from ACES-Europe and read
Young man arrested for attempted murder in Vilamoura
PJ police tracked attempted murder suspect down to Vilamoura PJ police have arrested a 21-year-old man in the Algarve resort of Vilamoura on suspicion of attempted murder. In a statement
Trump win sees Americans googling how to move to Portugal
Trump’s political comeback is leading many to rethink their future in the US Google is reporting a surge in Americans exploring how to move to Portugal after Donald Trump’s US
Algarve citrus production sees 10% boost despite water and pest challenges
Citrus growers lament that they are not on “equal footing with other sectors, such as tourism” Citrus production in the Algarve rose by an estimated 10% in the 2023-2024 season,
Algarve tourism icon Elidérico Viegas dies at 74
Elidérico Viegas founded AHETA, the Association of Hotels and Tourist Developments of the Algarve The Algarve is mourning the loss of one of the main figures of its tourism industry,
Two Portuguese women die in UK car crash
Two Portuguese women, aged 29 and 30, died following a car accident Sunday night in Ketteringham, UK. According to Eastern Daily Press, the women were driving home with friends after