Young man fighting for life after being shot in Algarve
A 24-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot in the Algarve municipality of Silves. PJ police said the shooting took place late on Sunday night (March 1)
Portimão crowned Portugal’s “Sport Destination of the Year”
Portimão has been named “Sport Destination of the Year 2026” for municipalities with 50,000–100,000 residents, receiving national recognition from the Municípios Amigos do Desporto (Sport-Friendly Municipalities) programme. The award highlights
Storm alert: Regina brings wet weather to Algarve and southern Portugal
The Algarve and southern Portugal are in for a wet and wild start to the week. Depression Regina, a high-altitude storm system, is moving south of the Algarve and is
Lagoa announces record €500,000 budget for citizen-pitched projects
The municipal council of Lagoa has announced a record €500,000 budget for its Orçamento Participativo (OP), an initiative that allows local citizens to suggest and vote for their own projects.
Electric trains delayed again on Algarve line despite works being completed
The long-awaited introduction of electric trains along the full length of the Algarve railway line has been postponed once again, despite infrastructure works having been completed months ago. The electrification
Tivoli’s all-inclusive resort nearly ready to reopen in Alvor
The Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort swings open its doors again on March 23, kicking off a new season as Tivoli Hotels & Resorts’ first all-inclusive property in Portugal. Located near
MOVE.Tavira returns to support cancer awareness
The 18th edition of the MOVE.Tavira walk and run event will take place in Tavira on Sunday, March 15, starting from Praça da República. Featuring accessible 5km and 10km routes,
Falésia Run promotes sport for all along Algarve clifftops
The 2026 edition of the Falésia Run will bring sport and community together on Saturday (March 7) at 4pm for a non-competitive event set against the stunning clifftop scenery of
Algarve hotels call for suspension of EES rollout over fears of summer “chaos”
Hoteliers in the Algarve have sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Luís Montenegro warning of potential “chaos” linked to the implementation of the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES)
Sunny weekend forecast across Portugal
After a cloudy and in some areas rainy Friday, the weekend is set to bring a welcome return to sunshine across most of the country, according to the Portuguese Sea