Metro train derails in Lisbon
A minor derailment of a train on the Lisbon Metro Green Line at Alvalade station on Friday morning did not cause any injuries, but one person had to be assisted
Lagos houses regional sweets association
Association was created to promote the Algarve’s regional sweets The Association of Regional Sweets of the Algarve (ADRA) has been provided with several rooms at Lagos’ Espaço Jovem (Youth Space)
Bustling vernissage by Viktoria Ganhao at C1 Broker in Almancil
Viktoria Ganhao’s works are about “abstract perception” Over 100 distinguished guests turned up for the vernissage of a new temporary art exhibition by independent artist Viktoria Ganhao at the C1
Government eases Algarve water restrictions
“Situation is still delicate,” warns PM The Portuguese government is easing the restrictions imposed on water consumption in the agricultural and urban – including tourism – sectors in the Algarve.
Traditional Chinese medicine at Mar Shopping Algarve
Traditional Chinese medicine is “recognised for its ability to promote balance and well-being” MAR Shopping Algarve, in partnership with the HPA private health group, is offering free health screenings that
Lagoa Wine Show returns in June
Some of Portugal’s best wines are showcased at the Lagoa Wine Show Lagoa has announced the return of its popular Wine Show between June 7 and 10. For four days,
Traditional corn porridge is king in Silves
Papas de milho are a local delicacy Silves will pay homage next weekend to ‘papas de milho’, a traditional corn porridge also known as ‘xerém’. A local delicacy in the
Algarve “will have whatever means necessary this summer,” Health Minister vows
Health Minister guarantees that “all the support that the Algarve needs will appear” Portugal’s Health Minister has vowed to help the Algarve with “whatever means are necessary” to ensure the
Vilamoura Vipers seek new players for international netball tournament
Vilamoura Vipers are a recently-created netball club The Vilamoura Vipers Netball Club is inviting young female athletes to join the local netball club with a view to represent Portugal at
Pestana Delfim reopens as new all-inclusive hotel in Alvor
Pestana Blue Alvor Beach opens after a €10 million revamp Alvor’s iconic Pestana Delfim has reopened as Pestana Blue Alvor Beach, a new all-inclusive hotel. After undergoing two phases of