Algarve “mustn’t waste unique opportunity” for high-speed railway connection to Andalusia
Faro has approved a “manifestation of institutional support” Faro Municipal Council has unanimously approved a “manifestation of institutional support” for the construction of a high-speed railway connection between the Algarve
Yolanda Hopkins crowned two-time European surfing champion
Yet another achievement for 25-year-old Algarve surfer Algarve surfer Yolanda Hopkins has added another impressive achievement to her fantastic career, having been crowned Europe’s surfing champion for the second year
Ryanair’s new Faro-Krakow route launched
Monday (April 1) marked the launch of a new air link between Faro and Krakow (Poland), one of the four new summer routes announced by Irish low-cost airline Ryanair for
Woman killed in car crash near Arade Bridge in Portimão
A 58-year-old woman died on Tuesday morning in an accident involving three vehicles on the EN125 road in Portimão. The accident occurred in Companheira near the Arade Bridge at around
€14 million beach replenishment planned for Quarteira
Praia do Forte Novo saw part of its boardwalk destroyed by last weekend’s bad weather A €14 million project to replenish a series of beaches near Quarteira, including Praia do
Recent rainfall doing wonders for Algarve dams
Water level at Algarve dams believed to have increased from 36% to 43% Last week’s rainfall was a godsend for the Algarve, having reportedly brought the region as much water
ALDI hiring 60 part-time workers in Algarve
ALDI Portugal is looking to hire over 60 workers for its 14 supermarkets in the Algarve to work part-time between April and September. There are openings for several positions, from
Bad weather destroys part of beachside boardwalk in Quarteira
Praia do Forte Novo boardwalk affected by bad weather A section of the beachside boardwalk near Praia do Forte Novo in Quarteira, Loulé was destroyed by last weekend’s bad weather.
Vila do Bispo to host goose barnacle festival in June
Event was previously held in September Vila do Bispo Council will host its popular goose barnacle festival between June 7 and 9, three months earlier than its usual September dates.
Portugal’s premier tennis tournament begins today
Estoril Open runs until April 7 Estoril Open, the biggest Portuguese tennis tournament, begins today with four matches on the main court at Clube de Ténis do Estoril. Kicking the