AD targets PS for failing to prepare Algarve for drought
The head of AD says nothing has been done in eight years of PS leadership Luís Montenegro, president of PSD and head of the Aliança Democrática coalition which is looking
Jet 2 plane makes emergency landing at Faro Airport
An Airbus 321-251NX operated by Jet 2 which was flying from Tenerife (Spain) to Birmingham (UK) had to make an emergency landing at Faro Airport on Thursday afternoon (February 22).
Try the Algarve’s traditional xarém in Moncarapacho
Xarém is a beloved dish in the Algarve Moncarapacho, a small village near Olhão, is gearing up for the third edition of its ‘Mostra de Xarém’, a gastronomic event which
Bragança-Portimão air link saved for now
Air link will continue running at least “for a few more months” The Portuguese government and operator Sevenair have found a temporary solution to ensure that the Bragança-Portimão air link
Algarve beach named best in the world by Tripadvisor
The Algarve’s planned desalination plant is to be built near the beach Albufeira’s stunning Praia da Falésia has been hailed the best beach in the world in the 2024 edition
“More rain in Lima River in two weeks than in two years in Algarve”
APA vice-president draws worrying comparison between north of Portugal and Algarve José Pimenta Machado, vice-president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), has warned that climate change is affecting Portugal unevenly
Maritime authority issues weather warning for mainland Portugal
The National Maritime Authority (AMN) has issued a weather warning for coastal areas in mainland Portugal starting tomorrow (February 22) at noon and running until Saturday at 6pm due to
Algarve economy “needs more than just tourism”
Tourism isn’t the problem; it’s the lack of other sectors to complement it, says NERA boss The president of the Algarve’s NERA business association has highlighted the importance of diversifying
Rain and cold to return after unusually mild weather
Snowfall warning issued for north of Portugal Meteorologists in Portugal are predicting rain and much colder temperatures for the following days, marking a return to more winter-like weather. The change
Bryan Adams to play two shows in Portugal
Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams will give two concerts in Portugal in November, event organiser Ritmo & Blues has announced. The man behind hit tunes such as ‘Summer of 69’, ‘Heaven’