Algarve beach among best in world – TripAdvisor
Albufeira’s Praia da Falésia has been named the fifth best beach in the world in TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards 2026. The Algarve beach is bested only by Mexico’s Isla Pasion,
Biggest solar eclipse of the century to be visible in Portugal
Portugal will witness a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event on August 12, 2026: the largest total solar eclipse visible in the country in 114 years. The eclipse will bring between 92% and
University of Algarve plans “walls-free” campus in Portimão
The University of the Algarve (UAlg) wants its future campus in Portimão to be a “walls-free”, eco-friendly and community-focused establishment. The vision for the campus, an €8 million investment due
Ayuso seals Algarve title with Malhão sprint win
Juan Ayuso left no doubts about who was strongest rider at the Volta ao Algarve. On Sunday, February 22, the Spanish rider powered to victory on the final climb to
German surfer dies on Aljezur beach
A German man died this afternoon while surfing at the Canal beach in Aljezur, authorities have confirmed. According to Correio da Manhã, the man, said to be aged around 40,
Desert dust to sweep across Portugal this week
A wave of dust from the Sahara Desert is set to drift over mainland Portugal starting Tuesday, bringing hazy skies and potential health concerns. According to the Portuguese Sea and
Olhão hosts charity concert in support of storm victims
Olhão’s municipal auditorium will host next month a charity concert to raise money for victims of Portugal’s devastating winter storms. Taking place on Tuesday, March 3 at 9pm, the concert
Woman, 96, dies in ambulance crash near Faro
A tragic accident this morning claimed the life of a 96-year-old woman and left three others injured, two of them seriously, in a collision between an ambulance and a car
Lagoa health centre set for major makeover
Lagoa is moving forward with a major makeover at its local health centre, which is set to receive renovations worth €732,087 aimed at boosting patient care. Funded entirely by the
Algarve health authority denies “destruction” of rehabilitation centre
The Algarve’s health authority (ULS Algarve) has strongly pushed back against accusations that São Brás de Alportel’s Centre of Rehabilitation Medicine of the South (Centro de Medicina e Reabilitação do