Albufeira’s iconic Peneco rock at risk of being demolished
The famous rock that gives its name to Praia do Peneco – one of the most popular beaches in Albufeira – is likely to be demolished due to a crack
Cats caught in funding row as charity and council clash over €25,000 grant
A leading Algarve animal charity claims it has gone more than a year without receiving a promised €25,000 annual grant from its municipal council. The alarm has been sounded by
Faro’s Lethes Theatre set to reopen this month after storm damage
Faro’s historic Lethes Theatre is reopening on February 22 after storm damage forced it to cancel all shows last November. The theatre’s stage was hit hard by Depression Cláudia, forcing
New Loulé council launches hospital, housing and school projects in first 100 days
One hundred days into its current mandate, Loulé’s new municipal administration has hailed its own achievements on several projects relating to health, housing, education, and local services. After months of
Repair, don’t replace: Algarve event aims to cut waste
Do you have a broken toaster, torn jeans or a wobbly bike? Instead of throwing them away, Algarve residents are being invited to fix them. Repair Café Algarve will return
Hundreds of puffins washing up on Portuguese beaches
Portugal’s Bird Study Society (SPEA) has recorded over 400 puffins found dead along the Portuguese coast in recent days. The tally comes from monitoring by multiple organisations and volunteers, and
One dead, two hospitalised due to Monte Gordo gas leak
A 61-year-old woman has died and two family members were hospitalised on Thursday following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a home in Monte Gordo, in the Algarve municipality of Vila
Prime Minister to visit flood-ravaged Alcácer do Sal
Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will visit this afternoon areas affected by flooding in Alcácer do Sal, in the district of Setúbal, a government source has confirmed (see update below).
Vila Vita Parc sommeliers win coveted awards
Algarve luxury resort Vila Vita Parc has earned two major national awards for its sommelier team. Augusto Brumatti, head sommelier of Vila Vita Parc, has been named “Sommelier of the
Algarve Bishop launches fund to help storm-hit families
The Bishop of the Algarve has announced the creation of a charity fund (Fundo Solidário) to support families and communities severely affected by recent destructive storms. Announcing the initiative in