Albufeira announces year-round beach supervision
Albufeira says it is only municipality in country with year-round surveillance at beaches along town coast Albufeira Municipal Council has announced that the three beaches located along the town’s coast
“Largest nativity scene in Portugal” to be unveiled in VRSA
Nativity scene in VRSA is said to be largest in the country It’s almost time for the unveiling of “Portugal’s largest nativity scene,” which every year attracts thousands of visitors
Renature Monchique to plant another 125,000 trees
Project revived to help restore the Monchique mountain range’s biodiversity The Renature Monchique project has been revived with the goal of planting another 125,000 trees in the Monchique mountain range.
EN125 Olhão bypass moves one step closer to reality
Bypass is considered essential to divert traffic out of Olhão and reduce accidents The public tender for the construction of the bypass to Algarve’s 125 National Road (EN125) in Olhão
Christmas fun for everyone in Albufeira
Christmas markets, live music and much more planned Christmas in Albufeira will be celebrated with a long list of events which promise to offer something for everyone. Starting the festivities
Win a “dream holiday” shopping locally in Loulé
Shoppers will have a chance to win shopping vouchers and “dream holidays” Shoppers who choose to do their festive shopping at local stores in Loulé will be in for a
Socialists backtrack on NHR (for now) and IUC road tax hike
Portugal’s Socialist government has backtracked on two of its most controversial measures included in the 2024 State Budget proposal, having axed the increase of the IUC vehicle circulation tax on
EU-backed investments “must be completed soon” in Algarve
Clock is ticking, minister says In a last attempt to make sure no European Union money set aside for the region goes to waste, the Minister of Territorial Cohesion has
Mar Shopping unveils sweet Christmas wonderland
Sweet Christmas at Mar Shopping Algarve An especially sweet Christmas is promised at Mar Shopping Algarve, which has unveiled its own unique Christmas village entitled ‘Candyland Christmas‘. Those looking to
Two Algarve chefs among the world’s top-100
José Avillez, Hans Neuner and João Oliveira represent Portugal in the top-100 Three chefs leading Portuguese restaurants – two in the Algarve – have been featured in the ‘The Best