Swimming ban imposed at Quarteira and Vale do Lobo beaches
UPDATE: Environmentnal agency APA has LIFTED the swimming ban after the latest tests revealed that the water quality had returned to normal. Loulé Council announced yesterday (July 25) that the
Rocking out for charity
Raising money for charity and making sure everyone has a great time are the two driving forces behind the Poor Man’s Band, a band that performs regularly across the Algarve
Lagos honours Special Olympics medal winner
Cristina Silva won two medals at the Special Olympics World Games 2023 Lagos Council has honoured local equestrian athlete Cristina Silva, who won two medals while representing Portugal at the
São Brás summer fair showcases “essence of Algarve”
Event will feature 300 exhibitors and over 60 hours of live entertainment São Brás de Alportel is preparing to host another edition of Feira da Serra (Mountain Fair), a major
Portuguese swimmer wins historic silver medal
18-year-old swimmer has made history Diogo Ribeiro has just become the first Portuguese swimmer to ever win a medal at the World Aquatics Championships, which are taking place in Fukuoka,
Algarve summer bookings “below expectations”
Hoteliers blame rising interest rates This summer is not going as expected for hotels and tourist establishments in the Algarve, with booking numbers so far “below expectations”. So says the
Ronaldo’s Al Nassr lose again in Algarve
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of SL Benfica yesterday evening at Estádio do Algarve, marking the second defeat in two matches since Ronaldo’s return
VRSA and Castro Marim firefighters receive new protective equipment
The volunteer firefighters of Vila Real de Santo António and Castro Marim have received new personal protective equipment. The equipment was purchased by the councils of the two municipalities. “Despite
African Music Festival returns to Faro
Faro is preparing to host another edition of the Algarve’s African Music Festival on Saturday, August 12 at 8pm. The event is organised by the Casa de Angola – Algarve
Man arrested for murder of ex-girlfriend in Lagoa
Victim was released from hospital but readmitted a week later, eventually dying from a widespread infection PJ police have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of causing the death of his 26-year-old ex-girlfriend