São Marcos da Serra fire under control; 141 firefighters still ‘on watch’
The flames were battled by as many as 258 firefighters Over 141 firefighters remain at the site of a wildfire which broke out yesterday at around 3.40pm in São Marcos
Fire breaks out in São Marcos da Serra
Nearly 150 firefighters are battling a blaze which broke out this afternoon in São Marcos da Serra, Silves. The fire started at around 3.43pm in a valley in the hills
Albufeira hails success of hunting fair
Over 40,000 people visited the event Albufeira has celebrated the success of the 25th edition of its Hunting, Fishing, Tourism and Nature Fair, which was held in a new and larger
Algarve under ‘yellow alert’ due to hot weather
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued a yellow alert warning for the Algarve and the Madeira archipelago due to “persistent high values of maximum temperature” starting
Free jazz concerts in Vila Real de Santo António
Viviane and Cool Manouche will perform Vila Real de Santo António is preparing to host another edition of ‘Guadiana Jazz’ which will feature two free concerts in July and August.
GNR police dismantle criminal network in Albufeira
Five people have been arrested GNR police have dismantled a criminal network in Albufeira believed to have committed multiple crimes such as extortion, thefts, drug trafficking and document forgery. Five
Suspected drug dealer arrested at Faro Airport
A 65-year-old man was arrested on Monday at Faro Airport under suspicions of drug trafficking, PJ police have announced. The suspect was detained during an inspection by customs services targeted
British man dies in Albufeira hotel pool
A 27-year-old British man was found dead after presumably drowning this Tuesday afternoon at the Hotel Paraíso pool in Albufeira. Authorities were alerted at 2pm after the man was found
Huge “eco-resort” planned for Portimão
Environmental impact study under public consultation A massive €302 million tourism development planned to occupy a significant area of Portimão’s eastern riverside territory is currently up for public consultation. Entitled
PAN takes stand against mining in Castro Marim and Alcoutim
Political party PAN has spoken out against the possibility of mining exploration in the Algarve boroughs of Castro Marim and Alcoutim. “The request for mineral exploration and research rights, including