Give windsurfing a try at Praia de Faro
The Nautical Centre of Praia de Faro will allow people to try windsurfing for free If you’ve ever thought about giving windsurfing a try, then next month will be the
Almond blossom festival attracts 7,000 to inland Algarve
Event attracted 7,000 people to village with just 50 residents Organisers have hailed the success of Castro Marim’s almond blossom hiking festival ‘Festival das Amendoeiras em Flor’, which has held
Contraband Festival returns to Alcoutim in March
The full programme is due to be announced later this month Alcoutim Council has confirmed the return of the Contraband Festival between March 24 and 26. The event is held
Major projects in store for Lagoa
Dutch businessman Erik de Vlieger turns ruins into modern homes Dutch businessman Erik de Vlieger is developing seven major projects in Lagoa, which include turning derelict buildings into shiny new
Calling all photographers in Lagos
Each participant can submit up to three photos between May 1 and June 15 ‘Lagos Cidade’ (Lagos City) is the name of a new digital photography contest which aims to
Major investments underway as “Cidade de Loulé” turns 35
Mayor says Loulé has gone “from a quiet town to a vibrant, modern city loved by its people” Loulé celebrated its 35th anniversary on February 1 since being given ‘cidade’
Loulé Islamic Baths closer to national monument status
Islamic Baths date back to 12th century The Islamic Baths of Loulé are one step closer to gaining national monument status. The proposal to grant this special status to the
World’s oldest dog ever is Portuguese
Bobi, a 30-year-old Rafeiro Alentejano, breaks Guinness World Record for oldest dog ever A Portuguese dog who defied death after birth has been crowned the oldest living dog in the
Temporary homeless shelter set up in Faro
Shelter has 10 beds and enough room to add more if necessary A temporary shelter has been set up at Faro’s municipal pool to help homeless people escape Portugal’s unrelenting
Olhos de Água market announces live music on Saturdays
There will be live music performances every Saturday morning Shoppers at Olhos de Água’s local market now have more to look forward to than just fresh and local products. Every