Algarve tourist tax fund “could be used to promote events like F1”
10% of tourist tax revenue to go into promotional fund The Algarve Municipalities Association (AMAL) continues to discuss the introduction of a regional tourist tax in 2023, which could be
Faro flooding causes over €2 million in damages
Damages caused by December 5 flooding in Faro top €2 million The heavy rain that fell on the morning of December 5 in Faro caused more than €2 million-worth of
Castro Marim seniors enjoy special Christmas party
After being suspended for two years due to Covid-19, Castro Marim’s annual Christmas party for senior citizens was held on Sunday, December 18. The event attracted around 600 senior citizens
Vila do Bispo delivers Christmas hampers to families in need
Vila do Bispo Council has delivered 95 Christmas hampers to families in need in the borough. The charity initiative was carried out between December 12 and 16 and saw the
Faro businesses report “lower-than-expected sales” ahead of Christmas
Businesses in downtown Faro are reporting “lower-than-expected sales” this year and fear that consumers’ reduced spending power will lead to “significant losses of revenue” during the Christmas season. As the
Algarve winter wonderland
New campaign promotes Algarve as “appealing choice” for those who want to save on energy bills this winter The Algarve Tourism Association (ATA) has launched a new promotional campaign designed
VRSA saves 70 families from eviction
VRSA council purchases 70 apartments to save families from eviction Seventy families in Vila Real de Santo António were saved from eviction right before Christmas after the apartments they live
Volta ao Algarve returns for 49th edition in February
12 WorldTeams to take part in Volta ao Algarve The 49th edition of Volta ao Algarve, the region’s premier cycling competition, will be held between February 15 and 19, the
Portimão unveils temporary shelter for homeless
A new temporary shelter for homeless people has been set up in the centre of Portimão, providing a safe and warm place to sleep, eat and shower during the winter.
Lagoa approves “highest budget ever” for 2023
Lagoa’s municipal assembly has approved a €48 million budget for 2023, the borough’s “highest budget ever”. The budget was approved with 16 votes in favour from PS Socialists, three votes