Tourism workers reaching end of their rope
58% of tourism employees seek to quit sector in less than five years Portugal’s tourism sector is facing yet another challenge when it comes to its workforce. While the sector’s
Afro Nation festival to return to Portimão in 2023
Festival attracts thousands from all over the world Organisers have confirmed that Afro Nation, described as the “world’s biggest Afrobeats festival”, is returning to Portimão between June 28 and 30, 2023.
Barlavento editor wins two journalism prizes
Barlavento editor and reporter Bruno Filipe Pires has won first and third prizes in the regional category of the ‘Analisar a Pobreza na Imprensa’ (Analysing Poverty in the Press) awards.
PSD offers trips to Brussels to promote Algarve hospital petition
Petition calling for construction of Algarve Central Hospital needs 7,500 signatures to make it to Parliament Portugal’s main opposition party (PSD) is offering trips to Brussels to the five people
Vilamoura named world’s top marina for sixth year
Vilamoura Marina wins award for second year straight Vilamoura Marina has been named ‘International Marina of the Year’ by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) for the sixth time. The accolade
British tourist dies after feeling unwell at Albufeira beach
British woman felt unwell while walking out of sea at Albufeira beach A 45-year-old British woman, described as a tourist, died after feeling unwell while walking out of the sea
Shock as woman filmed covered in ants at Algarve nursing home
Elderly woman filmed covered in ants Truly shocking footage was posted on social media yesterday showing an elderly woman tied to a bed with an open wound on her hip
Successful summer – but what lies ahead for Algarve tourism?
Hoteliers celebrate “excellent results” but warn of dark clouds ahead There is much to celebrate about this summer in the Algarve. Hotel bookings in July and August surpassed those of
New viewpoint inaugurated in Olhos de Água
A new viewpoint overlooking Olhos de Água beach in Albufeira – famous for its freshwater springs which can be seen bubbling through the sand during low tide– was due to
Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves enjoys holiday in Algarve
Keanu Reeves, one of the most famous actors in the world, enjoyed a short getaway to the Algarve this month The 58-year-old Canadian actor reportedly spent three days in the