Local artist donates painting “celebrating Algarve’s colourful life” to HPA Alvor
Local artist Karen Wride has donated one her paintings which “celebrates the colourful life of the Algarve” to the HPA private hospital in Alvor. The painting was officially unveiled on
Suspected killer of 19-year-old Vilamoura nightclub employee arrested in France
The prime suspect of the murder of Lucas Leote, a 19-year-old who died after being shot in the neck on August 23 last year at the entrance of the Lick
Algarve to be promoted as safe destination on UK’s Channel 5
The Algarve is determined to prove to the UK that it is Covid-safe. In order to do so, the tourism board has partnered with British television channel Channel 5, which
Lagoa ‘brings culture outdoors’ with open-air shows
Several outdoor concerts and plays are taking place in Lagoa until September 5 in an attempt to bring “culture to the municipality’s streets” this summer, at a time when event
Algarve’s water reserves only last until end of 2020
A new stark warning about the Algarve’s depleted water reserves has been made this week following the announcement that they will only last until the end of this year. The
Two Faro police officers arrested in drug bust
Two PSP police officers from Faro’s district command have been arrested on suspicion of belonging to a criminal organisation which smuggled hundreds of kilos of drugs into Portugal from Latin
It’s all happening! Portimão racetrack to host final round of MotoGP season in November
After securing the return of Formula 1 racing to Portugal, the Algarve’s International Racetrack in Portimão has been announced as the venue for the final round of the 2020 MotoGP
President Marcelo enjoys beer with locals in latest visit to Algarve
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa proved once again why he is often referred to as the “people’s president” after taking selfies and even enjoying a beer with locals during his
Portimão to host ‘on-the-go’ street food festival
A new street food festival called ‘Arrebita Portugal’ will take place in Portimão between August 21 and 23. The event will see 15 chefs preparing a sweet or savoury dish
Disastrous July: British holidaymakers down 90%; hotel occupancy rate -60%
Algarve hotels have seen a 60% year-on-year decrease in July’s occupancy rate, revealed hoteliers’ association AHETA. The biggest drop, as expected, was among foreign holidaymakers, particularly Brits – down 90%