Welsh father-of-four in coma after stabbing in Albufeira
A Welsh father-of-four is in a coma after being stabbed while out for a stag party in the Algarve tourist hotspot of Albufeira. Reports ITV News, 35-year-old Joel Collins was
Faro calls for action over Almancil landfill fire
“All necessary means should be deployed to quickly extinguish fire” Faro’s parish union has called for authorities to act over the fire which has been burning at a landfill in
Algarve hospitals ask doctors and nurses to postpone holidays
Those who accept will get paid three times more The Algarve University Hospital Centre (CHUA) is asking doctors and nurses at the region’s public hospitals to voluntarily suspend or reschedule
Lagos celebrates 100 years since arrival of first train
Colloquium, photography exhibitions and arrival of commemorative train planned Lagos will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first train to the town with a series of commemorative
Festival F brings Portugal’s top musical acts to Faro
Portugal’s musical cream of the crop is returning to Faro between September 1-3 for another edition of Festival F, marketed as the “last big summer festival” of the year. The
Silves prepares to go back to Middle Ages
Medieval shows, live music and delicious food promised It’s almost time for the long-awaited return of Silves Medieval Fair, the town’s biggest summer event. Due to take place between August
Construction of Castro Marim-Praia Verde bike path begins
Works to cost €900,000 Construction of a new bike path linking Castro Marim to Praia Verde, one of the borough’s crown jewels, has begun, announced the local council. It is
Portimão Sardine Festival returns in August
Charcoal-grilled sardines, live music and plenty of entertainment return to the town’s riverfront Portimão Sardine Festival is gearing up for a glorious return between August 3 and 7, promising five
Algarve has four of Portugal’s 10 most Googled beaches
Praia da Rocha most searched beach Four of Portugal’s most Googled beaches are located in the Algarve (Praia da Rocha, Praia da Marinha, Praia da Falésia and Praia da Luz),
Extreme drought forces water conservation measures in Algarve
The Algarve’s extreme drought has forced local councils to close municipal swimming pools in August (and possibly September) as part of series of measures approved last week to ‘save water’.