Almargem urges government to put brakes on Vilamoura Lakes project
Environmental association Almargem is threatening to file a complaint with the European Commission if the Portuguese government fails to take action to stop the ‘Vilamoura Lakes’ (Cidade Lacustre) development project,
Authorities fine 92 motorhomers and campers along Costa Vicentina
Ninety-two motorhomers and campers were fined last weekend for parking their vehicles or setting up camp in “unauthorised areas” near 24 beaches along the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Nature
Loulé’s Praia do Ancão to become first beach in Portugal to fly 2020 Blue Flag
Praia do Ancão in Loulé is the first beach to raise a Blue Flag in Portugal this year, the local council has announced. The European Blue Flag Association has confirmed
EasyJet to resume flights at Portugal’s main airports in July
British low-cost airline easyJet has announced that it will be resuming flights in July, connecting Portugal’s four main airports – Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Funchal (Madeira) – to 50 destinations
Vila Vita Parc announces special deal for those who are missing the Algarve
After closing for around two months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Porches’ Vila Vita Parc has announced that it will be reopening on June 19, with a special campaign inviting
Mar Shopping “open as unusual” as Portugal emerges from lockdown
Mar Shopping Algarve, IKEA Loulé and Designer Outlet Algarve, all located next door to each other, have reopened and are welcoming back clients after their forced closure due to the
Algarve reopens to foreign tourists as first flights start arriving at Faro Airport
The Algarve has reopened its doors to foreign tourists, with the first international flights arriving at Faro Airport last week. It is a moment that many hope will help the
Castro Marim Mayor wants passengers arriving at Faro Airport to be tested for Covid-19
Castro Marim Mayor Francisco Amaral, who is also a doctor, is urging the government to test all passengers arriving at Faro Airport for Covid-19 or request proof of having tested
Portimão and Loulé firefighting teams prepare for critical wildfire season
With summer just around the corner, two Algarve municipalities are already preparing for the critical wildfire season. In Portimão, the local council is moving forward with its fire prevention plan,
Quarteira opens new lifeboat station ahead of official bathing season
Quarteira’s new lifeboat station opened on Wednesday (May 27) and is expected to “significantly boost maritime safety in the Algarve”. The new station, which will be responsible for sea rescue