Crew of century-old vessel “with nowhere to go” after being denied entry to Portimão
The crew members of a 104-year-old vessel which has just completed a three-year voyage around the globe have been denied entry into Portugal and have “nowhere to go”. The news
Portimão, São Brás and Tavira museums reopen on Monday
Museums in Portimão, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira will reopen on Monday (April 18), International Museum Day, after closing in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Little by little
It’s time to sit down, relax and take a virtual tour of the Algarve!
A “virtual tour” of the Algarve showcasing some of its most stunning landscapes has been unveiled by the Algarve tourism association (ATA) – it even simulates a five-day trip starting
Castro Marim Snail Festival redesigned with take-away service and online events
Castro Marim Council has decided against cancelling the town’s popular International Snail Festival (Festival Internacional do Caracol) and instead it has “redesigned” the event, with local eateries offering take-away service,
Second public consultation period begins over Portimão hotel project
Last week marked the start of a new public consultation period for the project to build three five-star hotels in João d’Arens, hailed by local citizens as “one of the
University students raise awareness about Covid-19 among vulnerable communities
Students from the University of the Algarve’s Medicine course have created a project named ‘COVIDALGARVE’ which aims to raise awareness about Covid-19 among the most vulnerable groups of the population,
Black and White Night, Fatacil, medieval fair, sardine and seafood festivals all cancelled
The Algarve’s most popular summer events – such as Carvoeiro’s Black & White Night, Lagoa’s Fatacil, Silves’ Medieval Fair, Portimão’s Sardine Festival and Olhão’s Seafood Festival – have all been
Loulé Council denies involvement in destruction of century-old trees in Ancão
Loulé Council has denied involvement in the destruction of century-old trees on a plot of land near Praia do Ancão, calling it an “environmental attack that will not go unpunished”.
Personalised face masks for companies sold by Atelier do Sul
Boliqueime-based communication design company Atelier do Sul is now selling reusable face masks that can be personalised with a company logo. “We are a creative company and face masks are
Lagoa beach reopening: councils and businesses should be part of decision-making
Councils and beachside businesses should be part of the decision-making process when it comes to the reopening and management of “small beaches” during the pandemic, said Lagoa Mayor Luís Encarnação.