Federation calls for return of recreational diving
The Portuguese Federation of Underwater Activities (FPAS) is urging the government to allow the return of recreational diving. In a statement to the press, the federation describes recreational diving as
Portimão field hospital to stay open until “at least end of summer”
Portimão’s field hospital set up at the Pavilhão Arena will remain fully operational “until at least the end of this summer” as a “preventive measure” at a time when the
Around 1,000 people denied entry into Spain through Algarve since borders closed
Since the borders between Portugal and Spain closed on March 17, around 1,000 people have been barred from entering Spain through the Algarve by border authorities. Explaining the reasons, Maria
Algarve councils want to hire private security guards to monitor beaches
The Algarve’s beaches could be patrolled this summer by private security guards. According to Público newspaper, the idea has already been pitched to the government by the mayors as an
April rain improves drought situation in Algarve and Lower Alentejo
The expression “April showers bring May flowers” rang true for the Algarve and Lower Alentejo, which are no longer in a severe state of drought thanks to “above-average” rainfall last
Portimão restaurants and cafés encouraged to expand outdoor seating
Portimão Council is encouraging restaurant and café owners to set up outdoor seating areas while any existing terraces can be expanded to ensure “safety conditions are guaranteed”. As a further
Lagoa artist unveils mural near local supermarket showcasing Algarve life in vibrant colours
A white wall near Lagoa’s Auchan supermarket has been turned into a head-turning work of art by local artist and art teacher Ana Nobre, who has filled it with colourful
Covid-19 patients transferred to Faro Hospital as Portimão’s intensive care unit closes for renovations
Three Covid-19 patients being treated at Portimão Hospital have been transferred to Faro Hospital so that “vital repair work” to the intensive care unit’s flooring could be carried out. The
Balling in the Algarve – an American’s experience playing basketball for Portimonense
An American basketball player playing in Portugal for the first time enjoyed a fantastic season in Portimão, helping local team Portimonense reach the eighth spot of their league which would
Lagoa provides 300 tablets and internet to local students
Lagoa Council has provided 300 tablets and 150 other electronic devices with internet access to local students. The equipment was delivered on Thursday, April 23 to local schools to be