Carvoeiro gets its own online radio station
A former bar owner in Carvoeiro has set up an online radio station for the town called “Carvoeiro Radio”, promising to keep people entertained and listening to good music during
SOS Algarve Covid-19 – the Algarve’s new fundraiser
A fundraiser to buy and deliver protective equipment to health workers on the frontline of the coronavirus battle has been launched by Algarve resident Isabela Lobo. So far, the ‘SOS
Castro Marim seamstresses sew masks for Faro Hospital
A group of seamstresses from Castro Marim have been keeping busy by sewing protective masks for health professionals at Faro Hospital. They are part of the Atelier Medieval sewing group
Private coronavirus test available from HPA health group
The HPA private health group has announced that it is now carrying out Covid-19 tests at its Alvor and Gambelas hospitals. Says the group, “anyone can be tested without requiring
4,500-year-old megalithic tomb in east Algarve could be named “national monument”
A 4,500-year-old megalithic tomb in Vila Real de Santo António could soon be granted “national monument” status. The first step towards this goal has already been taken after the bid
‘Wine Hour at Home’ – Portugal’s new virtual wine tastings in English
Enjoying a nice glass of wine after work with our friends or family doesn’t have to be something we give up during these times of social distancing – we just
Algarve museums offer virtual tours during lockdown
Museums in the Algarve are offering a series of virtual activities that anyone can enjoy without leaving their home. Says the Algarve’s museum network (RMA), the initiative is an answer
Algarve hotels struggle to pay wages and consider government support “insufficient”
Hoteliers in the Algarve say government support measures are “insufficient” and could lead to an “economically explosive situation”. The warning came from Algarve hotelier association (AHETA), which explained that hotels
Portimão to distribute 250,000 masks among local population
Portimão Council is purchasing 250,000 masks to be distributed among the local population as a “preventive measure against the Covid-19 pandemic”. The decision was announced by Mayor Isilda Gomes during
Councils host online fitness classes for working out at home
Anyone used to working out at the gym or outdoors is now faced with the challenge of exercising at home during quarantine. Lack of motivation, space and equipment could become