Vale do Lobo rallies to help Ukrainian refugees
Resort launches charity initiative to collect essential items Algarve resort Vale do Lobo has launched a charity drive to collect essential items for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war. The items
New Ferragudo hotel is “a dream come true”
Brícia Du Mar Hotel aims to showcase “authentic Algarve experience” A new rural hotel has just opened in Ferragudo, Lagoa. Brícia Du Mar is located between the countryside and the
easyJet links Faro to Birmingham and London Southend
Airline celebrates 10th anniversary with four new routes in Portugal easyJet has announced four new routes to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Lisbon base. The new routes will link
Alcoutim offers free Portuguese lessons for foreigners
Lessons designed for foreigners wishing to learn or perfect their Portuguese Alcoutim Council is organising free Portuguese lessons aimed at foreign residents who would like to learn or perfect their
São Brás de Alportel opens new motorhome park
Town aims to become hotspot for motorhomers seeking “authentic Algarve” experience São Brás de Alportel wants to become a new hotspot in the Algarve for motorhomers. It now boasts a
Ten restaurants to serve classic Algarvian dishes in Faro
Traditional gastronomic takes centre stage for over two weeks in Faro A new gastronomic event will see 10 restaurants in Faro serving classic Algarvian dishes between March 18 and April
Faro’s 2027 culture capital dream shattered
Faro left off shortlist of European Capital of Culture 2027 Despite years of planning and hard work, Faro’s bid to become a European Capital of Culture in 2027 was unsuccessful.
“Ukrainian cities are running out of food”
Algarve Association of Ukrainians thanks everyone who has donated for their “precious help” The Algarve Association of Ukrainians has taken on a major role since the start of Russia’s invasion
Russian couple turn hostel into refuge for Ukrainians in Portimão
A Russian couple who were planning to open a hostel in the centre of Portimão have turned the building into a refuge for Ukrainians fleeing the war. Yana Pshenichnikova-Semenets, 41,
New gastronomic event promotes regional products in Alvor
‘1ªs Jornadas de Gastronomia de Portimão’ focuses on regional products and resource sustainability A new gastronomic event will take place in Alvor (Portimão) on Friday, March 25, aimed at promoting