Covid-19: Algarve hotels “closing or staying closed”
Many of the region’s hotels are closing or staying closed due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the local tourism sector. Speaking to the Resident this morning, Elidérico
“We’re here to help”: Algarve tourism board to clarify government support measures
The Algarve tourism board (RTA) and tourism association (ATA) have created a campaign that aims to promote and clarify the measures that were announced by the government to support companies
Algarve wins three Publituris Trade Awards
The Algarve brought home three prizes from the Publituris Portugal Trade Awards 2020, with Zoomarine being named ‘Best Theme Park’, Vilamoura Marina winning ‘Best Marina’ and Vilamoura’s Centro de Congressos
Faro Airport: Hundreds of tourists scramble to find flights home
Faro Airport was filled to the brim on Wednesday (March 18) with tourists in a race against time to get home before border control measures become even stricter due to
ALGARVE WITHOUT TOURISTS – Coronavirus outbreak deals massive blow to Algarve
The coronavirus outbreak is posing a major and unprecedented challenge to the Algarve, Portugal’s main tourism destination and with an economy that relies mostly on tourism. With the number of
Covid-19: Government announces €3 billion CREDIT LINE to support companies
The Portuguese government announced this morning a series of “emergency measures” to help the country face the coronavirus outbreak, including a €3 billion credit line for companies mainly in the
Covid-19: Faro Council to provide accommodation for health professionals
Faro Council says it is in contact with hotels and local lodging establishments in the municipality to provide accommodation to health professionals who fear going home to rest and putting
Mysterious oil rig spotted off Portimão coast anchored due to “poor weather”
Concerns over what seemed to be a mysterious oil rig parked off the coast of Portimão for several days have been calmed following the confirmation that the rig is being
Covid-19: Algarve businesses “won’t give up”
Algarve business association NERA has vowed that the region’s businesses “won’t give up” despite the profound economic impact that is expected due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Nobody knows when and
British pensioner dies after slipping and hitting head during hike in Monchique
An 81-year-old British man died after falling and hitting his head while on a hike in the area of Odelouca in Monchique on Wednesday, March 12. Reports Correio da Manhã