Algarve gymnasts win first place at Maia International Acro Cup
Rita Ascensão, Maria Moreno and Laura Gonçalves from Loulé-based gymnastics team Louletano Desportos Clube emerged as champions from the finals of the Maia International Acro Cup 2020 in Maia (Porto).
‘Albufeira Throwdown’ returns in October as organisers seek more sponsors
Albufeira’s Weightlifting Association (AHA) has confirmed that the fitness competition ‘Albufeira Throwdown’ is returning between October 2 and 5 for its sophomore edition. The three-day event is described as a
Lagos Zoo welcomes python captured in popular hiking spot in Loulé
The albino python that was captured in Fonte Benémola in Querença (Loulé) last Thursday has been taken in by Lagos Zoo. In a statement to the press, the zoo confirmed
‘Forgotten Food’ festival revives Algarve’s picnic traditions
A series of picnics will be taking place this spring in the Algarve as part of the new ‘Forgotten Food’ festival, which aims to shine the spotlight on traditional products
Birdwatchers to descend on Sagres again in October
The Sagres Birdwatching Festival is returning for its 11th year between October 2 and 5, organisers have confirmed. The event will once again feature many activities to show nature lovers
Unplug from the digital world and relax during Algarve Spa Week
The first round of this year’s Algarve Spa Week, under the theme ‘Digital Detox – Connecting Yourself to Wellness’, will take place between March 28 and April 5, offering a
Pine Cliffs Resort unveils new fitness studio
Albufeira’s Pine Cliffs Resort has become the first in Portugal to unveil the country’s new fitness brand – Active by Serenity. It is part of the larger brand Serenity –
Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair postponed after tourism boards pull out over coronavirus fears
Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair has been postponed until May after national and regional tourism boards – the Algarve’s included – confirmed that they wouldn’t be taking part over coronavirus fears
Massive python captured in popular hiking spot in Loulé
A four-metre albino python was captured in the area of Fonte Benémola in Querença (Loulé) – a protected nature spot popular among hikers due to its trails – on Thursday.
Flybe collapses overnight, ending Cardiff-Faro route and countless others
Flybe collapses overnight, ending Cardiff-Faro route and countless others Exeter-based airline Flybe collapsed in the early hours of yesterday morning (March 5), leaving passengers stranded all over Europe and spelling