Local desalination success stories as Algarve explores solutions to drought
As the Algarve studies ways to adapt to the devastating reality of drought, desalination is being discussed as one of the main solutions to ensure water supply. Vila Vita Parc
Tourism boards pull out of Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair over coronavirus fears
Portugal’s national and regional tourism boards – including the Algarve tourism board (RTA) – have confirmed that they will not be taking part in Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair due to
Darkness Into Light comes to Algarve to shine spotlight on mental health
An annual walking event that aims to shine a spotlight on mental health issues will be taking place in the Algarve for the first time on Saturday, May 9. Named
New bike lane links Castro Marim to VRSA
A new 3km bike lane linking Castro Marim to Vila Real de Santo António along the EN122 road was inaugurated last Friday (February 28). Named ‘Ciclovia da Lezíria’, it also
British cyclists look to set new world record on Portugal’s ‘Route 66’ in September
A team of bold British cyclists – one of whom describes the Algarve as “a cycling heaven” – will be attempting to set a new world relay record by completing
Tourist project to revive Algarve’s craft and food
The Algarve’s tourism board (RTA) has launched a new project entitled ‘Algarve Craft & Food’ which aims to promote traditional crafts and cuisine as assets to attract more holidaymakers. The
Continente donates surplus food to Algarve institutions
Around €477,000-worth of surplus food from Continente supermarkets was donated to 43 institutions in the Algarve in 2019, including 31 humanitarian organisations and 12 animal associations. The donations were made
Algarve home to two of world’s best “holiday destination for nudists”
Ilha da Barreta in Faro and Odeceixe in Aljezur have been named two of the world’s best holiday destinations for nudists in a study carried out by online travel website
Revamped Fábrica do Inglês to host largest beverage event in Algarve
It is described as the “largest beverage sector event in the Algarve” and it will be taking place between Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at the revamped Fábrica
Loulé’s Hollywood-themed Carnival attracts 75,000 people
Loulé Council has announced that the town’s Carnival festivities, held between Sunday and Tuesday (February 23-25), attracted around 75,000 people. Among them were several foreigners, said the council, including British,