Algarve turns focus to offseason tourists
The Algarve Tourism Association (ATA) has announced it is turning its focus to travellers who prefer a “more sustainable form of tourism”, are “less concerned about prices” and who “prefer
Castro Marim salt producers oppose proposal to label “almost all salt” organic
A group of salt producers from Castro Marim is urging the Portuguese government to help its fight against new specifications being drawn up by the European Commission (EC) which they
Albufeira promises “most frightening Halloween ever”
Albufeira will not be a place for the faint-hearted this weekend as the town is promising to put on its “most frightening Halloween ever”. According to the local council, all
Jazzy wine events return to Silves
‘Jazz nas Adegas’, an event that brings jazz music into the wine cellars of Silves, is returning this weekend with two sessions at Quinta João Clara in Alcantarilha. Taking place
Andalusia pushes for Faro-Seville railway link ahead of Iberian Summit
The regional government of Andalusia (Spain) is pushing for the construction of a rail link between Faro and Seville to be one of the main subjects discussed at the upcoming
Algarve does it again! Region hailed Europe’s Leading Beach Destination at tourism ‘Oscars’
Portugal has brought home over 20 awards from the European edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA), including the title of Europe’s Leading Beach Destination once again for the Algarve.
Monchique to recreate annual fair this Sunday
Monchique will be recreating its annual autumn fair this Sunday (October 24) between 9am and 6pm. The fair used to be a major event in Monchique, attracting people from all
New documentary film club set up in São Brás de Alportel
A new documentary film club has been set up in São Brás de Alportel in a bid to encourage people to “discover and understand documentary not just as a form
€1 million revamp begins at Albufeira’s Praia do Peneco
Albufeira’s popular Praia do Peneco is undergoing €1 million-worth of renovations which started this week and are expected to last until February 2022. Albufeira Mayor José Carlos Rolo says the
British man dies after accidental fall near Albufeira beach
Authorities have confirmed the death of a second British man in the Algarve in just two days. The latest tragedy occurred when a 70-year-old British man is reported to have