Portimão’s new hospitality school to open September 2022
Portimão’s new Hospitality and Tourism School will be moved from its current building in Pedra Mourinha to its new facilities in the centre of town in September 2022 – “in
Algarve wants to become top meetings destination
The Algarve Tourism Association (ATA) wants to attract representatives from the meeting industry (MI) to host events in the region once again. As the association said in a communiqué to
Algarve lags behind in Covid-19 vaccinations because “people are recovering from natural infection”
The Algarve continues to lag behind other regions in Portugal in terms of Covid-19 vaccinations, with 77% of its population fully jabbed and 81% inoculated with just one dose. The
Faro to host centuries-old Santa Iria fair in October
It’s official: Faro will host its traditional Santa Iria fair between October 15 and 24. The news has been confirmed by municipal company Ambifaro which organises the event. A hugely
Algarve Oncology Association seeks support after 27 years supporting cancer patients
It’s been 27 years since the Algarve Oncology Association (AOA) was launched by late surgeon José Santos Pereira to fight cancer in the region and provide support to cancer patients.
Eleven people rescued after tourist boat capsizes inside Lagoa sea cave
Eleven people – including two children – were rescued after being thrown overboard when a tourist boat capsized inside a sea cave near the Alfanzina lighthouse in Lagoa on Tuesday
Portimão markets to return in October after long break due to Covid-19
After a long break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Portimão’s monthly market (Mercado Mensal) and biweekly flea market (Feira das Velharias) are returning to the town’s fairground near Portimão Arena
Albufeira unveils new urban walking trail to discover historic centre
Albufeira Council has announced the launch of a new 7.1-kilometre urban walking trail that aims to encourage locals and tourists to discover the town’s historic centre. The trail has three
Two tonnes of rubbish collected at Albufeira beach cleanup
Albufeira celebrated International Coastal Cleanup Day (September 18) with a beach and underwater cleanup initiative that collected around two tonnes of rubbish. Around 109 volunteers from several associations and entities
Reopening of nightclubs good news but ‘too late’ for Algarve, says association boss
The reopening of nightclubs on October 1, the day Portugal will lift most of its pandemic restrictions, has been described as “good news” albeit coming too late for the Algarve.