58 people evacuated as over 600 firefighters continue to battle Castro Marim blaze
Over 600 firefighters, assisted by 209 vehicles including nine planes and helicopters, continue to battle the Castro Marim wildfire which forced the evacuation of 58 people overnight and has already
Two-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Alex Wurz praises Portimão racetrack
Former Formula One driver and two-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Alexander Wurz has praised the Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) in a recent interview with motor sports news website autosport.pt,
30 chefs take street food to new heights at Portimão’s “Arrebita” festival
The Arrebita street food festival is returning to Portimão next weekend (August 21-22) following the “huge success” of last year’s edition. The event will bring over 30 chefs to Portimão,
UPDATE: Castro Marim wildfire brought under control
Authorities have confirmed that the wildfire that broke out in Castro Marim in the early hours of this morning has been brought under control. The blaze broke out just after
Residents evacuated due to wildfire in Castro Marim
Several people have been evacuated from their homes this morning in the rural communities of Pego dos Negros, Amendoeira and Marroquil in Castro Marim due to a wildfire which was
Wine tasting tour Lagoa Wine Experiences returns on August 21
A new session of Lagoa Wine Experiences – an initiative designed to showcase locally produced wines – will take place on Saturday (August 21) between 10.30am and 6pm. Participants in
30 people evacuated from Albufeira beach due to risk of rock fall
Around 30 people were evacuated from Albufeira’s Ninho das Andorinhas beach this afternoon due to the “imminent risk” of a rock fall. The decision was made based on a “preliminary
Olympic medallist Patrícia Mamona chooses Lagoa for training camp
The 32-year-old athlete arrived in the town on August 6 accompanied by her coach José Uva and will continue training at Estádio da Bela Vista in Parchal until Monday, August
Over 65% of residential units sold at Verdelago Resort – with Portuguese leading list of buyers
Verdelago Resort – a €270 million nature resort being built in the Eastern Algarve, just a stone’s throw away from Verdelago beach in Castro Marim – has announced that over
New digital brochures promoting Algarve nature parks launched
Three new digital brochures encouraging residents and visitors to explore the region’s nature parks have been launched by the Algarve’s tourism board (RTA). Ria Formosa Natural Park, Castro Marim and