Saboreal launches Western Algarve’s “first canned sardines in years”
Parchal-based canned food producer Saboreal has launched what it calls the “first canned sardine in the Western Algarve in years”. Says the company, it is hoping to revive an “important
GNR disperse 600 people after breaking up illegal parties in Albufeira and Vilamoura
Two illegal parties, attended by around 600 people in total, were broken up by GNR police in the Algarve this week. The first party was broken up at a restaurant
Algarve nightclubs owners lament “another lost summer”
The reopening of nightclubs on October 5 announced by Prime Minister António Costa will be “too late” and spell “another lost summer” for the sector, the Association of Algarve and
“Dangerous fugitive” arrested in Portimão
A 33-year-old man wanted by Brazilian authorities was arrested in Portimão by SEF border police this week. In a statement to the press, SEF said the man was considered “dangerous
“Silves Medieval” promises night-time performances, medieval cuisine and lots of fun!
Today (July 30) marks the start of “Silves Medieval”, a new, “more restrained” version of the town’s hugely popular medieval fair. Taking place until August 22, the event will feature
Portimão cancels sardine festival but promises plenty of fun for all
For the second year straight, Portimão’s Sardine Festival will not be held due to the pandemic. However, the town will still pay homage to its favourite fish by organising five
Neemias Queta becomes first Portuguese player drafted in NBA Draft
Neemias Queta, a 22-year-old Portuguese basketball player, has made history by becoming the first Portuguese ever to make the NBA, the world’s most famous basketball league. The Barreiro native, born
FlixBus links Lisbon to Armação de Pêra, Portimão and Lagos
German ‘bus giant’ FlixBus has expanded to the Algarve, now linking Lisbon’s Oriente station to Armação de Pêra, Portimão and Lagos. The new bus link is being launched today (July
Judoka Jorge Fonseca wins Portugal’s first medal at Tokyo Olympics
Portugal has won its first medal at the Tokyo Olympics thanks to judoka Jorge Fonseca, who beat Canadian rival Shady Elnahas to secure a bronze medal in the -100kg category
Loulé gears up for “great Portuguese jazz festival”
Loulé’s annual jazz festival is returning this week (July 29 – August 1), now under a new name and highlighting the talent of Portuguese jazz musicians. Previously known as Loulé