Loulé’s “university health centre” takes another step forward
Loulé’s future public health facility, which will include Portugal’s first ‘university health centre’ and bring together several health services, has taken another step forward after the council announced it had
Lagoa and Faro set up vaccination centres
Two new vaccination centres have been set up in the Algarve, this time in Lagoa and Faro. The two boroughs made the announcement on Friday (April 9), just two days
Citizens deliver open letter to Lagos Mayor demanding protection of Ponta da Piedade cliffs
An open letter signed by over 500 people demanding the protection of Ponta da Piedade’s cliffs in Lagos was delivered by a group of local citizens to Lagos Mayor Hugo
Calling all birdwatchers: volunteers needed for Portugal’s bird census
The Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA) is looking for volunteers to join Portugal’s 2021 common bird census and will even be carrying out a free webinar in
Virtual events are “vital new reality” to promote Algarve abroad
Virtual events to promote the Algarve abroad are “fundamental” in times marked by pandemic restrictions, said the region’s tourism association (ATA). “Due to all the travel constraints and the cancellation
Renovations begin at Portimão’s old fish market
Portimão’s old rundown fish market, commonly referred to locally as the ‘Lota’, is finally undergoing renovations. Scaffolding was erected around the building this week as the council prepares to begin
Olhão vaccination centre ‘ready to open’
Olhão Council has set up a vaccination centre at the headquarters of local sports club ‘Os Olhanenses’ which will open “as soon as mass Covid-19 vaccinations begin in the borough”.
Adult and two children rescued from Benagil cave
A man and two children had to be rescued last Friday (April 2) after becoming stranded inside the famous Benagil sea cave in Lagoa. The national maritime authority was alerted
Wax Museum of Discoveries in Lagos seeks help to find new home
The Wax Museum of Discoveries in Lagos has announced on its Facebook page that it has closed after being “forced to leave” the buildings it was based in. “Unfortunately, the
Farense: Dramatic defeat
Liga NOS: Farense 1-2 Braga A stoppage time goal saw SC Braga leave Faro with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Farense on Monday despite a valiant effort by the home