Tourism board introduces new features to make Ria Formosa park “more attractive”
In a bid to provide a “better experience” for visitors to the Ria Formosa park, the Algarve tourism board (RTA) has introduced new signposting and picnic areas at the Marim
F1: Health delegate admits “concern” over lack of social distancing at racetrack
Regional health delegate Ana Cristina Guerreiro addressed the alleged lack of social distancing at last weekend’s F1 Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão, expressing concern over “some situations” but stressing that
Amendoeira revamp completed as property sales boom
Amendoeira Golf Resort in Silves has a new clubhouse, reception, restaurant and sports bar following an extensive revamp project carried out by Spanish developer Kronos Homes. The restaurant also boasts
A22 toll prices to drop in 2021 … but only for regular users
The Council of Ministers has approved new discounts of up to 25% on the country’s ‘ex-SCUT’ highways, including the Algarve’s A22 motorway (also known as Via do Infante). But there’s
Dead whale washes up on Praia da Rocha
The carcass of a 10-metre minke whale washed up near Praia da Rocha’s breakwater in Portimão on Tuesday. The mammal is believed to have been dead for days as it
Five left homeless after derelict building collapses in Silves
Two families were left homeless after a derelict building collapsed onto their homes in the centre of Silves on Wednesday morning (October 21), causing considerable damage. Tuesday’s strong gusts and
F1 GP to attract new investors to Algarve
Interview with Portimão Mayor Isilda Gomes Formula 1 is one of the most popular, if not the world’s most popular motorsport. In 2019, the Formula 1 World Championship’s global TV
Depression Bárbara floods parts of Algarve
Heavy rain has been pouring down on the Algarve this Tuesday and has already caused floods across the region. No major occurrences have been reported, however, some areas which are
Algarve under ‘RED ALERT’ as heavy rain batters region due to Depression Bárbara
The Algarve has been placed under ‘red alert’ today as Depression Bárbara continues to batter most of mainland Portugal with heavy rainfall and strong gusts. Évora and Beja in the
Digital customer service platform for hotels wins third ‘Net Me UP’
HiJiffy, a digital customer service platform for hotels, was hailed the winner of the third ‘Net Me UP’. The networking and pitching competition for startup companies was held on Wednesday,