Dutchman found dead in suspected murder in Vila do Bispo
Police are investigating a possible homicide after the body of a Dutchman in his 60s was found at his home in Sítio do Barranco Novo, Vila do Bispo this Thursday
Algarve once again region with most Blue Flags in Portugal
Portugal will be flying Blue Flags at 360 beaches this year, with the Algarve once again standing out as the region with the most flags (87). Following the Algarve are
Vale de Centeanes’ beauty spot urbanisation to undergo major revamp
Lagoa Council has announced the start of a €396,595 revamp at the Algarvesol urbanisation in Vale de Centeanes, Carvoeiro. The renovations are due to be completed by the end of
Mar Shopping launches “social isolation” helpline
Mar Shopping Algarve in Loulé has set up a helpline – 800 29 75 75 – that aims to tackle loneliness and social isolation among pensioners and people living by
Man rescued after feet get tangled in fishing net in Alvor
A 52-year-old man had to be rescued from the Alvor estuary on Saturday night (May 16) after his feet got tangled in fishing net. Maritime police were alerted at around
Construction of Villas Alcedo at Ombria to begin this summer
Finnish group Pontos, owner and developer of the Ombria Resort in Loulé, is investing €30 million in the construction of Villas Alcedo, a collection of 12 bespoke luxury villas. Construction
Tivoli hotels to reopen in June with ‘Safe & Clean’ seal
The Tivoli group has announced that it is preparing to gradually reopen its hotels in Portugal starting in June. Each of the group’s hotels will be reopening with the ‘Safe
Vilamoura Lakes project enters second public consultation period
The Vilamoura Lakes (Cidade Lacustre) development project is under public consultation until Thursday, May 21 after its environmental impact study (EIA) was suspended in September so that developers could “diminish
Algarve Clean & Safe manual launched to help keep businesses “Covid-safe”
A good practices manual to help tourism businesses in the Algarve improve health and safety for visitors has been launched by the Algarve Tourism Board (RTA). The manual is described
Portugal’s first ‘university health centre’, costing €3.7 million, to be built in Loulé
Portugal’s first “university health centre” is set to be built in Loulé, representing a €3.7 million investment. The announcement was made on Friday (May 15) at the Cine-Teatro Louletano. The