Black and White Night, Fatacil, medieval fair, sardine and seafood festivals all cancelled
The Algarve’s most popular summer events – such as Carvoeiro’s Black & White Night, Lagoa’s Fatacil, Silves’ Medieval Fair, Portimão’s Sardine Festival and Olhão’s Seafood Festival – have all been
Loulé Council denies involvement in destruction of century-old trees in Ancão
Loulé Council has denied involvement in the destruction of century-old trees on a plot of land near Praia do Ancão, calling it an “environmental attack that will not go unpunished”.
Personalised face masks for companies sold by Atelier do Sul
Boliqueime-based communication design company Atelier do Sul is now selling reusable face masks that can be personalised with a company logo. “We are a creative company and face masks are
Lagoa beach reopening: councils and businesses should be part of decision-making
Councils and beachside businesses should be part of the decision-making process when it comes to the reopening and management of “small beaches” during the pandemic, said Lagoa Mayor Luís Encarnação.
Federation calls for return of recreational diving
The Portuguese Federation of Underwater Activities (FPAS) is urging the government to allow the return of recreational diving. In a statement to the press, the federation describes recreational diving as
Portimão field hospital to stay open until “at least end of summer”
Portimão’s field hospital set up at the Pavilhão Arena will remain fully operational “until at least the end of this summer” as a “preventive measure” at a time when the
Around 1,000 people denied entry into Spain through Algarve since borders closed
Since the borders between Portugal and Spain closed on March 17, around 1,000 people have been barred from entering Spain through the Algarve by border authorities. Explaining the reasons, Maria
Algarve councils want to hire private security guards to monitor beaches
The Algarve’s beaches could be patrolled this summer by private security guards. According to Público newspaper, the idea has already been pitched to the government by the mayors as an
April rain improves drought situation in Algarve and Lower Alentejo
The expression “April showers bring May flowers” rang true for the Algarve and Lower Alentejo, which are no longer in a severe state of drought thanks to “above-average” rainfall last
Portimão restaurants and cafés encouraged to expand outdoor seating
Portimão Council is encouraging restaurant and café owners to set up outdoor seating areas while any existing terraces can be expanded to ensure “safety conditions are guaranteed”. As a further