Pine Cliffs Resort unveils new fitness studio
Albufeira’s Pine Cliffs Resort has become the first in Portugal to unveil the country’s new fitness brand – Active by Serenity. It is part of the larger brand Serenity –
Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair postponed after tourism boards pull out over coronavirus fears
Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair has been postponed until May after national and regional tourism boards – the Algarve’s included – confirmed that they wouldn’t be taking part over coronavirus fears
Massive python captured in popular hiking spot in Loulé
A four-metre albino python was captured in the area of Fonte Benémola in Querença (Loulé) – a protected nature spot popular among hikers due to its trails – on Thursday.
Flybe collapses overnight, ending Cardiff-Faro route and countless others
Flybe collapses overnight, ending Cardiff-Faro route and countless others Exeter-based airline Flybe collapsed in the early hours of yesterday morning (March 5), leaving passengers stranded all over Europe and spelling
Local desalination success stories as Algarve explores solutions to drought
As the Algarve studies ways to adapt to the devastating reality of drought, desalination is being discussed as one of the main solutions to ensure water supply. Vila Vita Parc
Tourism boards pull out of Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair over coronavirus fears
Portugal’s national and regional tourism boards – including the Algarve tourism board (RTA) – have confirmed that they will not be taking part in Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair due to
Darkness Into Light comes to Algarve to shine spotlight on mental health
An annual walking event that aims to shine a spotlight on mental health issues will be taking place in the Algarve for the first time on Saturday, May 9. Named
New bike lane links Castro Marim to VRSA
A new 3km bike lane linking Castro Marim to Vila Real de Santo António along the EN122 road was inaugurated last Friday (February 28). Named ‘Ciclovia da Lezíria’, it also
British cyclists look to set new world record on Portugal’s ‘Route 66’ in September
A team of bold British cyclists – one of whom describes the Algarve as “a cycling heaven” – will be attempting to set a new world relay record by completing
Tourist project to revive Algarve’s craft and food
The Algarve’s tourism board (RTA) has launched a new project entitled ‘Algarve Craft & Food’ which aims to promote traditional crafts and cuisine as assets to attract more holidaymakers. The