Continente donates surplus food to Algarve institutions
Around €477,000-worth of surplus food from Continente supermarkets was donated to 43 institutions in the Algarve in 2019, including 31 humanitarian organisations and 12 animal associations. The donations were made
Algarve home to two of world’s best “holiday destination for nudists”
Ilha da Barreta in Faro and Odeceixe in Aljezur have been named two of the world’s best holiday destinations for nudists in a study carried out by online travel website
Revamped Fábrica do Inglês to host largest beverage event in Algarve
It is described as the “largest beverage sector event in the Algarve” and it will be taking place between Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at the revamped Fábrica
Loulé’s Hollywood-themed Carnival attracts 75,000 people
Loulé Council has announced that the town’s Carnival festivities, held between Sunday and Tuesday (February 23-25), attracted around 75,000 people. Among them were several foreigners, said the council, including British,
Municipal kennel needed as animal association told to vacate shelter
The local delegation of left-wing party Bloco de Esquerda (BE) in Tavira is renewing its calls for a municipal kennel due to the struggles of local animal association ADOTA. The
Brits invest €60 million to build film studios in Loulé
British investors are set to build a €60 million film production complex in Loulé, creating at least 300 direct jobs. The project has been announced by Loulé Council which says
Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel crowned winner at Volta ao Algarve
Belgium’s budding star rider Remco Evenepoel sealed victory at the Volta ao Algarve cycling race on Sunday (February 23). The 20-year-old was the favourite going into the final time trial,
Traditional sausages to take centre stage in Monchique
Monchique’s popular Feira dos Enchidos is returning for its 27th time on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8. It is one of the town’s biggest events and aims to
Carnival weekend: Sunny, warm and windless
Portugal is expecting sunny and warm weather for this weekend which will mark the start of the country’s Carnival festivities. According to the national sea and atmosphere institute (IPMA), maximum
São Brás wants Faro Airport named after aviation pioneer
São Brás de Alportel Council has approved a motion calling for Faro Airport to be renamed after Portuguese aviation pioneer Gago Coutinho. The late aviator achieved notoriety after becoming the