Latest attempt to halt hotel plans in João de Arens rejected
Portimão’s municipal assembly has voted against a citizen-backed motion to end the threat of construction in “one of the borough’s last untouched areas”, João de Arens. The motion was signed
Silves restaurants pay tribute to local oranges
Restaurants in Silves will be paying tribute to the town’s famous oranges during a gastronomic weekend event taking place between February 14 and 16. The idea is that each restaurant
Algarve hotels welcome fewer Germans and Brits in January
There were good news and bad news in January for the Algarve’s hotel industry, which saw bookings increase despite sharp decreases in the number of German and British guests staying
Anti-toll group targets ruling PS after another failed bid to abolish A22 tolls
The Algarve’s anti-tolls group CUVI has accused the ruling Socialist Party (PS) of “failing to fulfil its promise for the fifth time” after it voted against two proposals in parliament
Orange Fest at Portimão market
Portimão’s municipal market will be hosting its 12th ‘Festa da Laranja’ (Orange Fest) between Tuesday, February 11 and Sunday, February 15. For five days, oranges will be sold at the
Lagos council slams closure of Bensafrim’s only bank
Lagos council has unanimously approved a motion condemning the closure of the only bank in Bensafrim. The motion was presented by Lagos Mayor Hugo Pereira following a wave of protests
Calling all chocolate lovers to Loulé
If you love chocolate, then Loulé will be the place to be between this Saturday and next Sunday (February 8-16). The town will be hosting its popular chocolate fair, which
Seven people remanded in custody after major drug bust in Portimão
Seven of the 10 men who were arrested during a major drug bust in Portimão this week (click here) have been remanded in custody by Portimão Court, while another has
Mussel farming project gets resounding ‘no’ from Vila do Bispo council bosses and fishermen
Council bosses and fishermen in Vila do Bispo have vehemently opposed plans to set up a mussel farm between Ponta do Barranco and Salema beach in Sagres, dubbing the project
Volta ao Algarve promotes region all over the globe
The 46th Volta ao Algarve will take place between February 19 and 23, bringing many of the world’s top cyclists to Portugal’s southernmost region. The event’s media impact has been