February brings almond blossom walks, piano recitals and stargazing to Algarve
In February, there are many experiences and events to be enjoyed in the Algarve – witness the beautiful almond blossom, enjoy piano recitals by renowned musicians and take part in
German artist Kerstin Wagner unveils new exhibition in Lagos
German artist Kerstin Wagner will inaugurate a new exhibition of her paintings called ‘Spaces in Between, Movement and Stillness’ at the Lagos Cultural Centre on Saturday, January 25 at 5.30pm.
Almancil artist Adérita Silva leads Saturday workshops at Vale do Lobo
A series of workshops led by Almancil artist Adérita Silva are taking place every Saturday until February 8 at Vale do Lobo’s new Artistic Space, located at the resort’s shopping
HPA’s Gambelas Hospital to undergo revamp
The HPA health group’s Gambelas Hospital in Faro is undergoing a revamp which it says will lead to “considerable benefits to both the hospital’s out-patient and in-patient units”. In a
Two tourists seriously injured after falling off cliffs in Algarve
Two tourists have been taken to hospital suffering serious injuries after falling off cliffs in the Algarve in separate incidents. The first happened on Sunday (January 19) when a 74-year-old
Faro to provide free medicine to 250 people this year
Faro council will be providing free medicine to around 250 people this year as part of the Abem programme, which helps people with financial constraints purchase their medication. The programme
Lagoa-Carvoeiro GNR receive three all-terrain vehicles from council
Lagoa Council handed over three new all-terrain vehicles to Lagoa-Carvoeiro GNR, representing an investment by the council of €90,000. Two of them will be stationed in Lagoa and the other
Portimão sets up temporary shelter for homeless and vulnerable people
A temporary shelter has been set up in Portimão to provide a safe and warm place for homeless and vulnerable people to spend the night. Located just a stone’s throw
Albufeira begins works to reduce flood risks
Over €1.3 million is being invested in works to reduce the risk of flooding in downtown Albufeira and near Inatel beach. Mayor José Carlos Rolo says the construction of a
Algarve’s Sustainable Tourism Observatory to join international network
The Algarve’s Sustainable Tourism Observatory – created by the Algarve tourism board (RTA) in March 2019 to establish what needs to improve for the region to become a more sustainable