Portuguese village among “World’s 50 Most Beautiful”
Portugal’s medieval village Monsanto is among the “World’s 50 Most Beautiful Villages 2025” – a list put together by experts from Unforgettable Travel Company and featured in Forbes magazine. The
Volunteers needed in Lagoa for European Cross Country Championships
Lagoa is gearing up to host the European Cross Country Championships on December 13 and 14, and volunteers are being called to join the action. One of the biggest sporting
Soapboax derby returns to Mexilhoeira Grande
Now in its eighth edition, the homemade soapbox cars will speed down Rua Francisco Bívar before cheering crowds at 3pm on Sunday (September 28). Following last year’s 4,000 spectators and
Ferragudo launches new digital marketplace to boost local shops
Ferragudo has launched a new digital marketplace designed to boost local commerce and bring it into the 21st century. Developed by the municipal council of Lagoa alongside business association ACRAL
Pedro Pichardo crowned triple jump world champion
Pedro Pablo Pichardo, a Cuban-born Portuguese triple-jumper, made history this Friday by becoming Portugal’s first-ever two-time world champion in athletics after winning gold in the triple jump with a spectacular
Man sentenced for Albufeira homicide found hiding in Spain
A 34-year-old British man wanted in Portugal for several crimes – including the violent murder of another British man inside an Albufeira apartment complex as well as a jewellery store
Casa shuts all 13 stores across Portugal
Home and garden décor retailer Casa has filed for insolvency in Portugal, shutting down all 13 of its stores across the country. The move marks the end of the brand’s
Volunteers help renovate rundown homes in Castro Marim
Three families in the Algarve municipality of Castro Marim are starting fresh after young volunteers from the ‘Just a Change’ project rolled up their sleeves this August to transform their
Gusto by Heinz Beck hosts ‘An Italian Affair’
Gusto by Heinz Beck, the fine dining restaurant led by three-Michelin star chef Heinz Beck at Conrad Algarve in Quinta do Lago, will host an intimate evening celebrating two of
José Mourinho officially unveiled as new Benfica coach
José Mourinho was officially presented this afternoon (September 18) as the new head coach of Portuguese club SL Benfica. After two days of intense speculation following the sacking of Bruno