Former Vale do Lobo owner Sander van Gelder dies aged 85
Sander van Gelder, the Dutch entrepreneur best known for turning the Algarve’s luxury resort Vale do Lobo into a success story, passed away on Sunday (May 14), at the age
American Glee Club wows at Lagoa Choir Week
The Pennsylvania State University Men’s Glee Club performed to a full house at the inaugural show of the 23rd Lagoa Choir Week, held at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium on
Martin’s E-bike Summer Tour is coming to Quinta do Lago
Martin’s E-bike in Almancil has established itself as one of the leading e-bike stores in the Algarve, and this year they are bringing an exciting Summer Event to Quinta Shopping
Rotary White Night at A Quinta
Fundraising evening to support vulnerable children Rotary Clubs Estoi Palace International and Olhão, in partnership with Alliance Française Algarve, have announced the return of the White Night Dinner. It will
Asthma and exercise. To do or not to do?
In the month that celebrates World Asthma Day, let’s explore how exercise affects asthma, along with ideal activities for people with this condition. Asthma is a chronic condition that affects
9,000 visit Portuguese Wine Show in Albufeira
The Wine Show is increasingly sought out by foreigners, residents and visitors The Portuguese Wine Show returned to Albufeira, after a two-year break due to the pandemic, for a three-day showcase
Brussels downplays Portugal’s delay in revising Recovery and Resilience plan
“We have technical delays in many countries” – Paolo Gentiloni The European Commission has not yet received Portugal’s revised Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) for reprogramming funds and projects but
Low level of Algarve water tables could increase salinity of water
Another peril of the drought Groundwater tables in the Algarve have levels below what would be expected for this time of year, causing loss of quality in underground water and
Ombria’s Viceroy Residences win award at Lisbon property show
Ombria, the luxury resort located in Loulé, has received the Sustainable Construction and Energy Efficiency prize at the 2023 Lisbon Real Estate Exhibition – SIL Awards for its Viceroy Residences
Nation’s beaches still short of around 1,000 lifeguards
Intake from Argentina and Brazil fails to make up shortfall In spite of all the warnings, lamentations and ‘clever ideas’, Portugal is still on track to hit the summer bathing