Beach legislation gets tougher

Bathers who ignore beach hazard warning signs face fines of between €30 and €100 and the penalties will double if users are found to have exposed children to risk. According

July 2, 2012by Portugal Resident

Bensafrim fire

More than 100 firefighters fought a blaze that broke out in Bensafrim, Lagos, on Monday just before 1pm. The fire, which threatened villages and even led to several children being

July 2, 2012by Portugal Resident

Bikers reach New heights

Meeting for the first time in Silves allowed 28 riders of the Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) to approach the starting point from all directions and avoid heavy traffic on the

July 2, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Books and crafts fair

Quarteira’s book and handicrafts fair is being held from August 10 to 19 along the main marginal avenue. The popular event will include 30 book stalls by publishers from across

July 2, 2012by Portugal Resident

Blackburn Rovers sign Olhanense starlet

Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean, who has strong Portuguese connections having played for Academica, has signed Olhanense’s 18 year-old centre-forward Edinho Junior on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

July 2, 2012by shareit

Fire hits west Algarve

A fire broke out in the Bensafrim area of Lagos just before 1pm today (July 30) and two fire fronts are still being fought by more than 70 firefighters supported

June 29, 2012by Portugal Resident

Bensafrim fire under control

A fire in Bensafrim, Lagos, has been brought under control by the more than 100 firefighters fighting the blaze, however there are still two active fire fronts. The fire started

June 29, 2012by Portugal Resident

Bensafrim fire getting worse

A fire that broke out in Bensafrim, Lagos, just before 1pm today (July 30) continues to spread and three fire fronts are now being fought by more than 100 firefighters

June 29, 2012by Portugal Resident