Afro Nation returns to Praia da Rocha
“World’s biggest afrobeats festival” set to attract thousands to Portimão’s Praia da Rocha The fifth edition of Afro Nation, widely known as “the world’s biggest afrobeats festival,” is back in
Vila do Bispo moves to rein in wild motorhome parking
Mayor of Vila do Bispo welcomes motorhomes but says they must respect the rules With motorhomes increasingly being parked where they shouldn’t – from natural parks to school zones –
Minister greenlights new Algarve dam in São Brás de Alportel
Plan is to have the Algarve’s Alportel Dam completed by 2030 After a nearly 100-year delay, plans for the Alportel Dam have officially been set in motion, with completion expected
Two rescued from Benagil caves as authorities remind public of swimming ban
Swimming in or near the Benagil caves is strictly forbidden Authorities are reminding the public that swimming near or inside the Benagil caves is strictly prohibited following the rescue of
Lagos moves forward with four new housing projects worth over €18 million
109 new homes to be built across the municipality under local housing strategy The municipal council of Lagos is pushing forward with plans to increase its public housing, having awarded
Restrictions on groundwater abstraction for Algarve agriculture “partially lifted”
Decision covers area of around 60,0000 hectares, leaving out Querença/ Silves aquifer Restrictions on groundwater abstraction for agriculture in the Algarve were partially lifted by the government today, thanks to
Festival F brings top Portuguese acts to Faro in September
Event returns for 10th edition between September 4 and 7 Festival F, arguably the Algarve’s biggest Portuguese music festival, is returning for its 10th edition between September 4 and 7.
Major roadworks move forward in Vila Nova de Cacela
Vila Real de Santo António is carrying out a €1.5 million road resurfacing initiative Vila Real de Santo António’s “Pavimenta VRSA” road resurfacing program has entered its second phase this
Vilamoura Marina named Portugal’s best for 14th year straight
Vilamoura Marina continues to blow Portuguese competition out of the water Vilamoura Marina has once again claimed the title of ‘Best Portuguese Marina’, taking home the top honour at the
Faro’s Teatro das Figuras marks 20 years with over 800,000 spectators
The Algarve’s largest cultural venue is celebrating 20 years of history Faro’s Teatro das Figuras, the Algarve’s largest cultural venue, is celebrating two decades of history, having welcomed more than