Albufeira deaths linked to excessive alcohol consumption raise further concern
Residents and tourists lament Albufeira’s descent into “a drug and drinking paradise” Two British male tourists were found dead in Albufeira on the same day last week, prompting further concern
President gives final ‘Day of Portugal’ speech in Lagos
Marcelo’s speech will be 10th of his two-term mandate Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is in Lagos today to give his tenth and final speech today as the country’s head of
Discover Ferragudo, step by step!
Ferragudo is gearing up to host Festival das Escaidinhas (Step by Step Festival) between June 20 and 22 From June 20 to 22, the picturesque village of Ferragudo will host
Santos Populares bring Algarve streets to life
Santos Populares are a beloved Portuguese tradition Every June, Portuguese cities and towns come to life to celebrate the Santos Populares (Popular Saints) – the trio of Saint Anthony (June
Portimão’s underwater park set for ‘Ocean Revival’
New task force being formed to restore park to its former glory Portimão’s once thriving underwater park, Ocean Revival, is set to live up to its name as a new
Lagos hosts Portugal Day celebrations
The Algarve town of Lagos was chosen to host the Portugal Day celebrations The official celebrations for Portugal Day (Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas) begin this
Second British tourist found dead in Albufeira
Latest tragedy also linked to excess ‘partying’ In the space of hours, two British tourists to Albufeira have been found dead – both after consuming what are understood to have
Man arrested at Portimão Hospital after smuggling drugs in stomach
After undergoing treatment, the man expelled a package containing oxycodone, alprazolam and cocaine A 22-year-old foreign man was arrested after being caught red-handed with drugs inside his body at the
Maddie searches on day three in Lagos with little to show
Searches for Maddie in Lagos have yet to uncover anything of interest to authorities For the third day running, Portuguese and German authorities are combing through abandoned ruins in Lagos,
Portimão’s Vau beach to be replenished after summer
The operation is part of a €1.5 million coastal protection project The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has announced a €1.5 million coastal protection project to replenish sand at Portimão’s popular