Faro shelter garners government praise
Government plans to expand successful Faro emergency housing model The Portuguese government aims to replicate the success of the Social Emergency Accommodation Centre (CAES) in Faro, Algarve across the country,
Algarve Wine Tourism Fair gathers industry professionals
The event held in Lagoa on April 7 aims to promote the region as a “wine destination of excellence”. On April 7, from 14:30 to 18:30, the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium in Lagoa will
Bad weather takes toll on Algarve agriculture – but there’s a silver lining
Citrus production fell 30% due to Algarve’s bad weather The bad weather that hit the Algarve in recent weeks has caused an estimated drop of around 30% in citrus fruit
California turns to Algarve for drought survival secrets
The way that the Algarve tackled its “worst drought ever” has sparked the interest of institutions in California Institutions in the drought-prone state of California in the USA are looking
Algarve hotels expect busier Easter than last year
Hotels in Algarve are expecting to have up to 80% of their rooms booked for Easter The Algarve’s hotel industry is expecting a busier Easter season than last year’s, according
Vila Vita Biergarten hosts Austrian Weeks
Until April 9, the Algarve’s popular beer garden will be serving comforting flavours from the land of Mozart and Klimt. The Vila Vita Biergarten, renowned for its authentic Bavarian tavern
Renovations begin at iconic Praia da Rocha fortress garden
One of Praia da Rocha’s most emblematic locations is undergoing a revamp to restore it to its former glory The municipal council of Portimão has announced the start of renovations
Algarve to be ‘autonomous in field of cancer care’ by 2026
ULS Algarve, ABC and Loulé acquire PET-TAC equipment so desperately needed The Algarve will stop sending cancer patients outside the region in 2026. The announcement was made at a joint
Wettest March for decades saves Algarve!
Welcome rain brings ‘peace of mind’ After the wettest March in decades, the Algarve is positively brimming over with water. Restrictions brought in to try and cope with years of
EscolaNova Bordeira Arts Centre officially opens doors
Former primary school becomes arts centre for all EscolaNova – Bordeira Arts Centre has officially opened its doors. The inauguration, attended by Mayor of Aljezur José Gonçalves, among other local