Algarve

Divers and nature lovers are being asked to take part in a beach clean-up in the harbour and on the beach of Praia da Baleeira, near Sagres, on September 18.

by DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com Sagres peninsula is a birdwatching hotspot in Portugal with more than 150 different species passing through the area between August and November. The natural phenomenon of

International disaster relief charity ShelterBox has now been officially registered in Portugal.  Associação ShelterBox Portugal was registered in Maia as a legally recognised non profit organisation with Rotary Club Estoi Palace

Two men suspected of carrying out at least 11 robberies at villas from Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António appeared in court on September 1 (see Algarve Resident September

Shoppers in the Monte Gordo area will be able to purchase heavily discounted goods from the Monte Gordo Stock Out fair at Calçadão de Monte Gordo this weekend until September

Visitors to Loulé will be able to watch the traditional art of laying calçada during demonstrations to take place every Saturday in September between 11am and midday. A guide will

Cockles cooked with pasta, rice or corn porridge are some of the delicacies that will be available at the eighth annual Cockle Festival tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday at Figueira’s Sports

One child died from drowning in the Algarve between January and August this year, Faro Hospital has revealed.  There were also five other cases, in the sea, swimming pools and

A marketing campaign for a northern Portuguese city’s bid to become European Capital of Culture 2012 has stopped using billboards of an empty Algarve beach. The advertisements promoting Guimarães attracted

A leatherback turtle was found dead on September 4 in Portimão. According to Zoomarine biologist Élio Vicente, this was the 59th turtle found dead along the Algarve coast since January.