Algarve ophthalmology centre cuts waiting list by 9.5% in one year
Over 2,700 consultations carried out at Algarve Ophthalmology Centre (COA) in its first year The Algarve Ophthalmology Centre (COA) – located within the Terras do Infante hospital in Lagos –
Around 70% of Algarve wine sold and consumed in region
Most wine produced in Algarve never leaves the region Around 70% of wines produced in the Algarve are sold and consumed in the region, taking advantage of its foreign tourists
Vila do Bispo unveils new walking and cycling paths
New paths for cyclists and hikers The municipal council of Vila do Bispo has completed the construction of the ‘Ecovia e Ciclovia do Litoral Sudoeste’ (Walking and Cycling Paths of
Lagoa begins €850,000 road repaving project
An additional €1.5 million is due to be invested in repaving works in 2025 Several roads and streets are being repaved in Lagoa as part of a €850,000 project. Works
Algarve exhibition BLiP 2024 another home run for afpop
Some exhibitors said it was the “best BLiP ever” Nearly 100 exhibitors came together last weekend (October 12-13) for the 2024 edition of BLiP (Better Living in Portugal), the annual
Sagres parish council president dies during veterans’ football match
Clésio Ricardo was the president of the Sagres parish council since October 9, 2021 Clésio Ricardo, president of Sagres parish council and head coach of local club CR Infante de
Walk & Art Fest returns to Lagos with new features
The Festival is set to return to Barão de São João from November 1 to 3, with more than 100 activities, including additional music, a theatre walking workshop, and a
Portimão’s former customs building to become new cultural venue
The Palacete Domingos Leonardo Vieira, once home to the Customs and Fiscal Guard, will be adapted to host cultural activities. Portimão City Council has signed an agreement with the Portuguese
Faro expands live beach cam network
System offers free real-time streaming of beach and sea conditions The municipal council of Faro has expanded its beach monitoring capabilities by installing two new live cameras along the coastline.
Two west Algarve beaches affected by crude oil
Bathing prohibited at Cabanas Velhas and Boca do Rio Two Algarve beaches (alongside each other in the municipality of Vila do Bispo) have been affected by a crude oil spill,