Uproar over delays at Paderne tollbooths
The Algarve Hotels and Resorts Association (AHETA) has accused the company responsible for Portugal’s highways, BRISA, of “providing a bad service” to users of the A2 (Lisbon-Algarve) road. AHETA claims
Figo and family relax in the Algarve
Luís Figo and his family were at Zoomarine last week, swimming with dolphins. The Figos, who spend at least one day in the summer at the park each year, played
Van Gelder accuses water company of “disrespect”
Águas do Algarve, the region’s water supply company, has been criticised by Sander van Gelder, chairman of the Vale do Lobo Group, for mismanaging its project to reinforce the water
Fun in the sun safer this year
As part of the regional health authority’s (ARSA) Summer Plan, medical posts have been set up on beaches throughout the Algarve for the duration of the summer. Open from 10am
Harry Potter star on holiday in the Algarve
ACTOR RUPERT Grint, who plays the part of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, was recently spotted attending the George Benson concert held at Vale do Lobo. The actor
Health screening on the beach!
WEEKLY PORTUGUESE health publication, Saúde Semanário, will be offering free health screening sessions on two beaches in Lisbon (August 6), as well as two beaches in the Algarve (August 13).
It’s snowing on the beach!
This saturday, July 29, at Praia da Rocha in Portimão, snowboards will line the beach as some of the best international snowboarders vie for first place in the coveted Big
Kennel condemned by Loulé Câmara
Loulé Câmara has finally taken action against an illegal kennel, Merry Legs Pet Centre and Resort in Areeiro, by ordering the owners to demolish it. The decision has been welcomed
Latin music celebrated in the Algarve
LA LINEA Festival is one of the world’s most respected cultural events presenting an eclectic mix of Latin American music. Usually, it is widely celebrated in London where performances take
Loulé castle restoration
Loulé Câmara is investing 34,000 euros to give the town’s castle a face-lift. It was built in the 11th century and, thanks to old age and damage suffered in the

