Faro’s iconic Arco da Vila to undergo conservation works
Iconic arch in Faro to undergo €250,000-worth of improvements The historic Arco da Vila, one of Faro’s most treasured landmarks, is set to undergo significant conservation work starting in September.
Man suspected of killing woman in Carvoeiro found dead
Tragedy rocks the tourist town of Carvoeiro A 64-year-old Portuguese man who was the prime suspect in the murder of 49-year-old Ivone Silveira in Carvoeiro has been found dead in
New colourful tile panels depict history of Albufeira
Set in the historical centre overlooking the beach, the ceramic artwork by Ricardo Inácio showcases the city’s most significant events. Albufeira features two new ceramic panels designed to share the city’s
Horror as woman found dead inside Carvoeiro apartment
UPDATE: Prime suspect has been found dead – click here for updated story The town of Carvoeiro has been shaken by the horrific death of a 49-year-old woman, believed to
Police investigate alleged rape of Irish tourist in Albufeira
Alleged case of rape is the latest horror story coming out of Albufeira The slew of horror stories coming out of Albufeira continues as an Irish tourist in her 50s
Algarve seawater warmer than normal
Beachgoers in the Algarve may have noticed in recent days that seawater is even warmer than usual Seawater temperatures in the Algarve have been warmer in recent days than the
Algarve resorts reduce water consumption by 14%
Implemented in March, the “Save Water” seal already represented more than 30% of beds in tourist resorts in the region by July. Up until July, tourist resorts in the Algarve
Conventual sweets to be star of the show in Lagoa
Lagoa’s event focusing on conventual sweets is free to visit Lagoa is preparing to host the milestone 20th edition of its ‘Mostra dos Doces Conventuais’, an event which puts traditional
Yellow warning issued for Algarve as temperatures soar starting Thursday
Ten districts in the centre and south of the country, including the district of Faro, will be under yellow warning due to the heat from Thursday, August 15. The Portuguese
CCDR and Loulé seek special monument status for Salir Castle
Salir Castle played a key part in the Algarve’s history The Algarve’s regional development commission (CCDR) and Loulé municipal council have made a joint proposal to name Salir Castle a