River Nave controversy
Campaigners are denouncing what they describe as “an environmental attack” on Monchique. The Monchique-based A Nossa Terra Association claims that there was a ‘serious’ release of polluting material into the
Fabulous Fatacil
Fatacil celebrated its 25th anniversary this year with a huge range of exhibitors and entertainment for its nine-day display that ends this Saturday. Stalls ranged from crafts and tourism to
Faro campsite will re-open
The campsite at Faro beach should reopen to the public in the next few months, once building work is complete and the National Fire Service has approved the new facilities.
Floodlights come to Albufeira
Football fans in Albufeira were treated to a special match marking the inauguration of the city stadium’s new floodlights last week. Benfica’s B team took on Albufeira’s Imortal in a
For a living serra
Following the fires in the São Brás de Alportel area, local residents decided to meet and work out how to help those whose homes and livelihoods had been destroyed and
Government ‘insensitive’ to region’s fire disaster
Forest fire victims are set to receive initial payments of 5.5 million euros from the government, but a state of public disaster will not be declared – a decision that
Old time music hall
Once again, the old team of Graham Cooper and David Cole are preparing an Old Time Music Hall for your entertainment. The duo describe themselves as, “casting their net and
RTA’s naked ambition
A string of nudist beaches could be created across the Algarve within the next five years, after the Algarve Tourist Board (RTA) said it is ready to work alongside naturist
Albufeira’s birthday bash
City thanks supporters Albufeira celebrated its 500th year anniversary as a city with a series of events last Friday, including a presentation ceremony to award local businesses and high profile
Algarve resorts enter awards
Three resorts from the Algarve have already entered this year’s Homes Overseas Awards. The resorts, all new entries to the competition, are Boa Nova Village (Best Villa), Vila Sol (Best