Algarvensis welcomes UNESCO experts
Algarvensis is an aspiring UNESCO Geopark Experts from the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network travelled to the Algarve between August 2 and 5 to check up on the progress of the
Boliqueime hosts exhibition on ‘Algarvian car’
‘Algarvian car’ – the expression used to describe the region’s old animal-drawn carts An exhibition focusing on the ‘Carro Algarvio‘ – which literally translates into ‘Algarvian Car‘ but means the
Minister announces €1.2 million compensation for Algarve fishermen
This compensation for fishermen is a “first” in Portugal, minister says Portugal’s minister for the environment has announced €1.2 million in compensation for Algarve fishermen affected by the creation of
Algarve desalination plans: “authorities finally appreciate high costs involved”
Sustainable water platform reiterates alternatives to “total lack of logic in management of public money” With the costs of the desalination plant planned for Albufeira now seeing Algarve councils totting
New €20 million hotel to be built in Ferragudo
Hotel will be located next to the rundown Arade Congress Centre in Ferragudo The Água Hotels Group has announced the construction of a new four-star hotel near the rundown Arade
Mexilhoeira Grande warehouse rehabilitated to host parish social events
The Parish Council’s rehabilitation plan also includes building a pedestrian walkway in Alcalar and improving water efficiency in schools. An inter-administrative agreement worth approximately €119,000 has been signed between the
Law abolishing A22 tolls published in State newspaper
A22 and other ex-SCUT tolls will stop being charged on January 1, 2025 The law which abolishes tolls on the Algarve’s A22 motorway and other ex-SCUT motorways was published in
Foral residents desperate for solution to water crisis
Running out of water: Silves community “five months away” from being cut off Around 80 families in Silves are at serious risk of running out of water after a private
Castro Marim goes back in time to ‘Medieval Days’
Medieval Days attracts thousands of visitors to Castro Marim every summer It’s almost time for arguably the most highly anticipated cultural event of the year in Castro Marim. From August
Carvoeiro to dance into the night with Beach Party
Organisers have announced event’s line-up of DJs Carvoeiro has announced that its annual Beach Party will take place on Saturday, August 24 from 8pm to 3am at the local beachside