Sardines are “fleeing Algarve coast”
Warmer waters and predators to blame Algarve fishermen are concerned by a scarcity of sardines. It is not that the fish synonymous with Portugal have disappeared, more that they are
Entities defend urgency of Ria Formosa dredging
The purpose of the operation is to ensure water renewal, oxygenation of sediment, upkeep of navigation channels, and protection of natural habitats. The Olhão City Council held a meeting this
Portimão starts charging tourist tax, Albufeira plans to follow suit in May
Portimão City Council now charges a €2 fee for each tourist staying in the municipality. The City Council of Portimão, in the district of Faro, began charging a tourist tax
Egg-citing Easter in Portimão!
Easter will be celebrated in style in Portimão Portimão is planning an exciting series of festive events to celebrate Easter. Between March 23 and April 7, the town will host
Recent rainfall insufficient to alleviate contingency measures
Despite the increased water levels in the Algarve dams, abstraction remains on hold. Recent rainfall has resulted in a significant increase of water in the Algarve’s dams, particularly in the
Citizens vote for covered padel court in São Brás
Padel is becoming an increasingly popular sport São Brás de Alportel has announced the construction of a covered padel court at the José Belchior Viegas secondary school as the top
Tavira council accused of wanting to “tear apart” iconic gardens
Local citizens are vehemently opposing proposed mobility plan A contentious debate has erupted in Tavira over a proposed Sustainable Mobility Plan (abbreviated to PMSCT in Portuguese). Commissioned by the municipal
Algarve rugby club to face international opposition
Rugby club continues to welcome new players The Algarve University Rugby Club (CRUAL) will play two matches against international teams at the Browns Sport Resort in Vilamoura very soon. The
Convicted rapist arrested in Loulé after 10 years on the run
Man escaped house arrest and evaded authorities for nearly one decade PJ police have announced the arrest in Loulé of a 46-year-old man convicted of rape who had been on
Vision Art Fair brings over 50 artists to Silves
New Silves art fair aims to “fill a void” in Portuguese art market Vision Art Fair, a new contemporary art fair organised by the same team behind the Art Expo Algarve in