Beach blighted by threat of desalination once again in world’s Top 10
Yet again, Albufeira’s iconic Praia da Falésia has been chosen, by Tripadvisor, as one of the world’s Top 10 beaches. Tripadvisor is unlikely to be aware that in spite of
Volta ao Algarve 2026 set to deliver five days of elite cycling
The 52nd Volta ao Algarve kicks off tomorrow (February 18) with a star-studded peloton and 12 WorldTour teams competing. From February 18 to 22, and covering nearly 700km across five
Art for the masses; without the mass production
Pop/political artist FYR is one of several artists exhibiting their work at República 14 in Olhão until March 29. “I’m thrilled to be exhibiting my pop and political prints alongside
Surfers alert Zoomarine to turtle rescue in Sagres
Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo rescued a loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) after it was found stranded among rocks by a group of surfers at Mareta beach in Sagres. Upon the turtle’s
Algarve History Association events
“Mozambique – the beauty and the pain” by Stephen Powell is the February talk organised by the Algarve History Association on Tuesday, February 24, in Lagoa Municipal Library (6pm), and Friday,
Armazém Das Artes in Portimão presents “Barlavento Colours”
Armazém Das Artes gallery in Portimão has announced its upcoming exhibition, titled “Barlavento Colours”, featuring the innovative works of renowned UK artist Lindsey Jean McLean in her inaugural Portuguese solo
Cats caught in funding row as charity and council clash over €25,000 grant
A leading Algarve animal charity claims it has gone more than a year without receiving a promised €25,000 annual grant from its municipal council. The alarm has been sounded by
Silves Bombeiros in protest
In the midst of management turmoil, change is in the air for the Bombeiros Voluntários of Silves. This past Friday, a general vote was held to dismiss all 10 members
Faro’s Lethes Theatre set to reopen this month after storm damage
Faro’s historic Lethes Theatre is reopening on February 22 after storm damage forced it to cancel all shows last November. The theatre’s stage was hit hard by Depression Cláudia, forcing
New Loulé council launches hospital, housing and school projects in first 100 days
One hundred days into its current mandate, Loulé’s new municipal administration has hailed its own achievements on several projects relating to health, housing, education, and local services. After months of