Vilamoura International School opens doors to families
The Vilamoura International School (CIV), part of the Inspired Education Group, will host an Open Day on Saturday, January 24, inviting families of children aged three to 18 to discover
In Remembrance of a Brave Bombeiro
On January 6, I was asked to photograph a firefighter (bombeiro) training session in São Brás de Alportel. The training exercises were rigorous and everything was going well. It seemed
André Ventura solidifies hold on Algarve
While Socialist-backed António José Seguro topped the first round of Sunday’s presidential election, the night also brought good news for second-placed André Ventura, leader of the far-right Chega party, which
Tides of Creation: the fluid art of Vilma Vicente
The sea has always been part of Vilma Vicente’s life thanks to her childhood in Costa da Caparica and, later, during her teenage years, along the wild Vicentine coastline. Born
Major works begin on key Portimão roads near new overpass
Three roads in Portimão – which are now part of a crucial traffic artery following the opening of a new railway overpass and the closure of the accident-prone level crossing
From New York to Lagos: Patty Farmer on her Algarve move and award-winning tea book
Over the years, Patty Farmer has forged a career that is defined by its impressive transitions, moving seamlessly from the high-stakes financial world of New York to the gentle, sun-drenched
São Brás de Alportel mourns sudden death of fire chief Raul Jesus
The municipality of São Brás de Alportel is mourning the unexpected death of fire chief Raul Manuel Lourenço de Jesus, who passed away at the age of 61 while on
Tavira festival returns to warm up Algarve winter
Festival Sol de Inverno (Winter Sun Festival) is back this January, promising to bring three lively days of festivities to Tavira’s Jardim do Sapal and prove once again that the
Fire destroys Algarve surfboard factory as community rallies to help rebuild
The Algarve surf community has been left reeling after a devastating fire destroyed the Ferox Surfboards factory in São Brás de Alportel, wiping out more than two decades of work
Portimão fair helps young people ‘Start Work’
Schools, training institutions and companies will come together at the Portimão Arena between February 4-6 for the eighth edition of Start Work, a fair focused on education, vocational training, entrepreneurship