Algarve celebrates as central hospital finally moves forward
The announcement that the Algarve Central Hospital project is finally moving forward with the formal approval of its construction last week has been celebrated by several high-profile representatives across the
Algarve municipalities approve record budgets
The municipal councils of Lagoa and Loulé have announced record budgets for 2026, increasing their spending to unprecedented levels. Loulé’s budget for this year crosses the €220 million mark, around
Minister appeals to “people of Algarve”: let desalination plant go forwards
Environment minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has appealed to the “people of the Algarve, and the country” to let work on the desalination plant, to be located near Praia da
Volta ao Algarve 2026 route confirmed
The world’s cycling elite is returning to the Algarve for the 2026 edition of Volta ao Algarve, starting in Vila Real de Santo António and finishing at the iconic Alto
Portimonense: Firing blanks
After a big 0-1 away win against Algarve rivals Farense, Portimonense were unable to build on it in a hard-fought but scoreless draw against Felgueiras in Portimão on Sunday. The
Lagoa clears key hurdle in Vale da Pipa housing project
The Vale da Pipa Residence development in the municipality of Lagoa has taken a significant step forward following the signing of a cooperation protocol that resolves a major technical obstacle
Praia da Rocha beach-bar goes up in flames during dead of night
Another ‘strange’ fire has partially consumed a beach-bar restaurant in Praia da Rocha. The fire took hold last Friday night, with the alert raised just after 10pm. It is unclear
Algarve’s long awaited, long promised central hospital to be operational by 2031
The long awaited, long promised by several governments Central Hospital of the Algarve, construction of which was formally approved yesterday by the government for a maximum amount of 426.6 million
Latest Vilamoura residential project revealed
Vilamoura has unveiled Botanica, its latest residential development, promising a rare mix of urban convenience and nature-led living in one of the Algarve’s most sought-after destinations. Officially announced this week,
Iberian lynx breeding centre in Silves looking for volunteers
Portugal’s National Iberian Lynx Reproduction Centre (CNRLI) in Silves is recruiting volunteers to join its team for the upcoming breeding season. The Institute for Nature and Forest Conservation (ICNF), which