Portimão cuts local taxes in 2026
The municipal council of Portimão has announced it is reducing local taxes in 2026, delivering an estimated €1.8 million in savings for families and business. Among the key measures is
Rail link to Spain and A22 extension among CCDR Algarve president’s goals
Plans to connect the Algarve by rail to Spain and extend the A22 motorway to Vila do Bispo are among the main goals outlined by José Apolinário, president of the
Portuguese drive Algarve tourism growth in November
The Algarve tourism sector continues to successfully grow outside of the summer season, with overnight stays and revenue both increasing in November, driven largely by the domestic market. According to
Algarve’s ‘killer nurse’ “sought by Interpol throughout world”
In what has been a truly shambolic process, authorities are finally on the trail of the Algarve’s ‘killer nurse’ – condemned to 23 years behind bars for the hideous murder
Only one paediatrician on duty in Algarve emergency care on New Year’s Eve
The Algarve’s paediatric emergency services will be operating with just one paediatrician on the night of this New Year’s Eve (December 31), prompting strong criticism from the Sindicato dos Médicos
Masked men on the run after robbing Portimão jewellery store
Two masked men armed with firearms robbed a jewellery store at the Aqua shopping centre in Portimão this Tuesday morning (December 30). According to TVI and CNN Portugal, the two
São Brás Climate Action Plan open for public consultation
Residents of São Brás de Alportel are being invited to give their opinions on the municipality’s Climate Action Plan, which is currently open for public consultation until January 20. The
Albufeira attracts more British stag parties despite “tough new rules”
British stag parties continued to take place in Albufeira in large numbers in 2025, despite tougher local rules aimed at curbing “excessive” behaviour, according to one of the UK’s biggest
Two Algarve dams to release water as authorities advise caution
At a time when Algarve dams are at their “best ever levels” thanks to recent rainfall, preventive water releases will be carried out at two local dams over the coming
Algarve festival shines spotlight on stunning almond blossoms
February will mark the return of the Algarve’s iconic Almond Blossom Festival (Festival das Amendoeiras em Flor) to Alta Mora, a picturesque village in Castro Marim. The event has become a highly