Christmas celebrations in Lagoa and Silves
Running until January 4, the event sees the square decorated with stunning lighting and filled with fun activities for the entire family. Highlights include an ice rink, carousel and Christmas
Volta ao Algarve generates €36.5 million for region
The 2025 edition of the Volta ao Algarve cycling competition generated a combined €36.5 million economic, media and tourism impact, the highest ever linked to the race. The figures come
Young ‘whistleblowing’ doctor absolved of defamation against Faro surgical director
The agonising legal battle for a brave young doctor who called out what she believed were serious medical malpractices at Faro Hospital has cleared one of the most unpleasant hurdles.
New owners release Fábrica do Inglês mini-documentary
Carvoeiro Branco and Antrix – the developers who recently purchased the historic Fábrica do Inglês in Silves – have released a new short documentary paying tribute to one of the
Portimão street fest returns for final edition of 2025
Portimão’s Rua Direita is gearing up for InDireita Street Fest, which returns this Saturday, December 14 for its sixth and final edition of the year. The iconic street will close
Silves council calls public meeting amid backlash to beachside hotel project
Silves municipal council is bracing for a heated night on Thursday, December 18, when locals will get their first chance to directly grill officials over the new €50 million hotel
Algarve’s iconic ‘Dom Rodrigo’ sweet wins protected status
The Portuguese government has officially approved the granting of protected status to one of the Algarve’s most cherished treats – the Dom Rodrigo. The decision to register the sweet as
Man arrested after “crime of passion” killing in Lagos
PJ police have arrested a 55-year-old man in Lagos on strong suspicion of stabbing another man to death in what investigators describe as a crime of “passion”. According to the
Algarve: kick start 2026 with “Good Energy”
Algarve Tourism has launched a new multimedia campaign targeting the Portuguese and Spanish markets—especially Andalusia—to promote the region as the ideal destination to welcome 2026. With the tagline “Start the
Vila Real de Santo António to serve giant Christmas cake
Vila Real de Santo António is gearing up once again for one of its sweetest festive traditions: the unveiling and serving of its giant Bolo-Rei, set to take place this