Mercadona announces opening of first Algarve stores in 2026
Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has announced its long-awaited arrival in the Algarve, with two new stores scheduled to open in 2026. The brand, which is about to celebrate the milestone
Intense night of firefighting reduces west Algarve wildfire
An intense night of firefighting in the hills behind Barão de São João has brought results. The massive wildfire that began on Sunday in a little backwater of Alfambras, in
West Algarve wildfire: “Do not go hiking or drive in forest areas”
Two full days after a fire began in the area of Tramelo, Alfambras – 10 kms from Aljezur, on the Algarve’s west coast – hot spots were still flaring back
Silves’ excavation uncovers clues about town’s Islamic past
At the corner of Rua João de Deus and Rua Alexandre Herculano, archaeologists Francisco and Eliana Correia – founders of Maximus Arqueologia Lda. – are leading a dig that has
Algarve promotes year-round tourism at major French fair
The Algarve is stepping onto the international stage this week as it takes part in IFTM Top Resa, the largest professional tourism fair in France, held from this Tuesday to
ÚNICA wine cooperative to temporarily move from Lagoa to Silves
The Algarve’s historic ÚNICA – Adega Cooperativa do Algarve winemaking cooperative is set to temporarily relocate to Silves while the municipal council of Lagoa prepares to build it a new
Algarve wildfire 70% dominated: next few hours critical
Firefighting planes continue to attack the ‘head’ of the main fire-front that has bored its way through the Mata Nacional de Barão de São João from the municipality of Aljezur
Volunteers needed in Lagoa for European Cross Country Championships
Lagoa is gearing up to host the European Cross Country Championships on December 13 and 14, and volunteers are being called to join the action. One of the biggest sporting
Soapboax derby returns to Mexilhoeira Grande
Now in its eighth edition, the homemade soapbox cars will speed down Rua Francisco Bívar before cheering crowds at 3pm on Sunday (September 28). Following last year’s 4,000 spectators and
Firefighting planes back up in air over Barão de São João
Early this morning firefighting planes got back up into the air to try and tackle the blaze that has been contained through the night in the forest behind the villages