Aljezur wildfire gallops into municipality of Lagos
Early morning updates, Monday: Fire still classed as active. Main road between Aljezur and Bensafrim (E120) still closed to traffic both ways. Over 500 firefighters on ground trying to contain
High winds complicating wildfire on Costa Vicentina coast, between Bordeira and Aljezur
Just after midday today a fire broke out on the Costa Vicentina, in the Algarve, near Alfambras, in the municipality of Aljezur. Within an hour, the strong winds were fanning
Ferragudo launches new digital marketplace to boost local shops
Ferragudo has launched a new digital marketplace designed to boost local commerce and bring it into the 21st century. Developed by the municipal council of Lagoa alongside business association ACRAL
Man sentenced for Albufeira homicide found hiding in Spain
A 34-year-old British man wanted in Portugal for several crimes – including the violent murder of another British man inside an Albufeira apartment complex as well as a jewellery store
Volunteers help renovate rundown homes in Castro Marim
Three families in the Algarve municipality of Castro Marim are starting fresh after young volunteers from the ‘Just a Change’ project rolled up their sleeves this August to transform their
Castro Marim invests in better lives for cats and dogs
The municipal council of Castro Marim is putting animal welfare at the heart of its agenda, with hundreds of sterilisations carried out, new shelters built, and a €300,000 upgrade to
New municipal pool opens in Mexilhoeira da Carregação
A brand-new swimming pool boasting an impressive view of the Arade River was inaugurated in Mexilhoeira da Carregação, Lagoa on Monday, September 15. Located in the Boca do Rio urbanisation,
Algarve looks to UK to grow nautical tourism
Tourism officials from the Algarve are heading to the United Kingdom this week to showcase the region’s growing nautical tourism offer at the 56th edition of the Southampton International Boat
Woman jumps from balcony to escape violent boyfriend
A violent domestic incident in Lagos ended in dramatic scenes on Wednesday afternoon when PSP officers rescued a woman being held at knifepoint by her partner on a first-floor balcony.
Swimmers from 15 countries make waves at Swim Party 10km Algarve
Lagoa’s stunning coastline was the setting for the Swim Party 10km Algarve, which last Saturday, September 6 drew competitors from four continents to one of Europe’s most demanding open-water courses.