Tavira grants aid to parents to boost births
The municipal council of Tavira has launched a new program, ‘Tavira Cresce’, to increase birth rates and improve living conditions, particularly in low-density parishes such as Cachopo and Santa Catarina
Lagos left waiting on millions for housing
Lagos municipal council says it has been left short-changed by the Portuguese government on housing funds, claiming it has only received €1 million out of the €48 million promised for
Quarteira-Vale do Lobo coastline to undergo €13 million sand replenishment
The golden beaches stretching from Quarteira to Garrão are set for a major makeover, with nearly €13 million earmarked for a vast sand replenishment project. The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA)
Exasperated residents take to print over ‘forgotten areas’ of Portimão
Exasperated residents living outside Portimão, in the parish of Mexilhoeira Grande, have taken to print in the hope that long-standing grievances are addressed before municipal elections in just a few
Poignant appeal to save Serra de Caldeirão from being turned into yet another Portuguese ‘sacrifice zone’
CARE, the group of environmentally conscious residents (foreign and nationals) in the Sotavento Algarve has a new appeal to people who value the region’s landscapes: a project known as Terra
Algarve startups get chance to shine at Web Summit
ANJE, the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs, has launched a contest to select 24 startups from the Algarve to take part in the 2025 Web Summit in Lisbon. The initiative
Study shows agriculture’s powerhouse role in Algarve economy
The Algarve may be best known for its thriving tourism sector and beaches, but agriculture remain a “fundamental pillar” of its regional economy. This was the key finding highlighted during
Faro to help low-income families with pets
The municipal council of Faro has created a new program aimed at low-income families and individuals in the municipality who own dogs or cats. Through the scheme, eligible families can
Swim Party 10km returns to Lagoa’s coast
The Algarve’s Swim Party 10km open-water challenge is returning for its second edition along Lagoa’s stunning coast on Saturday, September 6. The event sees swimmers diving into the water at
Lamera Cup brings 24-hour racing action to Portimão
After a summer break, motorsport season is set to resume at the Algarve International Racetrack as the Lamera Cup makes its return to Portimão on the first weekend of September