Lagoa expands life-saving defibrillator network
The municipal council of Lagoa has expanded its network of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in a bid to offer more potentially life-saving support to residents and tourists. In addition to
Paderne Castle opens doors to visitors in September
One of Albufeira’s greatest historical landmarks, Paderne Castle, is once again opening its gates to the public. Throughout September, visitors can explore the medieval fortress every Wednesday, from 10am to
Lagoa serves up sweet traditions at 21st Convent Sweets Show
Lagoa is gearing up for the 21st edition of ‘Mostra do Doce Conventual’, an event which shines the spotlight on traditional conventual sweets. Taking place from September 3 to 6
São Brás de Alportel opens door to new rural hotels
The Algarve municipality of São Brás de Alportel is moving forward with a new plan to expand its selection of hotels. At a council meeting on August 12, the municipal
Loulé White Party celebrates end of summer
Loulé will once again celebrate the end of summer with Noite Branca Algarve, a White Party taking place on Saturday, August 30. While the program is usually kept a secret
Man arrested on suspicion of setting Portimão forest fires
PJ criminal police have arrested a 35-year-old man suspected of starting several forest fires in the Portimão area earlier this August. The fires broke out on August 18 and 26
Land expropriations for Albufeira desalination plant move forwards as United Arab Emirates enters picture
With a number of legal challenges still cluttering the path towards construction of a desalination plant set back from Praia da Falésia, in Albufeira, promoters Águas do Algarve are moving
Faro launches ‘social radar’ project to help “vulnerable” citizens
The municipal council of Faro has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening local support networks and ensuring that no one in the community is left behind. Backed by funding
High tides, strong waves destroy Faro Beach walkways
Unusually high tides combined with powerful waves damaged the main wooden walkway and several access paths on Faro Beach (Praia de Faro) early this Tuesday morning, local authorities confirmed. “The
Relief as missing British man found in Algarve
Enrico Barnes, the 24-year-old Englishman who was reported missing in the Algarve, has been found and taken to Faro Hospital, an interpreter for his family told the Resident. Rico, from