Five arrested for vicious attack on teenage British tourist in Albufeira
Gang filmed attack; posted it online and walked off with victim’s phone GNR police have announced the arrests of five youths, all aged 17, whom they believe to have been
KAN.JO brings fresh Asian flavours to Salgados
The new Asian fine-dining restaurant at the Algarve Marriott Salgados Resort takes us on a culinary journey through Japan, China, Korea, and Portugal. KAN.JO, an Asian-inspired fine-dining restaurant, has just opened in Albufeira. Located at the
Fado returns to Tavira bandstand next week
The “Fado no Coreto” concert series starts on July 29 with performances by emerging singers Pedro Viola and Helena Candeias. Back by popular demand, the Fado no Coreto concerts are once again part
“Greener Lagos” movement proposes Municipal Park
The Citizens’ group created the movement with the aim of turning the former Lagos EB 2,3 School into a sustainable municipal park. The nonpartisan “Greener Lagos” movement, formed by a
Vilamoura: first phase of Arcaya development kicks off in 2026
The ambitious residential development will include 76 homes and an exclusive clubhouse. Bondstone, a private equity firm specialising in developing and managing real estate assets in Portugal, announcedthe start of the first construction phase
Brown algae blighting Portugal’s beaches ‘here to stay’
Authorities admit “no known way of stopping it…” Bathers will just have to get used to the thick brown algae that has been blighting beaches in the Algarve* and Cascais.
Man detained in Algarve for “illegal permanence in country”
People react to story saying “Why is this news?” There has been widespread ‘surprise’ over a story published on the website of SIC Notícias today, referring to a 26-year-old detained
Bordalo II makes eco statement in Vilamoura
The Portuguese urban artist has installed the Sketchy Crab, an artwork made from discarded bicycle parts, to promote sustainable travel and recycling practices. Portuguese artist Bordalo II is unveiling his latest project, a sculpture
Lagos: Boavista invests €50 million in new hotel
Scheduled to be ready in 2027, investment will create 170 jobs Construction is already underway on the new hotel of Quinta da Boavista – Empreendimentos Turísticos SA, under the aegis
Forum Algarve launches “summer garden” for the whole family
Forum Family Garden will feature fun activities for children Forum Family Garden is a new event at Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro that is set to “transform” family time