Portugal

Congratulations to Lis Jensen from Almancil who won a pair of tickets to the Carminho concert in Vale do Lobo on Sunday. Lis answered correctly that Alma, the name of

An association representing Algarve hotels and resorts has called for “moderation” from cash-strapped câmaras in the region when applying municipal taxes to raise revenue. AHETA says it understands the financial

Alvor’s riverfront area is staging an international crafts fair until Sunday, July 22. The ‘Art Summer Fest – Other Cultures’ event at the popular tourist town includes around 50 stalls

Festival Al-Buhera is returning to Albufeira from July 25 to 29 with a variety of activities for the whole family. Traditional music, handicrafts from around 50 artisans, art exhibitions, and

An Algarve MP is heading a legislative proposal providing the framework for the development of accessible tourism in Portugal. Mendes Bota, an MP for the Social Democratic party PSD, was

A charity night in aid of children in need is taking place at Floyds Bar in Cerro Branco, Albufeira on Friday July 27, at 8pm. The event, including a raffle

Algarve Orchestra is performing free concerts this month at Convento de Santo António, Loulé, on the 20th at 7.30pm, at Quartel de Atalaia, Tavira, on the 25th (featuring also the

Work to install a gas line along the main street of Quarteira was suspended last Thursday after complaints from residents and business owners who claimed tourists were being driven away.

A police operation at eight west Algarve beaches led to the identification of 33 illegal vendors last Friday. Twelve officers from the Maritime Police seized 1,178 pieces of cheap jewellery,

“Illegalities” surrounding the licensing of a five star resort in Tavira led to the Supreme Administrative Court’s decision to remove the Faro Mayor from office. Macário Correia was accused by