Blossoming success: Algarve almond blossom festival attracts 10,000
Over 10,000 people visited the third edition of ‘Festival das Amendoeiras em Flor’, an event inspired by the Algarve’s stunning almond blossoms which was held between February 2-4 in the
Algarve accountant accused of aiding illegal immigration
The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Faro has accused a 66-year-old accountant of 75 counts of aiding illegal immigration and document forgery in the Algarve between 2019 and 2020. The accountant
Loulé with eight nominations for Iberian Festival Awards
Loulé has received eight nominations for the final of the Iberian Festival Awards. Festival MED is nominated in five categories, while Som Riscado is in the running for ‘Best Electronic
VRSA donates €441,000 to local firefighters
The municipal council of Vila Real de Santo António (VRSA) has donated €441,000 to the local volunteer firefighting brigade. The subsidy will be used by the Humanitarian Association of Volunteer
Rain to return to Portugal on Thursday
Algarve is in desperate need of rain After an unusually dry and sunny January, some much-needed rain is finally being forecast for Thursday and Friday across Portugal. The Portuguese Sea
New Carvoeiro playground begins construction
Carvoeiro currently does not have a playground A new “modern and attractive” playground has begun construction in Carvoeiro, Lagoa near the local amphitheatre. Residents have been calling for the construction
“Longest piece of street art in Portugal” to be painted in Portimão
Local association is calling on artists to apply Cultural association P.O.I.S! is calling on artists across the country to apply for a chance to be one of the nine chosen
Cycling elite to face off at Volta ao Algarve
Cycling competition helps promote the “unseen Algarve” Some of the best cyclists in the world will be facing off at the 50th edition of the Volta ao Algarve, which will
Faro to host ‘National March for Free Palestine’
Demonstrations will take place at 3pm this Saturday A ‘National March for a Free Palestine’ will be held on Saturday (February 10) in four Portuguese towns and cities: Faro, Braga,
New Algarve golf course will only go ahead if treated wastewater is used
Project to build new 18-hole golf course under public consultation until Thursday Construction of a new golf course in Vila Real de Santo António, the second in the Monte Rei