Verdelago Resort opens on July 4
A new “sustainable luxury resort” is due to open on Tuesday, July 4, in Castro Marim. Verdelago Resort describes itself as the “last paradise in the Algarve”, offering something that
Former Castro Marim mayor dies aged 67
José Estevens was mayor of Castro Marim between 1998 and 2013 José Fernando Estevens, mayor of Castro Marim between 1998 and 2013, passed away on Tuesday at the age of
Nocturnal treasure hunt in Castro Marim
On April 22, participants will discover “the historical, cultural and gastronomic treasures of Castro Marim” by solving innovative digital clues. The village of Castro Marim is hosting the second edition
Castro Marim seniors enjoy special Christmas party
After being suspended for two years due to Covid-19, Castro Marim’s annual Christmas party for senior citizens was held on Sunday, December 18. The event attracted around 600 senior citizens
Christmas trees decorated by schoolchildren on display in Castro Marim
Castro Marim is holding an exhibition of Christmas trees decorated by local schoolchildren until January 8 at Praça 1º de Maio. Local kindergarten and primary school students were challenged by
Volunteers reforest 19 hectares of burnt land in Castro Marim
Over a hundred volunteers planted carob and arbutus trees in the area burnt in last year’s Pernadeira fire. Last Saturday morning, December 3, more than 100 volunteers responded to a
Six tons of salt used in Castro Marim nativity scene
Castro Marim is preparing to unveil a new version of its salt nativity scene on Thursday, December 8 at Casa do Sal at 4.30pm. Described as a combination of art,
Castro Marim begins preparing next year’s medieval fair
Increasing the number of days Dias Medievais is held was one of the ideas discussed Castro Marim has begun preparing next year’s edition of Dias Medievais, the town’s famous medieval
Castro Marim seeks volunteers for reforestation initiative
Castro Marim is seeking volunteers for a tree planting initiative which will take place on Saturday, December 3. The goal is to plant 5,000 trees across a 19-hectare forest area
Alzheimer’s Care Home and Day Centre to open in Castro Marim in 2023
With facilities for 70 inpatients and 20 on a day care basis, it is the first structure of its kind south of Lisbon. The municipality of Castro Marim is set