Alcácer do Sal Archives

Image of voter being carried to polling station by boat (tthis shot was taken during the first round of voting last week)

Final voting in presidential elections “not plain sailing”

The final voting today in the second-round of presidential elections (for areas too hit by storms last week to take part) is moving forwards in various locations, except for Bidoeira

February 15, 2026by Natasha DonnIn Alcácer do Sal, Elections

Incoming president António José Seguro has said he will never abandon the victims of Portugal's recent storms. President Marcelo is making sure that he leaves his post doing exactly the same: supporting citizens when they most need empathy and attention. Image: Câmara Municipal de Alcácer do Sal

Marcelo stresses need for national ‘catastrophe fund’

Visiting a slowly mopping-up Alcácer do Sal today, President Marcelo stressed the need for a national catastrophe fund, roughly 10 days since finance minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento revealed that the

February 14, 2026by Natasha DonnIn Alcácer do Sal, President of the Republic

Prime Minister to visit flood-ravaged Alcácer do Sal

Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will visit this afternoon areas affected by flooding in Alcácer do Sal, in the district of Setúbal, a government source has confirmed (see update below).

February 12, 2026by Michael BruxoIn Alcácer do Sal, Floods

One of many images circulating over Facebook showing the levels that water has reached inside the town of Alcácer do Sal

Flooding in Alcácer do Sal among “most worrying” problems as Portugal’s wild weather continues

Flooding in Alcácer do Sal (Alentejo) has reached ‘unseen proportions’ (according to those who live there) and remains – in the eyes of authorities – one of the most worrying

February 5, 2026by Natasha DonnIn Alcácer do Sal, Floods, Weather

Parts of Alcácer do Sal over a metre under water

Concerns by authorities today over rising river levels couldn’t be better exemplified than what is happening in Alcácer do Sal. The Alentejan town flooded in parts yesterday due to the

January 29, 2026by Natasha DonnIn Alcácer do Sal, Storm Kristin, Weather

Mining project “of national interest” stymied by environment agency

Concerted opposition to a project to mine copper, lead and zinc at Lagoa Salgada – between Grândola and Alcácer do Sal, in the Alentejo – is celebrating a rare win

January 24, 2026by Natasha DonnIn Alcácer do Sal, Grândola, Mining

Lagoa Salgada mining project will have devastating effects on the local environment, say residents

Over 2,000 sign petition against copper, lead mining in touristic Alentejo

Plans by mining company Redcorp have been considered “of national interest” Well over 2,000 people (and rising) have signed their names to a petition against the Lagoa Salgada Mine project, for

June 11, 2025by Natasha DonnIn Alcácer do Sal, Alentejo, Grândola, Mining

Fine & Country celebrates a decade in Comporta with enhanced new office launch

The dual celebration was commemorated with a cocktail party Award-winning premium estate agency Fine & Country is celebrating 10 years of dedicated service and success in the highly sought-after Comporta

April 23, 2025by Portugal ResidentIn Alcácer do Sal, Property

Are Harry and Meghan buying a house in Portugal?

British tabloid The Daily Mail has reported the pair are purchasing a house in the Comporta region. According to the Daily Mail, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are

October 17, 2024by Alexandra StilwellIn Alcácer do Sal, Algarve, Portugal