Discover rural Algarve at Alcoutimâs Walking Festival
Alcoutim will host the sixth edition of its very own âFestival de Caminhadasâ (Walking Festival) between March 8 and 10, with 17 themed walks and five workshops. The walks will
Guadiana International Music Festival success
The Guadiana International Music Festival celebrated its sixth successful year over three days in mid-October. This multicultural, multi-musical festival takes place on the banks of the Guadiana River in Alcoutim
EU funding approved for new Alcoutim water treatment plant
A bid for community funding to help build a new water treatment plant in Alcoutim has been approved. The ETAR will be built in Montes do Rio and treat wastewater
Alcoutim Walking Festival postponed due to bad weather
Eager hikers will have to wait until April to take part in Alcoutimâs walking festival (Festival de Caminhadas), which was due to take place last weekend but had to be
Parliament backs bid to build bridge between Alcoutim and Spain
Parliament has approved a bid to build a bridge between the Algarveâs borough of Alcoutim and SanlĂșcar de Guadiana in Spain, described as a long-time goal of residents from both
Contraband returns to Alcoutim
Alcoutim council has officially confirmed that its contraband festival will be returning next year between March 23 and 25. The event was held for the first time this year and
Algarve boasts four nominations for âMunicipality of the Yearâ
Four Algarve boroughs â Alcoutim, Silves, PortimĂŁo and Vila do Bispo â are nominated for the âMunicipality of the Year Portugalâ award. The distinction is attributed by the University of
Paintings on show in Alcoutim
A painting exhibition by Belgian-born artist Mika Joniaux is being held at Casa dos Condes in Alcoutim from October 6 to November 4. Mika Joniaux lives and works between Belgium,
Alcoutim prepares for annual weekend party
Alcoutim is just a few weeks away from hosting its annual weekend party which will bring a variety of entertainment to the usually quiet town. Taking place between Friday, September
Martim Longo hosts urban race on September 3
The small village of Martim Longo in Alcoutim will host an âurban raceâ (circuito urbano) on September 3 (Saturday), open to both federated and non-federated athletes. There will be several