Threatened species of gull triples number of nests in Ria Formosa
The Audouin’s Gull is declining worldwide – but in Portugal, in the Algarve’s Ria Formosa, this seabird has established its largest colony in the world, tripling this year the number
Public defibrillator helps save Irishman’s life in Albufeira
A public access defibrillator had already been used in 2021 to save a 21-year-old Portuguese tourist’s life A 27-year-old Irish tourist who collapsed in Albufeira’s Oura district was brought back
Two Luso-Spanish consortia ‘on final straight’ for Albufeira desalination tender
The tender for the construction of a desalination plant in Albufeira is in its final stages, with two Portuguese-Spanish consortia in the running, having put in bids under the €108
Algarve racetrack announces date of CEO’s funeral
Paulo Pinheiro, CEO of the Algarve racetrack, passed away last week The board of directors of the Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) has announced the date for the wake and funeral
Festival F returns with star-studded Portuguese line-up
Festival F is described as the “last big festival of the summer” Some of Portugal’s most popular musical acts will be travelling to the Algarve in September to perform at
Tourist sleepovers bring in €2 billion between January and May
Tourist sleepovers have brought in revenue for the sector of more than €2 billion between January and March this year. The lion’s share of the income (€1.8 billion) was spent
Pet Corner – Lost in translation…
Disturbingly, association Absol, based in Loulé, and their management of the ‘Bem Estar’ animal shelter has recently come under scrutiny by TVI news channel. Albeit several reports and much concern
Monchique seeks Guinness record for “world’s biggest crochet boot”
The crochet boot, which is seeking Guinness recognition, can still be seen at the local football pitch until Wednesday Monchique is looking to set a Guinness World Record after unveiling
Faro prepares to host 42nd bikers rally
Faro bikers rally attracts thousands from all over the world Faro is preparing to host the 42nd edition of its iconic bike rally between Thursday and Sunday (July 18-22). Held
Bollards installed along accident blackspot near Arade Bridge
Bollards were installed last week along a new double continuous line on the stretch of the EN125 road between the Portimão Hospital and the entrance to the Arade Bridge, a