AHETA welcomes new Secretary of State for Tourism
Despite Pedro Machado’s appointment, the Association laments that the “main economic activity of the region and the country has not yet been distinguished with a Ministry”. As the main association
Council of Ministers meets on Wednesday to approve Government Programme
An informal meeting took place in Óbidos today to bring all the new government officials together for the first time and discuss the programme. At an informal meeting in Óbidos
Zoomarine opens registration for summer camps
The theme park is preparing the 2024 edition of its popular summer camps, which this year will take place between July 1 and September 6. Zoomarine Algarve announced the opening
IPMA confirms Silves and Tagus River tornadoes last week
On March 28, in the municipality of Silves, a tornado destroyed two prefabricated houses, damaged homes, and caused large trees to fall, damaging vehicles. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea
Only 15 Algarve hotels sign up to “Save Water” campaign
Authorities hope 70% of 650 hotels in region will commit to reducing water Two weeks from the official launch of the Algarve’s “Save Water” campaign, coordinated by the RTA tourism
Pet Corner – A stitch in time saves nine!
Jenny Clarke is nine high and rising. The Association for Protection Animals Algarve’s president has had a worrying week. “It has been uncannily quiet on the canine front.” Just as
Spanish fishing vessel caught with 3 tons of illegally caught sardines
Sardine fishing is prohibited until May 1st to safeguard the species. The Portuguese Navy detected a Spanish vessel carrying out illegal fishing activity in Tavira in the early hours of
Algarve hoteliers lament lack of ministry of tourism
Hoteliers in the Algarve believe tourism deserves its own ministry The main association representing the Algarve’s hotel industry, AHETA, put out a statement today lamenting that Portugal’s new government has
Evidence of evolution at Algarve Wine Society
The Algarve Wine Society is changing! Its 250-strong membership and the management committee both increasingly reflect a younger, more diverse mix of wine lovers, evident among the 80 attending the
Dispute between neighbours ends tragically in Portimão
Neighbours got involved in an argument on the street A dispute between neighbours in Portimão turned deadly on Thursday night (April 4) when one of the men fatally attacked the