Fartoon exhibition underlines importance of saving water
Fartoon features 39 cartoons Forum Algarve is hosting the fifth edition of Fartoon, an international cartoon exhibition which this year will focus on the importance of saving water. Organised in partnership
Easter Sunday chaos at Faro Airport
Travellers are reported to have queued for over three hours to get through customs due to a lack of staff and faulty e-gates. Easter weekend was a frustrating experience for
São Bartolomeu de Messines Market reopens following refurbishment
The Municipal Market was inaugurated this week following a €1.7 million refurbishment. The inauguration of the renovated São Bartolomeu de Messines Municipal Market took place in a festive atmosphere on
4th crewless boat washes up on Ferragudo beach
“What kind of image are authorities hoping to convey?” As a 4th crewless boat washes up on Ferragudo beach – admittedly on a Public Holiday which is proving a washout
Quinta João Clara welcomes The New Orleans Jazzband for special “Jazz nas Adegas” event
Quinta João Clara in Alcantarilha is hosting the next two sessions of the 7th “Jazz nas Adegas” with The New Orleans Jazz Band. The 7th edition of “Jazz nas Adegas”,
Ferragudo hosts performance by Algarve Camerata
The Algarve-based musicians will be accompanied by two trumpet soloists for a concert at the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição in Ferragudo on April 14. On April 14, the
“Sustainable irrigation” plan for Algarve golf lands embarrassingly in the rough
Saltwater leaking into drainage systems is jeopardising re-use of treated wastewater The inspired solution to use treated wastewater to irrigate Algarve golf courses as the region suffers from drought/ low
McDonald’s announces 200 job openings in Algarve
Fast food giant McDonald’s has announced around 200 job openings in the Algarve. The company is accepting applications from job seekers for a variety of roles, from restaurant employees to
Faro campsite unveils 10 new glamping tents
Glamping tents will be open for reservations between March and November The municipal campsite of Faro at Praia de Faro has unveiled 10 new glamping tents, a style of camping
Lunch at the vineyard
Hidden in the hills surrounding Porches is the vineyard of Quinta dos Capinhas, a grandfather’s vineyard which his grandchildren have re-established and which is now producing Algarve boutique wines. This