New ambulance for Aljezur volunteer firefighters
Aljezur Municipal Council has approved the donation of nearly €73,000 to the Humanitarian Association of the Volunteer Firefighters of Aljezur for the purchase of a new ambulance. The Medical Emergency
Tavira library hosts two animal-themed workshops
Tavira’s municipal Álvaro de Campos library is hosting two animal-themed workshops this weekend. The first, named ‘I Adopted a Dog. Now What?’, will take place on Saturday, while the second,
Animal Corner – Fat cats need some tough love
Obesity is not a word that is commonly used. Perhaps the fear of retribution. Animals can become obese because their loving owners allow them to be. Jenny Clarke, president of
Algarve metrobus route study launched
Algarve metrobus to link several areas in Faro, Loulé and Olhão The Algarve’s regional development commission (CCDR Algarve) has launched a technical study into the route of the region’s future
Burns Supper in Silves attracts 140 participants
The Saint Andrew’s Society of the Algarve duly held their Burns Supper at the Ponte Romana restaurant in Silves on Saturday, January 27. The Supper was a resounding success with
Funeral service announced for ‘Father of Portuguese Tourism’ André Jordan
André Jordan is best known as the founder of Quinta do Lago in the Algarve The funeral service for André Jordan, considered by many to be the ‘Father of Portuguese Tourism’ who died aged
Sunday Carnival parade in Loulé cancelled due to bad weather
The parade will not take place “even if the weather improves in the afternoon” Sunday’s (February 11) Carnival celebrations in Loulé have been cancelled due to the inclement weather, announced
Exploring the Enchanting Algarve: A Mediterranean Gem
Nestled along the southern coast of Portugal, the Algarve region is a sun-soaked paradise known for its breathtaking cliffs, golden beaches, charming towns, and vibrant culture. A favoured destination for
‘AFPOP Presents…’ topics of interest for expat community
afpop, Portugal’s largest association providing advice and information for foreign residents and property owners, is coordinating a programme of presentations under the banner ‘AFPOP Presents …’, covering a range of
Algarve hotel occupancy falls in January to 34.4%
Algarve hotels see slight drop in occupancy The Algarve’s hotel industry recorded an average occupancy rate per room of 34.4% in January, a drop of 0.9 percentage points (p.p.) compared