2025 brings record number of races to Algarve racetrack
23 events have been confirmed at the Algarve racetrack The Algarve International Circuit (AIA) will host a record number of races in 2025, with 23 events already confirmed. Racetrack bosses
Pet Corner – A happy APAA new year!
“We’re heavily committed now into raising money for SNiP (Spaying & Neutering Campaign)” – Jenny Clarke Jenny Clarke, the president of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve, has APAA’s
Pet Corner – Looking back at 2024 and forward to an exciting 2025
Our current cat shelter is facing a pressing challenge (…) we will soon need to relocate As we close 2024, we reflect on another remarkable year made possible by our
Loulé announces pet-friendly firework display for New Year’s Eve
Loulé town council has announced it will be holding a pet-friendly ‘fireworks’ display in Quarteira this New Year’s Eve: “a special type of pyrotechnics that does not emit the habitual
German dies following paragliding accident in Sagres
Initially reported as seriously injured, victim was transported to Lagos Hospital A German man, age not specified, has died today following a paragliding accident close to Sagres Fortress, in the
Algarve hotels reach 80% occupancy for New Year’s Eve
Occupancy levels beat 2023 figures Hotels in the Algarve are experiencing increased demand for New Year’s Eve, with occupancy rates expected to surpass 80%. According to Algarve tourism boss André
Algarve artist creates ice palace for Amsterdam festival
Working eight hours a day for 11 days, Algarve artist Rodrigo Ferreira has recreated a historical palace in Amsterdam to exhibit at an ice festival that runs until March. The
Tavira announces €51 million budget for 2025
Tavira budget increases by €9.5 million compared to 2024 The municipal council of Tavira has announced an impressive budget of €51 million for 2025, marking an increase of €9.5 million
Woman who went missing on Christmas Day found in Silves
Police used tracking dogs and drones to help locate missing woman in Silves A 55-year-old woman who went missing on Christmas Day was found today (December 26) by GNR police
Lagos opposes offshore aquaculture expansion in western Algarve
Expansion of offshore aquaculture could jeopardise the local economy, the local council says The municipal council of Lagos has voiced strong opposition to the proposed expansion of an offshore aquaculture