Drought: Iconic Algarve almond blossom could disappear, warn sector officials
Data indicates that the Algarve’s almond tree plantation area has fallen from 13,338 hectares in 2002 to 5,001 in 2022. Almond trees in bloom, an iconic image of the Algarve,
Portimão reactivates temporary homeless shelter
Located in the heart of the city, the shelter is open daily from 20h00 to 08h00 until April. Portimão’s temporary homeless shelter reopened its doors on December 7. The social
Animal Corner – Love beyond rescue: Curiosity saved Roxy
We don’t know much about Roxy’s past; we just know that someone kept her tied to a pole with a piece of wire, completely isolated, until she was rescued and
Algarve oranges back in stores after summer production decline
Algarve orange production decreased 50% during summer Supermarkets and stores are once again selling Algarve oranges after a major decline in production during the summer. According to Horácio Ferreira of
More than half country’s AL holiday lettings risk ‘being cancelled’
Owners failed to provide ‘proof of activity’ in time More than a third of Alojamento Local holiday lettings businesses have failed to register “proof of activity” in the timeline provided
Algarve football round-up: Keeper’s ball!
Liga Portugal Betclic: Benfica 1-1 Farense Portimonense 1-1 Famalicão Both Algarve top-tier clubs earned highly credible draws over the weekend largely thanks to outstanding performances from their respective goalkeepers. Last
Spacious detached villa in peaceful setting
A traditional Algarve villa on a large, fully fenced plot. situated in a peaceful, international semi-rural community. This gorgeous, detached home blends effortlessly with the landscape, surrounded by orange groves and
€7,000 raised at Almancil International Rotary Club golf event
On a beautiful sunny day in late November, Almancil International Rotary Club held their 6th annual golf event at the Dom Pedro Victoria Course, Vilamoura. As always, the event was
High accommodation prices keeping uni students away from Algarve
Average price per room has increased by 40% in Faro in two years The high cost of accommodation in Faro has been named the “main barrier” keeping students from studying
October’s tourism revenue 17.4% higher than same month last year
Tourism revenue in October exceeded the revenue of the same month in 2022 by 17.4%, translating into income of €584.2 million, according to latest data from INE statistics institute. The