Local artists Anke Punt Bach and Rui Botto unveil collaborative exhibition in Lagoa
A joint exhibition of paintings by local artists Anke Punt Bach and Rui Botto will be inaugurated at Lagoa’s municipal library on Monday, December 11 at 5.30pm. The collaborative effort
New hotels galore for Lagos and Portimão
Many millions of euros are set to be invested in the construction of new hotels and tourist developments in the municipalities of Lagos and Portimão in the near future. One
Portimão goes all out for Christmas
Over 100 people took part in a Christmas parade to mark the start of the festive season in Portimão on Friday (December 1). Led by Santa and Mrs. Claus, the
“A real success”: Over 30,000 visits to Alferce’s new boardwalk
Boardwalk has been hailed a “real success” The Parish Council of Alferce has celebrated the success of the recently-inaugurated local boardwalk, which has already been visited over 30,000 times. “The
Magical Christmas Book Fair comes to town!
The newly-formed Algarve Authors group are proud to announce their first book fair to be hosted here in the Algarve. Join them at the Pestana Vale da Pinta Clubhouse in
“Algarve Literary Route” inaugurated in Monchique
The Algarve’s Regional Culture Directorate (DRCAlg) and Monchique Municipality inaugurated the Caldas de Monchique Tour today as part of the Monchique Hiking Festival. The Algarve Literary Route’s Monchique Tour was
“Very small” earthquake recorded in the Algarve
Measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale, the earthquake was recorded at 1:19 am. The tremor’s epicentre was located around eight kilometres northeast of Vila do Bispo, said the IPMA. An
Lack of water prevents Aljezur streams from reaching the sea, decimating fish
In recent weeks, hundreds of fish have died in the Seixe River due to the impact of drought, bad weather and fires. The lack of water is causing problems in
Portimão reduces IMI yet again to alleviate family burdens
Reducing the Municipal Property Tax (IMI) rate is one of the points on Portimão’s 2024 municipal budget. To alleviate the burden on families in the Municipality, Portimão Council has decided
Mértola Museum Town – 40 years of archaeology and heritage valuation
On Tuesday, December 5, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by Lígia Rafael and Fernando Martins. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm at the