Hundreds of fish die in Costa Vicentina rivers
The lack of water in the south of Portugal is causing problems in streams and rivers, most markedly this week along the Costa Vicentina: in Aljezur hundreds of fish have
Loulé invests €4 million to provide basic sanitation in Vale Telheiro
Loulé Municipal Council has announced a €4 million investment to provide basic sanitation in the small community of Vale Telheiro in São Sebastião. The contract for the basic sanitation works
Baby born in Lagos firefighter ambulance
A baby was born in an ambulance of the Lagos Volunteer Firefighters in the early hours of Wednesday, November 22. The ambulance was called to transport the soon-to-be-mother to the
Santa’s arrival kicks off Christmas festivities in Loulé
Loulé Christmas will focus on sustainability Loulé’s Christmas entertainment is just days away from starting with the arrival of Santa Claus to the town on Friday, December 1. The white-bearded
Two-day New Year’s party announced in Monte Gordo
Portuguese star singer Diogo Piçarra to headline festivities The coastal town of Monte Gordo in Vila Real de Santo António is promising another big party for New Year’s. The two-day
Over 100 athletes compete in Algarviana UltraTrail
The sixth edition of Portugal’s longest trail running race, connecting the Spanish border with the West Coast, takes place between November 30 and December 3. A total of 114 athletes will
New Artisanal and Recreational Fishing Association created in Altura
APALA is a non-profit association created to preserve the legacy of older generations of fishermen. The Altura community has created a new Association for Artisanal and Recreational Fishing (APALA –
December is sports month in Lagoa!
Lagoa hosts regional, national and international sporting events this month, with the end of year São Silvestre Race as the main highlight. December is traditionally associated with Christmas and the
‘Christmas Joy’ takes over Silves
Silves has announced this year’s edition of ‘Christmas Joy’ (Alegria do Natal), the town’s Christmas event which every year brings a wide range of festive entertainment to the Al-Mutamid square.
A festive delight! 13th Vale do Lobo Christmas Market this weekend
Shopping, fun and family entertainment are promised at this weekend’s 13th Vale do Lobo Christmas Market. The hugely popular event on Saturday and Sunday (December 2 and 3), from 10am