Over 2,600 visas granted to digital nomads in one year in Portugal
Country attracting remote workers from all over the world Portugal continues to establish itself as a leading global destination for digital nomads, having granted over 2,600 visas to remote workers
Contactless payment available on Próximo bus network
Passengers can now purchase tickets on board Faro’s Próximo public transport networkusing contactless bank cards, phones or smartwatches. Thanks to a new platform implemented on Faro’s Próximo public transport network,
Happy days: APAA Pre-Christmas Shopping
Happy Days are approaching fast, especially APAA’s Pre-Christmas Shopping. Happy hunting grounds ahead … Ready, steady, go! Lagoa’s Convento’bio, Friday, November 10, from 11am-4pm. Look out for APAA’s stall, with
Legionella outbreak closes Olhão municipal swimming pools
An outbreak of Legionella has led to the temporary closure of the municipal swimming pool complex and changing rooms at Olhão’s Municipal Stadium. In a statement, Olhão City Council informed
Life of Carvoeiro’s Beto Kalulu honoured in concert
A special concert celebrating the life and career of Beto Kalulu, the famous afro-donning percussionist and singer from Carvoeiro, will take place at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium in Lagoa
C.A.S.A. Annual Treasure Hunt
For many years, C.A.S.A. Social Club has run a ‘Car Treasure Hunt’ (aka “Motor Meander”) during the autumn, usually in mid-October. There is no real ‘treasure’ involved, of course –
Sailors seek Olympic qualification in Vilamoura
Vilamoura will provide the setting for sailors seeking Olympic qualification This Wednesday (November 8) marks the start of the 2023 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships, which are being
Ten reasons to see Cinderella
Not got tickets yet for The Algarveans’ latest production? Why ever not? A traditional Pantomime is a must-see in the run up to Christmas. Based on the beloved fairy-tale of
Vintage advertising tiles … cool art in our midst
In Portugal, we are surrounded by history. The Romans, Visigoths, Moors, and Christians have all left their mark. But if you look around, there is also “living history” in our
Faro gains new air links to Southampton and Helsinki
Faro Airport to be linked to Southampton and Helsinki Two new direct routes linking Faro Airport to Southampton in the UK and Helsinki in Finland were announced on Tuesday (November