Cortelha Walking Tour showcases Algarve interior
The Associação Amigos da Cortelha is organising a walking tour to share the natural and cultural heritage of the Algarve’s interior. The village of Cortelha, located in the parish of
New Lidl store opens next to Forum Algarve
The supermarket chain, which saw an investment of €7 million, has created 20 new jobs with the opening of its latest store in Faro. Benefiting from its proximity to the
Public service strike brings Algarve to near halt
Yesterday’s strike by public administration workers had a significant turnout, with 90% of schools without classes and health services “completely paralysed”, according to the Frente Comum Trade Unions. “We are
VRSA uses tourist tax revenue to replace running track at Sports Centre
Several Olympic athletes expected to prepare for Paris 2024 in VRSA Vila Real de Santo António Council is using revenue from its tourist tax to renovate the running track at
Making the most of a long-term stay in the Algarve
The Algarve is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Portugal, and it has been one of the most visited places in Europe for years. Besides its beautiful beaches,
Animal Corner – Higgledy-piggledy – animals shelters keeping busy
APAA’s historical move from rescue shelter to helping others in need has become synonymous with their mantra ‘Here to Help’. The Association for Protection of Animals Algarve believes in assisting
Albufeira aims to be Portugal’s best New Year’s destination
Carpe Nox, Albufeira’s New Year’s programme, was announced this week Albufeira has announced plans to organise the best New Year’s festivities in Portugal. Representing a €800,000 investment, the festivities are expected
Iconic Albufeira restaurant Evaristo destroyed by fire
The famous Evaristo restarant located on Evaristo beach in Albufeira was almost completely destroyed by a fire last night (October 26). Firefighters were called to the scene shortly before midnight
Superbike action returns to Algarve in 2024
The Superbike World Championship will be returning to the Algarve in 2024. The provisional calendar for next season was announced on Thursday (October 26), with the Portuguese Round due to
“Leave the lip alone” – afpop begins Movember 2023 campaign
afpop, Portugal’s largest Foreign Residents’ Association, is encouraging everyone to join its Movember campaign, which begins on November 1 and aims to highlight men’s health issues such as prostate and