Minister vows Algarve Oncology Centre still moving forward
Tender will be launched in 2024, according to the minister Portugal’s Minister of Health has guaranteed that the tender for the construction of the Algarve Oncology Centre will be launched
Historic Vilamoura building to be turned into five-star hotel
Five-star boutique hotel is planned A 16th century property in Vilamoura named Estalagem da Cegonha has been purchased by Arrow Global, which plans to invest €90 million to renovate it
“Even better than last year!” – afpop hails success of BLiP 2023
This year’s edition of Better Living in Portugal (BLiP), held last weekend, has been hailed “even better than last year’s”. According to afpop, the foreign residents’ association which organises the
Algarve Spa Week returns with discounts of up to 50%
From October 28 to November 5, well-being lovers can enjoy premium spa treatments in some of the region’s most luxurious spas. The 13th edition of Algarve Spa Week is about
Glamour and intimacy at Vistas for New Year’s Eve
Chef Rui Silvestre prepares to ring in the New Year with a gastronomic feast focused on the Algarve’s star products. With little more than two months until the end of
São Brás newly distinguished for “exemplary” water quality
The ERSAR has just revealed that São Brás de Alportel will once again receive the « Exemplary Quality of Water for Human Consumption Seal». The municipality of São Brás de
Tammy Weis performs Pessoa in Tavira
Tammy Weis, the Canadian jazz singer and Lisbon resident is performing in Tavira on Sunday, October 22. She will share 11 compositions for poems in English by Fernando Pessoa. Tammy
Barão de São João – Walk & Art Fest returns in November
Combining hiking and art, the popular festival returns to the village of Barão de São João on November 3, 4 and 5. From November 3 to 5, the village of
CASA members sample an English Afternoon Tea
CASA Social Club has started the autumn season (of five events) with two things new to the club – first, members had an art session which was much enjoyed, and
Saint Andrew’s Ball next month
The Saint Andrew’s Society of the Algarve is organising its Saint Andrew’s Ball on Saturday, November 25. Once again it will be at the five-star Penina Hotel, near Portimão. Participants