Algarve Archives

Pinetrees Riding has yet another birthday!

On Saturday, July 29, the date is set for the annual birthday party (started in July 1985!) of Pinetrees Riding Centre, Almancil. This will consist of the popular Horse and

June 22, 2023by Portugal ResidentIn Algarve, Algarve Events, Almancil, Community

itizens at the Torre site, near Cerro do Leiria (Tavira), last week waiting to speak to an Iberdrola representative. They are contesting a large-scale solar park being planned by the Spanish energy company in the area|itizens at the Torre site, near Cerro do Leiria (Tavira), last week waiting to speak to an Iberdrola representative. They are contesting a large-scale solar park being planned by the Spanish energy company in the area|itizens at the Torre site, near Cerro do Leiria (Tavira), last week waiting to speak to an Iberdrola representative. They are contesting a large-scale solar park being planned by the Spanish energy company in the area

Solar park projects pushed through “without transparency”

Amnesty International accuses government of foisting mega solar parks on communities Amnesty International (AI) Portugal has accused the government of pushing through plans for mega solar parks without any

June 21, 2023by Natasha DonnIn Algarve, Government, Portugal, Solar Farm

Carvoeiro boardwalk by night - Photo: INÊS LOPES/OPEN MEDIA GROUP

Nighttime walks return to Lagoa

Walks will be held in every parish in Lagoa Lagoa is hosting another edition of ‘Caminhadas ao Luar’, a series of nighttime walks which will take place throughout July and

June 21, 2023by Michael BruxoIn Algarve, Algarve Events, Hiking, Lagoa

Seaweed removal underway at Carvoeiro beach

Tourists have been avoiding the area; businessowners call for lasting solution Work to remove the large amount of seaweed that has accumulated at Carvoeiro beach started today (June 21). But

June 21, 2023by Portugal ResidentIn Algarve, Carvoeiro

Albufeira Council confirms return of Hunting, Fishing, Tourism and Nature Fair

Albufeira Council has confirmed the return of its Hunting, Fishing, Tourism and Nature Fair between July 7 and 9. The event will be held in a new location at the

June 21, 2023by Portugal ResidentIn Albufeira, Algarve, Algarve Events, Fairs & Festivals

The gift of sight for developing nations

Used spectacles will be refurbished and sent to developing nations Late last year, Christ The King Anglican Church asked their Congregation and the local Portuguese Community in the town of

June 21, 2023by Portugal ResidentIn Algarve, Charity, Community

Olhão starts charging municipal tourist tax

Borough charges €2 per night (up to maximum of five nights) during high season Olhão Council has announced that it started charging its new municipal tourist tax on Monday (June 19).

June 21, 2023by Michael BruxoIn Algarve, Olhão, Tourism

Rotary Club Estoi Palace International (RCEPI) White Night dinner.

White Night raises over €2,000 for needy children

After an interruption of four years due to Covid, Rotary Club Estoi Palace International (RCEPI) reconnected with its traditional White Night dinner. One hundred guests attended the fundraising dinner hosted at the

June 21, 2023by Portugal ResidentIn Algarve, Charity, Community, Rotary Clubs

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Cacela Velha festival explores Algarve’s Moorish past

Event is free to visit Cacela Velha is preparing to host ‘Noites da Moura Encantada’, a three-day festival which will take place in July and explore the Algarve’s Moorish heritage.

June 21, 2023by Michael BruxoIn Algarve, Fairs & Festivals

CASA brings Luau to the Algarve

Social club holds entertaining Hawaiian night It may not have been 100% Hawaiian, and perhaps a native Hawaiian might not have recognised it at all, but we did manage a

June 21, 2023by Portugal ResidentIn Algarve, Community