Portugal sees surge in tourists and overnight stays in April
Good news continues for national tourism sector Portugal’s tourist accommodation sector recorded 2.7 million guests in April, up 16.5% compared to the same month of 2022, and 6.8 million overnight
Chef Marco Alban to head Verdelago Resort’s restaurant
Verdelago Resort, a “sustainable luxury development” which is due to open this summer just a stone’s throw away from Verde beach in Castro Marim, has announced that chef Marco Alban
Whistleblowing doctor heard by Public Prosecutors in Faro
Inquiry one of a number into 11 allegations of medical negligence Medical intern Diana Pereira was heard yesterday by public prosecutors conducting the judicial inquiry opened following her complaint about
Portimonense cashing in
Former Portimonense second choice keeper Payam Niazmand has made his current loan move to Iranian side Sepahan permanent, triggering a €1 million payment to the Algarveans. More funds could be
Decathlon opens new store in Guia
Store is open every day Sporting goods retailer Decathlon has opened a new store in Guia, Albufeira, just a stone’s throw away from AlgarveShopping and Albufeira Retail Park. The 2,000sqm
Albufeira Sounds Sunset attracts 50,000
Electronic music festival took place between June 8 and 10 Albufeira Council has announced that around 50,000 people attended Albufeira Sounds Sunset, an electronic music festival which took place at the
Safety remains Portugal’s strongest asset
“People love the fact that they feel so safe here” Michael Reeve, CEO of Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, afpop, explains how the country’s safe image remains its biggest asset
Get ready for great night out in Carvoeiro!
Black & White Night celebrates start of summer this Saturday It’s almost time for the party that “(un)officially” marks the start of the summer season in the Algarve. Carvoeiro’s Black
André Gomes elected new Algarve tourism chief
André Gomes has been elected the new president of the Algarve Tourism Board (Região de Turismo do Algarve, or RTA). The elections took place today (June 13) at the RTA
Vilamoura Boat Show in full swing
The 26th edition of the Vilamoura Marina International Boat Show started last weekend and will run until Sunday (June 18) at the award-winning Vilamoura Marina. The event brings together the main