Sea Fest pulls thousands to Albufeira
Thousands of people were in town for the second edition of Albufeira Sea Fest, described as a “great party for families and youngsters” held on Friday and Saturday (April 7-8).
Aquatic searches suspended for American missing in west Algarve
Water-based searches for the 27-year-old American who has been missing since last Friday evening after diving into the water between Barranco and Ingrina beaches, Vila do Bispo, Algarve, have now
Algarve hospital intern accuses former mentor and director of surgery of negligence
Denounces 11 situations, in which she claims three patients died, others suffered lesions including “accidental castration” A first year intern at CHUA (the University hospital centre of the Algarve) has
European speedskating elite expected in Lagos
Several of Europe’s top speedskaters are expected for the 18th edition of the Terras do Infante inline speedskating competition, which will take place in Lagos between Friday and Sunday (April
Charity run in aid of Portimão firefighters
A charity walk/run to raise money for the Portimão volunteer firefighters will take place on Sunday (April 16) at 10am. The event will be divided into a 6km walk and
Portimão Museum hosts fish canning photo exhibition
Photos were submitted as part of a national competition An exhibition featuring photos which showcase Portugal’s fish canning industry will be inaugurated at Portimão Museum on Saturday (April 15) at
HPA Health Group holds Oncology Meetings on April 15
“Uniting, reflecting and empowering” is the motto of the Algarve Oncology Meetings, organised by the HPA Saúde Group in Faro. The Hospital Particular do Algarve Health Group is hosting a
Tavira installs four cat shelters
More shelters are set to be installed this year. The municipality of Tavira installed the first standardised enclosure for cat colonies, consisting of four shelters. This measure aims to facilitate
Orquestra do Algarve Easter concert in Tavira
The free performance starts at 18:30 this evening at the Igreja do Carmo. Orquestra do Algarve, conducted by maestro Martim Sousa Tavares and accompanied solo by violist Sofia Silva Sousa,
Portugal basks in bumper Easter
Hotel occupancy nationwide “around 90%” Portugal is basking in the ‘perfect Easter’: brilliant summertime temperatures and lots of tourists and visitors. According to reports, all the traditional touristic destinations are