UPDATE: Tourists describe panic on board sinking boat in Algarve
“I thought I was going to die,” said one of the passengers Faulty lifejackets and large waves caused moments of panic among the 36 tourists, including four children, who had
Algarve on track to complete “all” EU-funded investments in time
All projects in the Algarve financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) – the plan created to put European funds to good use – are following their deadlines. This
Albufeira is municipality with most public access defibrillators
Albufeira is the municipality in Portugal with the most automated external defibrillators (AEDs), with 11 AEDs available per 10,000 inhabitants compared to a national average of four AEDs per 10,000.
New working group to jazz up promotion of Albufeira
Reflecting on the current state of tourism sector, finding new strategies to promote the Albufeira brand and creating partnerships between associates and local entities are some of the main goals
A prolific British couple reflects on moving to Portugal
Not everyone is fortunate enough to immigrate by choice, as the news reminds us every day. But for those who are able to choose the life-changing journey that is immigration,
The key trends behind Britons’ plans to move to Portugal
56.08% of people interested in Greater Lisbon, while 54.04% tempted by Algarve New figures released by the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK have revealed detailed insights into Britons’
Tourist boat sinks near Carvoeiro’s Alfanzina lighthouse
Around 40 people were rescued from a tourist boat which sunk today near the Alfanzina lighthouse in Carvoeiro, Lagoa. Reports CMTV, some of the people onboard fell into the sea
ArtCatto gallery presents the 2023 line-up of artists
Starting in April, the Conrad Algarve hotel in Quinta do Lago will set the stage for a showing of the works of Voka, an Austrian artist whose work can be
Algarve tourism property owners push back against housing package
Say government measures will “castrate” holiday rentals sector The Algarve Association of Hotels and Tourism Developments (AHETA) has criticised the controversial draft measures unveiled by the Socialist government aimed at
Man rescued from drowning in Portimão
Maritime police agents entered the water to rescue the man, who was stuck in a muddy area A 37-year-old man who accidentally fell into the Arade River in Portimão and