Algarve Senior Bikers’ new year ride
The first ride of 2023 for the Algarve Senior Bikers was well attended with over 40 riders taking part, including several new members. Although it was a somewhat chilly start
Major investments underway as “Cidade de Loulé” turns 35
Mayor says Loulé has gone “from a quiet town to a vibrant, modern city loved by its people” Loulé celebrated its 35th anniversary on February 1 since being given ‘cidade’
Processionary caterpillars, take care when coming across them!
Especially children and animals The processionary or pine caterpillar (Thaumetopoea pityocampa Schiff) is the main defoliating insect of pines and cedars in Portugal and its name comes from the fact
Bravura dam ‘crisis’ almost certainly linked to thirsty hectares of eucalyptus
Are desalination plants the answer for Algarve? Could different approach fix Algarve’s chronic water problems? At a point where political leaders seem intent on spending millions of euros of European
Água de Monchique launches thermal water spray
This is the brand’s first step into the dermo-cosmetics arena. Don’t be surprised to find Monchique water on the shelves of chemists and parapharmacies. Sociedade da Água de Monchique (SAM)
Jazz nas Adegas presents Marta Rodrigues Quartet in Silves
“Jazz at the Wineries” returns to Silves on February 24 and 25 with performances by Lagos-based Quartet at Cabrita Wines. The Jazz nas Adegas initiative is back for another weekend
Barlavento basin still below average
At the end of January, the water storage level was at 12,6%, when the standard average for the basin is 70.1%. At the end of January, the Barlavento basin had
“Five Ways to Die of Love” at TEMPO
Portimão’s Municipal Theatre is featuring an operatic performance on February 11, in which the same destiny unites five very different women. Catarina Molder is staring in “Cinco Formas de Morrer
Loulé Islamic Baths closer to national monument status
Islamic Baths date back to 12th century The Islamic Baths of Loulé are one step closer to gaining national monument status. The proposal to grant this special status to the
Temporary homeless shelter set up in Faro
Shelter has 10 beds and enough room to add more if necessary A temporary shelter has been set up at Faro’s municipal pool to help homeless people escape Portugal’s unrelenting