Disabled help walk Olhão kennel dogs
Initiative described as “extremely beneficial” Around 40 people with disabilities supported by the Algarve Association of Mental Health (ASMAL) have been visiting Olhão’s municipal kennel at least once a week,
Portimão hosts Portuguese Cup of Kayak Polo
Portimão is preparing to host the Portuguese Cup of Kayak Polo this weekend (October 29-30) near the Clube Naval de Portimão. The main competition will feature three teams from Clube
Algarve citrus production up 15-20% this year
… but producers say 2022 was not a “good year” The president of Portugal’s largest association of citrus fruit growers said on Tuesday that the Algarve’s citrus production is expected
Two wildfires account for 98% of burned area in Algarve
Fires which broke out in Gambelas and São Marcos da Serra consumed around 2,000 hectares Two wildfires which broke out in the Algarve last summer were responsible for 98% of
Protest to save Lagoa’s wetland attracts 100 people
Around 100 people took part in a protest last Saturday afternoon (October 22) against the destruction of the Alagoas Brancas wetland area in Lagoa. The event was organised by citizen
Algarve hotels need 8,000 more workers until end of 2023
Lack of housing for workers among main obstacles A study has found that Algarve hotels need around 8,000 more workers until the end of 2023 to meet their needs. Entitled
Algarve ‘Brexit balls-up’
Brits in several municipalities discover biometric data for new residency cards ‘can only be processed in Lisbon’ British residents living in Albufeira, Aljezur, Tavira, Silves, Lagos and Portimão got a
Alzheimer’s Care Home and Day Centre to open in Castro Marim in 2023
With facilities for 70 inpatients and 20 on a day care basis, it is the first structure of its kind south of Lisbon. The municipality of Castro Marim is set
Designer Outlet, IKEA and Mar Shopping celebrate fifth anniversary
It’s been five years since the opening of the huge Loulé shopping complex comprising Mar Shopping Algarve, IKEA Loulé and Designer Outlet Algarve. To celebrate the milestone, the three outlets
Camané performs “Horas Vazias” in Lagoa
The Fado singer presents his latest album at the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium on November 5. Fado singer Camané is performing at the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium in Lagoa on