Environment Minister downplays significance of record-breaking beach closures
Maria da Graça Carvalho believes the numbers are still very low. However, the minister recognises the need to invest in basic sanitation. This year is “a record year” for beach
Exploring Tavira’s Rich Ceramic Legacy
Tavira’s Municipal Museum is inaugurating an exhibition on the city’s ceramic heritage on August 30. The exhibition “From Clay to the Potter’s Wheel: The Ceramics of Rua das Olarias” opens
Free heart health check-up at MAR Shopping Algarve
The campaign is part of a series of events focused on raising awareness at the shopping centre’s “Meeting Place.” In partnership with 5th-year Medicine students from the University of Coimbra,
Albufeira to host “biggest New Year’s party in Portugal”
‘Albufeira Carpe Nox 2025’ unveiled on Tuesday Albufeira has unveiled the programme for its New Year’s party ‘Albufeira Carpe Nox 2025’, which it says will be the “biggest New Year’s
International Guitar Festival returns to Lagoa on September 20
The 11th edition of the iconic event promises to take guitar lovers on a journey through different genres in unique settings. Guitar lovers, this Festival is for you! From September
10 people rescued in one hour in Cacela Velha
Swimming near the Cacela Velha inlet is “dangerous” due to “risks posed by strong currents,” says National Maritime Authority (AMN) Ten people were rescued by maritime rescue services in Cacela
Teen arrested for home burglaries and violent robberies in Albufeira
A 17-year-old was arrested by GNR police in Albufeira, suspected of committing at least four home burglaries, as well as four violent robberies in the town’s nightlife areas. The arrest
One-stop shop for Via Algarviana travellers
Where to sleep, where to eat, what activities to do? From now on, the Via Algarviana offers all the information necessary to easily plan a walking holiday in the Algarve.
Drowning deaths in Portugal this year reach 75 by end July
By the end of July, authorities had registered 75 deaths by drowning on the Portuguese mainland, which is the third highest tally for this period in the last five years.
Hotelier boss denounces “plot against Algarve”
Hélder Martins, president of AHETA, believes “lies” are being told about the Algarve The president of the Algarve hotelier association (AHETA) has denounced what he believes is a “campaign against