Government hails “very significant water savings” in Algarve
“But it is possible to do more,” minister says Portugal’s Minister of Environment and Energy has celebrated the success of the water-saving measures implemented in the Algarve to combat drought,
Swimming allowed again in Vilamoura and Quarteira
Swimming is no longer discouraged at beaches in Vilamoura and Quarteira. Speaking to Lusa news agency today, the port captain of Faro revealed that water quality tests came back “negative
Algarve boroughs risk losing EU funds after missing municipal plan revision deadline
Municipalities risk losing right to apply for European funding Fourteen municipalities in mainland Portugal – including five in the Algarve – have yet to begin the legally required revision of
“Noites no Cais” with big performances in Lagos
On September 7, the city is hosting an acoustic show by singer Noble and, on the 8th, the “Coral Histórico” project by The Gift. The city of Lagos is hosting two big
Arrebita food fest brings ‘new blood’ to Portimão
Several top chefs, some of whom have never taken part in the event before, will be participating in Arrebita Portimão Arrebita Portimão is returning for its fifth edition on the
Another Portuguese citizen is born on a national highway!
This time it was midway between Portimão and Faro – again, because the Portimão maternity unit was closed. The ambulance did its best to reach Faro hospital, but baby Estela
StartUp Portimão reveals plans for coworking space in former Lota building
Plans for a new coworking space in Portimão’s former fish market were revealed on the same day StartUp Portimão celebrated its seventh year in operation. StartUp Portimão celebrated seven years
Government invests €1 million in Algarve water awareness campaigns
Investment is considered “important step towards more sustainable future” The Portuguese government is investing €1 million in a series of campaigns aimed at raising awareness in the Algarve about the
Swimming ban lifted at Fuseta-Ria and Armação de Pêra beaches
The swimming bans imposed on Tuesday at the beaches of Fuseta-Ria in Olhão and Armação de Pêra in Silves have been lifted after water quality tests came back clean on
Algarve village without water after beer cans tossed into reservoir
Burgau’s water supply was cut off on Wednesday The western Algarve village of Burgau in Vila do Bispo is without water since Wednesday after beer and soft drink cans were