Inspiring students to reach their full potential
Karen Whitten, originally from Scotland, and Sílvia Catarino, who was born near Aljezur, are the proud owners and directors of two unique schools in the Algarve: Barlavento International Primary School
Man rescued after being swept from cliff in Aljezur
Fisherman was swept off cliff by wave in Aljezur A 53-year-old man has been rescued and taken to hospital with serious injuries after falling from a cliff while recreationally fishing
Sweet Potato Festival returns to Aljezur
Aljezur – home to the “best sweet potato in the world” – is preparing to host another Sweet Potato Festival between November 25 and 27 at Espaço Multiusos. Organised by
Rogil celebrates end of peanut harvest
Two-day festival «Amendoim em Festa» marks the end of the peanut season on October 29 and 30. Known for its peanut and sweet potato production, Rogil, in the Municipality of
Aljezur hosts “Algarve + Sustentável”
The region’s largest nature and sustainability tourism event is back between October 18 and 22. “Algarve + Sustentável”, the largest nature and sustainability tourism event of the region, which brings
Dog walkers wanted in west Algarve
Doctors often prescribe two things for your physical and mental health as you get older – a daily walk, and the company of a dog. Now, AEZA, the animal welfare
Statement from Aljezur International School
“We would like to thank The Resident newspaper for bringing our current unexpected situation to the public’s attention. “Aljezur International School was first issued with a licence from the Ministry
Aljezur citizens’ fight against glyphosate: court rules in favour
Ruling “creates precedent for management of protected areas without contamination from herbicides and poisons” Another ‘David v Goliath’ environmental battle – this time over a municipality’s insistence on pressing ahead
Aljezur donates over €200,000 to local associations
Aljezur Council has signed a series of agreements to donate over €200,000 to several local associations, clubs and groups. The list of beneficiaries includes Associação Humanitária dos BVA, Grupo Desportivo
Zero pollution beaches: 58 in Portugal – “highest number ever”
Algarve municipalities with most ‘zero pollution’ beaches are Albufeira and Aljezur Portugal boasts 58 ‘zero pollution beaches’ – the highest number ever – with the Algarve municipalities of Albufeira and