Algarve beaches flying new Blue Flags
A number of Algarve beaches have raised new Blue Flags this summer, among them Aljezur, Lagos, Lagoa, Albufeira and Castro Marim. In fact, the Algarve is the region that boasts
Three Algarve beaches among “most beautiful in Iberia”
Three Algarve beaches are among “the most beautiful in Spain and Portugal”, according to a list published online this week by Condé Nast Traveler’s American website. Carvoeiro’s Praia da Marinha
Halloween beach cleanup at Baleeira
Sagres’ Divers Cape centre is holding a beach cleanup with a difference at Praia da Baleeira on Halloween (October 31), starting at 9.30am. Anyone who gets involved will win a
Cleanup for Carvoeiro beach
A cleanup initiative entitled ‘Vamos Limpar o Mar’ (Let’s Clean the Sea) will take place at Carvoeiro beach on Saturday (September 26) at 10am. The event is organised by Lagoa
Sharp-eyed local spots potential cliff fall in Portimão
Firemen were called to João de Arens beach in Portimão on Friday afternoon after a sharp-eyed local spotted a chunk of cliff “in imminent risk of collapse”. A timely call
New viewpoint being built over Carvoeiro beach
Carvoeiro is to get a new viewpoint overlooking the beach. Under construction above the town’s public washhouse and toilets, the area should be completed by August 28, but benches and
Man drowns at Óbidos beach without lifeguards
A 41-year-old swimmer died at Bom Sucesso beach in Óbidos last week – a beach that is not watched over by lifeguards. Emergency services were called to the scene at
Panic on Quarteira beach as stray Pitbull-cross dogs attack beachgoers
Two stray Pitbull-cross dogs caused panic on Praia do Vidal in Quarteira on Wednesday afternoon (July 29) after they attacked beachgoers, leaving one man with “serious injuries”. The dogs are
Quercus strips D. Ana of “gold” flag
Environmental organisation Quercus has officially stripped Lagos’ Dona Ana beach of its “gold quality” flag over its controversial sand replenishment project. The threat had already been made earlier this month
Cacela Velha beach among best in the world
Cacela Velha beach – also known as Praia da Fábrica – has been featured on a list of the “15 best beaches in the world” published online by the Spanish