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 âmost beautiful in Iberiaâ
Three Algarve beaches are among âthe most beautiful in Spain and Portugalâ, according to a list published online this week by CondĂ© Nast Travelerâs American website. Carvoeiroâs Praia da Marinha
Halloween beach cleanup at Baleeira
Sagresâ 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 âVamos Limpar o Marâ (Letâs 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 PortimĂŁo
Firemen were called to JoĂŁo de Arens beach in PortimĂŁo on Friday afternoon after a sharp-eyed local spotted a chunk of cliff âin imminent risk of collapseâ. A timely call
New viewpoint being built over Carvoeiro beach
Carvoeiro is to get a new viewpoint overlooking the beach. Under construction above the townâs public washhouse and toilets, the area should be completed by August 28, but benches and
Man drowns at Ăbidos beach without lifeguards
A 41-year-old swimmer died at Bom Sucesso beach in Ăbidos last week â 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 âserious injuriesâ. The dogs are
Quercus strips D. Ana of âgoldâ flag
Environmental organisation Quercus has officially stripped Lagosâ Dona Ana beach of its âgold qualityâ 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 â also known as Praia da FĂĄbrica â has been featured on a list of the â15 best beaches in the worldâ published online by the Spanish