Almargem cites government’s “hidden agenda” over “destruction” of Lagos beach
Environmentalists and government officials are at loggerheads over the €1.8 million sand replenishment project underway at Lagos’ Dona Ana beach. While Environment Minister Jorge Moreira da Silva claims the work
Algarve boasts 85 beaches with Blue Flags
The Algarve continues to be the Portuguese region flying the most Blue Flags, with 85 beaches receiving the honour this year – three more than in 2014. The news was
Almargem calls protest to halt “destruction” of Lagos beach
Environmental association Almargem – fiercely against the sand replenishment project ongoing at Lagos’ D. Ana beach – has called for a mass demonstration this Saturday afternoon (April 18), starting at
Over 9,500 beach medical consultations this summer
Beach health units kept very busy this summer in the Algarve, providing a total of 9,557 medical consultations to beachgoers. However, most were to treat only minor health issues. According
Family heartbreak as beach tragedies kill two in Póvoa do Varzim and Vagos
Two families were torn apart at the weekend as strong waves and currents buffeted the coast. In Póvoa do Varzim the difficult conditions swept a 61-year-old teacher to his death
Algarve has “at least 75 beaches at risk of cliff collapse”
As crowds flock to the beach in perfect summer temperatures, a shocking new list of “beaches at risk” has been published, showing more than 75 separate sites where cliffs could
Allianz advises beachgoers about risks
Very much up-to-date with current events, insurance company Allianz Portugal will be “on the beach” next week, advising beachgoers of “the risks associated with moments of leisure on the beach”.´
Weekend weather: Beach weather continues throughout Portugal
Brilliant sunshine weather is expected virtually throughout mainland Portugal this weekend, with temperatures reaching 26ºC in the Algarve and a scalding 36ºC in some inland areas, according to data from
Algarve and Madeira beaches among top 10 summer destinations
Portugal, and the Algarve in particularly, continue to attract international recognition. Online travel agency eDreams recently listed the beaches in Faro and Funchal (Madeira Island) in the top-10 most sought-after
Beach weather returns to Algarve!
Warm temperatures, reaching up to 28ºC, and clear skies are expected in southern Portugal this weekend after a week of cloudy and sometimes rainy weather. In the rest of Portugal,