Faro expands live beach cam network
System offers free real-time streaming of beach and sea conditions The municipal council of Faro has expanded its beach monitoring capabilities by installing two new live cameras along the coastline.
Two west Algarve beaches affected by crude oil
Bathing prohibited at Cabanas Velhas and Boca do Rio Two Algarve beaches (alongside each other in the municipality of Vila do Bispo) have been affected by a crude oil spill,
“Banho Santo” celebrated on Manta Rota Beach
The festivities in honour of SĆ£o JoĆ£o da Degola, culminating on August 29, return with the traditional “Holy Bath”. Until August 29, Praia da Manta Rota will be the venue
Environment Minister downplays significance of record-breaking beach closures
Maria da GraƧa Carvalho believes the numbers are still very low. However, the minister recognises the need to invest in basic sanitation. This year is “a record year” for beach
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
Swimming ban lifted at Fuseta-Ria and ArmaĆ§Ć£o de PĆŖra beaches
The swimming bans imposed on Tuesday at the beaches of Fuseta-Ria in OlhĆ£o and ArmaĆ§Ć£o de PĆŖra in Silves have been lifted after water quality tests came back clean on
Swimming discouraged in Vilamoura/Quarteira following wastewater leak
Leak was quickly fixed, but LoulĆ© Council wants an explanation Swimming at beaches in Vilamoura and Quarteira is discouraged after a wastewater leak was discovered at the Ćguas do Algarve
New rules to access Lagosā Dona Ana and Camilo beaches
Beachgoers not allowed to carry watersports/diving equipment on the beach stairways from 9am to 7pm Access to the popular Dona Ana and Camilo beaches in the municipality of Lagos is
Swimming ban imposed at Fuseta-Ria and ArmaĆ§Ć£o de PĆŖra beaches
The beaches of Fuseta-Ria in OlhĆ£o and ArmaĆ§Ć£o de PĆŖra in Silves are the latest to undergo a swimming ban in Portugal A swimming ban has been imposed at the
Grey seal spotted in Cascais and Oeiras
People warned: āDo not approach. Seals can biteā¦ā With millions enjoying Portugalās many beaches this month, the municipality of Cascais has been hosting a rather unusual visitor – a grey