Beaches

Works to replenish Peneco beach in Albufeira began on March 20. This work is included in a project to increase the width of the beaches in the area and will

Tavira resident Chris Wright sent in this picture of Barril beach near Santa Luzia after heavy rains and high waves at the start of the month led to sand being

Work to increase the width of the beaches in Albufeira has begun and will see Peneco and Pescadores being increased by 30 metres and the beaches of Inatel and Alemães

An initiative at Praia da Luz beach to provide access for beach goers with reduced mobility has been awarded first prize in the Portuguese Accessible Beach Competition 2010 with the

By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com The president of Carvoeiro parish council (Junta de Freguesia), Jorge Pardal, has hit out at the number of rocks lying on Carvoeiro beach, which, he says,

Praia da Rocha stages the 15th edition of the Beach Football Mini-World Cup from today (Friday). This year’s tournament, at the popular summer resort for the fifth consecutive year, promises

The Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel is celebrating the inauguration of its two brand new Padel Tennis courts this weekend. Spanish national ladies doubles champions Carmen Leon and Vane Alonso

By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Beach goers have been criticised by the authorities for continuing to visit dangerous areas despite the presence of warning signs. Portimão Maritime Police Commander Cruz Martins

A four-year-old Irish boy suffered minor injuries after being hit by a rock  fall on Vau beach at around midday on Wednesday (May 26). The child was partially buried by the

By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com A record number of beaches in the region will be flying the Blue Flag this summer. Some 69 Blue Flag beaches have been named in the