Algarve seawater warmer than normal
Beachgoers in the Algarve may have noticed in recent days that seawater is even warmer than usual Seawater temperatures in the Algarve have been warmer in recent days than the
New rules for Benagil caves now in force
The new navigation rules for Lagoa’s world-famous Benagil caves came into force today (August 13). It is now forbidden for private individuals and companies to disembark or use the sand
Water quality of Portugal’s beaches under fire
ZERO environmental association says quality has deteriorated since last year Portugal’s ZERO environmental association has warned of a worsening of water quality on the country’s beaches, noting that during the
New rules for Benagil caves come into force on August 13
Accessing the caves by swimming or using flotation devices will not be allowed The long-awaited new navigation rules for Lagoa’s world-famous Benagil caves have been revealed and will come into
Man rescued from top of 30-metre sea stack in Lagoa
Man climbed the imposing sea stack and could not get back down on his own A 31-year-old man who climbed the 30-metre Leixão da Gaivota sea stack at the popular
Federation calls for beach lifeguards all year round
Portuguese Federation of Lifeguards FEPONS has used World Day for the Prevention of Drowning to renew calls for assistance to swimmers all year round on all Portuguese beaches. In a
Albufeira urges beachgoers to keep safe distance from cliffs
Maria Luísa beach tragedy in 2009 still not forgotten With the arrival of summer, Albufeira has resumed its yearly awareness campaign in which it warns beachgoers about the dangers of
Lifeguards call for action as year begins with most drownings since 2017
Measures must be taken to address rising drowning cases There were 49 drownings in mainland Portugal in the first four months of the year, the highest figure since 2017, according
Authorities call meeting to clarify Benagil cave navigation rules
New rules are up for public consultation until June 10 Authorities are organising a meeting with boat tour companies and operators to clarify any doubts surrounding the new navigation rules
Albufeira already has lifeguards on 25 beaches
Albufeira’s ‘beach season’ officially began yesterday, with lifeguards operating on 25 beaches running ‘concessions’ (sunbeds, etc.) in the municipality. The rest of the region’s beaches should follow suit from June