Portimão and Lagoa seek to host best Mediterranean Beach Games
Algarve boroughs will host the fourth edition in 2027 Portimão and Lagoa have revealed their ambitious plan to be the “best hosts ever” of the Mediterranean Beach Games in 2027.
29 surfers rescued from “very strong riptide” off Carcavelos beach
29 surfers of various nationalities had to be rescued yesterday after becoming caught up in a ‘very strong riptide’ off Carcavelos beach. The surfers were all brought to shore in
Albufeira announces year-round beach supervision
Albufeira says it is only municipality in country with year-round surveillance at beaches along town coast Albufeira Municipal Council has announced that the three beaches located along the town’s coast
Beach tragedy as summer temperatures belie autumn currents
Couple die after being caught up in riptide on unsupervised beach near Aveiro A couple died yesterday in a riptide on Praia da Mira, near Aveiro (in the north). According
Algarve beaches continue to reign supreme in Europe
Portugal was showered with prizes at the European edition of the World Travel Awards, being hailed Europe’s leading destination and bringing home dozens of ‘tourism Oscars’. Also, for the 10th
Algarve crowned Europe’s best beach destination
For the 10th time and fifth year in a row, the Algarve has been named ‘Europe’s Leading Beach Destination’ in the World Travel Awards. The region has once again edged
Canoes, kayaks and boards prohibited on beaches near Benagil cave
The Portimão port authority has prohibited the entry and exit of canoes, kayaks, and boards on six beaches near Lagoa’s famous Benagil cave, one of the most sought-after tourist attractions
Benagil sea caves working group holds first meeting
Solutions to be presented by end of this year The working group set up by the government to tackle the chaotic scenes that occur every summer at the Benagil sea
Benagil beach emergency sees authorities respond to calls for action
Working group to present proposal for ‘solutions’ by December 31 Years of local entreaties to authorities to move in and control the madness at Benagil beach every summer have seen
Spanish beachgoer dies following “sudden indisposition” on Monte Gordo beach
A Spanish beachgoer, with an apparent history of epilepsy, died on Praia do Coelho, Monte Gordo, yesterday, following what has been described as a ‘sudden indisposition’. According to reports, agents