Illegal discharge at Sagres beach under investigation
An illegal discharge affected Sagres’ Blue Flag Praia da Mareta temporarily on Saturday, sending several holidaymakers packing due to the ‘unsupportable stench’. According to reports, the local council is now
Discover the Algarve’s top trending beaches
The most popular beach is in Portimão The Algarve is famous for its beautiful, golden beaches, but have you ever wondered which are the most popular on social media? Holidu, a search
16 rescued after boat overturns inside Algarve cave
All passengers were rescued and unharmed Sixteen people were rescued on Tuesday afternoon after a tourist boat overturned inside a sea cave in Carvoeiro, Lagoa. Reports Correio da Manhã tabloid,
British teenager revived at Albufeira beach
A British teenager who lost consciousness during a surfing lesson was revived on Monday afternoon at Galé Oeste beach in Albufeira. Swift action was taken by her instructor, who pulled
E-coli detected at four Algarve beaches in one week
Quarteira, Vale do Lobo, Olhos de Água and Carvoeiro beaches were affected Swimming bans were imposed at four Algarve beaches in just one week after seawater quality tests found traces
Croatian pilgrim at risk of being tetraplegic following beach tragedy
A 21 year old pilgrim from Croatia, visiting Portugal for World Youth Day, suffered a tragic accident on Carcavelos beach which puts him at risk of becoming tetraplegic (paralysed from
Beware of jellyfish at Eastern Algarve beaches
Over 50 people are believed to have already been stung The Vila Real de Santo António Port Authority has released a statement warning beachgoers to beware of jellyfish after over
Council discourages beachgoing at Cacela Velha
Beach is not continuously monitored Vila Real de Santo António Council has released a statement discouraging beachgoing at Cacela Velha. “The territory of Cacela Velha and its surroundings represent a
Free buses to 10 Alentejo beaches in July, August
The five municipalities of the Alentejo coast will provide free public transport to 10 beaches in the region in July and August as part of a pilot project to reduce
Urgent call for funding to research algae
Algarve beaches again hit by invasive seaweed Local councils and environmentalists are concerned about the huge amounts of seaweed washing up at Algarve beaches Beaches in the Western Algarve have