Fines of up to €4,000 for using music speakers on the beach
Local Maritime Police Command must be contacted if speakers “cause discomfort” on beaches under the AMN jurisdiction. As portable speakers become increasingly popular with beachgoers, complaints are also on the
Increase in marine bacteria on beaches “a danger to public health”
Porto professor warns “most serious situations” “can lead to death” Respected hydrobiologist from the University of Porto, Adriano Bordalo e Sá, has warned of a new threat emanating from climate
Japanese algae ‘invades Algarve beaches’
Likely to become a national problem; driving octopus and other species away Bit by bit Portugal’s southern beaches are being ‘invaded’ by a type of Japanese algae bloom that sits
EMARP calls for beachgoers to use ashtrays
Municipal water company EMARP has installed 40 structures with ashtrays at Portimão beaches in a bid to prevent people from throwing their cigarette butts into the sand. As the company
Allrescue ensures surveillance on Loulé beaches
The lifeguard association will be responsible for the surveillance of the Municipality’s beaches for the third consecutive year. For the third consecutive year, AllRescue – Associação de Nadadores-Salvadores (Lifeguard Association)
Lagos clamps down on nautical sports
Dona Ana and Camilo beaches targetted Lagos Council has begun proceedings to clamp down on nautical sports at the Dona Ana and Camilo beaches. New rules were approved at a
Nation’s beaches still short of around 1,000 lifeguards
Intake from Argentina and Brazil fails to make up shortfall In spite of all the warnings, lamentations and ‘clever ideas’, Portugal is still on track to hit the summer bathing
Portugal features 432 Blue Flag bathing areas, but fewer river beaches due to drought
Portugal is the second country in the world with the highest number of beaches awarded with Blue Flags. Portugal features 432 Blue Flag beaches, marinas, and eco-tourism boast this year,
Lifeguard cover at key Algarve beaches begins today
Lifeguards – many of them from Brazil and Argentina – are already in place at some of the country’s most popular beaches, particularly those in the Algarve. The beaches of
Algarve to fly 91 Blue Flags in 2023
Praia do Beliche has lost its Blue Flag The Algarve will fly 91 Blue Flags this year, with 85 beaches, four marinas and two tour boats receiving the coveted award.