“Water is for drinking! Algarve businesses must adapt” to restrictions – AMAL boss
Water restrictions imposed exclusively in Algarve; businesses fear “disastrous consequences” Strict water restrictions imposed by a Council of Ministers resolution in February, which prevent the watering of gardens or the
Portugal’s hottest years on record (so far): 2022 and 2023
Last year was the second hottest on record in Portugal, with seven heatwaves, according to today’s annual climate bulletin released by IPMA (sea and atmosphere institute). According to the document,
Rains have made no difference to Algarve’s critical water shortage
Lack of water in region “the worst ever” Even after the rains of the first few months of this year, the Algarve is in “the worst situation ever” in terms
Creative water-saving campaign targets Algarve tourists
Water-filled suitcases at Faro Airport to urge tourists to “save 235 litres per day” A creative strategy has been announced by Algarve tourism authorities to raise awareness among arriving tourists
Pomarão water collection project to supply Algarve under public consultation
Citizens can make their voices heard until April 29 The Environmental Impact Study of the project to supply the Algarve with water collected from the Guadiana River at Pomarão, in
Recent rainfall insufficient to alleviate contingency measures
Despite the increased water levels in the Algarve dams, abstraction remains on hold. Recent rainfall has resulted in a significant increase of water in the Algarve’s dams, particularly in the
600 farmers protest against “unfair” water rationing in Algarve
A document containing all their demands was delivered to CCDR Algarve in Faro Around 600 farmers took part today (March 8) in a slow march on the EN125 road against
Algarve golf courses, farmers use 69% less water in February
On the other hand, urban water use fell just 0.5% The Algarve’s agricultural and golf sectors cut their water consumption by 69% in February compared to the same month last
Algarve must “save water… and hope it rains”
AMAL president says these are the only “short-term” solutions to drought “There are only two things” that can be done in the short-term to tackle the Algarve’s drought: “save water
Hundreds of hectares of thirsty avocados STILL on table for drought-beset Alentejo
Promoter given six months to reformulate project ‘vetoed’ in January An “unfavorable impact declaration” for a massive new avocado plantation in the Alentejo – expected to use 67% of the