Frenchman, 83, drowns at unsupervised Albufeira beach
An 83-year-old Frenchman drowned yesterday (August 29) while swimming near an unsupervised area between the Salgados and Praia Grande beaches in Albufeira. The man was found unconscious at around 3.30pm
Mystery surrounds childâs drowning after sailing lesson in Oeiras
The desperate tragedy of an eight-year-old boy who drowned after a sailing lesson in Oeiras Marina on Monday is still shrouded in mystery. Police have âapprehended images availableâ via CCTV
Body of woman believed to be of 35-year-old mother lost at sea is found
Maritime police believe the body found at the Poço da Cruz beach, in Mira council, is that of 35-year-old mother Vera LĂșcia Oliveira, who was swept away by strong currents
Heartwarming news for Algarve tots in drowning scares
At last, some good news for two holidaymaking children plucked in the nick of time from swimming pools in the region. The first, described only as two years old and
Search continues for German tourist swept out to sea
Maritime authorities have resumed searches for the 63-year-old German tourist who was swept out to sea by a wave from the beach of Achada da Cruz, in Madeira, on Sunday.
Wave warnings after students are swept into sea: one died and five are missing
One university student died and five of his colleagues are still missing after the group of friends was pulled into the sea by a rogue wave at Praia do Meco,
Holidaymaker drowns
A British holidaymaker has died while attempting to swim off the coast of Praia da Galé, in Albufeira. According to eyewitnesses, the 54-year-old woman, who has not been named, insisted