Six Algarve boroughs take over management of riversides
Albufeira, Faro, Lagos, Olhão, Portimão and Tavira have taken over the management of their riverside areas following the signing of several protocols with national fishing authority Docapesca on Monday, May
French Music Festival livens up Faro Marina
The Alliance Française de l’Algarve is putting on a four-hour concert on June 21 to mark World Music Day. As is tradition, the Alliance Française de l’Algarve will celebrate the
Faro resumes ferry services to Farol and Culatra island
Local council has announced timetables for the two ferries The ferry services linking Faro to Ilha do Farol and Ilha da Culatra resumed for the summer on Thursday (June 1).
London students build sports and leisure space in Faro
In just six hours, a group of 70 young students from the Imperial College Business School in London brought a long-desired project to life at Horta da Areia. New life
HPA Group unveils pioneering prostate cancer treatment
The HPA Health Group has unveiled a “pioneering prostate cancer treatment” which uses a “minimally invasive” surgical technique that offers patients a procedure without incisions, scars, blood loss and radiation.
Four days of fun for children at Forum Algarve
Forum Algarve prepares fun-filled programme for children Forum Algarve in Faro will be celebrating World Children’s Day with four days of entertainment between Thursday and Sunday (June 1 and 4).
Faro Hospital unveils “state-of-the-art” CT scanner
CT scanner to be fully operational within four months Faro Hospital unveiled today a new “state-of-the-art” CT scanner which uses spectral imaging technology and is due to be fully operational
Faro hosts fourth LQBTQI+ Pride Parade
The Algarve’s fourth LGBTQI+ Pride Parade will take place on Saturday (May 27) in Faro. The meeting point will be the João de Deus secondary school at Praceta do Infante
Faro recreates medieval market this weekend
A historic market held in Faro for the first time in the 13th century will be recreated between Friday and Sunday (May 26-28) at the town’s Espaço Muralhas. Entitled ‘Mercado
Citizens protest in Faro against Alagoas Brancas destruction
Open letter lists seven reasons to stop destruction of wetland Dozens of citizens protested in Faro on Monday (May 22) to call attention to the situation of the Alagoas Brancas