Port administration boss defends controversial Arade River dredging project
Following a wave of protests from locals in Ferragudo, the Sines and Algarve Port Administration (APS) and Portimão Mayor Isilda Gomes have come to the defence of the Arade River
“No to destruction!”: Ferragudo protest keeps up pressure against river dredging project
Around 100 people took part in a protest in Ferragudo on Friday afternoon (August 21) to oppose a river dredging project they say could cause “irreparable damage” to the village’s
Lagoa Socialists join fight to stop “irreparable damage” threatened by Arade dredging plan
Lagoa’s Socialist party has joined the fight against dredging plans for the Arade river. In putting out a statement warning of the consequences, the local branch of the PS is
Ferragudo 500 years back in time
We feel connected with Ferragudo, with the village and its inhabitants. It was with great pleasure and dedication that we started looking for the roots of this special village. These
Ferragudo rallies against river dredging project that threatens quaint beaches
The community of Ferragudo is in uproar over a river dredging project that threatens to cause “irreparable damage” to the village’s picturesque beaches and destroy the Arade River’s underwater archaeological
Uproar in Ferragudo as local mayors and residents oppose river dredging which could “destroy” quaint beaches forever
The community of Ferragudo and Lagoa Council are in uproar over a project it fears could cause “irreparable damage” to the village’s picturesque beaches and be the ‘final nail in
Ferragudo set for major private investment
Plans to build a new golf course in Ferragudo as well as a direct road from the picturesque fishing village to Lagoa, described as a “long-time dream of the population”,
Pestana to build road between Lagoa and Ferragudo as part of golf course project
A new road linking Ferragudo to Lagoa and described by the local council as a “long-time dream of the population” is due to begin construction in early 2021. Says Lagoa
Long-time local resident and highly skilled craftsman David Pearce opens a portrait studio in Ferragudo
We stopped by Ferragudo to see our old friend David and were pleased to hear that he was doing something a little less physical now that he’s in his 70s.
Algarve’s “Venice”
Portimão, Ferragudo and Tavira were among the towns in the Algarve that saw parts of their riverside areas flooded last weekend due to high tides. No damage was caused, however,