Lagoa council “embargo” halts work at Pintadinho beach
An embargo lodged by Lagoa council has halted construction work at Ferragudo’s Praia do Pintadinho as it has “exceeded the dimensions allowed”. The issue centres on a large hole that
Rotarians host Christmas market at Arade pavilion
The Rotary Christmas Market is taking place on the weekend of November 18-19 at the Arade pavilion (Centro de Congressos do Arade) in Parchal. The event will feature the “very
Ferragudo appeals for support in ‘7 Wonders of Portugal’ bid
Ferragudo, one of the Algarve’s most picturesque fishing villages, is calling for support to be named one of the ‘7 Wonders of Portugal’. Situated at the mouth of the Arade
Ferragudo hosts Fisherman’s Day this Saturday
The historic village of Ferragudo will be hosting a ‘Dia do Pescador’ (Fisherman’s Day) celebration this Saturday (June 3) at 4.30pm. Organised by the fishermen’s association, the festivities will take
‘Chicken & Friends’ restaurant opens in Ferragudo
Chicken is the star of every dish served at ‘Chicken & Friends’, a brand new “all-chicken” restaurant that opened this month in Ferragudo. It is the latest project of local
Lagoa creates ‘urban rehabilitation areas’ and helps property owners with renovations
Lagoa council is creating ‘urban rehabilitation areas’ (ARU) in its parishes – Lagoa, Carvoeiro, Estômbar, Ferragudo, Mexilhoeira da Carregação, Parchal and Porches. Thus anyone who owns property in these areas
Ferragudo riverside looks fresh after facelift
Ferragudo’s riverside is looking fresh. After years ‘littered’ with fishing equipment, the area is finally undergoing a much-needed facelift providing “better conditions” for fishermen while also making everything “more attractive
Ferragudo market receives ATM machine
A new ATM machine has finally been set up at Ferragudo market. It will be managed by Novo Banco. The town had been without an ATM since Santander Totta pulled
Easter Fair comes to Ferragudo
Ferragudo will host its first Easter Fair between March 24-26 (Thursday-Saturday), bringing a variety of festive fun to the picturesque fishing village. The event will include everything from musical performances
New Year’s Day swims in Ferragudo and Vilamoura
It might not be everyone’s idea of a Happy New Year, but over 150 people have signed up for Ferragudo’s New Year’s Day swim at Praia do Pintadinho. The weather