Megalithic site with over 500 menhirs discovered on the banks of the Guadiana
The 600-hectare site was set to become an avocado plantation. More than 500 menhirs were discovered on the banks of the Guadiana, a few meters from the border with Portugal,
Spanish fishermen cut off traffic on Guadiana bridge
Protest called against Spanish citizens and retailers buying fish in Portugal A group of around 50 Spanish fishermen organised a protest this morning which cut off traffic on the International
Docapesca announces plan to put Guadiana River “at service of population”
National fishing authority Docapesca is due to launch a study to identify the “existing support infrastructure” along the Guadiana River between Vila Real de Santo António in the Algarve and
Body of missing Dutch sailor found in Guadiana River
Authorities have confirmed that the body of a 72-year-old Dutch sailor who had been missing since November 21 in the Eastern Algarve has been found. The body was reportedly spotted
New promotional video showcases Lower Guadiana
A new promotional video that showcases the natural beauty of the Lower Guadiana region has been unveiled by the Odiana association. Presented at Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair, the video aims
Discover Guadiana River’s ancient ‘Smugglers Route’ by jet ski
Water sports business Angel Pilot is holding its annual Jet Ski Tour on June 26 (Sunday) and has planned an extra special route this year. The tour will take place
Huge hashish haul seized from boat on Guadiana
A 1,320-kilo haul of hashish was seized on Wednesday night (February 3) from a boat on the Guadiana River. GNR police realised something was up when they saw the yacht
Discover the Algarve’s blossoming almond trees
It’s that beautiful time of year when almond trees start to blossom and cover the Algarve’s landscape in white and pink, and cultural association Odiana is inviting everyone to experience
Guadiana River to become “navigable” north of Alcoutim
The Algarve’s regional development commission (CCDR Algarve) has unveiled plans to make the Guadiana River “navigable” between Alcoutim and the Alentejan village of Pomarão by 2017. The project, costing €2.5
Discover the lower Guadiana as hiking season “reopens”
Now that summer’s unrelenting heat has passed, it is time to get back on the lower Guadiana’s walking trails and “discover the unique inland areas of the Algarve”. So says