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
Cybersecurity and Philosophy
The Algarve History Association is holding two talks in May – one on cybersecurity presented by expert Jim Lichko on May 2 and 3 in Tavira and Lagoa libraries, respectively
Man allegedly attacks 12-year-old for calling son a “little prince”
GNR police are investigating allegations that a man attacked a 12-year-old boy in Lagoa for calling his son a ‘principezinho’ (little prince) at school. The incident dates back to April
Albufeira celebrates International Jazz Day
Albufeira will be celebrating International Jazz Day on Saturday, April 30 with a free afternoon concert by the Magic Stars International Quartet at the municipal auditorium. Organised by the Algarve
Lagoa Choir Week returns in May
Lagoa will host its 18th Choir Week between May 8-15. The free event which charges no admission brings together performances by various Algarve choirs as well as Sines’ Coro Atlântico
Lagoa launches tender for pumping station in Alporchinhos
A tender for the construction of a new water pumping station in Alporchinhos has been launched by Lagoa council. The station will be linked to Porches reservoir, making it possible
Lagoa hosts sports-themed photo competition
Lagoa council is organising a sports-themed photography competition. The idea is simple – to award the pictures that best represent the municipality’s sporting heritage. Photos can be of anything sports-related,
Art is back in Ferragudo
The building on Rua 25 de Abril, number 55 in Ferragudo that previously housed an art gallery will reopen on Saturday under new management and with a new concept. Rebranded
Missing Lagoa 16-year-old is “old enough to look after herself”, say police
The day murdered teen Rodrigo Lapa was reported missing from his home in Portimão, a girl just a few months older walked out of the house she shared with her
French tourists in Nantes learn about Lagoa
In a bid to attract more tourists, Lagoa took part in the popular Salon International du Tourisme fair held between February 26 and 28 in Nantes, France. Considered “the largest