‘Constellation’ showcases contemporary African art in Olhão
Gallery Sala Simba in Olhão is hosting an innovative art exhibition titled ‘Constellation.’ Curated by artist Jermay Michael Gabriel and art adviser Ekua Yankah, the exhibition brings together a diverse
“We have been ignored” – fishermen against Algarve marine park
Fishermen from Olhão, Quarteira and Albufeira led a protest flotilla on Saturday against the project to create the Pedra do Valado Marine Park – accusing the authorities of a lack
GNR seize 162 kilos of sea cucumbers in Olhão
Sea cucumbers are a protected species GNR police seized 162 kilograms of sea cucumbers in Olhão on Wednesday (August 16). During a routine inspection, GNR agents spotted a fisherman transporting
Olhão Seafood Festival attracts over 30,000
Event was hailed a success Olhão could hardly have hoped for a better return of its famous Seafood Festival, which returned after a three-year break due to the pandemic and
Government beefs up video surveillance in Olhão and Portimão
The Portuguese government has announced a significant reinforcement of CCTV video surveillance systems in the Algarve municipalities of Olhão and Portimão. According to a statement from the Ministry of Internal
Giant prawn celebrates Olhão Seafood Festival
Local artist turns waste into art for return of popular event An imposing sculpture of a giant prawn has been created by a local artist using recycled materials to celebrate
Exploring the Algarve – places tourists need to see
As villa rental specialists in the Golden Triangle, SandyBlue guests are well accustomed to areas like Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago and many more. After all, there is plenty
Olhão seafood festival promises “one of best musical line-ups ever
After being suspended for three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Olhão Seafood Festival will return between August 10 and 14 and is promising one of its “best musical line-ups
Council animal shelter to open in Olhão
Facility “crucial for animal welfare in the municipality” Olhão Council is planning to open its new animal shelter (Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais) by the end of the year.
Olhão starts charging municipal tourist tax
Borough charges €2 per night (up to maximum of five nights) during high season Olhão Council has announced that it started charging its new municipal tourist tax on Monday (June 19).