Prehistoric objects among 2,200 collected from Arade and Alvor dredging
Some of the objects date back to prehistory Over 2,200 items dating from the prehistoric period all the way to the present day have been collected from the dredged deposits
Portimão recreates “A Day in Prehistory”
Aimed at young families, the reenactment event is taking place at Alcalar’s Megalithic Monuments on May 11. As part of the programme to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Portimão
Portimão hosts Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup
The international spotlight will shine on Portimão as the epicentre of rhythmic gymnastics from May 10 to 12. The top rhythmic gymnasts from around the world are set to compete
Portimão mayor confirmed as candidate for EU Parliament
Isilda Gomes is seventh on the PS list of candidates Isilda Gomes, mayor of Portimão since 2013, is part of the Socialist Party’s (PS) list of candidates for the upcoming
New Portimão road to link EN125 and industrial area
Road is due to be completed by the start of 2025 Portimão Council has announced the construction of a new road linking the EN125 national road to the town’s Vale
Portimão to welcome 56 cruise stopovers in 2024
23 cruises will visit Portimão in April and May alone Portimão Council has announced that the local port will welcome 56 cruise stopovers in 2024, with 23 of them scheduled
Authorities test response to oil spill in Portimão
Authorities will simulate crash between two merchant ships Portimão will host an oil spill clean-up simulation between Wednesday and Friday (April 17-19) entitled ‘ATLANTIC POLEX.PT 2024’. Organised by the Sea
Architecture students lead guided tour of Portimão’s emblematic buildings
A free 40-minute nighttime walk to discover some of Portimão’s most emblematic buildings will take place on Thursday (April 18) at 9.30pm. The walk is led by students from the
Portimão looking to buy 142 houses for public housing
The goal is to provide housing to “families living in inadequate conditions” Portimão is scanning the market for 142 houses to make available for public housing. Says the municipal council,
Man shot in neck during Portimão bureau de change robbery
A 55-year-old bureau de change employee in Portimão was shot in the neck during a robbery on Monday at around lunchtime. Reports Correio da Manhã, the man was treated by