Man killed by train in Portimão
A 33-year-old Pakistani man died after being hit by a train on Portimão’s railway bridge on Wednesday night (April 5). The accident happened at around 10.30pm and saw traffic on
Sporting events bring 3,600 athletes to Portimão
Several sporting events are taking place in Portimão this month, bringing around 3,600 athletes from all over the world to the Algarve. A large number of them will be in
Portimão Digital Nomads inaugurates first coworking space
The Portimão Digital Nomads group has achieved a major milestone by officially inaugurating their very first coworking space in the centre of the village of Alvor (Portimão). The grand opening
Portimão port expansion “needs further studies”
… according to Ferragudo parish council president Luís Alberto The president of Ferragudo parish council has called for further studies to be carried out into the project to expand Portimão’s
200 police officers deployed to ensure security at MotoGP
The World Motorcycle Speed Championship is expected to attract more than 150,000 spectators this weekend. Portugal’s National Republican Guard (GNR) police force will have 200 officers on the road this Saturday and Sunday to
Portugal’s Roberto Martínez era begins with 4-0 win
Martínez praised Portugal’s team after the match The Roberto Martínez era of Portuguese football started with a 4-0 Euro qualifier win over humble Liechtenstein in what was a completely one-sided game
MotoGP to bring 65,000 spectators to Algarve
Miguel Oliveira was welcomed to great fanfare in Portimão Around 65,000 spectators are expected to be in the stands for the MotoGP Grand Prix of Portugal which will take place
Bad smells tackled near Portimão’s Praia do Vau
€655,000 renovations carried out at Vau’s wastewater pumping station Praia do Vau is one of Portimão’s most popular beaches. But for many years, its appeal has been tainted by bad
Vista welcomes ‘Latin America’s Best Female Chef’
Brazilian chef Manu Buffara, named ‘Latin American’s Best Female Chef’ in 2022 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, has been invited to cook alongside resident chef João Oliveira at
New skate park opens in Portimão
“Sport in Portimão continues to be recognised on a national level” – Mayor Isilda Gomes A new 800sqm skate park opened in Portimão on Saturday, giving local skaters somewhere to