Doctors “especially worried” about A&E crisis in Algarve
Reinforcements needed to meet summer demand Doctors are calling for urgent reinforcements in the Algarve as Portugal’s national health service (SNS) crisis continues to deepen and particularly affect pregnant women,
Free nighttime choir show in Alcalar
A free live performance by Grupo Coral Adágio, led by maestro António Pereira, will take place at the Megalithic Monuments of Alcalar in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimão on Saturday (June 25).
Security beefed up at Praia da Rocha after late-night violence
Council promises “more drastic measures if needed” Portimão Council has announced that security is being beefed up at the town’s nightlife spot Praia da Rocha after at least two incidents
Portimão riverside “Colour Party” to raise money for charity
Thousands expected for riverside party Around 5,000 people are expected for ‘Festival Colour Party 2022’, which will take place on Sunday (June 26) at Portimão’s riverside in a bid to
Portimão and Carvoeiro prepare for weekend ‘invasion’
Major events kick off summer season Two major events are expected to attract thousands of revellers this weekend to Portimão and Carvoeiro. Up first is Secret Project, an American festival
Portimão retail park project up for scrutiny
Project to fill “urban gap” available to the public A project to build a new retail park in Portimão is up for public consultation until July 8. Announced in January,
Council worker killed in forklift accident at Portimão Arena
Local council laments death of 64-year-old employee A Portimão council worker who was “just one month away from retirement” died after being run over by a forklift at Portimão Arena
Five injured at Portimão port during boat renovations
Five people were injured – two of them seriously – after being struck by a boat which toppled over while they were fixing it on land at Portimão port on
Hundreds of boxers to compete in Portimão Box Cup
Event takes place this weekend The second edition of the Portimão Box Cup will take place this weekend (May 13-15) at the Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo sports complex in the heart of
Portimão Museum celebrates 14th anniversary with photo contest
Portimão Museum will celebrate its 14th anniversary this month with several activities, new exhibitions and the 22nd Portimão Photography Contest, which is returning to its original, pre-Covid format. The in-person