Photographers invited to sign up for Portimão race
It is described as “the most important event of its kind south of the Tejo River” and is open to everyone. The 18th Portimão Photography Race will take place on
Dolphin and whale sightings galore in Algarve
An impressive number of dolphin and whale sightings were registered off the coast of Portimão in 2017, with a total of 10 species being spotted. One company has reported having
Port gets €17.5 million revamp
The Portuguese government is investing €17.5 million in dredging and expansion work at Portimão port to bring larger cruise ships and far more tourists to the sunny southern town. The
Portimão hosts 17th Mamamaratona to raise breast cancer awareness
Thousands are expected to take part in Portimão’s 17th Mamamaratona on Sunday morning (October 8). The hugely popular walk/race against breast cancer is held every year along the riverside and
Portimão’s Alameda square turns into outdoor cinema in September
Portimão’s Alameda square will turn into an outdoor cinema on Saturday nights in September. Five films will be screened, all starting at 9.30pm: ‘Call Me Francesco’ (September 2); ‘Frozen’ (9);
Sardines and seafood highlight Algarve’s ‘foodie August’
August in the Algarve usually means there is lots of delicious food to enjoy at several gastronomic festivals throughout the region. This year is no different, and the hardest part
Algarve boasts four nominations for ‘Municipality of the Year’
Four Algarve boroughs – Alcoutim, Silves, Portimão and Vila do Bispo – are nominated for the ‘Municipality of the Year Portugal’ award. The distinction is attributed by the University of
Grilled sardines take centre stage in Portimão
At a time when the threat of sardine fishing bans is looming over Portugal (click here), any excuse to enjoy this delicious fish is a good one. And Portimão will
Portimão Wine Tasting returns to Praia da Rocha fortress
Praia da Rocha’s Santa Catarina fortress will be the setting for another edition of the ‘Portimão Wine Tasting’ event taking place this weekend (July 20-23). Held every summer, it aims
Portimão firemen rescue two dogs from drowning
Two dogs that were “at risk of drowning” at Portimão’s water treatment plant (ETAR) were rescued by firefighters on Saturday afternoon (July 8). The animals – a Labrador and a