Portimão launches migrant support centre
Portimão has launched a migrant centre (CLAIM, or Centro Local de Apoio à Integração de Migrantes) on the ground floor of the town hall to provide help and support to
Madrugada Vintage Tea Dance
A Vintage Tea Dance in aid of Madrugada, the Luz-based palliative care association, will be held at the Penina Hotel near Portimão on Sunday, May 22, from 3pm to 6pm.
Continente Portimão hosts second-hand fair in aid of animal association ADAP
A second-hand fair to raise money for Portimão’s ADAP animal association is being held at the town’s Continente shopping centre (CCC) until Sunday (April 24). The fair is sited on
Praia da Luz Triathlon expects “record 200 athletes”
A “record 200 athletes” from all over the world are expected to take part in Saturday’s much-anticipated Praia da Luz Triathlon. Organiser Tom Longhurst said “this is the largest number”
Jupiter group to open new hotel in Portimão in 2017
A four-star hotel by the long-established Jupiter Group is opening in Portimão in the second half of 2017. It will be located in the town’s riverside area, near the old
Algarve celebrates International Day for Monuments and Sites
The Algarve is celebrating the International Day for Monuments and Sites with several free activities. First is a seminar about Alcalar’s Megalhitic Monuments on Friday at Portimão museum from 3pm.
Powerboat racing returns to Portimão after five years
After a five-year break, the roar of powerboats is to return to the Arade River in Portimão between July 29 and 31. Organisers have confirmed that the Grand Prix of
VISTA hosts beer pairing dinner
VISTA restaurant in Praia da Rocha will host a beer pairing dinner on Saturday (April 9). The event will feature Chef João Oliveira’s signature dishes paired with Sovina’s best craft
Portimão Arena to host first ‘Start Work’ event
A new event entitled ‘Start Work’ will take place at Portimão Arena between April 14 and 16. As its name suggests, the goal is to give youngsters and adults a
Teen car thieves arrested in Portimão after stealing BMW
Two 18-year-olds have been arrested after stealing an expensive BMW from an apartment building garage in Alvor. The young men were caught driving the car into Portimão on Tuesday afternoon