Police arrest suspected drug dealer in São Brás
GNR police have arrested a 32-year-old man who cultivated an elaborate cannabis plantation in his São Brás de Alportel home. The man was caught during a routine police ‘operation stop’
Algarve Archaeological Association holds talk about prehistoric art
The Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by Lara Bacelar Alves titled ‘Vibrant Stones’ about prehistoric art on Tuesday, February 2. The first lecture will
São Brás youngster wins ‘Biggest Loser’ TV show
João Manuel Rocha, a young man from São Brás de Alportel, won the first round of Portuguese reality TV show ‘Peso Pesado Teen’ and a cash prize of €25,000 after
Algarvians in America donate €19,000 to charity
A group of Portuguese émigrés from the Algarve, now living in Newark, USA, have donated €19,000 to four charitable causes in Loulé and São Brás de Alportel. The money was
Brazilian food demo comes to São Brás market
Brazilian cuisine will be the theme of a cooking demonstration to take place on Saturday morning (October 31) at São Brás de Alportel market. Chef Jeverdal Santos will be explaining
São Brás celebrates 100 years with limited edition book
Throughout 2015 the residents of São Brás de Alportel have been celebrating a centennial. In 1915 their town gained status as an independent municipality (Câmara). Festivities to mark 100 years
São Brás lowers IMI rates tax for families
Families living in São Brás de Alportel will only have to pay the minimum rates of the municipal property tax (IMI), the local council has announced. The proposal was approved
New road near schools opens in São Brás
A new road linking the E.B. 2.3 Poeta Bernardo de Passos school and the Parque Escolar roundabout in São Brás de Alportel will officially open tomorrow (September 18) at 5.30pm.
São Brás requests funding for fire prevention project
A €360,000 project to prevent forest fires in Serra do Caldeirão has been submitted to the bosses of Portugal’s rural development programme (PDR) by São Brás de Alportel council. Hopes
Exhibition by Jane Page and Lucia Minder at the Municipal Gallery in São Brás
Jane Page and Lucia Minder have got together to present their paintings (Jane) and ceramics (Lucia) in a joint exhibition at the Municipal Gallery in São Brás. “It is a