Small 3.0 earthquake strikes Vila do Bispo
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported in the municipality of Vila do Bispo, in Portugalâs southern Algarve region, on Saturday, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the
âComputer system errorâ leaves Vila do Bispo without medical appointments
Opposition party PSD has questioned the government over the âcomputer system errorsâ that have prevented Vila do Bispoâs health centre from scheduling any new medical appointments since December 2. âItâs
Locals carry out night raids on camper vans and tents
Locals have carried out night raids on the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park on camper vans and tents, according to local media reports on Saturday. A group of
Praia da Ingrinaâs reign of terror: is it finally over?
The tiny community around west algarve beach Ingrina is hoping the reign of terror that descended last Saturday – and continued through the week – is finally over. National tabloid
Vila do Bispo: 91 people fined for illegal camping and motorhoming
Ninety-one people were fined for illegal camping or motorhoming in Vila do Bispo on Thursday (August 13). Twenty-one people were also fined for not respecting signposting, the ICNF said. The
Dutchman found dead in suspected murder in Vila do Bispo
Police are investigating a possible homicide after the body of a Dutchman in his 60s was found at his home in SĂtio do Barranco Novo, Vila do Bispo this Thursday
Mussel farming project at risk following two major âthumbs downâ
Two major thumbs down from Vila do Bispo Council and the Institute of Nature and Forest Conservation (ICNF) are jeopardising plans to set up a mussel farm between Ponta do
Bodyboard champion organises beach clean-up in Vila do Bispo
Algarveâs successful bodyboarder Joana Schenker is co-organising a beach clean-up at Vila do Bispoâs Praia do Beliche on Sunday (March 8), starting at 9.30am. Anyone who would like to do
Mussel farming project gets resounding ânoâ from Vila do Bispo council bosses and fishermen
Council bosses and fishermen in Vila do Bispo have vehemently opposed plans to set up a mussel farm between Ponta do Barranco and Salema beach in Sagres, dubbing the project
Vila do Bispo invites all to shellfish extravaganza
Dinosaur toes, goose barnacles, perceves … Fishermen in Vila do Bispo are gearing up for the townâs âFestival do Perceveâ, a gastronomic event that organisers expect will serve around 1.5