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Local Algarve news, and International news in English. As part of the change to the rules, Faro City Council announced yesterday that it will start charging tourist tax all year round, increasing it to €2 per night in high season and €1 in low season, a measure that began on 1st November.
Algarve aims to become an international diving destination
19 hours ago · The Algarve aims to position itself as a “top diving destination” internationally, promoting the Pedra do Valado Marine Natural Park, one of the first protected marine parks in Portugal and the largest coastal reef in the region, located between Albufeira and Lagoa. This commitment was reinforced during the World Travel Market in London ...
Covid-19: A clear restrictions update for all municipalities
Jul 23, 2021 · Get to know the rules in force in the 145 affected municipalities. In the Algarve, the municipalities of Tavira, Vila do Bispo and Vila Real de Santo António all increased the risk level to 'Very High', joining 9 other municipalities in the region that already had the …
Faro Council is to redevelop the city's riverside area
1 day ago · Editor 12 November 2024. Faro City Council have approved a project which involves an investment of 3 million euros, for the redevelopment of the riverside neighbourhood. The tender for the urban requalification of the riverside area in Faro has been launched, with an expected execution period of around 2 years for the work to be completed.
Local Events in the Algarve and the Rise of Online Activities
Nov 4, 2024 · The Shift to Online Platforms. While local events remain a core part of the Algarve’s identity, the rise of online platforms has provided new ways for people to spend their free time. The increasing use of digital platforms for entertainment, shopping, and even socialising reflects a global trend towards a more interconnected world.
Algarve under orange weather warning from Friday, due to rain …
Oct 10, 2024 · The Algarve and Beja will be under an orange weather warning from Friday due to rain and thunderstorms, starting from around 3:00 am. By Saturday, the level decreases to yellow warning from 3:00 pm onwards. The orange warning is issued by IPMA whenever there is a moderate to high risk meteorological situation, and the yellow warning when there ...
No shortage of water 'guaranteed' in the Algarve, even with ...
May 31, 2024 · The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, guaranteed today that, even with restrictions being eased, the Algarve will have water for consumption, but the Government will be attentive to “if it is necessary to tweak here and there”.
Algarve irrigators call for restrictions to be eased after recent rains
Editor 02 April 2024. Algarve irrigators are calling on the Government to ease restrictions on water consumption within the agriculture industry, imposed due to the drought affecting the region, after the level of reservoirs rose thanks to the rains over Easter. Macário Correia, from the Association of Beneficiaries of the Sotavento do Algarve ...
Algarve: Interministerial commission meets to define measures for …
Jan 17, 2024 · With the Algarve region experiencing the biggest drought since records began, the commission monitoring the effects of the drought meets this Wednesday in Faro, along with a presence from the Government.