Category Archives: Algarve
Rescued giant leatherback sea turtle released
A giant leatherback sea turtle was released into the ocean at Praia da Rocha this past weekend after having been cared for in the aftermath of it getting accidentally caught and wounded in fishing nets in Figueira da Foz.
Mama Maratona update
Two weeks back we talked about the Mama Maratona that was going to take place on October 13 and today we’re here to give you a bit of an update as to the results of the event.
Young Algarve farmers aim to revolutionize local agriculture
We tend to focus a lot on this website on very tourist related news, whether it’s occupancy rates, various events or interesting sights, but we also like to talk a bit about general life in the Algarve, and today we’ll look at an interesting trend amongst young Algarve farmers which will directly affect the eating experience in the region.
Alcoutim’s new Roman discovery
An international team made up of Austrian and Portuguese archaeologists has unearthed the remains of a Roman ruin thought to date back to the first or second century BC, in the village of Laranjeiras on the banks of the Guadiana River in Alcoutim.
Albufeira to control pine tree pest with birds
The Albufeira council will be implementing a rather innovative project in order to biologically control the spread of a harmful pest, the Pine Processionary, a toxic caterpillar that exists throughout Portugal’s pine trees. They plan to plant birds’ nests in the trees.
Centre Algarve project is almost done
The Centre Algarve project is close to being completed and will be opening its doors to the public on Saturday, October 19 from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Set in the outskirts of Moncarapacho, the new residential holiday centre is meant to cater to children with special needs, being the first such centre in Europe. The grounds have been adapted so as to provide the specialist equipment and facilities needed to create an environment for the most profound of special needs guests, according to the project developers.
