Category Archives: Blog
Porches guide
The town of Porches is located on a high vantage point towards the edge of the EN125, offering great views of the coast, such a good vantage point that a look-out station existed here back in Roman times and any Porches guide has to start with that mention.
New rules for the Barao de Sao Joao fair
It would appear that the Barao de Sao Joao parish has decided to create a new set of rules in regards to its well-known boot fair. This decision came after a police raid took place in the western Algarve village on April 28.
New toll system in the works
The National Road Authority of Portugal is working on a new system of tolls for the formerly free SCUT roads – the A22 motorway is amongst these – because the current tolling scheme has been labeled as ‘ineffective’ and ‘unsustainable’.
Praia da Luz guide
What used to be a simple and small coastal fishing village in the Lagos district has become quite the popular tourist destination, so here we are with a quick Praia da Luz guide, to give you a bit of an idea of what to expect.
Be aware of fake police in the Algarve
Tourists should be a bit apprehensive when approached by what might look to be Algarve police officers, because lately there have been reports of individuals preying on foreign residents and tourists to steal their valuables from their homes or holiday apartments. This news comes from official police sources, so it’s no hoax.
Portimao port to be improved by the European Commission
The European Commission has released a list of European ports it considered essential and that are in need of improvement, one of these port being the Portimao port.
The EC wishes to improve port operations all throughout Europe and has a list of 319 big spot in Europe which are in need of improvement, 13 of which being in Portugal, and Portimao being amongst them.
