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Portugal Resident31 Jul

Loulé to double size of free car park

Loulé Municipal Council has given the green light to the preliminary programme for the expansion of the Cássima car park, increasing its capacity from the current 200 spaces to approximately The post Loulé to double size of free car park appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News31 Jul

Grândola, Castro Marim, and Loulé surpass Lisbon in luxury home prices per square metre

Three Portuguese municipalities have overtaken the capital in the median price per square meter for premium-segment housing, reaching figures above €10,000 during the second quarter of 2026. 

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Charity benefit dinner raises €9,425 for Madrugada

A Charity Benefit Dinner held at Restaurante Querença (Loulé) was a tremendous success, raising an impressive €9,425 for Madrugada, the Algarve charity dedicated to supporting people living with life-threatening illnesses The post Charity benefit dinner raises €9,425 for Madrugada appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Enóphilo Food Fest brings Algarve wines and cuisine together in Loulé

The Enóphilo Food Fest will make its Algarve debut on August 22, transforming Loulé Municipal Market into a showcase of the region’s wines and gastronomy. Following its launch in Lisbon, The post Enóphilo Food Fest brings Algarve wines and cuisine together in Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Loulé launches guide to attract investment in nature projects

Loulé is seeking to position itself as a national leader in the emerging nature economy with the launch of a new investment guide designed to attract funding for projects that The post Loulé launches guide to attract investment in nature projects appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Michelin chefs to headline eclipse dining experience at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve

The Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, in Loulé, will bring together some of Portugal’s leading Michelin-starred chefs for an exclusive culinary event on August 12, timed to coincide with this summer’s The post Michelin chefs to headline eclipse dining experience at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident27 Jul

Loulé to assess schools for air conditioning and energy upgrades

Loulé Municipal Council is investing €200,000 in a comprehensive assessment of its public schools as it prepares to install air conditioning and improve the energy efficiency of school buildings across The post Loulé to assess schools for air conditioning and energy upgrades appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Only suspect held over Loulé businessman’s murder found dead in Faro prison

The only suspect in custody over the abduction and murder of Algarve businessman Ricardo Claro has been found dead in his cell at Faro Prison. Rogério, a 39-year-old Brazilian national The post Only suspect held over Loulé businessman’s murder found dead in Faro prison appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Strawberry Moon Party raises €1,470 for StreetLife dog sterilisation programme

StreetLife, an animal welfare association operating in the Eastern Algarve, has raised €1,470 for its Dog Sterilisation Programme following its annual Strawberry Moon Party, held at Barbacoa Restaurant in Loulé. The post Strawberry Moon Party raises €1,470 for StreetLife dog sterilisation programme appeared first on Po

Portugal Resident20 Jul

Large crowds flock to Salir for Roman festival

The village of Salir, in the hills north of Loulé, welcomed large crowds over the weekend as the 2026 edition of Salir no Tempo transformed the rural community into a The post Large crowds flock to Salir for Roman festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Jul

11 New Butterflies Found in Portugal in Study Conducted in Loulé

In a study promoted by the Loulé City Hall and the Vita Nativa Association, 11 new nocturnal butterflies were discovered.

Portugal Resident15 Jul

A new destination for floral elegance: Mila Blooms Florista opens its doors

Conveniently located at Avenida Parque das Cidades, Bloco N, Loja D, in Loulé, the shop brings creativity, elegance, and exceptional customer service to the local community. With over 10 years The post A new destination for floral elegance: Mila Blooms Florista opens its doors appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Scientists discover 11 moth species never before recorded in Portugal

A two-year biodiversity survey in the Algarve has led to the discovery of 11 moth species never before recorded in Portugal. The findings come from a study commissioned by Loulé The post Scientists discover 11 moth species never before recorded in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News14 Jul

Loulé: Armed gunman holds ex-girlfriend and six-month-old baby as hostages inside apartment

A man armed with a firearm was arrested over the weekend, according to police sources, after he barricaded himself inside a flat in central Loulé on Saturday afternoon, 11 July, holding his ex-girlfriend and their six-month-old daughter as hostages inside the home of one of the woman's neighbours.

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Salt mine inspires thought-provoking new exhibition in Loulé

A visit hundreds of metres below ground to Loulé‘s famous rock salt mine has inspired a new contemporary art exhibition opening this week that combines geology, digital culture and personal The post Salt mine inspires thought-provoking new exhibition in Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Jul

Step back into Roman Algarve at ‘Salir no Tempo’ festival

The village of Salir, in the hills north of Loulé, will be transformed into a bustling Roman settlement from Friday to Sunday (July 17-19) as the Salir no Tempo festival The post Step back into Roman Algarve at ‘Salir no Tempo’ festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Loulé beaches to receive an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand

The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) will begin adding an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand to the beaches of Forte Novo and Trafal from Monday, July 13, expanding a previous The post Loulé beaches to receive an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Jul

Food Festival returns to the Algarve

The Boliqueime Food Festival (BFF) will return later this month for its seventh edition, bringing three evenings of street food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities to the Largo da Feira in the municipality of Loulé.

The Portugal News6 Jul

Portugal-Spain match to be watched at Loulé Market

In a press release, the Municipality of Loulé announces that the match between Portugal and Spain will be broadcast at the Loulé Municipal Market.

Portugal Resident6 Jul

Experience Algarve traditions at Loulé’s summer fair

Visitors looking for an authentic taste of Algarve culture will have plenty to enjoy when the Feira Popular de Loulé (Loulé Popular Fair) returns from Thursday to Sunday (July 9-12), The post Experience Algarve traditions at Loulé’s summer fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident4 Jul

Political row over Algarve Central Hospital intensifies

The political dispute surrounding the future Algarve Central Hospital has escalated, with the PSD’s local leaders in Faro and Loulé accusing the two municipalities’ socialist mayors of creating unnecessary uncertainty The post Political row over Algarve Central Hospital intensifies appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3 Jul

Loulé Jazz Festival Marks 30th Anniversary with Three Days of Live Music

Loulé’s long-running jazz festival will celebrate its 30th edition this summer with a programme of six concerts spread across three days, bringing internationally acclaimed musicians and Portuguese artists together for a weekend dedicated to jazz.

The Portugal News2 Jul

AVA rallies efforts in the Algarve to send humanitarian aid to Venezuela

For about 15 years, AVA (Associação Venezuela Amiga), based in Almancil, in the municipality of Loulé, has been working quietly on the ground in southern Portugal. 

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Young volunteers back on wildfire watch in Loulé

Just days after a major wildfire broke out in the municipality, Loulé has launched another edition of its long-running youth forest patrol programme, with 80 young volunteers helping monitor rural The post Young volunteers back on wildfire watch in Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident .