Algarve Daily News29 Jun27-year-old British tourist found dead in Vilamoura swimming pool, as police question friends of victim
A 27-year-old British tourist was found dead in the early hours of Monday morning in the swimming pool of a holiday rental property in Vilamoura, in the municipality of Loulé.
Portugal Resident29 JunAlgarve councils refuse to pay for central hospital access roads
A dispute has emerged over who should pay for the roads and mobility infrastructure serving the long-awaited Algarve Central Hospital, with the municipalities of Loulé and Faro rejecting suggestions they The post Algarve councils refuse to pay for central hospital access roads appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunLanguage lessons
A new complete Portuguese language beginner’s course starts this month at the Europa Algarve language centre in Loulé. Mary Jo Morgan from Europa Algarve said: “The advantage of group lessons The post Language lessons appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunLights out
Loulé Câmara has announced that it will be taking part in Earth Hour tomorrow (Saturday) with the public lighting in the cities of Loulé and Quarteira being turned off for The post Lights out appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News26 JunYear-long EN2 closure forced firefighters to take lengthy detours during Loulé wildfire
A section of the EN2 national road has remained closed for a year at Barranco do Velho, in the parish of Ameixial, Loulé municipality, where a wildfire broke out on Tuesday 23 June. According to the local parish president, the closure hampered firefighting operations and an "urgent" solution is needed for the rural tow
Portugal Resident25 JunMED Festival begins today in Loulé
Loulé‘s historic centre is coming alive today (June 25) as the 22nd edition of the MED Festival gets underway, promising four days of music, culture and gastronomy in what organisers The post MED Festival begins today in Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 JunProperty of the Week: A Stunning Luxury Villa with Panoramic Sea Views in Loulé's
This exceptional luxury villa delivers an outstanding standard of living, combining refined architecture, complete privacy, and truly breathtaking panoramic views.
The Portugal News25 JunMED Festival kicks off in historic area of Algarve city
The 22nd MED Festival begins on 25 June in the historic area of Loulé and, until Sunday, 28 June, will bring musicians from 30 countries to the venue's various stages, including Goran Bregovic, Seun Kuti, Natacha Atlas, Bonga, and Lura.
Algarve Daily News24 JunLoulé fire ‘dominated’: Over 300 firefighters remain in place to fight resurgence, as villagers struggle with water shortage
The wildfire that broke out yesterday in a rural area of Ameixial parish, in the municipality of Loulé, was declared under control at 4am today, 24 June.
The Portugal News24 JunFire in the Algarve extinguished
The fire that broke out on 23 June in a rural area of the parish of Ameixial, in Loulé, in the district of Faro, was declared under control at 4 am on 14 June, a source from the Algarve Sub-Regional Command told Lusa.
Portugal Resident24 JunLoulé wildfire brought under control after overnight battle
A wildfire that mobilised hundreds of firefighters in the municipality of Loulé yesterday has been brought under control following an overnight firefighting operation. The blaze, which broke out on Tuesday The post Loulé wildfire brought under control after overnight battle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News23 JunLoulé fire now has two active fronts: 200 firefighters and nine aircraft mobilised, EN2 closed
A wildfire that broke out on Tuesday, 23 June, in the parish of Ameixial, part of the municipality of Loulé, continues to burn on two active fronts, threatening an area of scattered homes and the outskirts of the village. However, no evacuations have yet been ordered at the time of publication, according to Portugal's
Portugal Resident23 JunMajor wildfire breaks out in Loulé, forcing closure of EN2
A major wildfire broke out near Besteiros, in the municipality of Loulé, this Tuesday morning (June 23), prompting a large-scale emergency response and the closure of the national EN2 road The post Major wildfire breaks out in Loulé, forcing closure of EN2 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JunLoulé seeks “cleaner, safer” Vilamoura
Loulé Municipal Council is stepping up efforts to keep Vilamoura clean, safe and attractive as the Algarve prepares for the peak summer tourism season. Municipal officials, business owners, security forces The post Loulé seeks “cleaner, safer” Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News15 JunAlgarve municipalities under very high rural wildfire risk, expected to remain elevated all week
Silves, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira were placed under a very high rural wildfire risk warning this Monday, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).