Algarve Daily News2d agoAlgarve’s water bosses in emergency talks after Albufeira mayor orders shutdown on desalination construction, despite sitting on company’s own board
Águas do Algarve has summoned its board for an emergency meeting at 9am on Thursday, 5 November, after Albufeira Town Hall, chaired by Chega party mayor Rui Cristina, ordered a partial stop to work on the Algarve’s long-awaited desalination plant. Cristina sits on the Águas do Algarve board overseeing the desalination
The Portugal News2d agoPremier League and EFL warm-weather training camps in the Algarve: why Wolves, Burnley and West Brom keep coming back
On 17 July 2026, West Bromwich Albion ended almost a week of training in the Algarve with a 4-1 friendly win over Bromley at the Estádio da Nora in Albufeira.
Portugal Resident3d ago12 arrested after 4,900 litres of fuel found on Albufeira beach
Twelve men have been arrested after police found nearly 5,000 litres of fuel being unloaded near São Rafael beach in Albufeira, in what the GNR suspects was a logistical operation The post 12 arrested after 4,900 litres of fuel found on Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News4d agoGNR arrest 13 men and one child at Albufeira beach as part of drug trafficking raid, with 200 jerrycans of fuel seized
A GNR operation on Monday, 2 November, ended with around 200 jerrycans of fuel seized at São Rafael beach, in Albufeira. Thirteen people were detained, one of them a child, according to the Jornal de Notícias newspaper.
Portugal Resident30 OctAlbufeira announces embargo on desalination plant
Albufeira City Council claims to have embargoed works on the locally-contested desalination plant. Mayor Rui Cristina has spoken out against the €108 million project previously, describing it as a “political, The post Albufeira announces embargo on desalination plant appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News30 OctAlbufeira mayor orders halt to desalination plant works, but minister refuses to take part in ‘political games’
Rui Cristina, mayor of Albufeira, has ordered a halt to work on the desalination plant being built near Rocha Baixinha beach. However, the Environment Minister insisted this Friday, 30 October, that “not a single machine has stopped” and that she will not take part in “political games”.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal beach named fourth best in Europe
Praia da Falésia in Albufeira has been voted the fourth-best beach in Europe in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards by British travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. It is also the highest-ranked Portuguese beach on the list.
Algarve Daily News26 OctAlbufeira Bombeiros receive new €82,000 ambulance, hoping to improve emergency response times
Albufeira’s volunteer fire brigade has a new ambulance, an investment of around €82,000. The vehicle will bolster the emergency resources available to the local population, and to visitors to the municipality.
The Portugal News25 OctCafé of the Week: Café Mané in Albufeira
This is our latest coffee find in Albufeira, and one we’re happy to share. Café Mané is a popular, family-run café in the Old Town, with beautifully presented food and a welcoming atmosphere.
The Portugal News22 OctAlbufeira resolves open-air scrapyard situation
In a video posted on social media, Rui Cristina, the mayor of Albufeira, reveals that he has taken measures to end a situation that had lasted for years.
The Portugal News18 OctA different kind of luxury in Albufeira
W Algarve is part of W Hotels, a luxury lifestyle brand within Marriott International. The W story began in New York in 1998, and today the brand has hotels around the world.
The Portugal News17 OctBeach of the week: Praia dos Arrifes
Praia dos Arrifes is one of the smallest beaches in Albufeira, but it is also one of the prettiest.
The Portugal News15 OctOctober beach days in the Algarve
Today we took a walk along the cliffs above Praia do Inatel in Albufeira and enjoyed the beautiful views of the beach.
Portugal Resident15 OctAlbufeira padel tournament raises €3,000 for cancer charity
A charity padel tournament in Albufeira has raised €3,000 for the Portuguese League Against Cancer, bringing together 184 players for two days of competition in support of the cause. The The post Albufeira padel tournament raises €3,000 for cancer charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News14 OctAlgarve to invest €305 million in infrastructure
The necessary investment of €305 million to improve water resilience and security in the Algarve will have to be made in the region's two major infrastructure projects: the seawater desalination plant at Albufeira and the new water intake station on the Guadiana River at Pomarão.
The Portugal News12 OctAlbufeira still feels like summer in October
At around 3:30pm today, we visited the Miradouro do Pau da Bandeira in Albufeira.
The Portugal News11 OctAn October afternoon on Albufeira Beach
Praia da Coelha was full of life on Saturday afternoon, with plenty of people making the most of the sunshine and warm weather.
Portugal Resident8 OctW Algarve promises a ‘Supernatural’ Halloween night
W Algarve in Albufeira is preparing a night of music, costumes and Halloween-inspired cocktails as its W Lounge transforms into a suitably spooky setting for ‘SUPERNATURAL’ on Saturday, October 31. The post W Algarve promises a ‘Supernatural’ Halloween night appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News7 OctAlbufeira scammer jailed over ‘Hi Mum’ WhatsApp scam, using stolen money to fund lavish life with wife and kids
The 44-year-old man had no declared income and posed as his victims' children over a series of text conversations, with the aim of extracting money by pretending to be in distress. The scam artist was sentenced to five years and nine months in prison for aggravated fraud, after the prosecution won in their the case all
Portugal Resident7 OctDoctor detained in Albufeira on suspicion of raping patient during consultation
A 61-year-old doctor has been arrested in the Algarve on suspicion of raping a patient during a consultation at a private clinic in Albufeira. The crime allegedly occurred in June The post Doctor detained in Albufeira on suspicion of raping patient during consultation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News6 OctSex pest Albufeira doctor, 61, arrested on suspicion of forcing himself on patient during consultation
A 61-year-old doctor was arrested on Tuesday, 6 October, on suspicion of raping a 52-year-old female patient during a consultation in Albufeira. Police say the alleged assault happened during a private consultation back in June, and that the suspect has previous convictions for sexual offences
Portugal Resident2 OctAlbufeira charity workout to support more than 1,100 people in need
A charity workout in Albufeira will raise food and hygiene products for more than 1,100 people who receive monthly support from the local Santa Casa da Misericórdia institution. The first The post Albufeira charity workout to support more than 1,100 people in need appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 OctFlood prevention plan to be revived in Portugal
A long-awaited project to reduce flooding in Albufeira is to be taken forward by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), with an investment of €46 million.
Portugal Resident1 Oct€46 million plan revives Albufeira’s long-awaited flood tunnel
More than a decade after devastating floods swept through downtown Albufeira, a long-awaited plan to protect the city from a repeat disaster is being revived. Environment and Energy Minister Maria The post €46 million plan revives Albufeira’s long-awaited flood tunnel appeared first on Portugal Resident .