Portugal Resident6d agoTeachers give up Algarve posts over housing costs
Teachers appointed to schools in the Algarve are giving up their posts before the school year even begins because they cannot afford local housing, according to the head of Aljezur’s The post Teachers give up Algarve posts over housing costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News6d agoSuccess at Aljezur’s Cattery
The Associacao Ecologista e Zoofila de Aljezur (AEZA, www.aeza.org) was celebrating this week, following the success of its first ever open afternoon on Sunday 6th of September.
Portugal Resident5 SeptCoastal Algarve municipality cries out for new hypermarket
The population of Aljezur, on the west coast of the Algarve, is crying out for a new hypermarket. As the town’s popularity grows – with increasing numbers of foreigners moving The post Coastal Algarve municipality cries out for new hypermarket appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News20 AugAlgarve: GNR uncovers huge fuel cache along Aljezur coast linked to suspected international drug trafficking
Portugal’s National Republican Guard (GNR) has seized 6,750 litres of petrol, four vehicles, and a mobile phone in the Algarvian municipality of Aljezur, in an operation targeting what authorities believe was equipment intended to facilitate international drug trafficking.
Portugal Resident20 Aug6,750 litres of fuel seized in suspected Aljezur drug-smuggling operation
Around 6,750 litres of petrol believed to have been intended for high-speed boats involved in international drug trafficking have been seized in the Algarve municipality of Aljezur. The operation was The post 6,750 litres of fuel seized in suspected Aljezur drug-smuggling operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 AugEarly music festival returns to the western Algarve
The Costa Vicentina Early Music Fest is returning to the western Algarve this August, bringing a week of concerts and cultural activities to Lagos, Sagres, Aljezur and Vila do Bispo.
Portugal Resident6 AugPolice identify 12 victims of Spaniard clocked taking photos of women and children on Aljezur beach
At least 12 people have been identified as ‘victims’ of the Spaniard found taking photographs of women and naked children on Monte Clérigo beach last weekend. As of yesterday, Wednesday, The post Police identify 12 victims of Spaniard clocked taking photos of women and children on Aljezur beach appeared first on Portug
Algarve Daily News3 AugAljezur: Spanish couple allegedly photographed women and children on Algarve beach, then allowed to leave freely
The calm at Monte Clérigo beach in the Algarve’s Aljezur was broken over the weekend, when a Spanish couple were allegedly caught photographing scantily-clad women and children. Murmurs of indignation among beachgoers quickly turned to anger, with reports indicating that several beachgoers decided to confront the pair.
Portugal Resident3 AugMan accused of secretly photographing women and children at Algarve beach
A man has been identified by the Maritime Police after allegedly taking photographs of women and minors without their consent at Monte Clérigo beach in Aljezur. The incident occurred on The post Man accused of secretly photographing women and children at Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JulPortugal’s surf community to honour missing surfer Arran Strong
Members of Portugal’s surf community will gather in Ericeira this Saturday to honour British surfer Arran Strong, the 27-year-old who disappeared off the coast of Aljezur earlier this week. The The post Portugal’s surf community to honour missing surfer Arran Strong appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JulAljezur teenager walks Portugal’s coast collecting litter to fund dream education
A 17-year-old from Rogil, Aljezur, is preparing to spend seven days walking Portugal’s west coast, collecting litter along the way as she raises funds to attend her dream school. Ayla The post Aljezur teenager walks Portugal’s coast collecting litter to fund dream education appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News28 JulBritish surfer Arran Strong, 27, named as man missing off Aljezur coast, as search for expat continues despite fog
The foreign national who vanished off the coast of Arrifana beach, in the Algarve, on Monday, 27 July, has been named as British surfer Arran Strong, 27. The man disappeared off the coast of Aljezur while undertaking a stand-up paddle crossing. Authorities revealed that today’s search efforts had been severely hampered
The Portugal News28 JulBritish surfer living in Portugal remains missing in Aljezur
The young man who has been missing since 27 July off the coast of Aljezur, in the Algarve, is British surfer Arran Strong, revealed José Maria Pyrrait, who was with him at the time of his disappearance.
Portugal Resident28 JulFog hampers search for paddleboarder missing off Algarve coast
Dense fog is hampering the search for a 28-year-old man who disappeared on Monday while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana beach, in Aljezur, with rescue teams unable to deploy aircraft and The post Fog hampers search for paddleboarder missing off Algarve coast appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News27 JulAlgarve: 28-year-old man vanishes while paddleboarding on Aljezur beach, after friend loses sight of him
Search teams are attempting to locate a 28-year-old man who was reported missing on Monday morning, 27 July, while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana Beach, in the municipality of Aljezur, the Portuguese National Maritime Authority (AMN) has said.
Portugal Resident27 JulSearches underway for paddleboarder missing from Arrifana beach, Aljezur
Searches got underway shortly after midday today for a 28-year-old man who allegedly “got into difficulties while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana beach”, near Aljezur. According to a statement by Maritime The post Searches underway for paddleboarder missing from Arrifana beach, Aljezur appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident21 JulHarvest Fest in Aljezur brings five days of food and music
The Comadres Summer Harvest Fest will return to Fazenda Compadres in Alfambras, Aljezur, from July 29 to August 2, offering five evenings of food, live music, workshops and family-friendly entertainment The post Harvest Fest in Aljezur brings five days of food and music appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulTrouble in paradise: Aljezur’s ‘citizens coalition’ council starts showing signs of strain
Only nine whirlwind months ago, the rural municipality of Aljezur underwent a seismic change in municipal elections, rejecting years of socialism for a brave new ‘independent group of citizens’, focused, The post Trouble in paradise: Aljezur’s ‘citizens coalition’ council starts showing signs of strain appeared first o
Portugal Resident30 JunTwo Israeli sisters raise GoFundMe for families in Gaza
Two Israeli sisters living in Aljezur have launched a GoFundMe to support peaceful Palestinian families in Gaza. Talya Lewin Russell and Naomi Lewin believe that decades of ‘brainwashing’ on both The post Two Israeli sisters raise GoFundMe for families in Gaza appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunAlgarve and Alentejo join forces to promote southwest Portugal
The Algarve and Alentejo are teaming up to promote southwest Portugal through a tourism campaign highlighting the natural landscapes, culture and gastronomy of Aljezur, Monchique and Odemira. The digital side The post Algarve and Alentejo join forces to promote southwest Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News18 JunGNR seize two tonnes of hashish in Aljezur speed boat raid - is the Algarve becoming a new entry point for narcotraffickers?
Around two tonnes of hashish were seized on Thursday, 18 June, by the Coastal and Border Control Unit of Portugal's National Republican Guard (GNR) in Aljezur, in the Algarve. Three men were arrested.