Portugal Resident15 JulScientists 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 .
Portugal Resident14 JulSalt 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 JulStep 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 JulLoulé 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 .
Portugal Resident6 JulExperience 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 JulPolitical 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 .
Portugal Resident29 JunYoung 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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .