Skip to content
Algarve Circle

News archive

The full index of Algarve news. Filter by topic, town or outlet.

The Portugal News7 Aug

Only Portugal and Spain can officially sell "sangria" under that name

A glass of sangria is almost synonymous with summer in Portugal. Served everywhere from beach bars to family barbecues, it's one of the country's best-known drinks. But what many people don't realise is that the name "sangria" is legally protected across the European Union.

PT
Postal7 Aug

Nove hotéis do grupo AP Hotels & Resorts recebem certificação Green Key

Hotéis do grupo no Algarve, Alentejo e Norte voltam a ser distinguidos pelo Green Key devido às práticas ambientais e sociais implementadas

Portugal Resident7 Aug

PM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines

The ‘joy’ of being a politician in this country is being splashed over the nation’s media channels by the day, with the pursuit of every possible slip-up by interior minister The post PM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Aug

DJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve

One of Portugal’s best-known electronic music DJs, Tiago Cruz, will perform at Praia Dourada Beach Club in Armação de Pêra on August 22 as part of the venue’s Praia Dourada The post DJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News7 Aug

New Transavia route between Portugal and Belgium

The low-cost airline Transavia will begin a new connection between Porto and Brussels on 14 December, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, the carrier announced.

Portugal Resident7 Aug

29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach

A 29-year-old man died on Thursday (August 6) after suffering a cardiac arrest near Belharucas Beach in Albufeira. The victim, a Cape Verdean national, was found unconscious at a restaurant The post 29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .

PT
Barlavento7 Aug

Homem de 29 anos morre junto à Praia das Belharucas

Após paragem cardiorrespiratória. O conteúdo Homem de 29 anos morre junto à Praia das Belharucas aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

PT
Postal7 Aug

Acesso pedonal à Praia do Camilo continua interdito por razões de segurança

Danos causados pelo mau tempo no último inverno mantêm fechada a escadaria da Praia do Camilo, enquanto APA e autarquia procuram uma solução

PT
Postal7 Aug

Paragem cardiorrespiratória provoca morte de homem de 29 anos junto à praia das Belharucas em Albufeira

VMER, INEM e Polícia Marítima foram mobilizados para a praia das Belharucas, mas o óbito do homem de 29 anos acabou por ser declarado no local

PT
Barlavento6 Aug

BeachTravels gera 5.580 dormidas e retorno estimado de 3 milhões em Portimão

Edição de 2027 tem por meta superar as seis mil dormidas. O conteúdo BeachTravels gera 5.580 dormidas e retorno estimado de 3 milhões em Portimão aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

The Portugal News6 Aug

New Portugal competition for climate refuges

Turismo de Portugal has developed the Climate Refuge Network Program “Stay Cool” to support various initiatives at the municipal or parish level to adapt tourism destinations to climate changes.  

The Portugal News6 Aug

Portuguese health authorities warn of the dangers of drowning

The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) has published a guide with recommendations to prevent drowning, warning that high temperatures lead to increased visits to beaches, rivers, reservoirs, swimming pools and other water bodies, thereby increasing the public’s exposure to drowning risk.

Portugal Resident6 Aug

Cascade Wellness Resort in Lagos opens new Italian restaurant

The recently rebranded Cascade Wellness Resort by Domes has expanded its dining offering with the opening of Antonino’s, a new Italian restaurant celebrating traditional recipes, artisan ingredients and Mediterranean hospitality. The post Cascade Wellness Resort in Lagos opens new Italian restaurant appeared first on P

The Portugal News6 Aug

Elderly British travellers struggle with European Union new fingerprint checks

Some older British travellers are experiencing unexpected delays at European airports after the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) failed to recognise their fingerprints, leaving them waiting for manual checks that can take hours.

PT
Jornal do Algarve6 Aug

Manta Rota reforça prevenção do cancro da pele com ação de rastreio gratuito

A ação de rastreio gratuito do cancro da pele realizada na Praia da Manta Rota permitiu identificar 10 lesões suspeitas, entre as quais três lesões pré-malignas e sete malignas, numa iniciativa que contou com a participação de 102 pessoas. Promovida pela Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro – Núcleo Regional do Sul, em parc

The Portugal News6 Aug

New Resort in Carvoeiro by Carvoeiro Branco opens

Carvoeiro Branco opened Primelife, a new development in Carvoeiro.

The Portugal News6 Aug

Espinho Planetarium to hold an event at Praia da Baía during the solar eclipse in Portugal

Astronomers and other professionals from the Espinho Planetarium will be holding a free event on 12 August at Praia da Baía to help the public observe and understand the solar eclipse, which is expected to obscure 98% of the sun at that location.

Portugal Resident6 Aug

Police 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

PT
Jornal do Algarve6 Aug

APA revela que a recuperação das praias algarvias ainda é limitada após tempestades

As praias do Algarve ainda apresentam uma recuperação limitada após as tempestades que marcaram o inverno marítimo de 2025/2026, conclui um novo relatório da Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente (APA), que analisou a evolução da faixa costeira nos meses seguintes aos episódios de maior agitação marítima. O estudo avaliou oit

The Portugal News6 Aug

Campsite on Terceira Island in the Azores evacuated due to storm

The bad weather recorded in the Azores since the night of 5 August caused several floods in São Jorge and São Miguel and forced the relocation of 67 people at the Praia da Vitória campsite on Terceira Island.

PT
Postal6 Aug

Americanos rendem-se a ilha portuguesa com “praia dourada” de nove quilómetros que já foi eleita a melhor do mundo como destino de bem-estar

Esta ilha portuguesa tem uma “praia dourada” de nove quilómetros e está a despertar cada vez mais interesse entre os viajantes internacionais

PT
Postal6 Aug

Praia de Faro recebe dois dias dedicados ao surf, às motos e à música

Concertos, DJ, surf e motos marcam o Surf & Wheels 2026, que decorre a 7 e 8 de agosto, na Praia de Faro, com propostas para todos

PT
Barlavento5 Aug

O modelo do turismo está errado no Algarve (e em Portugal)

Reflexão sobre os riscos da dependência, cada vez mais, de um turismo de massas, sazonal e pouco produtivo. O conteúdo O modelo do turismo está errado no Algarve (e em Portugal) aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

PT
Postal5 Aug

Vai de férias para Espanha? Estas atitudes na praia podem custar multas até milhares de euros

Fumar, reservar lugar, levar conchas para casa ou ouvir música na praia são apenas alguns dos comportamentos que podem valer multas em Espanha