The media room

Algarve Circle has opened to members across the Algarve. It brings together everything that has been scattered across review sites, social feeds and out-of-date listings: places to eat, things to do, where to stay and live, the people and the community, all in one place that works in English and Portuguese.

For residents, visitors and second-home owners, the Circle is a living guide to the region. A local feed carries posts, events and offers from real places. Town guides show what each town is like, who is there and the weather right now, including the sea temperature on the coast. A working map pins every place on the Circle. And anyone can search in plain language, describe a problem like a broken oven or a leak, and be pointed at who can help.

For businesses, the Circle is somewhere to be found and to get work. Listings are free to start. Owners post events and offers in minutes, reply to reviews, collaborate with other businesses, and see exactly how many enquiries the Circle sends them. Pricing is published openly, with no commission taken on the work members agree between themselves.

Algarve Circle welcomes any business that serves the region, not only those with a shopfront in it. Online shops, delivery brands and remote services list alongside restaurants, studios and agencies, so the platform reflects how the Algarve actually lives and trades.