An initiative that includes activities promoting the region’s industrial heritage, together with the working industry that is still open today,…
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Algarve museums
When we think of a museum, many of us envisage a large old building, a musty smell and uninviting exhibits. …
Nature: flamingoes, oceans and tin cans
Nature continues to amaze us in Algarve with over 500 flamingoes (Phoenicopterus roseus) hatching recently in the marshlands of Castro…
Algarve photography competition open
Earlier this month, May 2021, Portimão council opened registration up to its 21st Photography Race (Corrida Fotográfica) closing on June 14. Photographers from any part of Portugal…
Portimão’s museum of influence
This year sees the publication of the first edition of Revisiting Museums of Influence by British publisher Routledge. Included in the 50…
Historical and cultural gems in the Algarve
The Algarve is a treasure trove of historical and cultural gems. With routes taking you past Roman villas, Neolithic sites,…
Romans leave their mark
Archaeological excavations carried out recently have shown there are remains of an ancient Roman city, Balsa, in Tavira. The existence…