Algarve, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Castro Marim.
The public consultation period for the proposed Foupana dam in the eastern Algarve has been extended until October 16, giving residents and other interested parties three additional working days to The post Public consultation on Foupana dam extended to October 16 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A third person suffered minor injuries and was hospitalised.
The fatalities are two women, aged 73 and 93
A third person suffered minor injuries and was hospitalised.
Firefighters, INEM, GNR, and a helicopter were present at the scene.
Firefighters, INEM, GNR personnel, and a helicopter are on the scene.
Nestled in the pine forest, 'where time slows down', the Octant Praia Verde in the eastern Algarve unveils its expansion, which includes a new building. Highlights include suites with private pools, a spa area, and a beach bar.
A new stretch of coastal boardwalk has opened between Altura and Praia Verde in Castro Marim, creating a continuous pedestrian link through one of the eastern Algarve’s most attractive stretches The post New stretch of beach boardwalk unveiled in Castro Marim appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The seven men arrested on Saturday as part of a joint police operation that led to the seizure of more than five tonnes of hashish near the Guadiana river (bordering The post Custody for seven men linked to five tonne hashish seizure near Guadiana river appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The drugs were detected at a location that served as a support base for an international maritime hashish trafficking network.
The drugs were detected at a location that served as a support base for an international maritime hashish trafficking network.
Home News New boardwalk to link two Algarve beaches New boardwalk to link two Algarve beaches Work on the new route between Altura and Praia Verde is already underway, with the first sections installed earlier this summer.
In the tranquility of the Castro Marim barrocal, Monte do Malhão promises an “invigorating and ecological fusion experience”. Luxurious suites, a spa, and an arts centre stand out in this accommodation located a short distance from some of the most beautiful beaches in the eastern Algarve.
A 21-year-old man was pulled from the water and resuscitation attempts were performed, but he did not survive.
A 21-year-old man has died after he was pulled from the sea at an unpatrolled stretch of Praia do Cabeço, in the municipality of Castro Marim, on Thursday afternoon (July The post 21-year-old dies after being pulled from sea at Castro Marim beach appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The victim was pulled from the water by bystanders with the help of lifeguards from the nearest beach concession and was found in cardiorespiratory arrest.
The victim was pulled from the water by bystanders while in cardiorespiratory arrest. Resuscitation efforts by INEM were not enough to save the young man.
The victim was pulled from the water by bystanders with the help of lifeguards from the nearest beach concession and was found in cardiorespiratory arrest.
Micael Silva studied and grew up in Castro Marim but was currently working in Switzerland.
The victim was attended to by emergency teams but ended up dying at the scene.
Snails may not be on everyone’s menu, but in Portugal they are a much-loved summer tradition – and nowhere is that passion more evident than at the International Snail Festival The post Would you eat snails? Castro Marim celebrates Portugal’s surprising summer delicacy appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The victim was pulled from the water by lifeguards. Death was declared at the Vila Real de Santo António Basic Emergency Service.
A Blue Flag was officially raised on Wednesday, July 1, at Odeleite River Beach, making it the only river beach in the Algarve to hold the internationally recognised environmental distinction. The post Algarve’s only Blue Flag river beach raises prestigious flag appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Mayor of Castro Marim considered that the controversies regarding the placement of sun umbrellas do not make sense because there is no prohibition on their use.
Doubts and controversy persist over the placement of sunshades in concession areas. At Altura beach, in Castro Marim, the maritime police are called almost every day.
Castro Marim has renewed its long-running call for a new GNR station after hosting a visit from top government representatives on Tuesday (June 23). The visit, which took place on The post Castro Marim renews call for new GNR station during minister’s visit appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A 66-year-old Spanish woman was the victim who required the most urgent care.
Years of drought delayed the opening, but winter rains have ensured the inauguration of Odeleite River Beach in time for the 2026 summer season. The bathing area is the only one in the Algarve interior to hold a Blue Flag.
Home News New freshwater beach complex to open in the Algarve New freshwater beach complex to open in the Algarve A new leisure area centred around the Odeleite Dam in eastern Algarve is set to open later this month, offering visitors a freshwater alternative to the region’s coastal beaches.
