Silves moves ahead with plans for new multi-purpose complex
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Home Places of Worship A little chapel by the sea in Armação de Pêra A little chapel by the sea in Armação de Pêra If you have walked along the seafront in Armação de Pêra, you have probably passed this little white chapel without knowing much about its history.
Home News Silves Council receives the archives of the Cork Museum Silves Council receives the archives of the Cork Museum On 3 September 2026, Carvoeiro Branco and ANTRIX will have formalised the donation of the Cork Museum’s archival and documentary collection to Silves Council. By Bruno G.
Silves Council has identified around 1,600 businesses and other economic activities operating in the municipality’s main parish centres as part of the ongoing review of its Municipal Master Plan (PDM). The post Silves planning review maps 1,600 businesses across municipality appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Environmental associations have renewed calls for the long-promised creation of the Lagoa dos Salgados Natural Reserve, warning that one of the Algarve’s most important wetland systems remains without adequate protection The post Environmental groups demand action after fresh wildlife deaths near Salgados lagoon appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home Community Amarea launches new artisanal pizza concept Amarea launches new artisanal pizza concept Amarea Pizzeria has opened its doors at Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, bringing a new Amarea concept to the Algarve inspired by the traditions of Italian pizza-making.
The defendant, a 34-year-old British man, will remain at Silves Prison awaiting trial.
The Cork Museum, located at the Fábrica do Inglês, reopened in July after being closed for 16 years. The new owner wanted to “give it back” to Silves before starting a real estate project featuring a hotel and apartments.
The Alerta Charity Shop in Silves just took a two-week summer holiday. Did director Debby Burton and her volunteers relax on the beach sipping piña coladas? Think again! They were The post Alerta Charity Shop in Silves flaunts beauty makeover appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Low flow rates and high temperatures have led to a decrease in oxygen in the water, causing the death of the fish.
Since this Wednesday, tourists have been unable to enter the water at a beach in the Algarve.
The local authority stated that analyses conducted by municipal technicians and the APA revealed oxygen levels well below normal, as low as 10%. Organic matter is at risk of decomposition.
Large numbers of fish are dying in the Alcantarilha stream, near Armação de Pêra, after oxygen in the water fell to critically low levels. Measurements carried out by technicians from The post Critically low oxygen levels blamed for fish deaths near Armação de Pêra appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home Algarve Summer Sunday in the Algarve🏖️ Summer Sunday in the Algarve🏖️ People were making the most of another warm summer day at the beach in Armação de Pêra.
Two of the victims are children, who suffered minor injuries.
A 57-year-old man was on top of a pedestrian bridge. He was transported to the Portimão hospital.
The ninth annual Pink Ladies Day charity golf event will take place on Thursday, September 3, at Pestana Silves Golf Course, once again raising funds for the Algarve Oncology Association The post Pink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Tiago Ramos has been selected to compete for the Portuguese national team in the upcoming European Athletics Championships.
A spectacular 11-metre eagle putt on the final hole handed Portuguese-Italian golfer Matteo Balzer victory at the 15th World Kids Golf by Amendoeira Golf Resort, held at the Nick Faldo-designed The post Matteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home Beach of the week Beach of the Week: Armação de Pêra Beach Beach of the Week: Armação de Pêra Beach The beaches of Armação de Pêra form one of the longest stretches of sand in the Algarve, extending along the coastline towards Albufeira.
Three of Portugal’s newly crowned national junior golf champions will headline the 15th World Kids Golf by Amendoeira Golf Resort, which gets underway today (Wednesday) at the O’Connor Jnr Course The post Youth golf stars tee off at Amendoeira for World Kids Golf appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Fourth part of 'Investigação CM', from July 26, 2026.
Some report losses of several tons of oranges, with damages estimated in the thousands of euros.
Home Food & Drink Algarve Café of the Week: Gato Lambareiro, Armação de Pêra Algarve Café of the Week: Gato Lambareiro, Armação de Pêra Whether you're starting the day with breakfast, stopping for a light lunch or want to enjoy a coffee by the sea, Gato Lambareiro is worth a visit.
The popular Arraial do Petisco returns to the village of Pêra, in the municipality of Silves, this month, offering six evenings of traditional Algarve cuisine, live music and community spirit. The post Pêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Algarve Senior Bikers headed towards the cooler west coast for their July ride, organised by Phill Anderson and Andrew Chilton. Two groups set off from Silves before climbing into The post Algarve Senior Bikers head west for cooler July ride appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The most conservative wing of the Catholic Church (...) hysterically waving the danger of an invasion of Europe by Islam, but, in the end, it is an ideological ally of radical Muslims. Chronicle by Isabel Stilwell