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Latest news and stories from Vila do Bispo.
More than 6,700 litres of petrol, a van and three mobile phones were seized near Sagres today (September 17) after suspicious activity involving a high-speed boat triggered a major GNR The post GNR seize 6,725 litres of petrol near Sagres beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident.
In a statement, the GNR's Coastal and Border Control Unit explains that it carried out an operation 'following the detection of suspicious movements of a high-speed vessel'.
107 of the jerrycans were found inside a goods van.
The Sagres Birdwatching Festival has matched its entire 2025 registration total in just the first week of bookings, suggesting this year’s edition could be one of the busiest yet. The The post Sagres birdwatching festival matches 2025’s registrations in just one week appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Birdwatching & Nature Activities Festival is returning to Sagres. From October 2nd to 5th, there are over 300 activities to participate in – and registration is now open.
Registrations are now open for the Sagres Birdwatching & Nature Activities Festival, which returns to the western Algarve from October 2 to 5 with more than 300 activities to choose The post Early birds get first pick at Sagres birdwatching festival appeared first on Portugal Resident.
In Salema, the restaurant O Lourenço is a discreet classic of the gastronomic scene in the municipality of Vila do Bispo. Pasta dishes, rice dishes, and fish and seafood cataplanas come to life with Dona Aldina's broth. Service takes place between the dining rooms and the terrace, which are separated by a road.
Two vehicles, 214 jerrycans of fuel, 10 drums of boat engine oil, and two drums containing components for engine maintenance were seized.
Two vehicles, 214 jerrycans of fuel, 10 drums of boat engine oil, and two drums containing components for engine maintenance were seized.
The arrests occurred after soldiers from the Portimão Criminal Investigation Unit detected suspicious movements and intercepted two light goods vehicles.
A six-year-old child has died following a road accident in Vila Nova do Bispo.
A six-year-old Spanish girl has died after being hit by a car in Vila do Bispo, in the western Algarve, on Sunday evening (August 23). The accident happened on Municipal The post Six-year-old Spanish girl dies after being hit by car in Vila do Bispo appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The child was a Spanish national.
The parents stopped the car in the Ingrina area to admire the view, but did not lock the vehicle when they got out. The child reportedly opened the door to join them and was struck by another car.
The accident occurred in the Ingrina area, on Municipal Road 1257.
The child was a Spanish national.
The child was with their parents, who had stopped their vehicle in the Ingrina area to enjoy the view, but did not lock the car when they got out. The child reportedly opened the door, walked towards the parents, and was struck by another vehicle that did not notice them, a GNR source explained.
The municipality guarantees that work to fix the supply failures will be carried out as quickly as possible and asks the population to consume water moderately.
The Algarve municipality, which expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, also announced that consumers may contact the local council for further clarification.
Vila do Bispo and Aljezur are among the Algarve municipalities with the lowest child vaccination coverage rates, according to 2025 data from the Directorate-General of Health. The greatest inequalities in vaccination are recorded primarily in HPV, flu, and COVID-19 vaccines.
The beach was temporarily closed this Friday, but the restriction has already been lifted by authorities after the material was collected.
The beach was temporarily closed this Friday, but the restriction has since been lifted by authorities following the collection of the materials.
A picturesque village in the Algarve region is gaining popularity among tourists for its resemblance to the Greek island of Santorini.
The Sagres Fortress has reached the regional final stage of the competition to elect the New 7 Wonders of Portugal.
Motorhome travellers visiting the western Algarve have a new place to stay following the opening of a 54-space serviced motorhome area just 750 metres from Praia do Burgau, near Lagos. The post New motorhome park opens near Algarve’s Burgau beach appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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Sagres will once again become a hotspot for birdwatchers, nature lovers and wildlife photographers from around the world when its famous birdwatching festival takes place from October 2 to 5. The post Portugal’s premier birdwatching festival returns to Sagres in October appeared first on Portugal Resident.
