Algarve, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Vila do Bispo.
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.
One of the western Algarve’s most iconic landmarks, the Sagres Fortress, is inviting visitors to explore some of its lesser-known stories and hidden details through a free themed tour later The post Sagres Fortress hosts free tour ahead of New Seven Wonders vote appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Locals alerted the GNR to vessels with “anomalous movement” near the beach. None of the seven men, aged between 21 and 44, were arrested.
Seven people have been identified by the GNR in connection with a suspected drug landing on the Algarve coast near Boca do Rio, in the Algarve municipality of Vila do The post Seven identified by police in suspected drug offload near Vila do Bispo appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The case has been handed over to the Judicial Police.
Judiciary Police investigate drug trafficking following an alert regarding a landing at Praia da Boca do Rio
Jazz will once again provide the soundtrack to summer evenings in Sagres as the Beliche Jazz concert series returns to the historic Forte do Beliche throughout July. Organised by Vila The post Beliche Jazz returns to Sagres with sunset concert series appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Fish and chips with kingklip fish, spare ribs, and lamb shank are some of the specialities served at Aires Restaurant & Bar. Located in Burgau, the venue is a meeting point for the South African community in the Algarve.
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake (Richter scale) with an epicentre about 80 km west-southwest of Cape St. Vincent, in Sagres, Vila do Bispo, was recorded this Tuesday afternoon, June 9, at 5:10 pm, by the stations of the Mainland Seismic Network. The information was provided by the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), which adds that it has not yet received any confirmation that this earthquake was felt.
Vintage bicycles will once again take to the roads of Budens on Sunday, June 14 as the parish hosts the 11th edition of its popular Vintage Bicycle Ride. Organised by The post Budens gears up for Vintage Bicycle Ride appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Sagres Fortress has been selected as one of the finalists in the competition to determine the New 7 Wonders of Portugal.
Almost right on the sea, between Burgau and Luz, Casa Pôr do Sal offers an ultra-exclusive Algarve experience (complete with a butler). Between whiteness and dawn, a deluxe refuge with expansive views.
A look at a picturesque Portuguese village that is gaining popularity among international visitors due to its resemblance to the Greek island of Santorini.
The Coimbra DIAP indictment describes an organised structure for committing crimes and money laundering.
A 57-year-old Portuguese man died while a second man was able to safely make it to shore after a small boat sank off the coast near Ponta de Sagres, in The post Fisherman dies after boat sinks off Sagres coast appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Spanish citizen, aged around 50, escaped unharmed and did not require medical assistance
The victim was in cardiorespiratory arrest and death was eventually declared on the beach by the INEM doctor.
A sheep was struck by a metal sheet but is recovering. The IPMA classifies the phenomenon as 'convective wind'.
A burst of extreme wind caused damage in the western Algarve early this morning, hitting farm buildings but leaving no people injured. The incident took place in the Boeira area The post Extreme wind damages farm buildings in Vila do Bispo appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A series of historic photographs that helped promote the Algarve internationally are on display in Vila do Bispo until March 31. The exhibition, entitled “The Algarve of Asta and Luís de The post Historic Algarve photos on display in Vila do Bispo appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A foreign paraglider died this Monday (January 19) after falling onto a rocky area near Praia da Cordoama in the Algarve municipality of Vila do Bispo. According to the Portuguese The post Paraglider dies at Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A 50-year-old Norwegian went into cardiorespiratory arrest following the fall.
A man of foreign nationality is believed to have fallen from the top of a cliff onto a rocky area in Vila do Bispo. The circumstances of the accident are still being investigated by the authorities.
