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Setúbal, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Grândola.
Setúbal, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Grândola.
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“Above all, Grândola has a historical obligation to promote this tribute,” said the mayor. The celebrations will begin in May 2028, commemorating his first visit to the Alentejo town.
The Prison Guard Union reports the use of cameras against guards, as well as illegal fishing and hunting. They are calling for an investigation.
Work begins in May, in time for the bathing season. The sea removed so much sand that emergency access was rendered unusable. Grândola has 11 beaches to manage.
Biologist Pedro Cardoso, who is coordinating the research on the new Alentejo spiders, says he is certain they are species previously unknown to science, with identification currently underway.
The man has been named a formal suspect. In addition to the shotguns, he also had 33 rounds of ammunition at home.
Quinta da Comporta, a luxury resort in Carvalhal, was sold for 70 million euros. The buyer is the French group Experimental Group, which also recently acquired the iconic Hotel Infante Sagres in Porto. Quinta da Comporta opened in May 2019 and has become one of the most well-known venues in the region.
The Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon states that “experts are already able to indicate the genera to which these species belong,” which were discovered in the Grândola area.
Nature walks, showcooking, and a gastronomic exhibition featuring edible flowers are some of the proposals of the “In April, a Thousand Flowers” initiative, which will take place in Grândola starting this Sunday, the 12th.
From Sunday until May, Grândola will host biodiversity walks, culinary demonstrations featuring edible flowers, and a gastronomic exhibition in the municipality's restaurants.
In addition to the high-speed boat, a heavy goods vehicle, a semi-trailer, a camera, a memory card, a SIM card, and a mobile phone were seized.
In addition to the high-speed boat, a heavy goods vehicle, a semi-trailer, a camera, a memory card, a SIM card, and a mobile phone were seized.
Restricted access to beaches in the Alentejo southwest between the Troia peninsula and Melides is back on the radar of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) this April. Following work carried out a year ago, the start of the second phase of inspections of paths and signage (which had been removed) on roads is being finalised.
Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Arrábida mountains, a house emerges that recedes to let the landscape pass through. A play of volumes and filtered light where architecture merges with the sand and native vegetation.
Grândola, known as the “capital do todo-o-terreno,” hosts the European stage of the Rally-Raid Portugal from March 16-19, part of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The event features top international teams and drivers, including champions like Lucas Moraes and Nasser Al-Attiyah, with notable Portuguese participants. The rally includes various activities for the public, such as a Fan Zone, sunset DJ performances, and opportunities to interact with drivers. The event highlights Grândola's strategic importance in rally-raid racing and emphasizes local community engagement. The rally concludes in Loulé on March 22.
The GNR in Grândola detected a heavy vehicle with a euro-modular configuration carrying 109 tonnes of sand. The legal limit is 44 tonnes.
A fire is consuming a hotel complex in Troia that was still under construction. As reported by CM, the development is 'Na Praia', a project by Sandra Ortega, the heiress to the Zara empire.
The Portuguese Environment Agency’s unfavourable decision was published on Friday. The APA says the developer’s revised study still raises doubts about water use, environmental risks and the social impact on the Alentejo coast. Grândola’s mayor applauds the decision.
A vessel with four engines totalling 1,200 horsepower was found aground in the Caldeira de Tróia area. Authorities suspect it was involved in a support operation for drug trafficking.
Hundreds of jerrycans found floating in the Sado River.
Hundreds of jerrycans found floating in the Sado River.
Urban mobility and the implementation of a local transport system are also key areas of focus.
