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The Brazilian Consulate in Faro is experiencing increased demand for services from Brazilians residing in Spain, who seek faster processing times, while also providing essential social support and community engagement.
What should have been a week of celebration for Cadela Carlota was also a reminder that animal rescue rarely pauses, even for a birthday. Before reflecting on that sobering moment, The post Birthday celebrations interrupted by rescue of 11 puppies appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A young British man who resides in Portugal has been reported missing in the Aljezur area.
It was a family holiday organised by my parents and Luz was a quieter place then – still clinging to its fishing village heritage. What struck me most was its The post Four decades in the Algarve: How Praia da Luz became a writer’s retreat appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home News Portimão holds blood donation campaign in the Algarve Portimão holds blood donation campaign in the Algarve At a time when health authorities are appealing for blood donations due to resource shortages, a blood donation campaign is being organised in Portimão, in the Algarve.
It is true that we have changed our routine and are doing exciting things every day. We are relaxing, we have more time on our hands, and we notice and The post Catholic Mass in English in Carvoeiro this Sunday appeared first on Portugal Resident.
I wonder whether you are someone with an ardent enthusiasm for preparing food at home, or the sort of person who prefers exploring diverse cuisines and discovering new restaurants. If The post A Year in Monchique 3 – At the Restaurant – July 2021 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home Housing The real housing problem is that Portugal no longer speaks the same language The real housing problem is that Portugal no longer speaks the same language This week, during the Mediation Serenades in the Algarve, I had the privilege of moderating a conversation with three professional
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Nelson, who died peacefully at his home in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimão, Algarve, on June 28, 2026, aged 75. The post Obituary: John Nelson (August 3, 1950 – June 28, 2026) appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home Places of Worship Father Rob Kean prepares to leave the Algarve after nine years Father Rob Kean prepares to leave the Algarve after nine years At St Vincent’s Church in Praia da Luz, Father Rob Kean has spent the past nine years doing something that sounds simple, but rarely is: building an
Anyone considering a move to Portugal will have the chance to hear directly from some of the Algarve’s leading relocation specialists when the latest Living in the Algarve seminar takes The post Free ‘Living in the Algarve’ seminar returns to Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Two Israeli sisters living in Aljezur have launched a GoFundMe to support peaceful Palestinian families in Gaza. Talya Lewin Russell and Naomi Lewin believe that decades of ‘brainwashing’ on both The post Two Israeli sisters raise GoFundMe for families in Gaza appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Algarve’s health and wellbeing community comes together on Sunday, July 12, when Lovitall hosts the Summer Health Market during the finals (and semifinals) of the Padelitas Padel Tournament at The post Carvoeiro hosts Summer Health Market appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Algarve 41 Club has announced the appointment of Kevin Ferriby as Chairman for the 2026-27 year, following the Club’s Annual General Meeting, which formed part of a successful three-day programme The post Algarve 41 Club announces new chairman appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Picture a female dog born on the streets of the Eastern Algarve. Left unsterilised, she and her descendants could – according to the SPCA – produce up to 67,000 more The post Tackling Eastern Algarve’s stray dog crisis, €5 at a time appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A Catholic Mass in English will be held this Sunday, June 21, at 4pm, at the Carvoeiro Chapel (Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação) on the eastern cliffs above the The post Carvoeiro Catholic Mass in English this Sunday, June 21 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Sunday, June 7 was APAA’s big day out, and the sun greeted my arrival at Taberna do Sul, in Praia da Rocha, with full Algarve enthusiasm. Produced by Paul Jokinen-Carter, The post A paw-fect afternoon: APAA Summer Party raises €1,600 for local animals appeared first on Portugal Resident.
I wonder whether you thrive on the excitement of discovering new places, or whether you’re perfectly content with a well-established routine, and the reassuring knowledge of exactly where the kettle The post A Year in Monchique 3 – The travel bug – June 2021 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home Algarve The care company helping people age with dignity in the Algarve The care company helping people age with dignity in the Algarve Five years after launching in Portugal, SAAR Homecare has grown into a team of around 150 people, providing live-in and person-centred care for the country'
British twin sisters Kloe and Mariah Bye have announced plans to complete a 30-kilometre charity run from Salir to the Albufeira fire station on September 12 in support of the The post Twin sisters take on 30km run to help Algarve’s volunteer firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A new wellness initiative focused on female longevity, health and personal development has made its debut in the Algarve, bringing together women for an evening dedicated to wellbeing, learning and The post Women’s wellness event Regenerar makes successful debut appeared first on Portugal Resident.
But who are these people? Good question. Jenny Clarke, president of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), explains. “It’s a motto we’ve had for decades. The ‘Helpers’, often The post Our motto – ‘here to help’ appeared first on Portugal Resident.
