Algarve Portal Blog

Since August 1st, 2016 the property tax (Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis, IMI) for properties in privileged locations (e.g. exposure to the sun, nice view) can increase.  The weighting factor of quality & comfort included in the formula to calculate the taxable value has been raised from 5% to...

We are pleased to published a photo gallery of the opening gala of the International Folklore Festival 2016 that took place last Saturday, August 20th, in the municipal theatre of Faro (Teatro das Figuras) with friendly permission of Bruno Hilário Fotografia. Folkfaro 2016 takes place until August 2...

Since 2008 the US American Life and Invest Overseas is publishing its Annual Retirement Overseas Index. In 2016 Portugal’s Algarve has been rated the best place in the world to retire, based on the following criteria: Climate Cost of living English spoken Entertainment Environmental condit...

Since 2003, folklore groups from all over the world have been invited by the Folklore Group of Faro and Faro Council to come and take part in this Festival. For nine days, they delight audiences with an authentic folkloric program. Hundreds of  artists from several countries, musicians, dancers and act...

During recent years most of the original beach bars on the Algarve beaches have been replaced by modern but impersonal constructions. Last Sunday we were lucky to find one of these old places following the recommendation of a Portuguese friend. The beach restaurant Rei dos Mares is situated next to the hot...