Next Sunday the 27th October Lagos celebrates a City Day in honour of its patron Saint São Gonçalo de Lagos.São Gonçalo was born in 1360 and dedicated his life to preaching and practicing charity. In 1798 he was beatified. São Gonçalo was known above all for the veneration from the Algarve fishermen who sought protection … Weiterlesen …
One of Southern Portugal’s biggest food festivals taking place in autumn brings to the local population a gastronomy that revolve around sweet potatoes.The quality of the sweet potato, of the Lira variety, is known nationally and internationally as the best in the country and in the world, with the Protected Geographic Identification (PGI) seal. At … Weiterlesen …
We think you will be surprised as much as we were.If you are resident, visiting on holidays, or thinking visiting Lagos in the near future, we invite you for a small time travel through the old photographs of the City of Lagos. Photo Source: Fototeca – Camara Municipal de Lagos
On November 28, the Government approved a decree at the Council of Ministers that relaxes the Land Law, enabling municipalities to release land, including rustic plots, for the construction of public or low-income housing. The decree aims to simplify and make land-use legislation more flexible, allowing municipal councils to unlock plots for residential construction. This … Weiterlesen …
The May 2024 results of the PHMS RICS/Ci point to an overall stabilization of conditions in the housing sales market, as most metrics remain in neutral territory. On the other hand, the trend of increasing demand in the rental market is consolidating, where the lack of new properties coming onto the market persists. Regarding demand … Weiterlesen …
The new simplex for urban licensing emerges as a promising initiative to boost the real estate market, aiming to increase the supply of housing by converting commercial properties into residences. This ambitious proposal seeks to simplify and standardize the licensing processes in municipal authorities, eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy and facilitating the buying and selling of properties. … Weiterlesen …
If you are on holiday in the Algarve or anywhere else in Portugal, be safe in the Sun. Don’t fool yourself – the sun does burn. Here are some Sun Safety Tips to help you take advantage of Algarve’s beautiful sunshine and be safe as well: Enjoy the sun but protect yourself.
