Portugal is the 7th most peaceful country in the world, having dropped one position compared to the previous year while maintaining 5th position among European countries, by the Global Peace Index 2024

The 10th edition of Carvoeiro Noite Black & White will be taking place on Saturday the 15th June 2024 between 8:30 pm and 3:00 am. Summer in the Algarve (un)officially begins with a giant party on the beach! Carvoeiro Black & White Night has become THE first “don’t miss” event of the season. Everyone is invited to join the summer fun in the Carvoeiro city center, from the beach (Largo da Praia), along Rua do Barranco, and down Estrada do Farol. The event is free to attend with everyone simply being asked to wear black and white clothing. Free buses as in previous editions,

Anyone who owns a house, land or any other property must be aware of the deadlines for payment of the Municipal Property Tax (IMI). The date to pay the IMI started on May 1 and may extend until November for those who pay tax over 500 euros.

In response to the Algarve's drought, Lagoa's municipality implemented general measures to reduce & rationalize water use from 02/29/2024. Please be aware how and where it is expressly prohibited to use water.

Lagoa has joined the 5 existing Algarve municipalities charging tourist tax, as of April 13th, reportedly to "allow improvements to be made to municipal public and private assets". Find out more about it!