Windmill Apartments

29/05/2026

⚠️ Aviso relativo à greve geral de 3 de junho ⚠️

24/05/2026

3 bedroom apartment for sale with 180 degree views of the sea

Apartamento extremamente espaçoso e renovado de três quartos, situado no Cerro Grande, numa zona tranquila e com ótima acessibilidade a comércio e serviços. Ideal tanto para residência permanente como para investimento.

03/05/2026

A lovely sun trap on a breezy day 😎

13/04/2026

Certainly worth visiting! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bc6sSWSuo/?mibextid=wwXIfr

CASTELO DE PADERNE DE PORTAS ABERTAS TODAS AS QUARTAS FEIRAS

Todas as quartas-feiras, as portas do Castelo de Paderne abrem aos visitantes. As visitas decorrem em formato livre e têm como objetivo dar a conhecer um dos maiores símbolos do património histórico do concelho.

As origens do Castelo de Paderne remontam ao período almóada, e a sua importância foi vital em vários momentos históricos. Atualmente, o equipamento é classificado como Imóvel de Interesse Público, e ocupa um lugar central no imaginário da comunidade albufeirense. Segundo a tradição, é um dos sete castelos que figuram na Bandeira de Portugal, que foram adicionados pelo rei D. Afonso.

As visitas são totalmente gratuitas, e podem ser feitas entre as 10h00 e as 16h00.
https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castelo_de_Paderne

24/02/2026

DUST ARRIVES ON MAINLAND PORTUGAL

This morning we began to see the first effects of the dust that has been forecast over the last week. With the arrival of dust, the sky may take on a whitish or yellowish appearance, in addition to orange hues at sunset and sunrise.

The particles usually remain in the higher layers of the atmosphere, but can descend to lower levels depending on the concentration.

THIS EVENING
There is still a possibility that the dust will mix with the rain forecast for the end of Tuesday on the continent, which could cause the phenomenon known as "dust rain ".(IPMA). The dust is forecast ti intensify tomorrow.

NOTE: Radar images at 1600 hrs show “very light” rain showers just to the south of the Algarve, but these have remained virtually in the same position over the last few hours – no rain registered on mainland since early this morning according to IPMA

HEALTH

The DGS (Directorate-General of Health) informs that the particles, called PM10, are very small and can cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, coughing and worsening of respiratory diseases.

Although the predicted concentrations are not considered dangerous for the general population, children, the elderly, and people with respiratory or cardiovascular diseases may experience discomfort.

The recommendation is to avoid prolonged outdoor physical activity, reduce exposure to cigarette smoke, and, whenever possible, remain indoors during periods of higher dust levels.
People with chronic illnesses should maintain their usual treatments and seek medical attention if their symptoms worsen.

According to the Directorate-General of Health (DGS), episodes like this are more common in spring and summer, when high temperatures in North Africa favour winds capable of lifting large quantities of soil particles and transporting them over long distances.

06/01/2026

Epiphany Day in Portugal 6th January 2025

14/09/2025

Always check when you book somewhere to stay

AL SHORT-TERM TOURIST ACCOMMODATION RENTAL

In Portugal, "AL" stands for Alojamento Local, which translates to "Local Lodging" or "Local Accommodation".
An AL is a short-term rental property—like a house, apartment, or even a room in a primary residence—that is rented to tourists for temporary stays, typically for less than 30 days.
To operate legally, these properties owners must obtain a license from the local City Hall (Câmara Municipal) and get a number that has to be displayed on every booking platform that you use or on their own website.

Detailed information on registered AL businesses – including capacity, ownership data and insurance status – is published on the Turismo de Portugal website: https://rnt.turismodeportugal.pt/RNT/Pesquisa_AL.aspx If you know the registration number you can search it on this database.

If you don’t know the registration number but know the geographical location you can try to find it on this link https://dadosabertos.turismodeportugal.pt/datasets/4e62eb1977564991bd01e61d7aa8266f_6/explore?location=38.605181%2C-8.905357%2C11.50 you have to zoom in to start to see blue dots. The more you zoom in the more properties appear. Clicking on a blue dot provides the information of that property – registration number, mail contacts, etc.

14/09/2025

Is it your last day in Albufeira?

30/08/2025

Come and enjoy! On now!

28/08/2025

Jam session 🎶🎷 Great fun and great music!