English Language Media in the Algarve

A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in the Algarve.

Radio

The BBC World Service can be received on short wave or cable FM. Click here for West and South West Europe's frequency chart, or here for the listing of frequencies - note that all times given are GMT, so you must add an hour during winter and two hours during summer for local time (CET).

Voice of America is also available on short wave, with NewsNow.

See here for its frequency chart
and here for a programme guide

Radio on the Internet: English language stations online

Many international radio stations are available streamed live on the Internet. You typically need Real Player although sometimes a feed is available in Windows Media, compatible with the players that have shipped with recent versions of Windows and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

For a fairly comprehensive list of the many stations that provide this service: Click here
Directory of over 13,000 radio stations: Streema Online Radio Stations

Alternatively, select one of the stations below for (relatively) instant access to live radio!

To reach links to any of the BBC Radio stations: Click here
The BBC World Service
Voice of America on VOA NewsNow
CNN

International online news

BBC News
CNN News

Local Radio Stations

KISS FM is a commercial radio station in the Algarve that broadcasts in English and Portuguese. Based in Albufeira, it broadcasts from Faro to Loulé on 95.8 and 101.2 FM.

KISS FM
At: Rua do Pacifico Lotes 25-27, 8200-166 Albufeira
Tel: 289 587 705
e-mail
Website

Television

To pick up English-language free-to-air programmes (unscrambled) such as BBC World, CNBC Europe, CNN International, Euronews, MTV, and Skynews, a satellite reception system capable of picking up the Astra-1 satellite cluster is required.

For more channels, opt for a HotBird system available on the HotBird satellite cluster.

A step up from this is the Astra 2 system which will allow you to see ITV, BBC 1 and BBC 2 programmes, although to receive these a rather large dish (2.4 to 3 metres) is required.

For a good (if not entirely comprehensive) list of what's on TV across Europe: Click here

Print Publications

Get Real Newspaper: English-language newspaper published every Tuesday, available free across the Algarve in most supermarkets. It cover international, national and local news and has a large property section and classifieds. Also available online at getrealweekly.com
- e-mail
Euro Weekly News: a series of six, localised, English-language newspapers distributed free every Thursday throughout mainland Spain, Mallorca and the Algarve. Each edition contains local news, satellite TV guide, plus European news and financial information (including stocks and shares listings), events and items of local interest
- To find Algarve distribution locations: Click here
Portugal Magazine: Published six times a year, this magazine is aimed at those who are planning to work or buy property in Portugal, as well as those who enjoy going on holiday in Portugal.

Tel: +44 122 578 6800

The Portugal News: Portugal's largest circulation English-language newspaper.

Tel: 282 341 100

The Resident: English-language newspaper published every Friday. Available from news stands and hotels as well as bars and restaurants frequented by expatriates.

Tel: 282 342 936
e-mail

Essential Algarve: The expatriate community of the Algarve has its own magazine published bi-monthly. It features articles on cuisine, lifestyle, wine, golf, fashion, property and events in English and Portuguese. There are also versions for Lisbon
People & Business Magazine: A real estate and property magazine with general feature articles on culture, politics and lifestyle published by Julie Deffense.