Joaquim Vairinhos

Joaquim Manuel dos Santos Vairinhos (25 June 1944, Loulé – 11 April 2022, Faro) was a Portuguese politician, teacher, and writer. He served as Mayor of Loulé from 1990 to 1999, and was a Member of the European Parliament.

Biography Joaquim Vairinhos was born on 25 June 1944 in Loulé. He graduated in education and completed a postgraduate degree in environmental management.

He served as Mayor of Loulé from 1990 to 1999, when he resigned to become a Member of the European Parliament for the Socialist Party, holding that position until 2004. Following his death, the Loulé municipality declared three days of municipal mourning. The Algarve Intermunicipal Community also issued a note of condolence, describing him as a "man defender of causes."