"With animals and people more sensitive to noise in mind, for the first time, the fireworks show in Quarteira will be carried out with a special type of pyrotechnics that will not emit the usual noise associated with rocket explosions".

The decision is being highly praised on social media, especially by pet owners who always have an extra worry at this time of year.

"How incredible. Congratulations on the initiative, actions that show us that we are slowly moving towards a New Era", wrote one of the city hall's followers on social media.

The publication already has 3.4 thousand reactions and 2.4 thousand shares.