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Portugal Resident24 Sept

Body of Englishman found in sea off Algarve beach

A 58-year-old Englishman has died after being found floating in the sea off Praia do Pintadinho, in the Algarve municipality of Lagoa, on Wednesday morning. The alert was raised at The post Body of Englishman found in sea off Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Sept

A sunny afternoon in Porto

We visited the centre of Porto on a sunny August afternoon, and the streets were full of tourists making their way around the city and down towards Ribeira.

Algarve Daily News23 Sept

Fisherman alerts GNR of dodgy dinghy landing on Aljezur beach: Two Moroccans and 10 Spaniards involved

Portugal’s National Republican Guard (GNR) has identified 12 people implicated in a landing at a beach in Aljezur in the early hours of Wednesday, 23 September, involving a boat, the security force said today.

Algarve Daily News23 Sept

German tourist’s photo leads to accidental discovery of new flower species in Monchique

A photograph taken by a German tourist in Monchique has led to the discovery of a new plant species when the image, posted on a nature photography website, caught the attention of botanist João Farminhão, who suspected that the plant was a previously unidentified species of toadflax.

Portugal Resident23 Sept

First artists confirmed for Afro Nation 2027

Afro Nation will return to Praia da Rocha in Portimão from June 9 to 11, 2027, with Davido, Rema and Fally Ipupa among the first major names confirmed for next The post First artists confirmed for Afro Nation 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Sept

Vasco v. Baselli returns to Algarve as Água Hotels CEO

For Vasco v. Baselli, coming home after decades abroad begins with the sea. Its smell in the morning, the sound of the water and the changing tides bring back a The post Vasco v. Baselli returns to Algarve as Água Hotels CEO appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Sept

The Best Food Destinations in Portugal

You could travel around Portugal following castles, beaches or vineyards. You could also quite reasonably plan the entire trip around lunch.

Portugal Resident23 Sept

Twelve identified by police over suspected drug trafficking in Aljezur

A fisherman’s early-morning tip-off triggered a police operation near Arrifana beach, in Aljezur, leading to the identification of 12 men over suspected links to drug trafficking. The alert was raised The post Twelve identified by police over suspected drug trafficking in Aljezur appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Sept

Vila Vita Parc’s five-venue dining experience returns in October

Vila Vita Parc is bringing back its “Through Our Finest Tables” dining experience in October, offering guests the chance to discover five of the resort’s gastronomic venues in a single The post Vila Vita Parc’s five-venue dining experience returns in October appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Sept

Iconic Portuguese beaches with year-round paid parking

The Sintra City Council will extend paid parking near Praia Grande and Praia das Maçãs beaches year-round, after having approved it only during the bathing season, and waive payment for the first 15 minutes throughout the municipality.

The Portugal News22 Sept

Exploring Ribeira in Porto

Ribeira is one of Porto’s most popular areas with visitors, stretching along the banks of the Douro River and always full of life.

The Portugal News22 Sept

Lisbon is the happiest tourist destination in the world

A ranking by the Holiday Happiness Index from BookRetreats considered Lisbon the happiest tourist destination in the world.

The Portugal News22 Sept

Portugal Becomes a Global iGaming Meeting Point

Anyone who has walked through Lisbon during a major international event knows the particular energy it brings: hotel lobbies buzzing in a dozen languages, taxis queuing outside the Feira Internacional, and restaurants in Parque das Nações fully booked days in advance.

Portugal Resident22 Sept

Countdown begins for Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games

The countdown is officially on for the Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games, with just one year remaining until the opening ceremony of the international sporting event. The milestone was marked The post Countdown begins for Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Sept

Convent of Christ reopens cloisters to the public with nighttime visits

The Convent of Christ in Tomar will reopen its renovated cloisters on 24 September, welcoming the public back with a nighttime visit to the Main Cloister, which will also allow visitors to see the new lighting in that space.

Portugal Resident22 Sept

The Uncommon arrives in Vilamoura

A rare new opportunity is emerging on the Algarve coast with the launch of The Uncommon Beach Residences, a contemporary development by Vilamoura World located just steps from the Atlantic The post The Uncommon arrives in Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Sept

Ryanair launches special autumn flights from Portugal

Ryanair has launched a new autumn promotion, with flights from Portugal to a number of European and North African destinations available from €14.99.

The Portugal News21 Sept

Portugal tourism revenue growth slows in July

Tourism revenues in Portugal continued to rise in July, but at a much slower pace, increasing by just 1.5% compared to the same month last year.

The Portugal News21 Sept

The Alentejo is becoming more attractive as a place to live

The desire for more room, greater tranquillity, and a way of life based on the idea of 'slow living' has meant that traditional Alentejo country mansions (montes) have become attractive investments—whether one wants to use them as permanent residences, as weekend getaways, or as part of rural tourism initiatives. 

Portugal Resident21 Sept

Monte Rei golf course reopens after major renovation

Monte Rei Golf & Country Club’s North Course has reopened following a major six-month renovation, marking the latest stage in a wider investment programme at the eastern Algarve resort. The The post Monte Rei golf course reopens after major renovation appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Sept

British paddleboarders rescued after wind blows them well offshore near Sesimbra

Two British women, aged 26 and 27 – and both on paddleboards – were ‘taken by strong winds’ blowing off Praia da Ribeira do Cavalo, in Sesimbra, on Saturday, and The post British paddleboarders rescued after wind blows them well offshore near Sesimbra appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Sept

Loulé opens creative workshops for World Tourism Day

Loulé is marking World Tourism Day, celebrated internationally on September 27, with a wider programme of activities running from September 25 to October 6, celebrating the municipality’s traditional crafts, creativity The post Loulé opens creative workshops for World Tourism Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News20 Sept

A Hotel with a Story to Tell in Porto

There are places where you can simply forget about the rest of the world and live in a little bubble for a while. Places that overwhelm you with their atmosphere and spirit, and places that seem to have their own soul. Wine & Books Porto is one of them.

The Portugal News19 Sept

Arriving at Faro Airport

The Algarve adventure began today with an arrival at Faro Airport at 9:35am, following a easyJet flight from Luton. The flight arrived on schedule, but the passengers were soon faced with an unexpectedly lengthy wait at border control.