The Portugal News9 AugWhat is school holiday burnout and how can you avoid it?
With school summer holidays approach, juggling work and childcare can lead to burnout. So what is it and how do we avoid?
The Portugal News8 AugBeach of the week: Peneco Beach
Peneco Beach in Albufeira is unique for several reasons.
The Portugal News8 AugMexico turns seaweed into economic opportunity
Mexico is expanding efforts to tackle record amounts of sargassum washing onto Caribbean beaches, deploying more collection boats and floating barriers to intercept the seaweed before it reaches shore.
The Portugal News8 AugIreland unveils long-term tourism growth strategy
Ireland has launched a new tourism strategy aimed at strengthening the sector through sustainable growth, regional development and increased visitor spending.
The Portugal News7 Aug120 stings of Portuguese Man-o' war recorded in a single day
A massive influx of Portuguese man-o'-wars along the coast of the Basque Country, Spain, led to the temporary closure of several popular beaches and required medical attention for over 120 people stung in a single day.
The Portugal News7 AugPrime Minister goes on holiday in the Algarve
Luís Montenegro has been seen spending time in the Algarve despite previously stating that he did not intend to take a summer holiday this year, opting instead to remain focused on government business.
Portugal Resident7 AugAzores tourism woes: low-cost airlines must return — PS
The Azores government must make the return of low-cost airlines an urgent priority as tourism continues to decline following Ryanair’s withdrawal from the archipelago, the regional Socialist Party has said. The post Azores tourism woes: low-cost airlines must return — PS appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugDriving in Portugal: A Practical Guide for New Residents and Second-Home Owners
Whether you’re discovering hidden beaches along the Algarve, visiting historic villages inland or simply driving to your favourite café on a Sunday morning, having your own car makes everyday life The post Driving in Portugal: A Practical Guide for New Residents and Second-Home Owners appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident7 AugGreenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development
Greenpeace Portugal has called for a moratorium on new tourism developments in parts of the Algarve most exposed to coastal erosion and flooding, warning that decades of intensive construction combined The post Greenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 AugUrgent works on Portuguese beaches are completed
The most urgent investments to repair the damage caused by the storms of January and February of this year on Portuguese beaches have been completed, while other less priority projects will continue until 2028, said the Minister of the Environment.
Portugal Resident7 AugCarvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment
Lagoa Council has completed a €2 million overhaul of the water supply network between Carvoeiro Beach and Algarve Clube Atlântico, bringing an end to months of roadworks and recurring water The post Carvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 AugSecrets of the Cliffs in the Algarve
The naturist beaches reveal the wildest and most untouched side of the Algarve.
Portugal Resident7 AugThree hotel deals push investment in hospitality sector beyond €500 million
Three major hotel acquisitions pushed investment in Portugal’s hospitality sector to €508 million during the first half of 2026 — already exceeding the total recorded throughout last year. The headline The post Three hotel deals push investment in hospitality sector beyond €500 million appeared first on Portugal Reside
The Portugal News7 AugOnly Portugal and Spain can officially sell "sangria" under that name
A glass of sangria is almost synonymous with summer in Portugal. Served everywhere from beach bars to family barbecues, it's one of the country's best-known drinks. But what many people don't realise is that the name "sangria" is legally protected across the European Union.
Portugal Resident7 AugPM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines
The ‘joy’ of being a politician in this country is being splashed over the nation’s media channels by the day, with the pursuit of every possible slip-up by interior minister The post PM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugDJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve
One of Portugal’s best-known electronic music DJs, Tiago Cruz, will perform at Praia Dourada Beach Club in Armação de Pêra on August 22 as part of the venue’s Praia Dourada The post DJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 AugNew Transavia route between Portugal and Belgium
The low-cost airline Transavia will begin a new connection between Porto and Brussels on 14 December, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, the carrier announced.
Portugal Resident7 Aug29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach
A 29-year-old man died on Thursday (August 6) after suffering a cardiac arrest near Belharucas Beach in Albufeira. The victim, a Cape Verdean national, was found unconscious at a restaurant The post 29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News6 AugNew Portugal competition for climate refuges
Turismo de Portugal has developed the Climate Refuge Network Program “Stay Cool” to support various initiatives at the municipal or parish level to adapt tourism destinations to climate changes.
The Portugal News6 AugPortuguese health authorities warn of the dangers of drowning
The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) has published a guide with recommendations to prevent drowning, warning that high temperatures lead to increased visits to beaches, rivers, reservoirs, swimming pools and other water bodies, thereby increasing the public’s exposure to drowning risk.
Portugal Resident6 AugCascade Wellness Resort in Lagos opens new Italian restaurant
The recently rebranded Cascade Wellness Resort by Domes has expanded its dining offering with the opening of Antonino’s, a new Italian restaurant celebrating traditional recipes, artisan ingredients and Mediterranean hospitality. The post Cascade Wellness Resort in Lagos opens new Italian restaurant appeared first on P
The Portugal News6 AugElderly British travellers struggle with European Union new fingerprint checks
Some older British travellers are experiencing unexpected delays at European airports after the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) failed to recognise their fingerprints, leaving them waiting for manual checks that can take hours.
The Portugal News6 AugNew Resort in Carvoeiro by Carvoeiro Branco opens
Carvoeiro Branco opened Primelife, a new development in Carvoeiro.
The Portugal News6 AugEspinho Planetarium to hold an event at Praia da Baía during the solar eclipse in Portugal
Astronomers and other professionals from the Espinho Planetarium will be holding a free event on 12 August at Praia da Baía to help the public observe and understand the solar eclipse, which is expected to obscure 98% of the sun at that location.