Portugal Resident6 AugPolice identify 12 victims of Spaniard clocked taking photos of women and children on Aljezur beach
At least 12 people have been identified as ‘victims’ of the Spaniard found taking photographs of women and naked children on Monte Clérigo beach last weekend. As of yesterday, Wednesday, The post Police identify 12 victims of Spaniard clocked taking photos of women and children on Aljezur beach appeared first on Portug
The Portugal News6 AugCampsite on Terceira Island in the Azores evacuated due to storm
The bad weather recorded in the Azores since the night of 5 August caused several floods in São Jorge and São Miguel and forced the relocation of 67 people at the Praia da Vitória campsite on Terceira Island.
The Portugal News5 AugRising sea levels could lead to the disappearance of 40 per cent of Portugal beaches
A Greenpeace report suggests that Portugal has become one of the places most vulnerable to climate change, due to the length of its coastline and rising sea levels.
Portugal Resident5 AugGovernment’s airport celebrations premature: border queues persist
Only weeks after Portugal’s government celebrated having halved waiting times at the country’s airports, continuing disruption from the European Union’s new biometric border system is casting doubt on whether the The post Government’s airport celebrations premature: border queues persist appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident5 AugRamón von Schükkmann returns to lead Pine Cliffs Resort
The Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira has appointed Ramón von Schükkmann as its new Complex General Manager, marking his return to the Algarve luxury resort after more than a decade The post Ramón von Schükkmann returns to lead Pine Cliffs Resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5 AugACI Europe demands urgent resolution of flaws in new border control system
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe has urged European authorities to urgently address the disruptions caused by the implementation of the Entry and Exit System (EES), the new border control system for the Schengen Area
Portugal Resident5 AugTivoli Alvor wins sustainability award for AI food waste project
The Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort has received international recognition for using artificial intelligence to tackle food waste, winning the Sustainable Gastronomy award at the Traveling for Happiness Awards 2026. The The post Tivoli Alvor wins sustainability award for AI food waste project appeared first on Portugal Res
The Portugal News5 AugLagoa's beaches in the Algarve maintain excellent water quality
Lagoa Municipality has announced that all of the municipality's beaches continue to hold an excellent bathing water quality classification, confirming the high standards of the area's coastline.
The Portugal News4 AugPassengers Breeze Through Faro Airport Arrivals During Busy 5pm Period
Passengers arriving at Faro Airport experienced a smooth and efficient journey through arrivals on Tuesday afternoon, with one traveller reporting that border procedures took less than five minutes.
Algarve Daily News4 Aug‘Tourism is losing steam in Portugal’: The death of a golden goose, or are other industries just catching up?
Tourism continues to bring in more than €36 billion, and accounts for roughly 11.8% of Portugal’s GDP, but while this contribution remains remarkable, the economic growth it represents has fallen to its lowest level since the pandemic.
The Portugal News4 AugAlgarve resorts among Portugal's nominees in Europe's top travel awards
Hotels and resorts across Portugal have once again been recognised in this year's World Travel Awards, with the Algarve securing nominations in several of Europe's leading tourism categories.
The Portugal News4 AugKAN.JO returns to the Algarve with an Asian-inspired dining experience
The restaurant at Algarve Marriott Salgados Resort & Spa has launched a new season with a gastronomic concept that combines Japanese tradition, contemporary creativity and Portuguese flavours.
Portugal Resident4 AugSeventeen die on Portuguese beaches between May and July
Seventeen deaths, 868 rescues and 1,606 first-aid interventions on Portuguese beaches is the balance sheet of the National Maritime Authority (AMN) for the three months of the 2026 bathing season, The post Seventeen die on Portuguese beaches between May and July appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 AugTAP flight to Boston diverted to Azores due to technical issue
A TAP Air Portugal flight bound for Boston made an unscheduled landing in the Azores on Sunday, 2 August, after the crew identified a technical issue during the journey, marking the second operational disruption involving the airline in as many days.
The Portugal News3 AugWe Flew United’s Nonstop Faro to Newark Flight: Here’s What Economy Is Really Like
If you’re wondering what the nonstop Faro to Newark flight is actually like…
Algarve Daily News3 AugAljezur: Spanish couple allegedly photographed women and children on Algarve beach, then allowed to leave freely
The calm at Monte Clérigo beach in the Algarve’s Aljezur was broken over the weekend, when a Spanish couple were allegedly caught photographing scantily-clad women and children. Murmurs of indignation among beachgoers quickly turned to anger, with reports indicating that several beachgoers decided to confront the pair.
Portugal Resident3 AugMan accused of secretly photographing women and children at Algarve beach
A man has been identified by the Maritime Police after allegedly taking photographs of women and minors without their consent at Monte Clérigo beach in Aljezur. The incident occurred on The post Man accused of secretly photographing women and children at Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 AugTourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal's GDP in 2025
Tourism contributed €36.2 billion to the economy in 2025, representing 11.8% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and added 0.3 percentage points to real economic growth, the INE reported.
Portugal Resident3 AugTourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal’s GDP in 2025 – INE
INE statistics institute reports that tourism contributed €36.2 billion to the economy in 2025, corresponding to 11.8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and 0.3 percentage points to the real The post Tourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal’s GDP in 2025 – INE appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugJessie J delivers heartfelt acoustic performance at 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala
British pop star Jessie J combined powerful vocals with heartfelt honesty during an intimate acoustic concert at Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira on Friday, July 31, delighting a capacity audience The post Jessie J delivers heartfelt acoustic performance at 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala appeared first on Portugal Residen
The Portugal News3 AugMuseums in Portugal recorded nearly 1.7 million free entries
The museums, monuments and palaces under the tutelage of Museus e Monumentos de Portugal (MMP) recorded 1,697,223 free entries, 306,654 of which were used by foreign visitors.
Portugal Resident2 AugMatteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish
A spectacular 11-metre eagle putt on the final hole handed Portuguese-Italian golfer Matteo Balzer victory at the 15th World Kids Golf by Amendoeira Golf Resort, held at the Nick Faldo-designed The post Matteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 AugPortugal expands E-Gate access for foreign residents at airports
Foreign nationals legally residing in Portugal can now use automated passport control gates when arriving at and departing from the country’s airports, helping eligible travellers avoid lengthy immigration queues during the busy summer season.
Portugal Resident2 AugSingaporeChangi Airport: the stopover you’ll want to extend
It may sound strange to recommend visiting an airport, but Changi is unlike any other. It’s a destination in its own right, and after spending time there, it’s easy to The post SingaporeChangi Airport: the stopover you’ll want to extend appeared first on Portugal Resident .