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Portugal Resident29 Jul

Youth golf stars tee off at Amendoeira for World Kids Golf

Three of Portugal’s newly crowned national junior golf champions will headline the 15th World Kids Golf by Amendoeira Golf Resort, which gets underway today (Wednesday) at the O’Connor Jnr Course The post Youth golf stars tee off at Amendoeira for World Kids Golf appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Robert De Niro’s Nobu to open luxury hotel in Algarve

The Algarve is set to welcome one of the world’s best-known luxury hospitality brands after Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert De Niro, announced plans to open a luxury hotel The post Robert De Niro’s Nobu to open luxury hotel in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News28 Jul

The Lisbon airport border was temporarily closed after passengers wrong disembarkment

The border control area at Lisbon Airport was temporarily closed on 28 July after passengers from a flight arriving from Brazil disembarked in the wrong zone, resulting in a mix-up, the PSP confirmed.

Algarve Daily News28 Jul

British surfer Arran Strong, 27, named as man missing off Aljezur coast, as search for expat continues despite fog

The foreign national who vanished off the coast of Arrifana beach, in the Algarve, on Monday, 27 July, has been named as British surfer Arran Strong, 27. The man disappeared off the coast of Aljezur while undertaking a stand-up paddle crossing. Authorities revealed that today’s search efforts had been severely hampered

The Portugal News28 Jul

easyJet launches ticket sales for summer 2027 with flights starting at €30 including to Portugal

Low-cost airline easyJet has launched its customary “Big Seat Release”  campaign, making flights available for the summer season through 26 September 2027.

The Portugal News28 Jul

Lisbon’s Beach Escape

Stretching along the dramatic, sun-drenched coastline just south of the Caparica cliffs, Fonte da Telha stands as a great getaway from the rhythmic frenzy of urban Lisbon. 

The Portugal News28 Jul

Ryanair launches €14.99 flights from Portugal to destinations across Europe

If you've been thinking about a last-minute summer getaway, Ryanair has launched a new promotion with one-way flights from €14.99 from several Portuguese airports.

Portugal Resident28 Jul

Child trafficking intercepted at Lisbon airport: Police hunt possible accomplices

Portuguese police are investigating whether a 45-year-old woman arrested at Lisbon Airport on Saturday had accomplices in an alleged operation to traffic a 12-year-old girl from the Democratic Republic of The post Child trafficking intercepted at Lisbon airport: Police hunt possible accomplices appeared first on Portug

Portugal Resident28 Jul

Fog hampers search for paddleboarder missing off Algarve coast

Dense fog is hampering the search for a 28-year-old man who disappeared on Monday while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana beach, in Aljezur, with rescue teams unable to deploy aircraft and The post Fog hampers search for paddleboarder missing off Algarve coast appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Jul

Algarve town celebrates Mediterranean way of life in September

When many people hear about the Mediterranean Diet, they often think of olive oil, fresh fish and colourful salads. But in Tavira this September, visitors will discover that it is The post Algarve town celebrates Mediterranean way of life in September appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News28 Jul

A resort for wellness in the Algarve

The Westin Salgados Beach Resort in Albufeira is not just a hotel but a holistic holiday and residential experience, built on the six fundamental pillars of well-being: sleep, eat, move, feel, work, and have fun.

Portugal Resident28 Jul

Summer is in full swing at Vale do Lobo

The Algarve’s vibrant summer lifestyle is a favourite with tourists from across the globe – and nowhere embraces the season so wholeheartedly as the region’s original and most iconic resort. The post Summer is in full swing at Vale do Lobo appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 Jul

Why Portugal is quietly becoming Europe’s AI gateway

For years, Portugal’s economic success has largely been associated with tourism, renewable energy and an increasingly attractive lifestyle for international residents. But beneath the surface, another transformation has been gathering The post Why Portugal is quietly becoming Europe’s AI gateway appeared first on Portu

Algarve Daily News27 Jul

Algarve: 28-year-old man vanishes while paddleboarding on Aljezur beach, after friend loses sight of him

Search teams are attempting to locate a 28-year-old man who was reported missing on Monday morning, 27 July, while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana Beach, in the municipality of Aljezur, the Portuguese National Maritime Authority (AMN) has said.

Portugal Resident27 Jul

Lagoa council launches WhatsApp channel

Residents and visitors in Lagoa can now receive municipal news and alerts directly through WhatsApp. The municipal council has announced the launch of a new communication channel aimed at making The post Lagoa council launches WhatsApp channel appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 Jul

Searches underway for paddleboarder missing from Arrifana beach, Aljezur

Searches got underway shortly after midday today for a 28-year-old man who allegedly “got into difficulties while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana beach”, near Aljezur. According to a statement by Maritime The post Searches underway for paddleboarder missing from Arrifana beach, Aljezur appeared first on Portugal R

Portugal Resident27 Jul

FATACIL 2026 tickets go on sale

Tickets are now on sale for the 45th edition of FATACIL, the bustling fair that attracts thousands of visitors to the Algarve town of Lagoa every summer. Running from August The post FATACIL 2026 tickets go on sale appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Jul

Algarve takes top spot in European index for best value-for-money family holiday

The Algarve has reached the top of the Family Holiday Report 2026, a benchmark study conducted by Post Office Travel Money in partnership with tour operator TUI.

The Portugal News27 Jul

Beach Safety in Portugal: The Essential Guide Every Visitor Should Read

Portugal’s coastline is one of the country’s greatest treasures. Stretching more than 900 kilometres along the Atlantic Ocean, it offers everything from the dramatic cliffs of the Algarve to the golden sands of the Alentejo, the powerful surf of the Silver Coast and family-friendly beaches in the north.

Portugal Resident27 Jul

Thousands head to Bragança for Portugal’s 26 seconds of total eclipse

Thousands of visitors are expected to converge on Portugal’s northeastern corner next month for the country’s first total solar eclipse in 114 years — although complete darkness will last for The post Thousands head to Bragança for Portugal’s 26 seconds of total eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News26 Jul

Portugal continues to conquer the Americans - And it's not just because of the sun

For many years, Portugal was seen by Americans mainly as an excellent holiday destination. Today, that perception has changed. 

The Portugal News25 Jul

Edd’s Beach Ferragudo

One of the Algarve’s best beach clubs.

The Portugal News25 Jul

Beach of the Week: Praia do Vau

Only 2 km from Praia da Rocha, Praia do Vau offers a quieter alternative while still having everything you need for a day at the beach.

Portugal Resident24 Jul

France welcomes Portuguese firefighting help as thousands flee Atlantic coast blazes

France has welcomed Portuguese help in fighting devastating wildfires along its Atlantic coast, where thousands of residents and holidaymakers have been ordered to evacuate — some by boat — as The post France welcomes Portuguese firefighting help as thousands flee Atlantic coast blazes appeared first on Portugal Reside