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The Portugal News3 Sept

Ryanair to reduce flight offer in Winter

To reduce fuel costs, Ryanair plans to operate fewer flights in winter.

Portugal Resident3 Sept

British man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing

A British man suspected of killing his partner at an Albufeira hotel has been remanded in custody following his first appearance before a judge. The 34-year-old appeared at Portimão Court The post British man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Sept

Cocaine delivery to Arrábida beach ‘under threat of privatisation’

Albarquel, one of the five Arrábida beaches under threat of privatisation, was the scene of a dramatic cocaine seizure in the early hours of Tuesday morning, after GNR police got The post Cocaine delivery to Arrábida beach ‘under threat of privatisation’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3 Sept

FAVA expects to attract thousands of visitors to Loulé and serve 5,000 plant-based meals

Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to the Algarve from 18–20 September, with more than 100 exhibitors and 100 free activities for all ages.

Portugal Resident3 Sept

British child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital

The child of the British woman stabbed to death, allegedly by her partner, in Albufeira on Tuesday evening has been recovering from injuries in Faro Hospital as relatives take flights The post British child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News2 Sept

Albufeira: 34-year-old British tourist stabbed by partner in front of her child in luxury hotel corridor

A 34-year-old British woman died after being stabbed at the Alfagar Alto Da Colina, a four-star hotel in the popular resort town of Albufeira, in southern Portugal’s Algarve, on Tuesday, 1 September. The main suspect is the victim’s partner, a 34-year-old British man, who was arrested by the authorities at the scene of

The Portugal News2 Sept

TAP announces flight price promotions

TAP Air Portugal announced on 2 September a new promotional campaign that allows you to travel to more than 90 destinations.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Portugal registers moderate tourism growth

On the basis of its analysis of official data for the first six months of 2026 obtained from INE, the Bank of Portugal, and Turismo de Portugal, the National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAV) has concluded that the national tourism sector is still following a path of growth, refuting recent theories which had predi

Portugal Resident2 Sept

British woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira

A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in the corridor of an aparthotel in Albufeira. PJ police arrested the victim’s male partner shortly after the attack. Also 34, The post British woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Sept

World beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event

Beer lovers will be able to sample ales from across the globe when the first Portimão World Beer Groove takes over Santa Catarina Fortress in Praia da Rocha from September The post World beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Portugal summons Russian ambassador in wake of German hybrid attacks

Portugal is summoning the Russian ambassador today, following hybrid attacks at Leipzig airport attributed by Germany to Moscow, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel has announced, anticipating that the EU’s reaction to The post Portugal summons Russian ambassador in wake of German hybrid attacks appeared first on Portugal Re

The Portugal News1 Sept

Summer evening in Alvor

Alvor is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Algarve, and during summer evenings, the usually quiet streets completely change. 

The Portugal News1 Sept

Portugal tourism grows despite United States dip

Portugal’s tourism sector continued to grow in July, despite an unexpected fall in overnight stays by visitors from the United States.

Portugal Resident1 Sept

Portugal’s 2026 ‘bathing water quality’ deteriorates, claims ZERO

The quality of bathing waters in mainland Portugal deteriorated this year, with restrictions on bathing rising by 65% and beach closures more than doubling between May and July, according to The post Portugal’s 2026 ‘bathing water quality’ deteriorates, claims ZERO appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Sept

A perfect day out for the whole family

If you are looking for a place that will delight both young and old during your holidays, Zoomarine is a must-visit destination. Located in Guia, Albufeira, this theme park combines The post A perfect day out for the whole family appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Aug

FATACIL draws over 200,000 visitors despite rainy August weather

Over 200,000 people visited the 2026 edition of FATACIL over its ten-day run in Lagoa, despite unusually wet weather affecting several days of one of the Algarve’s biggest summer fairs. The post FATACIL draws over 200,000 visitors despite rainy August weather appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Aug

Portugal’s top footvolley pairs head to Carvoeiro for national finals

Some of Portugal’s best footvolley players will soon descend on the Algarve’s famous Carvoeiro beach for the grand final of the 2026 National Footvolley Championship. The event takes place on The post Portugal’s top footvolley pairs head to Carvoeiro for national finals appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News31 Aug

Free fitness classes continue on Armação de Pêra beach

Free fitness classes continue at Praia dos Pescadores in Armação de Pêra, with Zumba, yoga, Pilates, and other activities taking place throughout the week.

Portugal Resident31 Aug

Portuguese tourist brought back from dead after 79 minutes without heartbeat

A 23-year-old Portuguese man, named this far only as Álvaro, has the most extraordinary holiday story to tell: he drowned off a Greek island over a week ago. Had it The post Portuguese tourist brought back from dead after 79 minutes without heartbeat appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Aug

Man ‘jumps perimeter fence’ into Lisbon Airport

A man, aged 36 and of Portuguese nationality, ostensibly jumped the perimeter fence of Humberto Delgado Airport, in Lisbon, yesterday morning, entering into areas designated for aircraft parking. According to The post Man ‘jumps perimeter fence’ into Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Aug

Hundreds keep up pressure against one family’s fight to ‘privatise five Arrábida beaches’

Hundreds of protestors joined a ‘flashmob’ in the centre of Setúbal on Saturday to maintain focus on the efforts by one very rich family to claim the exclusive rights to The post Hundreds keep up pressure against one family’s fight to ‘privatise five Arrábida beaches’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News31 Aug

Baby born at Lisbon Airport

A baby was born at Lisbon Airport on Saturday afternoon after there was not enough time to take the mother to the hospital.

Portugal Resident31 Aug

Portuguese ‘priced out’ of Algarve holidays as foreign demand grows

Fewer Portuguese holidaymakers are choosing the Algarve as rising prices put the region beyond the reach of some domestic tourists – but stronger demand from overseas is helping hotels make The post Portuguese ‘priced out’ of Algarve holidays as foreign demand grows appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Aug

Spanish tourist dies in hotel room fire in Fátima

A Spanish tourist, around 60 years old, died in the early hours of this morning following a fire that broke out at a hotel in Fátima, in the municipality of The post Spanish tourist dies in hotel room fire in Fátima appeared first on Portugal Resident .