Portugal Resident31 AugSpanish 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 .
The Portugal News29 AugPraia Dourada – From lunch to summer vibes by the sea
Praia Dourada is one of those places in Armação de Pêra where you come for lunch and easily end up staying for the whole afternoon.
The Portugal News29 AugBeach of the Week: Praia da Galé
Why Praia da Galé remains one of my Algarve favourites
The Portugal News29 AugPortugal city redeveloping iconic viewpoint
The municipality of Bragança plans to redevelop Monte de São Bartolomeu, an iconic area of the city, by building a viewpoint near the statue of Saint Benedict and creating safe verges along the Estrada do Turismo (Tourism Road), the municipality said.
The Portugal News29 AugMotorcycle festival in Portugal expects 50,000 visitors
More than 50,000 people are expected in Caramulo from 4 to 6 September for another edition of the Motorfestival, dedicated to classic and sports cars and motorcycles, combining competition with fun.
The Portugal News29 AugW Algarve turns up the volume with new monthly DJ series
W BEAT will bring a rotating line-up of guest DJs to W Lounge, with free entry for hotel guests, locals and visitors alike, curated by W Algarve Music Curator PIPPA.
The Portugal News28 AugPassenger numbers continue to grow at Portuguese airports
Passenger traffic at Portugal’s airports increased by 2.5% during the first seven months of the year when compared with the same period in 2025.
Algarve Daily News28 AugAlbufeira: ‘We must move towards family-friendly tourist model which preserves local identity, traditions, and quality of life’, say local politicians
The Albufeira division of the governing Partido Social Democrata (PSD) is calling for a “public discussion” on the tourism model of the municipality following the Oura road incident that left 16 people injured, arguing for greater safety and long-term sustainability.
Algarve Daily News28 Aug‘No beach without paying up’: Fight to keep public access reaches Portugal, as landowners and concessionaires continue to bend and break rules
In the US, court battles over public access to beaches have dragged on for decades; in Italy, the organisation Mare Libero has been fighting since 2019 against the privatisation of some of the country’s most stunning coastal destinations; in Greece, the “towel revolt” was the name given to a campaign launched in 2023,
Portugal Resident28 AugCarvoeiro’s long-awaited €6m parking silo moves closer to reality
Plans to build a new €6 million parking silo in Praia do Carvoeiro, in the municipality of Lagoa, have taken a significant step forward, with the project expected to go The post Carvoeiro’s long-awaited €6m parking silo moves closer to reality appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugPSD calls for Albufeira to move away from mass tourism after Oura incident
Albufeira should move away from a tourism model focused largely on visitor numbers and instead prioritise quality, safety and higher-value tourism, the local branch of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) The post PSD calls for Albufeira to move away from mass tourism after Oura incident appeared first on Portugal Residen
The Portugal News28 AugCitizens gather at Câmara Municipal de Lagos to Save Meia Praia
On Wednesday, August 19, at 2:00 PM, local residents gathered outside the Municipal building to express concern about a proposed hotel development on the environmentally sensitive Dunas Douradas dunes at Meia Praia.
The Portugal News28 AugMore people in Portugal move homes during summer holiday
August is usually associated with holidays, but many people in Portugal are also using the summer break to move home.
The Portugal News27 AugAll non-EU passengers to face biometric checks in Portugal
The collection of biometric data from foreign passengers will be carried out in full from 6 September, the Prime Minister announced during a visit to Lisbon Airport.
Portugal Resident27 AugPortugal’s largest vegan fair returns to Loulé in September
Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to the Algarve next month, with organisers expecting thousands of visitors and around 5,000 plant-based meals to be served over three days. The seventh edition The post Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to Loulé in September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 AugPestana to build new apartment resort in Portugal
A new tourist development in Porto Covo is set to begin construction in September, expanding the Pestana Hotel Group’s presence on the Alentejo coast.
The Portugal News27 AugBad weather cancels eight flights at Porto airport
Rain on the morning of 27 August at Porto airport led to the cancellation of eight flights, the diversion of another seven, and delays in air operations, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal said.
Portugal Resident27 AugPortugal’s airports return to collecting biometric data from foreign passengers 24/ 7
In the kind of announcement that hides an unpleasant punchline, prime minister Luís Montenegro has announced today that the collection of biometric data from foreign passengers will start being carried The post Portugal’s airports return to collecting biometric data from foreign passengers 24/ 7 appeared first on Portu
The Portugal News27 AugeasyJet flight cancellation to Portugal affects 130 passengers
Around 130 people were affected by the cancellation on 25 August of an easyJet flight between Boa Vista Island, in Cape Verde, and Porto, Portugal, with some still awaiting a solution, as mentioned by passengers
Portugal Resident27 AugPassengers stranded in Cape Verde after easyJet cancels Porto flight
Around 130 passengers have been caught up in the cancellation of an easyJet flight from Cape Verde to Porto, with some reportedly stranded on the island of Boa Vista without The post Passengers stranded in Cape Verde after easyJet cancels Porto flight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 AugPortugal Has the Hotels. The Opportunity Is In Its Authenticity
Something interesting is happening in the global hotel industry.
Portugal Resident27 AugA special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed forever (Part 4)
Still looking ahead We’ve experienced booming markets and difficult ones. We’ve seen new government initiatives attract buyers from around the world. We’ve watched the Algarve evolve from a popular holiday The post A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed fo
Portugal Resident27 AugEngineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion
Portuguese engineering firm Martifer has been awarded a contract for the expansion of Lisbon Airport, which includes work on the steel structure, roofing and façades. According to the half-yearly report The post Engineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 AugSculpture celebrates Railway Heritage in Loulé
As part of the celebrations marking the 136th anniversary of São Sebastião, one of the two civil parishes in Loulé, a sculptural landmark was unveiled on Thursday, August 13, along the path beside Loulé/Praia de Quarteira railway station.