The Portugal News21 JulFaro Motorcycle Rally attracted 17,000 visitors in 2026
Around 17,000 people participated in the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally, which ended today in the Algarve city, with the organisation making a positive assessment and revealing the dates for the next edition, in 2027.
Portugal Resident21 JulPortugal’s PM to skip summer holiday as government faces mounting challenges
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will not take a summer holiday this year, opting instead to remain in the country to oversee government business during what has become an increasingly The post Portugal’s PM to skip summer holiday as government faces mounting challenges appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 JulPortugal is among the destinations favoured by the change in tourist flows
Portugal is among the destinations benefiting from the redistribution of tourist flows associated with instability in the Gulf, with increases in hotel occupancy in the Algarve, Porto and Alentejo, according to a McKinsey study.
Portugal Resident21 JulCan you drive in flip-flops in Portugal? Here’s what the law actually says
With summer in full swing, many drivers swap shoes for flip-flops or sandals before getting behind the wheel, especially after a trip to the beach. But is it actually illegal The post Can you drive in flip-flops in Portugal? Here’s what the law actually says appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 JulElectric trains are now running in the Algarve, but PSD laments shortcomings
The switch from diesel trains to trams on the Algarve railway line represents a "clear improvement" for regional mobility, but it is necessary to move forward with connections to Spain and Faro airport, the PSD argued.
The Portugal News20 JulPortugal beaches among the best in Europe for sunsets
Portugal is home to two of Europe’s four highest-rated beaches for watching the sunset, according to a new analysis by Private Portugal Tours.
The Portugal News20 JulAlgarve to host free Basic Life Support Training
In Albufeira, residents and visitors will have the opportunity to learn potentially life-saving skills during a free Basic Life Support (BLS) mass training session taking place on 20 August at Praia dos Pescadores, as part of celebrations for Municipal Day.
Portugal Resident20 JulAPA brings recycling campaign to Portimão Marina
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) is bringing its nationwide Vamos Lixar o Lixo (Let’s Sort Out Rubbish) campaign to Portimão Marina this weekend, encouraging residents and holidaymakers to recycle more The post APA brings recycling campaign to Portimão Marina appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 JulCatholic Mass in Carvoeiro
Why go to Mass while you are on holiday? What a good question!
Portugal Resident20 JulAfter electric trains, PSD Algarve calls for rail links to Faro Airport and Spain
The Algarve’s railway should be connected to Faro Airport and neighbouring Spain now that faster and more frequent electric train services have been introduced in the region. PSD Algarve – The post After electric trains, PSD Algarve calls for rail links to Faro Airport and Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulPublic prosecutors seek demolition of three upper floors of Hilton Hotel development in Cascais
Tucked away in the background of the day’s news is the fact that Portugal’s public prosecutor’s office is seeking demolition of the upper three floors of buildings constructed along Cascais The post Public prosecutors seek demolition of three upper floors of Hilton Hotel development in Cascais appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident20 JulBrits increasingly choosing Lisbon for short golf breaks
British golfers are increasingly choosing Lisbon for short golf breaks rather than traditional week-long holidays, according to new booking data from UK tour operator Glencor Golf Holidays. The figures show The post Brits increasingly choosing Lisbon for short golf breaks appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulBeach access issues: Group Pestana renews decade-long push for public parking
Against a backdrop of growing public fury over ‘private’ beaches, the Pestana Hotel Group has renewed calls for an integrated solution to improve public access to Praia das Camarinhas in The post Beach access issues: Group Pestana renews decade-long push for public parking appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulHolidaying emigrant killed in Castro Marim scooter crash
A 30-year-old Portuguese emigrant who had returned home from Switzerland for a holiday has died after crashing his scooter in Castro Marim during the early hours of Saturday. Micael Silva, The post Holidaying emigrant killed in Castro Marim scooter crash appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 JulHundreds protest ‘privatisation’ of Arrábida beaches as row over public access intensifies
Hundreds of people marched through Setúbal today in defence of public access to the beaches of the Arrábida Natural Park, in the latest escalation of a dispute that has reignited The post Hundreds protest ‘privatisation’ of Arrábida beaches as row over public access intensifies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 JulFisherman survives 100-metre cliff fall at Zambujeira do Mar
A 57-year-old man survived a fall of around 100 metres while preparing to fish at Praia da Pedra da Bica, near Zambujeira do Mar in the municipality of Odemira, on The post Fisherman survives 100-metre cliff fall at Zambujeira do Mar appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 JulLong queues at Faro Airport today
Passengers departing from Faro Airport experienced exceptionally long queues today, with congestion stretching well beyond the outbound passport control area.
The Portugal News19 JulExperience seasonal flavours at Espiche Golf in the Algarve
Set within the environmentally conscious Espiche Golf resort in the Algarve, the Gecko Bistro offers a diverse menu that showcases fresh ingredients and contemporary dining.
The Portugal News18 JulSouth Korea balances medical tourism and public healthcare
South Korea’s beauty tourism industry is attracting growing numbers of international patients, boosting the country’s medical tourism sector.
The Portugal News18 JulBeach of the Week: Marinha Beach
Marinha Beach is surely one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve, and there are plenty of reasons why.
The Portugal News18 JulTurkey upgrades airbase for giant Boeing 747 donated by Qatar to the US
Turkey spent more than 120 million dollars over eight months rebuilding the runway at Ankara’s Etimesgut Military Airport to accommodate a Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar to the United States.
The Portugal News18 JulSeine welcomes swimmers for the second summer
Paris has reopened designated swimming areas in the Seine for a second consecutive summer, allowing residents and visitors to swim in the river under supervised conditions.
The Portugal News18 JulExpats can donate blood in Portugal
The Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation (IPST) has appealed to the public to donate blood before or during the holidays.
Portugal Resident18 JulTourism projects across Portugal receive €2.4m funding boost
Ten new tourism projects across mainland Portugal have secured €2.4 million in government funding through the Crescer com o Turismo (Growing with Tourism) programme, as the country continues to invest The post Tourism projects across Portugal receive €2.4m funding boost appeared first on Portugal Resident .