Portugal Resident24 AugNew Albufeira dialysis clinic to serve residents and holidaymakers
A new haemodialysis clinic is being built in Albufeira, expanding treatment capacity for kidney patients in the central Algarve while also providing dialysis for people visiting the region on holiday. The post New Albufeira dialysis clinic to serve residents and holidaymakers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News24 AugPSP Borders Unit’s first year marked by airport disruptions in Portugal
The first year of operations for the PSP’s National Foreigners and Borders Unit (UNEF), which concluded on 21 August, has been marked by various airport difficulties, and the officers’ union describes it as a “very turbulent year.”
Portugal Resident23 AugMan dies during recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, Alvor
A 56-year-old man died after going into cardiorespiratory arrest while recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, in Alvor, Portimão, yesterday afternoon. The victim was pulled from the water by his The post Man dies during recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, Alvor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 AugBeach of the week: Albandeira Beach
Albandeira is one of the more hidden beaches in the municipality of Lagoa.
The Portugal News22 AugSea turtle completes remarkable journey
A critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle rescued from a Welsh beach has been flown more than 5,000 miles back to the United States ahead of its planned release into the Gulf of Mexico.
Portugal Resident22 AugPortugal plans €20 million luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express
Portugal could soon have its own luxury hotel on rails, with almost €20 million being invested in a new train offering overnight accommodation, fine dining and immersive journeys through some The post Portugal plans €20 million luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 AugeasyJet to end all flights from UK airport after 16 years
easyJet is set to withdraw completely from Leeds Bradford Airport, ending its operations at the West Yorkshire airport from 5 January 2027.
The Portugal News21 AugSoltour expands Balearic Islands flights for summer 2026
The tour operator has increased its direct connections from Portugal to Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza as demand for Mediterranean holidays continues to grow.
The Portugal News21 AugTourist spending in Portugal rises 4.2% in first half of 2026
June revenue exceeded last year’s level as the country’s tourism sector maintained steady growth.
Portugal Resident21 AugNazaré beach reopens to swimmers
The swimming ban at Nazaré beach has been lifted after fresh water tests showed no cause for concern, just hours after the popular seaside resort was temporarily closed to bathers The post Nazaré beach reopens to swimmers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 AugAlgarve municipalities charge tourists to stay overnight
Tourists staying in some of the Algarve's most popular destinations are paying an additional charge on top of the cost of their accommodation.
Portugal Resident21 AugThe “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism
However, recent data and new developments point toward a clear shift in this trend. To understand why this matters, one only has to look at the sheer scale of the The post The “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News21 AugOne year in, Portugal’s new border force has faced great turbulence, with ‘tremendous political and media pressure’
The first year of the National Aliens and Borders Unit (UNEF), operated by Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP), has been marked by repeated disruption at the country’s airports, with the officers’ union describing the period as a “very turbulent year”.
Portugal Resident21 AugPorto Book Fair welcomes 800 visitors in first 15 minutes
The Porto Book Fair (Feira do Livro do Porto) got off to a flying start today (August 21), welcoming around 800 visitors in just the first 15 minutes after opening The post Porto Book Fair welcomes 800 visitors in first 15 minutes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 AugSwimming banned at Algarve beach
People have been told not to swim at Praia da Nazaré after tests found higher-than-normal levels of microbiological contamination in the water.
The Portugal News21 AugAlgarve village’s climate refuge offers escape from extreme heat
A small village in the Algarve is attracting attention for a climate refuge that is helping residents and visitors escape increasingly intense summer temperatures.
Portugal Resident21 AugUnion representing Portugal’s ‘mini-SEF’ marks challenging first year
Portugal’s new police unit responsible for border control and immigration enforcement is marking its first anniversary after a “very challenging year” dominated by airport queues, a new European border system The post Union representing Portugal’s ‘mini-SEF’ marks challenging first year appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident21 AugPortugal’s famous Nazaré beach closed to swimmers over water quality concerns
Nazaré beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers after water quality tests detected unusually high levels of microbiological contamination, the local council announced this Friday. Nazaré is one of Portugal’s The post Portugal’s famous Nazaré beach closed to swimmers over water quality concerns appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident21 AugAlerta Charity Shop in Silves flaunts beauty makeover
The Alerta Charity Shop in Silves just took a two-week summer holiday. Did director Debby Burton and her volunteers relax on the beach sipping piña coladas? Think again! They were The post Alerta Charity Shop in Silves flaunts beauty makeover appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugCascais hotel to lay off 175 workers ahead of two-year closure
The five-star Hotel Cascais Miragem is planning to lay off around 175 employees ahead of a closure lasting at least two years for extensive renovation work. The Cascais hotel has The post Cascais hotel to lay off 175 workers ahead of two-year closure appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News20 AugLagos: Protesters gather outside town hall, rallying against Meia Praia hotel development which puts wildlife at risk
Around 50 protestors gathered outside Lagos Town Hall yesterday to rally against the construction of three tourist developments in the Meia Praia area, calling for work to be halted until the project has been properly assessed. Chief among the concerned parties’ concerns is the lack of insight into the possible environ
The Portugal News20 AugStay Cool network launches climate refuges in Portugal
The Stay Cool network includes 18 certified climate refuges in the Alentejo area, spread across the municipalities of Almodôvar, Arronches, Castelo de Vide, Cuba, and Mourão, according to a statement issued by the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority (ERT).
The Portugal News19 AugAlgarve hotels to offer more than 2,000 local oranges to guests
Guests staying at five Algarve hotels will have the chance to taste one of the region's best-known local products this week, with more than 2,000 Algarve oranges being handed out.
The Portugal News19 AugNew boardwalk to link two Algarve beaches
Work on the new route between Altura and Praia Verde is already underway, with the first sections installed earlier this summer.