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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 .

The Portugal News29 Aug

Benny the Dog

Six months ago, a young dog was dumped at Canil de Portimão in the cat colony outside, with a huge lump on his neck and no one to explain why he’d been left behind.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Affordable rental homes available in three Algarve municipalities

Homes in Olhão, Portimão and Vila Real de Santo António are included in a new round of affordable rental competitions opened by the Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU).

The Portugal News28 Aug

Property of the Week: You’re Invited - Open House at 5 Senses Apartments in Portimão

Just moments from Praia dos Três Castelos/Praia da Rocha, 5 Senses brings contemporary design, Mediterranean living and the Atlantic coastline together. 

Algarve Daily News26 Aug

Irish tourist describes “frightening” Albufeira hit-and-run after being dragged on car bonnet, as majority of 16 victims discharged from hospital

A majority of the 16 people injured in a hit-and-run incident in Albufeira, during the early hours of Tuesday, 25th August, have been discharged from Portimão Hospital, with two seriously injured victims remaining under intensive care, according to the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS).

The Portugal News26 Aug

Food festival brings 24 chefs to Portimão

Arrebita Portimão is returning to the city on 5 and 6 September, bringing together chefs from across Portugal for two evenings of food, local products and entertainment.

The Portugal News26 Aug

Most of those injured in the Albufeira hit-and-run have already been discharged from hospital

Most of the 12 people injured in the hit-and-run that occurred in the early hours of 25 August, in the Oura area of ​​Albufeira, have already been discharged, with two people hospitalised at the Portimão Hospital, a hospital source told Lusa.

Portugal Resident24 Aug

Charity dinner at Arvad Winery raises €3,600 for Portimão Soup Kitchen

Last Saturday, the team at Portimão Soup Kitchen pulled off what many would have thought impossible: with no background in catering or hospitality, they staged an elegant fine‑dining experience at The post Charity dinner at Arvad Winery raises €3,600 for Portimão Soup Kitchen appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Aug

Sporting, Benfica and European futsal stars return to Portimão

Some of Europe’s biggest futsal teams will arrive in the Algarve this week, as the Record International Masters Futsal returns to Portimão with Sporting, Benfica and two leading Spanish sides. The post Sporting, Benfica and European futsal stars return to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Aug

Arrebita Portimão serves up two-day feast

Arrebita Portimão, an open-air celebration of Portuguese food, is returning to Alameda da República on September 5 and 6, bringing over 20 chefs from across the country and 10 Algarve The post Arrebita Portimão serves up two-day feast appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Aug

Man 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 .

Portugal Resident21 Aug

Adega welcomes LOKI chef for celebration of Algarve cuisine

Chef Alexandre Cabral will welcome João Marreiros, the chef behind LOKI restaurant in Portimão, for another evening dedicated to “Portuguese Territories”, this time putting the spotlight on the Algarve. Known The post Adega welcomes LOKI chef for celebration of Algarve cuisine appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Aug

Where Art Lives

Can you find serious art in the Algarve without flying to Paris? That question stayed with me as I spent a day exploring Portimão. What I discovered was far more valuable than a list of galleries - it was a community of people who quietly dedicate their lives to keeping art alive.

The Portugal News20 Aug

Portimão moves to introduce rules for shared e-scooters and bicycles

Portimão is taking steps to introduce new rules for shared e-scooters, bicycles and other forms of micromobility in the municipality.

Algarve Daily News19 Aug

Portimão ponders restrictions on e-scooters and electric bikes, in battle against dangerous parking and abandonment of rental vehicles

Portimão Municipal Council has approved the launch of a municipal regulatory process, paving the way for new restrictions governing the use of rented e-scooters, bicycles, and other vehicles that are operated as part of shared services within the municipality.

Portugal Resident18 Aug

Algarve health investment “cannot stop”, says PSD MP

PSD Algarve leader Cristóvão Norte has welcomed more than €10 million in recent healthcare investment across Faro, Lagos and Portimão, but warned that the region cannot afford to lose momentum. The post Algarve health investment “cannot stop”, says PSD MP appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Aug

System errors caused incorrect SNS waiting time figures

Incorrect data briefly showed patients facing waits of up to 17 hours in Portimão, according to the regional health authority.

Portugal Resident18 Aug

Argentine pianist Noelia Sinkunas brings intimate concert to Portimão

Award-winning Argentine pianist and composer Noelia Sinkunas will perform in Portimão on August 22 as part of the Melchior Sessions series of intimate concerts. The concert takes place at 5.30pm The post Argentine pianist Noelia Sinkunas brings intimate concert to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News17 Aug

17-hour A&E wait: Algarve health chief says hospital website’s online figures were wrong

The president of the Algarve’s regional health board, the Local Health Unit (ULS), has disputed emergency department waiting times published on the SNS Portal for Faro and Portimão hospitals, blaming the figures on errors in the computer system.

The Portugal News17 Aug

Food truck festival returns to Portimão this week

Food trucks will return to Portimão's riverside this week for four evenings of street food, music and entertainment.

Portugal Resident15 Aug

System error inflates waiting times at Faro and Portimão A&E units

An IT system error caused waiting times displayed for the emergency departments at Faro and Portimão hospitals to be significantly inflated this morning, according to Algarve health authority ULS Algarve. The post System error inflates waiting times at Faro and Portimão A&E units appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Aug

Portimão F1 Grand Prix 2027 date expected soon

The date of the 2027 Formula 1 Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão is expected to be announced soon as the FIA prepares to finalise next year’s calendar. Portugal’s return to The post Portimão F1 Grand Prix 2027 date expected soon appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Aug

Portimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music

Portimão’s riverside will welcome the return of Portimão FoodTruck from August 20 to 23, bringing four evenings of street food, live music and family entertainment. Now in its second edition, The post Portimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Aug

Mar Me Quer festival returns to Portimão for three days of music

The Mar Me Quer festival returns to Portimão from 12 to 14 August, bringing three evenings of live music to the city's riverside.