The Portugal News10 JulRFM Somnii Intermarché is kicking off
RFM Somnii Intermarché is back at Figueira da Foz, promising to bring back the best of electronic music, in Praia do Relógio.
Portugal Resident10 JulSintra steps up patrols after WhatsApp threats to set mountain on fire
The municipality of Sintra has reinforced surveillance across the Sintra mountain range after WhatsApp messages allegedly threatening to start a wildfire began circulating among tour guides and tourism operators. The The post Sintra steps up patrols after WhatsApp threats to set mountain on fire appeared first on Portu
The Portugal News10 JulRyanair flight emergency as passenger is partially sucked out of window
A 61-year-old passenger on a Ryanair flight between Greece and Germany experienced moments of panic when he found himself partially hanging out of the window whilst the plane was in flight.
Algarve Daily News10 JulAlvor residents to stage protest against ‘illegal and abusive’ Pestana car park charges at Praia dos Três Irmãos
The Grupo de Cidadãos Indignados (Indignant Citizens' Group) is set to stage its third public protest on Saturday, 11 July, against parking charges at the access to Praia dos Três Irmãos in Alvor, describing the practice as “illegal and abusive”. The demonstration is scheduled to begin at 9.30am at the entrance to the
Portugal Resident10 JulHollywood’s golden era reimagined
Focused on a time when Hollywood was all about glamour and allure, visitors are also reminded how that image survives within the popular culture of today. Works of art created The post Hollywood’s golden era reimagined appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulLoulé beaches to receive an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) will begin adding an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand to the beaches of Forte Novo and Trafal from Monday, July 13, expanding a previous The post Loulé beaches to receive an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulQueen tribute and disco night headline Vale do Lobo summer
Vale do Lobo has unveiled its summer programme, with two major outdoor productions set to headline a packed season of live entertainment on the resort’s golf course. On Saturday, July The post Queen tribute and disco night headline Vale do Lobo summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulWine, oysters and sunsets at Vicentino Wines
Vicentino Wines is celebrating the summer season with a series of wine, food and live music events at its winery on the Alentejo coastline, inviting visitors to experience the region The post Wine, oysters and sunsets at Vicentino Wines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulNew motorhome park opens near Algarve’s Burgau beach
Motorhome travellers visiting the western Algarve have a new place to stay following the opening of a 54-space serviced motorhome area just 750 metres from Praia do Burgau, near Lagos. The post New motorhome park opens near Algarve’s Burgau beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulTourism ambitions and the future of Castelo do Bode
On June 22, a broadcast by “Investigação SIC” focussed attention on the complaints made by mainly foreign investors who had been persuaded by artful publicity to part with substantial values The post Tourism ambitions and the future of Castelo do Bode appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulFree beach fitness classes return to Praia da Rocha for the summer
Visitors and residents will once again be able to enjoy a wide range of free fitness classes and beach sports at Praia da Rocha this summer. Held at the Área The post Free beach fitness classes return to Praia da Rocha for the summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 JulThe Algarve is stronger when it speaks with one voice
Last Monday, I had the honour of being invited by Hélder Martins, president of AHETA, to be present in Albufeira at the signing of the memorandum of understanding that formalises the merger process between the two main business associations linked to hotels and tourism in the Algarve.
The Portugal News9 JulTAP resumes flights to Venezuela following the earthquakes
TAP will resume flights to and from Venezuela on July 13, using Arturo Michelena Airport in Valencia, located 170 kilometres west of Caracas, Emídio Sousa, the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities (SEC), announced.
The Portugal News9 JulLagos new service area for motorhomes brings new facilities to the Algarve
The European network Camping-Car Park has opened its first motorhome service area in the Algarve region at Quinta Santo Anjo, located approximately 750 metres from Burgau Beach in the municipality of Lagos.
The Portugal News9 JulRyanair flight to Porto diverts to France after declaring emergency
A Ryanair flight travelling from Brussels to Porto was forced to divert to France after the crew declared an in-flight emergency, on 7 July.
Portugal Resident9 JulFour-year-old watches as mother allegedly stabs sleeping husband multiple times
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder her husband after allegedly stabbing him multiple times while he slept in their apartment in Vila Praia de The post Four-year-old watches as mother allegedly stabs sleeping husband multiple times appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulPortugal’s tourist arrivals climb to almost €30 million in 2025
The number of tourists arriving in Portugal rose to 29.9 million in 2025, but represented much lower percentage growth than that registered in 2024. The growth in tourist numbers last The post Portugal’s tourist arrivals climb to almost €30 million in 2025 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News9 JulMadeira breaks tourism records with more overnight stays and more guests
Madeira recorded 12.7 million overnight stays and 2.4 million guests in collective tourist accommodation establishments last year, the Regional Directorate of Statistics (DREM) announced, noting that these were the highest figures ever.
Portugal Resident9 JulChinese group awards €52 million tourism project to Portuguese construction group
A Chinese investment group has awarded Portuguese construction company DST group a €52 million contract to build what is being described as “a major tourism development on Portugal’s Alentejo coast, The post Chinese group awards €52 million tourism project to Portuguese construction group appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident9 JulOlhão waterfront goes pedestrian-only on summer weekend evenings
Visitors and residents will be able to enjoy traffic-free walks along Olhão’s waterfront on summer weekends after the municipal council announced that Avenida 5 de Outubro will be closed to The post Olhão waterfront goes pedestrian-only on summer weekend evenings appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulBordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão
A striking new artwork by Portuguese street artist Bordalo II has been unveiled in Olhão, where three giant flamingos made from around 300kg of recycled waste are already drawing the The post Bordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News9 JulAlgarve beach awarded Gold Quality Flag 2026
Monte Gordo beach has been recognised with the Quercus “Gold Quality 2026” award, reaffirming the high standard of its bathing waters as the Algarve continues to rank among Portugal’s best-performing coastal regions.
Portugal Resident9 JulThe Yeatman’s sunset wine parties return with global themes
Luxury wine hotel The Yeatman is bringing back its popular Sunset Wine Parties this summer, with three themed evenings celebrating Portuguese wines alongside cuisine, live music and spectacular views over The post The Yeatman’s sunset wine parties return with global themes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News9 JulMinister insists on maps to resolve controversy over beach umbrellas in Portugal
The Minister of Environment reiterated the need to place information maps on beaches to clarify concession zones and help avoid disputes over beach umbrella placement.