Portugal Resident8 JulGovernment continues to dig hole for itself (in sand) over controversy surrounding beach umbrellas
Comment: Environment minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has shown today that it is not only the education minister who cannot dig himself out of a hole. Ms Carvalho has been The post Government continues to dig hole for itself (in sand) over controversy surrounding beach umbrellas appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 JulPortugal to have new river beach by 2027
Guimarães is set to gain its first-ever river beach as part of a wider environmental regeneration project along the River Ave, with the new bathing area expected to open in 2027.
Algarve Daily News8 JulLisbon Airport: 27-year-old Irish national attacks airport workers and police officers, one seriously injured in hospital
A Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP) officer was seriously injured after being violently assaulted at Lisbon Airport on Monday, 6 July, authorities said, as the Interior Ministry condemned what it described as an "unacceptable" attack on law enforcement.
Portugal Resident8 JulLe Petit Chef brings immersive dining show to Lagos resort
One of the world’s best-known immersive dining experiences is coming to the Algarve this month, as Le Petit Chef launches at Cascade Wellness Resort by Domes in Lagos from July The post Le Petit Chef brings immersive dining show to Lagos resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 JulPortugal beach ranked among the best in the world
Portugal has secured a place among the most prestigious summer destinations, with Praia da Falésia in the Algarve ranking among “The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2026”.
Portugal Resident8 JulFree Tejo wine tastings return to Portugal’s beaches this summer
Wine lovers will once again be able to enjoy free wine tastings at some of Portugal’s most popular seaside destinations this summer as the Vinhos do Tejo (Tejo Wines) roadshow The post Free Tejo wine tastings return to Portugal’s beaches this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 JulTourism operators sound alarm over iconic Algarve trail degradation
In a joint statement, the operators emphasise that the trail, considered one of the Algarve region's most significant natural and tourism assets, faces serious sustainability issues due to the lack of an effective public management model tailored to the high volume of visitors.
The Portugal News8 JulDelays affect Faro Airport operations
Faro Airport is experiencing significant operational disruptions, marked by long queues at passenger screening points.
The Portugal News8 JulPortugal’s Water Parks: One of the Country’s Biggest Family Attractions
Portugal is best known for its beaches, but some of the country’s most memorable summer days now happen away from the coast altogether.
The Portugal News8 JulNext Crypto to 1000x: Bitcoin Cash, Hedera, Litecoin, and Stargate LLM Presale Built for AI Agents
AI agents are already booking flights, managing portfolios, and negotiating with other agents on a user's behalf, and that trend is only accelerating. Nobody's solved how those agents actually pay each other yet, thousands of times a second, in amounts too small for any bank to process profitably.
Algarve Daily News7 JulAlgarve coastal trail being degraded by visitors, warns tourism operators: ‘Overcrowded footpaths, fake guides, human waste, and dangerous behaviour’
Local guides and tourism operators have released a statement warning of the increasing degradation of the Algarve’s much-loved 7 Vales Suspensos Trail, a coastal route located between Carvoeiro and Armação de Pêra.
The Portugal News7 JulHistoric Palace in Portugal to be transformed into a boutique hotel
A historic estate in the village of Capinha, in the municipality of Fundão, is set for a new chapter.
Algarve Daily News7 JulPortimão: Police made 17 arrests during Afro Nation festival in Algarve, as 40,000 visitors partied on the beach
Seventeen people were arrested by Public Security Police (PSP) officers during this month’s Afro Nation festival, which ended on Sunday, 5 July, at the nightlife hotspot of Praia da Rocha in Portimão.
Portugal Resident7 JulPortugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations
Portugal has been ranked among the world’s 25 leading medical tourism destinations, reflecting the country’s growing international reputation for high-quality healthcare and specialist treatment. The ranking, Top 50 Medical Tourism The post Portugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations appeared first o
Portugal Resident7 Jul€12m adventure park planned for Castanheira de Pera, Central Portugal
Castanheira de Pera (Leiria district) has unveiled plans for a €12 million nature and adventure theme park designed to transform the municipality into a leading destination for outdoor tourism in The post €12m adventure park planned for Castanheira de Pera, Central Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulSurfing hotspot Nazaré to introduce tourist tax from September
Visitors staying overnight in Nazaré will have to pay a new tourist tax from September 1, as the municipality seeks to offset the increasing pressure tourism places on public infrastructure The post Surfing hotspot Nazaré to introduce tourist tax from September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Jul“Unacceptable!” Foreigner, described as Irish, attacks police and staff at Lisbon Airport
A visibly angry young man, described as Irish, has spent the night in PSP holding cells at Lisbon airport after violently attacking a member of staff and two police officers. The post “Unacceptable!” Foreigner, described as Irish, attacks police and staff at Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulHistoric merger creates Algarve’s largest tourism association
The Algarve’s two largest tourism business associations are joining forces in a historic merger that will create a single organisation representing around 1,300 companies across the region’s tourism sector. AHETA The post Historic merger creates Algarve’s largest tourism association appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News7 JulPortugal among the world's leading medical tourism destinations
Portugal is becoming increasingly popular among international patients looking for quality healthcare abroad.
Portugal Resident7 JulLifestyle, community, climate, connection
Portugal is still high on the visitors’ list; holidays, extended stays and for that ‘final somewhere to hang the hat’. Topping the tick-list: cost of living, lifestyle, climate… Or? A The post Lifestyle, community, climate, connection appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulGovernment to work with Mozambique in tourism, hospitality, gambling
Portugal is to cooperate with Mozambique in the tourism and hospitality sectors through vocational training, joint promotion of destinations, attracting investment, heritage enhancement and the regulation of gambling, according to The post Government to work with Mozambique in tourism, hospitality, gambling appeared fi
The Portugal News7 JulPortugal city to implement tourist tax starting in September
The tourist tax in Nazaré will be charged from 1 September, the City Council confirmed, following the regulation's publication in the Official Gazette (Diário da República).
The Portugal News6 JulEdd's Beach Ferragudo: A beach club with sea views
Edd's Beach is one of the Algarve's newer beach clubs, located above Praia do Pintadinho in Ferragudo.
Portugal Resident6 JulAlgarve’s only Blue Flag river beach raises prestigious flag
A Blue Flag was officially raised on Wednesday, July 1, at Odeleite River Beach, making it the only river beach in the Algarve to hold the internationally recognised environmental distinction. The post Algarve’s only Blue Flag river beach raises prestigious flag appeared first on Portugal Resident .