Portugal Resident7 AugGreenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development
Greenpeace Portugal has called for a moratorium on new tourism developments in parts of the Algarve most exposed to coastal erosion and flooding, warning that decades of intensive construction combined The post Greenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 AugUrgent works on Portuguese beaches are completed
The most urgent investments to repair the damage caused by the storms of January and February of this year on Portuguese beaches have been completed, while other less priority projects will continue until 2028, said the Minister of the Environment.
Portugal Resident7 AugCarvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment
Lagoa Council has completed a €2 million overhaul of the water supply network between Carvoeiro Beach and Algarve Clube Atlântico, bringing an end to months of roadworks and recurring water The post Carvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 AugSecrets of the Cliffs in the Algarve
The naturist beaches reveal the wildest and most untouched side of the Algarve.
Portugal Resident7 AugThree hotel deals push investment in hospitality sector beyond €500 million
Three major hotel acquisitions pushed investment in Portugal’s hospitality sector to €508 million during the first half of 2026 — already exceeding the total recorded throughout last year. The headline The post Three hotel deals push investment in hospitality sector beyond €500 million appeared first on Portugal Reside
The Portugal News7 AugOnly Portugal and Spain can officially sell "sangria" under that name
A glass of sangria is almost synonymous with summer in Portugal. Served everywhere from beach bars to family barbecues, it's one of the country's best-known drinks. But what many people don't realise is that the name "sangria" is legally protected across the European Union.
Portugal Resident7 AugPM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines
The ‘joy’ of being a politician in this country is being splashed over the nation’s media channels by the day, with the pursuit of every possible slip-up by interior minister The post PM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugDJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve
One of Portugal’s best-known electronic music DJs, Tiago Cruz, will perform at Praia Dourada Beach Club in Armação de Pêra on August 22 as part of the venue’s Praia Dourada The post DJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 AugNew Transavia route between Portugal and Belgium
The low-cost airline Transavia will begin a new connection between Porto and Brussels on 14 December, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, the carrier announced.
Portugal Resident7 Aug29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach
A 29-year-old man died on Thursday (August 6) after suffering a cardiac arrest near Belharucas Beach in Albufeira. The victim, a Cape Verdean national, was found unconscious at a restaurant The post 29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News6 AugNew Portugal competition for climate refuges
Turismo de Portugal has developed the Climate Refuge Network Program “Stay Cool” to support various initiatives at the municipal or parish level to adapt tourism destinations to climate changes.
The Portugal News6 AugPortuguese health authorities warn of the dangers of drowning
The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) has published a guide with recommendations to prevent drowning, warning that high temperatures lead to increased visits to beaches, rivers, reservoirs, swimming pools and other water bodies, thereby increasing the public’s exposure to drowning risk.
Portugal Resident6 AugCascade Wellness Resort in Lagos opens new Italian restaurant
The recently rebranded Cascade Wellness Resort by Domes has expanded its dining offering with the opening of Antonino’s, a new Italian restaurant celebrating traditional recipes, artisan ingredients and Mediterranean hospitality. The post Cascade Wellness Resort in Lagos opens new Italian restaurant appeared first on P
The Portugal News6 AugElderly British travellers struggle with European Union new fingerprint checks
Some older British travellers are experiencing unexpected delays at European airports after the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) failed to recognise their fingerprints, leaving them waiting for manual checks that can take hours.
The Portugal News6 AugNew Resort in Carvoeiro by Carvoeiro Branco opens
Carvoeiro Branco opened Primelife, a new development in Carvoeiro.
The Portugal News6 AugEspinho Planetarium to hold an event at Praia da Baía during the solar eclipse in Portugal
Astronomers and other professionals from the Espinho Planetarium will be holding a free event on 12 August at Praia da Baía to help the public observe and understand the solar eclipse, which is expected to obscure 98% of the sun at that location.
Portugal Resident6 AugPolice identify 12 victims of Spaniard clocked taking photos of women and children on Aljezur beach
At least 12 people have been identified as ‘victims’ of the Spaniard found taking photographs of women and naked children on Monte Clérigo beach last weekend. As of yesterday, Wednesday, The post Police identify 12 victims of Spaniard clocked taking photos of women and children on Aljezur beach appeared first on Portug
The Portugal News6 AugCampsite on Terceira Island in the Azores evacuated due to storm
The bad weather recorded in the Azores since the night of 5 August caused several floods in São Jorge and São Miguel and forced the relocation of 67 people at the Praia da Vitória campsite on Terceira Island.
The Portugal News5 AugRising sea levels could lead to the disappearance of 40 per cent of Portugal beaches
A Greenpeace report suggests that Portugal has become one of the places most vulnerable to climate change, due to the length of its coastline and rising sea levels.
Portugal Resident5 AugGovernment’s airport celebrations premature: border queues persist
Only weeks after Portugal’s government celebrated having halved waiting times at the country’s airports, continuing disruption from the European Union’s new biometric border system is casting doubt on whether the The post Government’s airport celebrations premature: border queues persist appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident5 AugRamón von Schükkmann returns to lead Pine Cliffs Resort
The Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira has appointed Ramón von Schükkmann as its new Complex General Manager, marking his return to the Algarve luxury resort after more than a decade The post Ramón von Schükkmann returns to lead Pine Cliffs Resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5 AugACI Europe demands urgent resolution of flaws in new border control system
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe has urged European authorities to urgently address the disruptions caused by the implementation of the Entry and Exit System (EES), the new border control system for the Schengen Area
Portugal Resident5 AugTivoli Alvor wins sustainability award for AI food waste project
The Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort has received international recognition for using artificial intelligence to tackle food waste, winning the Sustainable Gastronomy award at the Traveling for Happiness Awards 2026. The The post Tivoli Alvor wins sustainability award for AI food waste project appeared first on Portugal Res
The Portugal News5 AugLagoa's beaches in the Algarve maintain excellent water quality
Lagoa Municipality has announced that all of the municipality's beaches continue to hold an excellent bathing water quality classification, confirming the high standards of the area's coastline.