Algarve Daily News9 OctPortimão welcomes Portugal’s first training centre for adaptive and inclusive sailing
The country’s first training and education centre for adaptive and inclusive sailing, one of just a handful in the world, will open at Portimão Marina in November and should be fully up and running from January 2027, the Vela Solidária association, the project’s promoter, has announced.
The Portugal News9 OctNew hotel coming to the Algarve
A new hotel is preparing to open in the centre of Portimão, bringing new life to a building that had been abandoned for several years.
The Portugal News9 OctEuropean Le Mans Series returns to Algarve for season finale
The European Le Mans Series is back in Portimão this weekend for the final race of the 2026 season, taking place on Saturday, 10 October, at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
Portugal Resident8 OctBook now to discover Portimão’s Neanderthal past
The Portimão Museum is organising two special open days at Gruta da Companheira, an important archaeological site where evidence of Neanderthal occupation dating back more than 45,000 years has been The post Book now to discover Portimão’s Neanderthal past appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News6 OctMercadona prepares to open in Portimão
The Spanish supermarket chain will open its first Portimão store on 15 15 October, saying it will strengthen its already existing partnerships with Algarve suppliers.
Portugal Resident6 Octafpop expo draws more than 4,500 visitors
More than 4,500 visitors attended the afpop expo over the weekend of October 3 and 4 in Portimão. The event, which is organised by afpop, the largest not-for-profit association in The post afpop expo draws more than 4,500 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctMax Verstappen to race at Portimão in GT World finale
Formula 1 star Max Verstappen will race at the Algarve International Circuit later this month as the GT World Challenge Europe brings its 2026 season to a close in Portimão. The post Max Verstappen to race at Portimão in GT World finale appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctIndependent art exhibition brings 15 artists together in Portimão
Fifteen artists working across a wide range of disciplines have come together for a new independent art exhibition at Galeria Canto & Serra in Portimão. The Mostra de Arte Independente The post Independent art exhibition brings 15 artists together in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 OctFree parking returns to parts of Portimão and Praia da Rocha
Drivers will once again be able to park for free in several areas of Portimão and Praia da Rocha throughout October. Portimão’s municipal water and waste management company EMARP has The post Free parking returns to parts of Portimão and Praia da Rocha appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 Octafpop expo – a weekend of information, discounts and community
The countdown is finally over for the afpop expo, which is taking place this weekend at the Portimão Arena. Many of you have attended the event over the decades, and The post afpop expo – a weekend of information, discounts and community appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 SeptMax Verstappen relishing Portimão return: “I love Portugal”
Max Verstappen has welcomed Formula 1’s return to the Algarve, declaring his love for Portugal and describing the Algarve International Circuit as a “great” racetrack. Formula 1 will return to The post Max Verstappen relishing Portimão return: “I love Portugal” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 SeptPortimão maps out tourism future to 2035
Portimão Council has begun work on a new tourism strategy designed to guide the municipality’s development and promotion over the next decade. The Estratégia de Desenvolvimento e Promoção Turística de The post Portimão maps out tourism future to 2035 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 SeptA new chapter by the waterfront
Lady in Red’s move to Portimão’s waterfront last November marked a new chapter for the gallery. Its brighter, more accessible setting makes it an inviting stop for established collectors, local The post A new chapter by the waterfront appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 SeptAlgarve unions call Portimão protest over soaring cost of living
The Algarve Union of Trade Unions (USAL/CGTP-IN) has called a public protest in Portimão on Thursday, October 1, over the rising cost of living and what it says is an The post Algarve unions call Portimão protest over soaring cost of living appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 SeptPortimão welcomes 230 sailors for World Sailing Inclusion Championships
More than 230 sailors from 40 countries are heading to Portimão for one of the world’s largest inclusive and adaptive sailing events. The World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 will take The post Portimão welcomes 230 sailors for World Sailing Inclusion Championships appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News28 SeptInDireita Street Fest returns to Portimão
The free festival will bring music, art and family activities to Rua Direita, while shops in the city centre join in with a weekend sale.
Portugal Resident28 SeptPortimão coastal clean-up removes 250kg of waste from João d’Arens
Around 250kg of rubbish was removed from the João d’Arens coastal beauty spot in Portimão during a community clean-up involving volunteers and local firefighters. A total of 37 people, including The post Portimão coastal clean-up removes 250kg of waste from João d’Arens appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 SeptHave you seen Portimão’s little Benagil?
Algar dos Três Castelos is a striking rock formation hidden between Praia dos Três Castelos and Praia do Amado in Portimão.
Algarve Daily News25 SeptAlvor drug smugglers: Police arrest 14 men, seizing four dinghies and 142 jerrycans over two incidents
The Maritime Police seized two vessels, two engines, and five fuel jerrycans hidden in the vegetation along the coast of Alvor (Portimão municipality) yesterday, 24 September, suspecting they were part of a network supporting maritime drug trafficking. The same day, also in Alvor, 14 men were arrested while refuelling
The Portugal News25 SeptOne region, five ways to live
From the Atlantic coast to the Monchique mountains, the wider Portimão area offers remarkably different ways of experiencing the Algarve. For property buyers, choosing the right location increasingly starts with a more personal question: how do you want to live?
The Portugal News25 SeptGet more for less at the afpop expo
It is almost time for the annual afpop expo, taking place on 3 and 4 October at the Portimão Arena, and the benefits for visitors continues to grow!
The Portugal News24 SeptSmoke from São Marcos da Serra fire visible in Portimão
A large column of smoke from a vegetation fire near São Marcos da Serra was visible from Portimão on Thursday afternoon.
Portugal Resident24 SeptAround 15 intercepted after landing on Alvor beach
Around 15 people suspected of providing logistical support for a drug trafficking operation were intercepted at Caniço beach in Alvor, Portimão, in the early hours of Thursday morning (September 24). The post Around 15 intercepted after landing on Alvor beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 SeptUniversity of Algarve’s new Portimão campus due by 2029
The University of Algarve’s new Barlavento Campus in Portimão is expected to be completed in 2029, with more than €10 million in EU funding supporting a wider expansion of university The post University of Algarve’s new Portimão campus due by 2029 appeared first on Portugal Resident .