Algarve Daily News11 AugPortimão Port sails comfortably past passenger record set in 2011, as cruise lines set to focus in on the Algarve in coming years
Portimão Port has set a new annual record for cruise passengers, surpassing the previous high recorded in 2011, the Administration of the Ports of Sines and the Algarve (APS) has announced.
Portugal Resident11 AugSardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery
More than half of the waste collected during this year’s Portimão Sardine Festival was sent for recycling or recovery, marking a significant improvement on last year. Portimão municipal water and The post Sardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News11 AugThe Port of Portimão breaks all-time passenger record
The record was set during the Norwegian Dawn’s stopover on 8 August, beating the previous record of 46,263 passengers, which was registered in 2011.
Portugal Resident11 AugAircraft tragedy in Portimão: Investigation flags materials outside the “manufacturers’ specifications”
Disturbing news regarding the investigation into the aircraft tragedy at Portimão aerodrome has been reported by Lusa news agency. Its report, late yesterday, explains that “at this time, an investigation The post Aircraft tragedy in Portimão: Investigation flags materials outside the “manufacturers’ specifications” ap
Algarve Daily News10 AugPortimão aerodrome crash: 28-year-old pilot of ‘advertising banner aircraft’ identified as João Martinho
A 28-year-old Portuguese pilot has died after a light aircraft crashed at Portimão Municipal Aerodrome on Saturday morning, 8 August.
Portugal Resident10 AugUltraluxury cruise ship eyes Portimão for future calls
Ultraluxury cruise ship EXPLORA III made its maiden call in Portimão on Sunday, August 9, as operator Explora Journeys signalled its interest in strengthening its presence in the Algarve. The The post Ultraluxury cruise ship eyes Portimão for future calls appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPortimão launches €27.7m public housing project
Portimão Council has launched the largest public housing project ever undertaken in the municipality, with 204 new homes to be built at Bairro Coca Maravilhas in a €27.7 million investment. The post Portimão launches €27.7m public housing project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 AugWhy Portimão's Sardine Festival remains an Algarve favourite
I didn't realise this year was already the 30th edition of Portimão's Sardine Festival.
Portugal Resident8 AugPilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome
A 28-year-old pilot died this morning as he attempted to land at Portimão aerodrome in an incident involving the advertising banner his single-seater plane had been flying. The exact details The post Pilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 AugAlgarve city to build 204 homes
The Portimão City Council has awarded the contract to build 204 housing units in the Coca Maravilhas neighbourhood, budgeted at €27.7 million and considered the "largest public housing project" developed in the municipality, the local authority announced.
Portugal Resident5 AugAlgarve Tourism Board returns to where journey began
The Algarve Tourism Board (RTA) has marked three years since its current executive took office by holding a meeting at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, where its mandate began The post Algarve Tourism Board returns to where journey began appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPortimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration
Portimão’s landmark Sardine Festival opens today (August 4), celebrating its 30th edition with a programme that blends local heritage, gastronomy and live music along the city’s riverside. Festivities begin at The post Portimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration appeared first on
Portugal Resident3 AugHow a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity
On a tiny side street, Portimão’s Soup Kitchen serves hot food and warm smiles three times a week, feeding around 220 people on Sundays alone. “Any of us could be The post How a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulCould Formula 1 return to Portugal this year? Portimão says it’s ready
Portugal’s Algarve region could be in line for a surprise return to the Formula 1 calendar later this year if ongoing instability in the Middle East forces the cancellation of The post Could Formula 1 return to Portugal this year? Portimão says it’s ready appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JulWorld Press Photo returns to Portimão with 2025’s defining images
The world’s most prestigious photojournalism exhibition is returning to Portimão next month, bringing 42 award-winning images that capture some of the defining moments of 2025. Running from August 10 to The post World Press Photo returns to Portimão with 2025’s defining images appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 JulPortimão Sardine Festival returns with free concerts and Algarve flavours
Portimão is preparing to celebrate one of the Algarve’s best-known traditions as the Festival da Sardinha returns to the city’s riverside from 4 to 9 August, bringing together live music, gastronomy and family entertainment with free admission throughout the event.
Portugal Resident24 JulAmy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão
Portuguese singer Ally Garrido will pay tribute to Amy Winehouse in a special concert at Rucla – Petiscos com Alma in Portimão on Friday, August 15, celebrating the music and The post Amy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 JulPortimão holds blood donation campaign in the Algarve
At a time when health authorities are appealing for blood donations due to resource shortages, a blood donation campaign is being organised in Portimão, in the Algarve.
The Portugal News21 JulEnvironment Agency to promote waste separation during the summer in the Algarve
The Marina de Portimão will host the final stop of the Portuguese Environment Agency’s (APA) summer awareness roadshow this weekend, bringing an interactive campaign designed to encourage residents and visitors to separate household waste correctly during the busiest months of the year.
Portugal Resident21 JulTickets go on sale for international futsal tournament in Portimão
Tickets are now on sale for the eighth edition of the Record International Masters Futsal, which will bring four of Europe’s top futsal clubs to Portimão Arena on August 29 The post Tickets go on sale for international futsal tournament in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News20 JulPatients left inside scorching hot ambulances and ‘inhumane’ conditions: Portimão Hospital rejects allegations from patients
The Algarve’s local hospital board, ULS Algarve, has rejected allegations of undignified and inhumane conditions at Portimão Hospital's Accident and Emergency department, insisting it is untrue that patients are left waiting in extreme heat or inside ambulances.
Portugal Resident20 JulAPA brings recycling campaign to Portimão Marina
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) is bringing its nationwide Vamos Lixar o Lixo (Let’s Sort Out Rubbish) campaign to Portimão Marina this weekend, encouraging residents and holidaymakers to recycle more The post APA brings recycling campaign to Portimão Marina appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulPortimonense appoint former Portugal international Alex Costa as new head coach
Portimonense, Portimão’s premier football club currently competing in the second-tier Liga Portugal 2, have appointed Alex Costa as their new head coach on a one-year contract, with the former Amarante The post Portimonense appoint former Portugal international Alex Costa as new head coach appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident20 JulULS Algarve rejects claims of ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E
The Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve) has strongly denied allegations that patients arriving by ambulance at Portimão Hospital’s emergency department are being left waiting in extreme heat, describing the The post ULS Algarve rejects claims of ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E appeared first on Portu