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The Portugal News4 Sept

Portugal archipelago renews sustainable tourism certification

Madeira has renewed its international recognition as a sustainable tourism destination, retaining its EarthCheck certification at Level IV of the Silver standard. 

The Portugal News4 Sept

The Green Heart of Sintra

Located just steps away from the bustling town centre, the Parque da Liberdade serves as a vital transition point between the chaotic energy of Sintra’s tourist trails and the cool, untamed atmosphere of the surrounding mountains.

Portugal Resident4 Sept

Wine Affair Cascais returns with around 200 wines

Wine Affair Cascais is returning to the Sheraton Cascais Resort on September 19, bringing around 200 wines and sparkling wines to the gardens of Quinta da Marinha. Now in its The post Wine Affair Cascais returns with around 200 wines appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News4 Sept

Night flights in Lisbon exceed legal limits

Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon continues to struggle to comply with legal limits on night flights.

The Portugal News4 Sept

Amarea launches new artisanal pizza concept

Amarea Pizzeria has opened its doors at Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, bringing a new Amarea concept to the Algarve inspired by the traditions of Italian pizza-making.

The Portugal News4 Sept

LEDEX Forum Is Almost Here: One Day to Get Practical About AI

The LEDEX Forum is now just weeks away. On Thursday, 15 October, more than 100 business owners and managers will gather at the Real Marina Hotel & Spa in Olhão for a full day of talks about one thing: how to actually use AI in a business.

Portugal Resident4 Sept

ZERO launches website to monitor nighttime flights over Lisbon

Environmental association ZERO is launching a platform today to monitor nighttime flights at Lisbon airport, stating that Lisbon continues to await the right to a quiet night – 536 days The post ZERO launches website to monitor nighttime flights over Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News4 Sept

Algarve hotels expect 80% occupancy in September

Hotels in the Algarve are expecting another busy month, with occupancy levels forecast to reach 80% or more during September.

The Portugal News3 Sept

Ryanair to reduce flight offer in Winter

To reduce fuel costs, Ryanair plans to operate fewer flights in winter.

Portugal Resident3 Sept

British man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing

A British man suspected of killing his partner at an Albufeira hotel has been remanded in custody following his first appearance before a judge. The 34-year-old appeared at Portimão Court The post British man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Sept

Cocaine delivery to Arrábida beach ‘under threat of privatisation’

Albarquel, one of the five Arrábida beaches under threat of privatisation, was the scene of a dramatic cocaine seizure in the early hours of Tuesday morning, after GNR police got The post Cocaine delivery to Arrábida beach ‘under threat of privatisation’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3 Sept

FAVA expects to attract thousands of visitors to Loulé and serve 5,000 plant-based meals

Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to the Algarve from 18–20 September, with more than 100 exhibitors and 100 free activities for all ages.

Portugal Resident3 Sept

British child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital

The child of the British woman stabbed to death, allegedly by her partner, in Albufeira on Tuesday evening has been recovering from injuries in Faro Hospital as relatives take flights The post British child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News2 Sept

Albufeira: 34-year-old British tourist stabbed by partner in front of her child in luxury hotel corridor

A 34-year-old British woman died after being stabbed at the Alfagar Alto Da Colina, a four-star hotel in the popular resort town of Albufeira, in southern Portugal’s Algarve, on Tuesday, 1 September. The main suspect is the victim’s partner, a 34-year-old British man, who was arrested by the authorities at the scene of

The Portugal News2 Sept

TAP announces flight price promotions

TAP Air Portugal announced on 2 September a new promotional campaign that allows you to travel to more than 90 destinations.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Portugal registers moderate tourism growth

On the basis of its analysis of official data for the first six months of 2026 obtained from INE, the Bank of Portugal, and Turismo de Portugal, the National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAV) has concluded that the national tourism sector is still following a path of growth, refuting recent theories which had predi

Portugal Resident2 Sept

British woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira

A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in the corridor of an aparthotel in Albufeira. PJ police arrested the victim’s male partner shortly after the attack. Also 34, The post British woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Sept

World beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event

Beer lovers will be able to sample ales from across the globe when the first Portimão World Beer Groove takes over Santa Catarina Fortress in Praia da Rocha from September The post World beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Portugal summons Russian ambassador in wake of German hybrid attacks

Portugal is summoning the Russian ambassador today, following hybrid attacks at Leipzig airport attributed by Germany to Moscow, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel has announced, anticipating that the EU’s reaction to The post Portugal summons Russian ambassador in wake of German hybrid attacks appeared first on Portugal Re

The Portugal News1 Sept

Summer evening in Alvor

Alvor is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Algarve, and during summer evenings, the usually quiet streets completely change. 

The Portugal News1 Sept

Portugal tourism grows despite United States dip

Portugal’s tourism sector continued to grow in July, despite an unexpected fall in overnight stays by visitors from the United States.

Portugal Resident1 Sept

Portugal’s 2026 ‘bathing water quality’ deteriorates, claims ZERO

The quality of bathing waters in mainland Portugal deteriorated this year, with restrictions on bathing rising by 65% and beach closures more than doubling between May and July, according to The post Portugal’s 2026 ‘bathing water quality’ deteriorates, claims ZERO appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Sept

A perfect day out for the whole family

If you are looking for a place that will delight both young and old during your holidays, Zoomarine is a must-visit destination. Located in Guia, Albufeira, this theme park combines The post A perfect day out for the whole family appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Aug

FATACIL draws over 200,000 visitors despite rainy August weather

Over 200,000 people visited the 2026 edition of FATACIL over its ten-day run in Lagoa, despite unusually wet weather affecting several days of one of the Algarve’s biggest summer fairs. The post FATACIL draws over 200,000 visitors despite rainy August weather appeared first on Portugal Resident .