Portugal Resident31 AugPortugal’s top footvolley pairs head to Carvoeiro for national finals
Some of Portugal’s best footvolley players will soon descend on the Algarve’s famous Carvoeiro beach for the grand final of the 2026 National Footvolley Championship. The event takes place on The post Portugal’s top footvolley pairs head to Carvoeiro for national finals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 AugFree fitness classes continue on Armação de Pêra beach
Free fitness classes continue at Praia dos Pescadores in Armação de Pêra, with Zumba, yoga, Pilates, and other activities taking place throughout the week.
Portugal Resident31 AugPortuguese tourist brought back from dead after 79 minutes without heartbeat
A 23-year-old Portuguese man, named this far only as Álvaro, has the most extraordinary holiday story to tell: he drowned off a Greek island over a week ago. Had it The post Portuguese tourist brought back from dead after 79 minutes without heartbeat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugMan ‘jumps perimeter fence’ into Lisbon Airport
A man, aged 36 and of Portuguese nationality, ostensibly jumped the perimeter fence of Humberto Delgado Airport, in Lisbon, yesterday morning, entering into areas designated for aircraft parking. According to The post Man ‘jumps perimeter fence’ into Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugHundreds keep up pressure against one family’s fight to ‘privatise five Arrábida beaches’
Hundreds of protestors joined a ‘flashmob’ in the centre of Setúbal on Saturday to maintain focus on the efforts by one very rich family to claim the exclusive rights to The post Hundreds keep up pressure against one family’s fight to ‘privatise five Arrábida beaches’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 AugBaby born at Lisbon Airport
A baby was born at Lisbon Airport on Saturday afternoon after there was not enough time to take the mother to the hospital.
Portugal Resident31 AugPortuguese ‘priced out’ of Algarve holidays as foreign demand grows
Fewer Portuguese holidaymakers are choosing the Algarve as rising prices put the region beyond the reach of some domestic tourists – but stronger demand from overseas is helping hotels make The post Portuguese ‘priced out’ of Algarve holidays as foreign demand grows appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugSpanish tourist dies in hotel room fire in Fátima
A Spanish tourist, around 60 years old, died in the early hours of this morning following a fire that broke out at a hotel in Fátima, in the municipality of The post Spanish tourist dies in hotel room fire in Fátima appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News29 AugPraia Dourada – From lunch to summer vibes by the sea
Praia Dourada is one of those places in Armação de Pêra where you come for lunch and easily end up staying for the whole afternoon.
The Portugal News29 AugBeach of the Week: Praia da Galé
Why Praia da Galé remains one of my Algarve favourites
The Portugal News29 AugPortugal city redeveloping iconic viewpoint
The municipality of Bragança plans to redevelop Monte de São Bartolomeu, an iconic area of the city, by building a viewpoint near the statue of Saint Benedict and creating safe verges along the Estrada do Turismo (Tourism Road), the municipality said.
The Portugal News29 AugMotorcycle festival in Portugal expects 50,000 visitors
More than 50,000 people are expected in Caramulo from 4 to 6 September for another edition of the Motorfestival, dedicated to classic and sports cars and motorcycles, combining competition with fun.
The Portugal News29 AugW Algarve turns up the volume with new monthly DJ series
W BEAT will bring a rotating line-up of guest DJs to W Lounge, with free entry for hotel guests, locals and visitors alike, curated by W Algarve Music Curator PIPPA.
The Portugal News28 AugPassenger numbers continue to grow at Portuguese airports
Passenger traffic at Portugal’s airports increased by 2.5% during the first seven months of the year when compared with the same period in 2025.
Algarve Daily News28 AugAlbufeira: ‘We must move towards family-friendly tourist model which preserves local identity, traditions, and quality of life’, say local politicians
The Albufeira division of the governing Partido Social Democrata (PSD) is calling for a “public discussion” on the tourism model of the municipality following the Oura road incident that left 16 people injured, arguing for greater safety and long-term sustainability.
Algarve Daily News28 Aug‘No beach without paying up’: Fight to keep public access reaches Portugal, as landowners and concessionaires continue to bend and break rules
In the US, court battles over public access to beaches have dragged on for decades; in Italy, the organisation Mare Libero has been fighting since 2019 against the privatisation of some of the country’s most stunning coastal destinations; in Greece, the “towel revolt” was the name given to a campaign launched in 2023,
Portugal Resident28 AugCarvoeiro’s long-awaited €6m parking silo moves closer to reality
Plans to build a new €6 million parking silo in Praia do Carvoeiro, in the municipality of Lagoa, have taken a significant step forward, with the project expected to go The post Carvoeiro’s long-awaited €6m parking silo moves closer to reality appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugPSD calls for Albufeira to move away from mass tourism after Oura incident
Albufeira should move away from a tourism model focused largely on visitor numbers and instead prioritise quality, safety and higher-value tourism, the local branch of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) The post PSD calls for Albufeira to move away from mass tourism after Oura incident appeared first on Portugal Residen
The Portugal News28 AugCitizens gather at Câmara Municipal de Lagos to Save Meia Praia
On Wednesday, August 19, at 2:00 PM, local residents gathered outside the Municipal building to express concern about a proposed hotel development on the environmentally sensitive Dunas Douradas dunes at Meia Praia.
The Portugal News28 AugMore people in Portugal move homes during summer holiday
August is usually associated with holidays, but many people in Portugal are also using the summer break to move home.
The Portugal News27 AugAll non-EU passengers to face biometric checks in Portugal
The collection of biometric data from foreign passengers will be carried out in full from 6 September, the Prime Minister announced during a visit to Lisbon Airport.
Portugal Resident27 AugPortugal’s largest vegan fair returns to Loulé in September
Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to the Algarve next month, with organisers expecting thousands of visitors and around 5,000 plant-based meals to be served over three days. The seventh edition The post Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to Loulé in September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 AugPestana to build new apartment resort in Portugal
A new tourist development in Porto Covo is set to begin construction in September, expanding the Pestana Hotel Group’s presence on the Alentejo coast.
The Portugal News27 AugBad weather cancels eight flights at Porto airport
Rain on the morning of 27 August at Porto airport led to the cancellation of eight flights, the diversion of another seven, and delays in air operations, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal said.