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The Portugal News17 Jul

Algarve Falésia Hotel reopens after major renovation as adults-only retreat in Albufeira

After months of renovation, one of the Algarve's most familiar hotels has reopened with a fresh new look and a new adults-only concept. 

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Albufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills

Residents and visitors will have the chance to learn life-saving CPR skills at a free Basic Life Support (BLS) training event in Albufeira next month. Organised by Albufeira Municipal Council The post Albufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News17 Jul

Property of the Week: Unique Outdoor Country & Nature Living

Charming 3-Bedroom Countryside Villa with Swimming Pool located on a 4,720 m² Plot, located only 10 minutes from Messines, 15 minutes from Silves, and 30 minutes from Albufeira.

Algarve Daily News17 Jul

Portugal's Parliament unanimously passes vote of condolence following death of Algarve resident Bonnie Tyler

Portugal's Parliament has unanimously approved a so-called voto de pesar (vote of condolence), a formal parliamentary motion expressing sorrow and paying tribute to a deceased individual, following the death of British singer and Albufeira resident Bonnie Tyler, who passed away at Faro Hospital on 8 July.

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Albufeira hosts classic car finale

More than 100 classic cars converged on Albufeira on Sunday, July 12, as the Algarve town hosted the final stage of the 33rd Algarve Classic Cars rally. The concluding leg The post Albufeira hosts classic car finale appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Jul

Libertas Group Launches Pre-Sales for UNIQUE Albufeira

New private condominium will be the first development in the Algarve to benefit from the new VAT reduction for primary residences

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Footvolley World Tour puts Albufeira in international spotlight

Some of the world’s best footvolley players were in Albufeira over the weekend as the Footvolley World Tour 2026 attracted athletes from 10 countries and thousands of spectators to Praia The post Footvolley World Tour puts Albufeira in international spotlight appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News10 Jul

Twin sisters to run 30km for volunteer Bombeiros

My name is Mariah, and along with my twin sister Kloe, we are taking on a 30K charity run on 12 September 2026 to raise funds for the volunteer Bombeiros of Albufeira and Messines.

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Albufeira lifts construction ban for most of the summer

Building work be allowed in Albufeira during July and September after the municipality approved a temporary lifting of its long-standing summer construction restrictions. Until now, the municipality’s urban planning regulations The post Albufeira lifts construction ban for most of the summer appeared first on Portugal

The Portugal News10 Jul

The Algarve is stronger when it speaks with one voice

Last Monday, I had the honour of being invited by Hélder Martins, president of AHETA, to be present in Albufeira at the signing of the memorandum of understanding that formalises the merger process between the two main business associations linked to hotels and tourism in the Algarve. 

Portugal Resident9 Jul

Albufeira pays tribute to “friend” Bonnie Tyler after singer’s death

Albufeira has paid tribute to Bonnie Tyler, describing the late singer as “a friend of Albufeira” whose decades-long connection to the Algarve left a lasting mark on the municipality. In The post Albufeira pays tribute to “friend” Bonnie Tyler after singer’s death appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Jul

Driver who fled fatal Albufeira crash identified and charged

A 22-year-old man has been identified and charged by the GNR after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash in Albufeira that claimed the life of a 25-year-old passenger earlier The post Driver who fled fatal Albufeira crash identified and charged appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Jul

25-year-old dies in Albufeira crash as driver leaves scene

A 25-year-old man died in the early hours of Monday after the car he was travelling in crashed on the EM526 road in Branqueira area of Albufeira. According to the The post 25-year-old dies in Albufeira crash as driver leaves scene appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Jul

Rotary Club of Albufeira marks 55 years of community service

The Rotary Club of Albufeira will celebrate its 55th anniversary on Saturday, July 11, marking more than five decades of community service since the club was founded on June 16, The post Rotary Club of Albufeira marks 55 years of community service appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News1 Jul

Albufeira’s mayor pleased with rules against loud noise and late opening hours, but local businesses warn of drop in tourist revenue

The Mayor of Albufeira today gave a positive assessment of the noise-control measures introduced across the municipality a month ago, saying they were already delivering results. Local businesses, however, have disputed that view, warning that the restrictions are having a damaging financial impact.

The Portugal News1 Jul

Algarve city satisfied with noise control measures

The mayor of Albufeira gave a positive assessment of the noise control measures implemented a month ago in the municipality, but businesses fear negative impacts.

The Portugal News30 Jun

Touristic enterprise at the Albufeira do Castelo do Bode

On 22 June a broadcast by Investigação SIC focussed attention on the complaints made by mainly foreign investors who had been persuaded by artful publicity to part with substantial values in order to reserve units in the self-named Vale Paraiso Eco-Resort.

Algarve Daily News29 Jun

Albufeira: 66-year-old French man drowns at popular tourist beach of São Rafael

A 66-year-old French man died on Saturday, 27 June, after getting into difficulty whilst swimming at São Rafael Beach in Albufeira.

Portugal Resident28 Jun

French national, 66, dies in water at Albufeira’s São Rafael beach

A 66-year-old French national died yesterday after getting into difficulties in the water of Albufeira’s São Rafael beach. Lifeguards responded within minutes, but their efforts at resuscitation proved in vain. The post French national, 66, dies in water at Albufeira’s São Rafael beach appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident24 Jun

Albufeira to receive up to 40 additional GNR officers this summer

Albufeira will receive between 35 and 40 additional GNR officers during the summer season following a meeting between local authorities and government officials. The reinforcement was confirmed on Monday during The post Albufeira to receive up to 40 additional GNR officers this summer appeared first on Portugal Residen

Algarve Daily News23 Jun

‘Cover up, or pay up’: Albufeira mayor calls for stricter tourist conduct rules, one year on from partial nudity bans

Albufeira's much-discussed Code of Conduct, largely aimed at tourists, has been in force for a year, supposedly contributing to "less abusive behaviour" by visitors to the seaside town, but it now requires revision and stronger enforcement, the town's mayor has said.

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Albufeira to review behaviour code after year of “fewer tourist excesses”

Albufeira’s controversial Code of Conduct, introduced a year ago to tackle “inappropriate” behaviour by tourists, appears to be having the desired effect, according to the municipality. However, local authorities now The post Albufeira to review behaviour code after year of “fewer tourist excesses” appeared first on Po

The Portugal News23 Jun

Nude tourists in Algarve city lead to a review of the Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct for the municipality of Albufeira came into effect a year ago to reduce "abuse" by tourists, but it needs to be reviewed and more closely monitored on the ground, the mayor argued.

Portugal Resident22 Jun

MIMO Café brings traditional Portuguese flavours to Pine Cliffs Resort

Guests arriving at the Algarve’s Pine Cliffs Resort, in Albufeira, can now enjoy a taste of Portugal from the moment they step into the lobby, following the opening of the The post MIMO Café brings traditional Portuguese flavours to Pine Cliffs Resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .