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The Portugal News27 Aug

Pestana 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 Aug

Bad 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.

Portugal Resident27 Aug

Portugal’s airports return to collecting biometric data from foreign passengers 24/ 7

In the kind of announcement that hides an unpleasant punchline, prime minister Luís Montenegro has announced today that the collection of biometric data from foreign passengers will start being carried The post Portugal’s airports return to collecting biometric data from foreign passengers 24/ 7 appeared first on Portu

The Portugal News27 Aug

easyJet flight cancellation to Portugal affects 130 passengers

Around 130 people were affected by the cancellation on 25 August of an easyJet flight between Boa Vista Island, in Cape Verde, and Porto, Portugal, with some still awaiting a solution, as mentioned by passengers

Portugal Resident27 Aug

Passengers stranded in Cape Verde after easyJet cancels Porto flight

Around 130 passengers have been caught up in the cancellation of an easyJet flight from Cape Verde to Porto, with some reportedly stranded on the island of Boa Vista without The post Passengers stranded in Cape Verde after easyJet cancels Porto flight appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Aug

Portugal Has the Hotels. The Opportunity Is In Its Authenticity

Something interesting is happening in the global hotel industry.

Portugal Resident27 Aug

A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed forever (Part 4)

Still looking ahead We’ve experienced booming markets and difficult ones. We’ve seen new government initiatives attract buyers from around the world. We’ve watched the Algarve evolve from a popular holiday The post A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed fo

Portugal Resident27 Aug

Engineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion

Portuguese engineering firm Martifer has been awarded a contract for the expansion of Lisbon Airport, which includes work on the steel structure, roofing and façades. According to the half-yearly report The post Engineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Aug

Sculpture celebrates Railway Heritage in Loulé

As part of the celebrations marking the 136th anniversary of São Sebastião, one of the two civil parishes in Loulé, a sculptural landmark was unveiled on Thursday, August 13, along the path beside Loulé/Praia de Quarteira railway station.

The Portugal News27 Aug

Swimming prohibited on six Portuguese beaches

The municipality of Matosinhos has six beaches where swimming is discouraged because of microbiological contamination, the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) said.

The Portugal News26 Aug

New flight between USA and Portugal announced

The Azores are getting another direct connection to the United States, with United Airlines announcing a new nonstop service between Newark and Terceira for summer 2027.

Portugal Resident26 Aug

New Italian pizzeria opens at Salgados resort

A new Italian-inspired restaurant specialising in artisan pizzas has opened at Marriott Residences Salgados Resort in the Algarve. Amarea Pizzeria is the latest concept from the Amarea brand, which already The post New Italian pizzeria opens at Salgados resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News26 Aug

No women at the top of Portugal’s tourism associations

Women make up more than half of the global tourism workforce, yet only 7 percent reach top management positions.

Portugal Resident26 Aug

Algarve tees up international golf push at Solheim Cup

The Algarve will be promoted to an international golfing audience at the Solheim Cup 2026, as regional tourism authorities look to strengthen the destination’s profile in one of its most The post Algarve tees up international golf push at Solheim Cup appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News26 Aug

Irish tourist describes “frightening” Albufeira hit-and-run after being dragged on car bonnet, as majority of 16 victims discharged from hospital

A majority of the 16 people injured in a hit-and-run incident in Albufeira, during the early hours of Tuesday, 25th August, have been discharged from Portimão Hospital, with two seriously injured victims remaining under intensive care, according to the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS).

The Portugal News26 Aug

Young Portuguese man rescued after near-drowning in Greece

On 21 August, a 26-year-old Portuguese tourist was pulled out of the sea unconscious off the Greek island of Zakynthos after having almost drowned in the Korithi area. 

The Portugal News26 Aug

Smooth Operations in Faro Airport

It was around 11 o’clock last night when a flight from Edinburgh arrived at Faro Airport, and we wanted to show you what the new EES machines were actually like in practice.

The Portugal News26 Aug

Traditional midnight sea swim returns to the Algarve

The Festa do Banho 29 returns to Lagos and Praia da Luz on 29 August, bringing music, entertainment and one of the Algarve’s most unusual summer traditions.

The Portugal News26 Aug

Swimming is discouraged at a Portuguese beach

Swimming is discouraged at Vila Praia de Âncora beach in Caminha due to microbiological contamination, according to an active alert from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA).

Portugal Resident26 Aug

Irish teen hit during Albufeira car rampage recalls “scary” experience

An 18-year-old Irish tourist says her first visit to Portugal will now leave her with a “bad memory” of her experience in the country after she was struck by a The post Irish teen hit during Albufeira car rampage recalls “scary” experience appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Aug

Judge forced to free 13 suspected of drug trafficking, because Algarve lacks prosecutors

The sterling work of law enforcement in combating drug trafficking in the Algarve has come up against a new challenge: judicial holidays. As a result of these holidays, vast areas The post Judge forced to free 13 suspected of drug trafficking, because Algarve lacks prosecutors appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Aug

New stretch of beach boardwalk unveiled in Castro Marim

A new stretch of coastal boardwalk has opened between Altura and Praia Verde in Castro Marim, creating a continuous pedestrian link through one of the eastern Algarve’s most attractive stretches The post New stretch of beach boardwalk unveiled in Castro Marim appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News25 Aug

Portugal is the European country with the most Blue Flag beaches

Portugal has the highest percentage of beaches distinguished with the Blue Flag in Europe.

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Algarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage

The Algarve should move away from the “booze tourism” associated with stag parties, excessive drinking and some nightlife areas, the head of the region’s hotel association has said following today’s The post Algarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage appeared first on Portugal R