Faro news

The Portugal News23 Jul

Travellers departing from Faro Airport at 8:40am this morning experienced a quick and efficient journey through the departure process. 

The Portugal News22 Jul

The debate surrounding rising vacation costs in the Algarve has taken on a new dimension following statements by Gonçalo Rebelo de Almeida, who, in an interview with Jornal de Negócios and Antena 1, rejected the notion that the region has become prohibitively expensive.

The Portugal News22 Jul

Around 50 municipalities in the interior of the districts of Vila Real, Viseu, Bragança, Guarda, Santarém, Portalegre, Castelo Branco and Faro are at maximum risk of wildfires on 22 July, as reported by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Around 17,000 people attended the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally, with organisers declaring this year’s four-day event a success and confirming it will return from July 15 to 18, 2027. The post Faro bike rally attracts 17,000 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Faro-born DJ and producer Danni Gato has made his debut at Tomorrowland in Belgium, becoming the first Cape Verdean artist to perform at one of the world’s largest electronic music The post Algarve DJ makes Tomorrowland debut appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Jul

Around 17,000 people participated in the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally, which ended today in the Algarve city, with the organisation making a positive assessment and revealing the dates for the next edition, in 2027.

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Vintage glamour will take centre stage in Faro on August 1, when the Best Pin-Up 2026 contest takes place at Parque de Lazer das Figuras, on the lawn beside Forum The post Best Pin-Up contest returns to Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News20 Jul

The switch from diesel trains to trams on the Algarve railway line represents a "clear improvement" for regional mobility, but it is necessary to move forward with connections to Spain and Faro airport, the PSD argued.

Portugal Resident20 Jul

The Algarve’s railway should be connected to Faro Airport and neighbouring Spain now that faster and more frequent electric train services have been introduced in the region. PSD Algarve – The post After electric trains, PSD Algarve calls for rail links to Faro Airport and Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News20 Jul

Fifteen municipalities in the districts of Vila Real, Bragança, Castelo Branco, Guarda and Faro are at maximum risk of wildfires on 20 July, according to IPMA, which forecasts temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius in the interior of the country.

The Portugal News19 Jul

Passengers departing from Faro Airport experienced exceptionally long queues today, with congestion stretching well beyond the outbound passport control area. 

The Portugal News18 Jul

The second night of the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally turned up the volume as thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from across Portugal and Europe gathered once again at Vale das Almas for another unforgettable evening of engines, music and custom motorcycle culture.

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Portugal’s Parliament has unanimously approved a vote of condolence honouring the life and career of Bonnie Tyler, following the Welsh singer’s death at Faro Hospital last week. The motion, proposed The post Bonnie Tyler unanimously honoured by Portuguese Parliament appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News17 Jul

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.

The Portugal News17 Jul

The 44th edition of the Faro Motorcycle Rally got underway on Thursday evening with a vibrant celebration of Portuguese music, drawing thousands of bikers, locals and visitors to the Vale das Almas site for the opening night of one of Europe's most iconic motorcycle gatherings. 

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Few countries in Europe are as dependent on affordable air travel as Portugal. For millions of visitors from Britain, Germany, France and elsewhere, the ability to fly to Faro, Lisbon The post Could the end of cheap flights threaten Portugal’s tourism boom? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Jul

The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally (Concentração Internacional de Motos de Faro) has officially begun, bringing thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts together in the Algarve for one of Europe’s most recognised motorcycle events.

The Portugal News16 Jul

The Faro Motorcycle Club has everything ready for the start of the 44th edition of the Motorcycle Rally, with thousands of people expected between 16 and 19 July, as mentioned by the club's president.

Algarve Daily News16 Jul

The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally got under way on Thursday, 16 July, at Vale das Almas with almost 7,000 registered participants, slightly ahead of last year's opening-day figures, as organisers expressed confidence the event will attract close to 20,000 bikers over the four-day gathering.

The Portugal News16 Jul

The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally (Concentração Internacional de Motos de Faro) returns to the Algarve from 16 to 19 July 2026, bringing thousands of bikers from across Portugal and Europe to one of the continent's biggest and most iconic motorcycle festivals.

Portugal Resident16 Jul

GNR police are stepping up road patrols and traffic enforcement across the Algarve from until Sunday (July 19) as thousands of motorcyclists arrive for the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally. The post GNR step up patrols for Faro Motorcycle Rally as thousands of bikers arrive appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Thursday last week brought the incredibly sad news that Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler had died, unexpectedly, in Faro Hospital where she was ostensibly recovering from emergency surgery for a life-threatening The post Bonnie Tyler remembered for her enduring love of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News14 Jul

Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve experienced a smooth and efficient journey through border control at around 3pm today, with no queues reported and all Entry/Exit System (EES) machines operating normally.

Portugal Resident14 Jul

One of Portugal’s biggest celebrations of homegrown music is returning to the Algarve this September, with more than 60 concerts set to transform Faro’s historic old town during the 11th The post Faro’s Festival F to showcase Portugal’s biggest music stars appeared first on Portugal Resident .