The Portugal News17 AugFood truck festival returns to Portimão this week
Food trucks will return to Portimão's riverside this week for four evenings of street food, music and entertainment.
Portugal Resident15 AugSystem error inflates waiting times at Faro and Portimão A&E units
An IT system error caused waiting times displayed for the emergency departments at Faro and Portimão hospitals to be significantly inflated this morning, according to Algarve health authority ULS Algarve. The post System error inflates waiting times at Faro and Portimão A&E units appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 AugPortimão F1 Grand Prix 2027 date expected soon
The date of the 2027 Formula 1 Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão is expected to be announced soon as the FIA prepares to finalise next year’s calendar. Portugal’s return to The post Portimão F1 Grand Prix 2027 date expected soon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 AugPortimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music
Portimão’s riverside will welcome the return of Portimão FoodTruck from August 20 to 23, bringing four evenings of street food, live music and family entertainment. Now in its second edition, The post Portimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 AugMar Me Quer festival returns to Portimão for three days of music
The Mar Me Quer festival returns to Portimão from 12 to 14 August, bringing three evenings of live music to the city's riverside.
Algarve Daily News11 AugPortimão Port sails comfortably past passenger record set in 2011, as cruise lines set to focus in on the Algarve in coming years
Portimão Port has set a new annual record for cruise passengers, surpassing the previous high recorded in 2011, the Administration of the Ports of Sines and the Algarve (APS) has announced.
Portugal Resident11 AugSardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery
More than half of the waste collected during this year’s Portimão Sardine Festival was sent for recycling or recovery, marking a significant improvement on last year. Portimão municipal water and The post Sardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News11 AugThe Port of Portimão breaks all-time passenger record
The record was set during the Norwegian Dawn’s stopover on 8 August, beating the previous record of 46,263 passengers, which was registered in 2011.
Portugal Resident11 AugAircraft tragedy in Portimão: Investigation flags materials outside the “manufacturers’ specifications”
Disturbing news regarding the investigation into the aircraft tragedy at Portimão aerodrome has been reported by Lusa news agency. Its report, late yesterday, explains that “at this time, an investigation The post Aircraft tragedy in Portimão: Investigation flags materials outside the “manufacturers’ specifications” ap
Algarve Daily News10 AugPortimão aerodrome crash: 28-year-old pilot of ‘advertising banner aircraft’ identified as João Martinho
A 28-year-old Portuguese pilot has died after a light aircraft crashed at Portimão Municipal Aerodrome on Saturday morning, 8 August.
Portugal Resident10 AugUltraluxury cruise ship eyes Portimão for future calls
Ultraluxury cruise ship EXPLORA III made its maiden call in Portimão on Sunday, August 9, as operator Explora Journeys signalled its interest in strengthening its presence in the Algarve. The The post Ultraluxury cruise ship eyes Portimão for future calls appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPortimão launches €27.7m public housing project
Portimão Council has launched the largest public housing project ever undertaken in the municipality, with 204 new homes to be built at Bairro Coca Maravilhas in a €27.7 million investment. The post Portimão launches €27.7m public housing project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 AugWhy Portimão's Sardine Festival remains an Algarve favourite
I didn't realise this year was already the 30th edition of Portimão's Sardine Festival.
Portugal Resident8 AugPilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome
A 28-year-old pilot died this morning as he attempted to land at Portimão aerodrome in an incident involving the advertising banner his single-seater plane had been flying. The exact details The post Pilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 AugAlgarve city to build 204 homes
The Portimão City Council has awarded the contract to build 204 housing units in the Coca Maravilhas neighbourhood, budgeted at €27.7 million and considered the "largest public housing project" developed in the municipality, the local authority announced.
Portugal Resident5 AugAlgarve Tourism Board returns to where journey began
The Algarve Tourism Board (RTA) has marked three years since its current executive took office by holding a meeting at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, where its mandate began The post Algarve Tourism Board returns to where journey began appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPortimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration
Portimão’s landmark Sardine Festival opens today (August 4), celebrating its 30th edition with a programme that blends local heritage, gastronomy and live music along the city’s riverside. Festivities begin at The post Portimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration appeared first on
Portugal Resident3 AugHow a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity
On a tiny side street, Portimão’s Soup Kitchen serves hot food and warm smiles three times a week, feeding around 220 people on Sundays alone. “Any of us could be The post How a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulCould Formula 1 return to Portugal this year? Portimão says it’s ready
Portugal’s Algarve region could be in line for a surprise return to the Formula 1 calendar later this year if ongoing instability in the Middle East forces the cancellation of The post Could Formula 1 return to Portugal this year? Portimão says it’s ready appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JulWorld Press Photo returns to Portimão with 2025’s defining images
The world’s most prestigious photojournalism exhibition is returning to Portimão next month, bringing 42 award-winning images that capture some of the defining moments of 2025. Running from August 10 to The post World Press Photo returns to Portimão with 2025’s defining images appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 JulPortimão Sardine Festival returns with free concerts and Algarve flavours
Portimão is preparing to celebrate one of the Algarve’s best-known traditions as the Festival da Sardinha returns to the city’s riverside from 4 to 9 August, bringing together live music, gastronomy and family entertainment with free admission throughout the event.
Portugal Resident24 JulAmy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão
Portuguese singer Ally Garrido will pay tribute to Amy Winehouse in a special concert at Rucla – Petiscos com Alma in Portimão on Friday, August 15, celebrating the music and The post Amy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 JulPortimão holds blood donation campaign in the Algarve
At a time when health authorities are appealing for blood donations due to resource shortages, a blood donation campaign is being organised in Portimão, in the Algarve.
The Portugal News21 JulEnvironment Agency to promote waste separation during the summer in the Algarve
The Marina de Portimão will host the final stop of the Portuguese Environment Agency’s (APA) summer awareness roadshow this weekend, bringing an interactive campaign designed to encourage residents and visitors to separate household waste correctly during the busiest months of the year.