The Portugal News5 OctPorto digitises access records for tourist buses entering the historic centre
Porto City Hall is set to implement a fully digital system for tourist bus operators to access the restricted zone (ZR) in the city centre, requiring companies to pre-register their entry for specific time slots.
Portugal Resident5 OctPortugal movers focus on tax and visas
Taxation and residency visas are becoming increasingly important to people considering a move to Portugal, according to new visitor registration data in September 2026 from the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce The post Portugal movers focus on tax and visas appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 OctNew tourist information centre for Portugal town
The village of Caramulo, in the municipality of Tondela, will receive a new Tourist Information Office and a “Citizen Space” (a public service hub) as part of the municipality’s strategy to revitalise the mountain area.
The Portugal News4 Oct7 things you should never tell ChatGPT
ChatGPT can help with everything from planning a holiday to writing an email, but there are still some things you should think twice about typing into the chat box.
Portugal Resident4 OctAlmost 4,000-litres of fuel, two ‘drug boats’, 300 kgs of cocaine: southern Portugal’s new normal
A holiday apartment holding 330 kilos of cocaine, seven bales of suspected cannabis recovered along the Alentejo coast and boats carrying thousands of litres of fuel: a succession of discoveries The post Almost 4,000-litres of fuel, two ‘drug boats’, 300 kgs of cocaine: southern Portugal’s new normal appeared first on
The Portugal News4 OctMadeira's airports handled more than 606,000 passengers
Madeira’s airports recorded 606,200 passengers in August—a 3.7% increase from the same period last year—transported on 3,919 aircraft, the Regional Directorate of Statistics (DREM) reported.
Portugal Resident3 OctExplore Lisbon’s underground water tunnels for €6
One of Lisbon’s best-kept underground secrets will open to visitors later this month, offering a rare opportunity to explore part of the historic network that once carried water beneath the The post Explore Lisbon’s underground water tunnels for €6 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 OctThe joy of the ordinary
The pleasures of life in the Algarve are not necessarily the ones promoted in holiday brochures and on travel websites. A coffee taken outside on an otherwise unremarkable midweek morning. The post The joy of the ordinary appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 OctAlgarve hotel receives its first Michelin Key
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve has received its first Michelin Key in the same year that the iconic Porches hotel celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Algarve Daily News2 OcteasyJet cabin crew begin five-day strike at Faro Airport, as 443 flights cancelled across Portugal
easyJet cabin crew across Portugal have begun a five-day strike, with the airline operating a reduced schedule limited to minimum services and flights operated by crews from other European bases.
Algarve Daily News2 OctChega blow off steam over Algarve’s railway woes: Populist politicians make big promises for trains after experiencing problems first-hand
Portugal’s Chega party says it is drawing up a new railway plan for the Algarve, proposing changes to the route, journey times and connections to main population centres, also including Faro Airport, Lisbon, and southern Spain.
The Portugal News2 OctLanding at Faro Airport
After a run of storm warnings, Faro looks almost dreamlike from a plane.
The Portugal News2 OctPopular Algarve fair returns for six days
Vila Real de Santo António is preparing for six days of food, crafts, shopping and entertainment as the traditional Feira da Praia returns from 8 to 13 October.
The Portugal News2 OctAlgarve beach hides a 70-million-year-old volcanic past
Anyone who has spent time at Praia da Luz will probably recognise the dark rock formation rising dramatically from the otherwise pale cliffs at the eastern end of the beach.
The Portugal News2 OctVisit Azores has €2.8 million to promote tourism in the Azores
The Government of the Azores has made €2.8 million available to the Visit Azores Association to promote the Azores as a destination, according to an order published today in the Official Gazette.
The Portugal News2 OctTurismo de Portugal welcomes 2,127 new students
Turismo de Portugal marked the start of the new academic year with an opening lecture at the Porto School of Hospitality and Tourism.
Portugal Resident2 OctFire badly damages luxury Quarteira beach restaurant
A fire has badly damaged Cabana Sass’, a high-end beach restaurant at Praia do Almargem in Quarteira, after flames reignited several hours after the original blaze had been brought under The post Fire badly damages luxury Quarteira beach restaurant appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctAlgarve targets new tourism markets in major October promotion drive
The Algarve is stepping up efforts to attract new types of visitors this autumn with a packed programme of international promotion throughout October, targeting everything from luxury travel and business The post Algarve targets new tourism markets in major October promotion drive appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctEasyJet cabin crew strike starts with 80% of flights cancelled
An easyJet cabin crew strike begins today and will continue until Tuesday, with 80% of flights already cancelled, according to the National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC). According The post EasyJet cabin crew strike starts with 80% of flights cancelled appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 OctBuying Beyond Summer: What Makes an Algarve Home Work All Year?
A house can be irresistible in August and considerably less convincing in January. In summer, the Algarve does much of the work. Doors stay open, terraces become living rooms, pools dominate the day and proximity to the beach can seem like the most important measure of a location.
The Portugal News1 OctTrains to return to Alcântara-Terra on weekends and public holidays
From 13th December onwards, at the same time as the new 2027 timetable comes into effect, the trains on the Azambuja Line will once again serve Alcântara-Terra station on weekends and public holidays.
Portugal Resident1 OctPortugal wants “rigorous investigation” of incident on Flydubai flight
The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is demanding a “rigorous investigation of the circumstances” of the attack aboard a Flydubai flight, writes Lusa today. In the meantime, foreign minister Paulo The post Portugal wants “rigorous investigation” of incident on Flydubai flight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 OctVerdelago extends beach season into the Algarve autumn
Summer may be over, but Verdelago Beach Club is extending its season to make the most of the Algarve’s milder autumn days by the sea. Located beside Praia Verde in The post Verdelago extends beach season into the Algarve autumn appeared first on Portugal Resident .