Algarve Daily News25 AugAlbufeira: 12 injured after car ploughs into crowds in tourist hotspot, prompting police gunshots and panic
Twelve people were injured, two seriously, after a car drove through pedestrians in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Albufeira’s Oura nightlife district.
The Portugal News25 AugPortugal plans luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express
Portugal is set to get a new luxury hotel on rails, with plans to transform old CP carriages into accommodation offering overnight journeys, regional food and experiences around the country.
Portugal Resident25 AugCarvoeiro combines beach party with traditional festivities
Carvoeiro will combine electronic music, live entertainment and religious tradition during two days of festivities on August 29 and 30. The celebrations in honour of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação (Our The post Carvoeiro combines beach party with traditional festivities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 AugThe Sweet Refuge of Bairro Alto Hotel’s Bakery in Lisbon
Anchoring the bustling corner where Rua do Alecrim meets Praça Luís de Camões, the pastry shop of the Bairro Alto Hotel introduces a refined, unhurried counterpoint to the frantic energy of downtown Lisbon.
Portugal Resident24 AugTourist robbed at gunpoint in Quinta do Lago
A tourist was robbed at gun-point in Quinta do Lago (Almancil) this afternoon by two men, riding a ‘food delivery’ motorcycle. The man offered no resistance, explains CMTV, and was The post Tourist robbed at gunpoint in Quinta do Lago appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News24 AugAustralia suspends Work & Holiday Visas for Portuguese citizens
Portugal is among the 23 countries with the Australian Work & Holiday visa program paused.
Algarve Daily News24 AugAlentejo: Body recovered after man disappears while retrieving ball at Alqueva beach
Divers from the volunteer fire brigades of Moura, Serpa, and Reguengos de Monsaraz recovered the body of 44-year-old Filipe Ramalho from the waters of the Alqueva reservoir at around 11am on Monday.
Portugal Resident24 AugNew Albufeira dialysis clinic to serve residents and holidaymakers
A new haemodialysis clinic is being built in Albufeira, expanding treatment capacity for kidney patients in the central Algarve while also providing dialysis for people visiting the region on holiday. The post New Albufeira dialysis clinic to serve residents and holidaymakers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News24 AugPSP Borders Unit’s first year marked by airport disruptions in Portugal
The first year of operations for the PSP’s National Foreigners and Borders Unit (UNEF), which concluded on 21 August, has been marked by various airport difficulties, and the officers’ union describes it as a “very turbulent year.”
Portugal Resident23 AugMan dies during recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, Alvor
A 56-year-old man died after going into cardiorespiratory arrest while recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, in Alvor, Portimão, yesterday afternoon. The victim was pulled from the water by his The post Man dies during recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, Alvor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 AugBeach of the week: Albandeira Beach
Albandeira is one of the more hidden beaches in the municipality of Lagoa.
The Portugal News22 AugSea turtle completes remarkable journey
A critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle rescued from a Welsh beach has been flown more than 5,000 miles back to the United States ahead of its planned release into the Gulf of Mexico.
Portugal Resident22 AugPortugal plans €20 million luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express
Portugal could soon have its own luxury hotel on rails, with almost €20 million being invested in a new train offering overnight accommodation, fine dining and immersive journeys through some The post Portugal plans €20 million luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 AugeasyJet to end all flights from UK airport after 16 years
easyJet is set to withdraw completely from Leeds Bradford Airport, ending its operations at the West Yorkshire airport from 5 January 2027.
The Portugal News21 AugSoltour expands Balearic Islands flights for summer 2026
The tour operator has increased its direct connections from Portugal to Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza as demand for Mediterranean holidays continues to grow.
The Portugal News21 AugTourist spending in Portugal rises 4.2% in first half of 2026
June revenue exceeded last year’s level as the country’s tourism sector maintained steady growth.
Portugal Resident21 AugNazaré beach reopens to swimmers
The swimming ban at Nazaré beach has been lifted after fresh water tests showed no cause for concern, just hours after the popular seaside resort was temporarily closed to bathers The post Nazaré beach reopens to swimmers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 AugAlgarve municipalities charge tourists to stay overnight
Tourists staying in some of the Algarve's most popular destinations are paying an additional charge on top of the cost of their accommodation.
Portugal Resident21 AugThe “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism
However, recent data and new developments point toward a clear shift in this trend. To understand why this matters, one only has to look at the sheer scale of the The post The “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News21 AugOne year in, Portugal’s new border force has faced great turbulence, with ‘tremendous political and media pressure’
The first year of the National Aliens and Borders Unit (UNEF), operated by Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP), has been marked by repeated disruption at the country’s airports, with the officers’ union describing the period as a “very turbulent year”.
Portugal Resident21 AugPorto Book Fair welcomes 800 visitors in first 15 minutes
The Porto Book Fair (Feira do Livro do Porto) got off to a flying start today (August 21), welcoming around 800 visitors in just the first 15 minutes after opening The post Porto Book Fair welcomes 800 visitors in first 15 minutes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 AugSwimming banned at Algarve beach
People have been told not to swim at Praia da Nazaré after tests found higher-than-normal levels of microbiological contamination in the water.
The Portugal News21 AugAlgarve village’s climate refuge offers escape from extreme heat
A small village in the Algarve is attracting attention for a climate refuge that is helping residents and visitors escape increasingly intense summer temperatures.
Portugal Resident21 AugUnion representing Portugal’s ‘mini-SEF’ marks challenging first year
Portugal’s new police unit responsible for border control and immigration enforcement is marking its first anniversary after a “very challenging year” dominated by airport queues, a new European border system The post Union representing Portugal’s ‘mini-SEF’ marks challenging first year appeared first on Portugal Resid