Portugal Resident21 AugPortugal’s famous Nazaré beach closed to swimmers over water quality concerns
Nazaré beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers after water quality tests detected unusually high levels of microbiological contamination, the local council announced this Friday. Nazaré is one of Portugal’s The post Portugal’s famous Nazaré beach closed to swimmers over water quality concerns appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident21 AugAlerta Charity Shop in Silves flaunts beauty makeover
The Alerta Charity Shop in Silves just took a two-week summer holiday. Did director Debby Burton and her volunteers relax on the beach sipping piña coladas? Think again! They were The post Alerta Charity Shop in Silves flaunts beauty makeover appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugCascais hotel to lay off 175 workers ahead of two-year closure
The five-star Hotel Cascais Miragem is planning to lay off around 175 employees ahead of a closure lasting at least two years for extensive renovation work. The Cascais hotel has The post Cascais hotel to lay off 175 workers ahead of two-year closure appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News20 AugLagos: Protesters gather outside town hall, rallying against Meia Praia hotel development which puts wildlife at risk
Around 50 protestors gathered outside Lagos Town Hall yesterday to rally against the construction of three tourist developments in the Meia Praia area, calling for work to be halted until the project has been properly assessed. Chief among the concerned parties’ concerns is the lack of insight into the possible environ
The Portugal News20 AugStay Cool network launches climate refuges in Portugal
The Stay Cool network includes 18 certified climate refuges in the Alentejo area, spread across the municipalities of Almodôvar, Arronches, Castelo de Vide, Cuba, and Mourão, according to a statement issued by the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority (ERT).
The Portugal News19 AugAlgarve hotels to offer more than 2,000 local oranges to guests
Guests staying at five Algarve hotels will have the chance to taste one of the region's best-known local products this week, with more than 2,000 Algarve oranges being handed out.
The Portugal News19 AugNew boardwalk to link two Algarve beaches
Work on the new route between Altura and Praia Verde is already underway, with the first sections installed earlier this summer.
The Portugal News19 AugCrédito Agrícola becomes Official Bank of FATACIL
Crédito Agrícola is once again taking part as the Official Bank of FATACIL – Lagoa’s Fair of Crafts, Tourism, Agriculture, Commerce and Industry.
Portugal Resident19 AugPortuguese tourist stabbed to death at Albanian beach resort; 11 arrested
A 20-year-old Portuguese tourist has been stabbed to death in the Albanian coastal town of Ksamil, with 11 people arrested and two others wanted in connection with the killing. The The post Portuguese tourist stabbed to death at Albanian beach resort; 11 arrested appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News18 AugMore flight routes could soon come to the Azores
The Government of the Azores is developing the Air Route Development Fund.
The Portugal News18 AugEurope eases airport liquid rules
The days of squeezing shampoo, sunscreen and toiletries into 100ml bottles may finally be numbered, with passengers at a growing number of European airports now able to take liquid containers of up to two litres through security.
Portugal Resident18 AugPorto mayor calls for stronger security in city centre
Porto Mayor Pedro Duarte has vowed to keep pressure on the government for more police officers following violence in the city centre that left six tourists and a police officer The post Porto mayor calls for stronger security in city centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News18 AugMore than 300 swimmers take part in Lagoa open water race
More than 300 swimmers took to the water at Praia Grande in Ferragudo for the 23rd edition of the Prova de Mar de Lagoa – Jorge Lamy.
The Portugal News18 AugViceroy at Ombria Algarve receives Biosphere Certification for sustainable tourism
The Viceroy at Ombria Algarve has received the Biosphere Certified seal, a well-known international certification for sustainable tourism.
The Portugal News18 AugBeach accessibility in Portugal improves, but barriers remain
A third of beaches in Portugal are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Although this number has increased, it is still described as inadequate.
Portugal Resident18 AugSerralves lights up Porto summer nights
Porto’s Serralves Foundation is offering visitors a combination of art, illuminated gardens and discounted evening admission this summer, with its popular Serralves em Luz returning for a fourth edition. This The post Serralves lights up Porto summer nights appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugOlhão Seafood Festival attracts around 50,000 visitors
Around 50,000 people attended the 38th Olhão Seafood Festival, which ended on Saturday, August 15, after six days of food and live music beside the Ria Formosa. The attendance figure The post Olhão Seafood Festival attracts around 50,000 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugTrain sculpture unveiled near Loulé station
A new train sculpture has been unveiled beside the Loulé/Praia de Quarteira train station in tribute to the railway’s long-standing presence in the municipality. Created by local design and graphics The post Train sculpture unveiled near Loulé station appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 AugJessie J Shines at Pine Cliffs Resort’s Spectacular Summer Gala 2026
The Portugal News was delighted to attend the prestigious Summer Gala at Pine Cliffs Resort on Friday, 31 July 2026, an evening that once again demonstrated why this has become one of the highlights of the Algarve’s summer social calendar.
The Portugal News17 AugOver 200,000 vouchers redeemed on Odisseias trips in Portugal
This year, over 200,000 vouchers have already been used to book trips through the travel agency Odisseias, indicating a steady growth in tourism.
Portugal Resident17 AugNew €50,000 project aims to open Alentejo’s Bronze Age settlement to visitors
Archaeological work has resumed at Outeiro do Circo, one of the largest known Late Bronze Age settlements in the Iberian Peninsula, under a new €50,000 project aimed at eventually opening The post New €50,000 project aims to open Alentejo’s Bronze Age settlement to visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugCarvoeiro Clube Group appointed new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens
Carvoeiro Clube Group has been appointed as the new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens, bringing the Carvoeiro resort back under the management of an experienced local operator following several years The post Carvoeiro Clube Group appointed new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens appeared first on Portugal Reside
The Portugal News17 AugTourism contributed 36.2 billion euros to Portugal’s economy in 2025
New INE figures show the sector accounted for 11.8 percent of GDP while continuing to support economic growth.
Portugal Resident17 AugLagos keeps centuries-old “Banho 29” tradition alive
One of the Algarve’s most distinctive summer traditions returns to Lagos and Praia da Luz on August 29, when locals and visitors will once again celebrate the Festa do Banho The post Lagos keeps centuries-old “Banho 29” tradition alive appeared first on Portugal Resident .