Skip to content
Algarve Circle

Portimão news

The full index of Algarve news. Filter by topic, town or outlet.

The Portugal News21h ago

Algarve to have new road connection in Portimão

Portimão has a new entrance and exit connecting the city to the EN125, following the opening of a road near Nova Vila Retail Park on Tuesday, 3 November.

The Portugal News3d ago

Perfect November afternoon in the Algarve

Today we’re in Portimão, spending a lovely November afternoon at Morangoice Café. 

The Portugal News30 Oct

Have you ever wondered what these baskets were for?

Have you ever noticed these large traditional woven baskets outside the Portimão Museum, right beside the Arade River?

The Portugal News30 Oct

Algarve Christmas fair to raise funds for Soup Kitchen

A Christmas Fair in Parchal will raise money for Portimão Soup Kitchen, which provides meals for up to 200 people three times a week through donations and volunteer support. 

The Portugal News30 Oct

Algarve Christmas fair to raise funds for soup kitchen

A Christmas Fair in Parchal will raise money for Portimão Soup Kitchen, which provides meals for up to 200 people three times a week through donations and volunteer support. 

The Portugal News21 Oct

Equipment from Espaço Portas do Sol finds a new home at the Portimão Soup Kitchen

The Associação Cultural Ideias do Levante has reached an agreement with the Portimão Soup Kitchen for the transfer of industrial equipment from the former café space at Espaço Portas do Sol.

The Portugal News20 Oct

Pink October brings colour to Portimão

During our recent visit to Portimão, we noticed beautiful pink crochet and textile decorations along the Ribeirinha. 

The Portugal News20 Oct

European Judo comes to the Algarve

Portimão Arena will host the European Judo Championships Veterans from 22 to 25 October.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Sunshine returns to Portimão after Sunday's storm

After yesterday’s storm brought rain and thunderstorms to the Algarve, today the sun is shining again!

The Portugal News16 Oct

Property of the Week: Elegant Countryside Living in Monte Canelas

Generous gardens, a private pool and beautifully connected indoor-outdoor spaces define this sophisticated four-bedroom villa near Portimão.

The Portugal News16 Oct

October in the Algarve Looks Like This

We visited Praia do Vau in Portimão on Friday late afternoon, and although we are already halfway through October, it still felt like summer in the Algarve.

The Portugal News15 Oct

Algarve hospital performs first laparoscopic mastectomy

The Hospital do Barlavento Algarvio in Portimão has performed its first mastectomy using a laparoscopic approach, with breast reconstruction and an implant carried out during the same operation.

The Portugal News15 Oct

Mercadona opens first Algarve store

We were at the opening of Portimão’s new Mercadona today, the first store in the Algarve. 

The Portugal News13 Oct

Algarve hosts free session to discuss anxiety in children

Parents, educators and school specialists are being invited to a free session in Portimão on how to support children and teenagers experiencing fear and anxiety.

The Portugal News13 Oct

Algarve hosts Portugal’s World Cup play-off

Tonight, 13 October, Portugal's women's national team will play against Northern Ireland at the Portimão Estádio in the second leg of their play-off for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The Portugal News11 Oct

British Consular Services join AFPOP Expo

Over the weekend of 3–4 October, Portimão Arena hosted the AFPOP Expo, formerly known as BLiP – Better Living in Portugal. 

The Portugal News10 Oct

Beach of the Week: Praia do Amado

A beach walk among Portimão’s beautiful rock formations

The Portugal News9 Oct

New hotel coming to the Algarve

A new hotel is preparing to open in the centre of Portimão, bringing new life to a building that had been abandoned for several years.

The Portugal News9 Oct

European Le Mans Series returns to Algarve for season finale

The European Le Mans Series is back in Portimão this weekend for the final race of the 2026 season, taking place on Saturday, 10 October, at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.

The Portugal News6 Oct

Mercadona prepares to open in Portimão

The Spanish supermarket chain will open its first Portimão store on 15 15 October, saying it will strengthen its already existing partnerships with Algarve suppliers.

The Portugal News28 Sept

InDireita Street Fest returns to Portimão

The free festival will bring music, art and family activities to Rua Direita, while shops in the city centre join in with a weekend sale.

The Portugal News25 Sept

Have you seen Portimão’s little Benagil?

Algar dos Três Castelos is a striking rock formation hidden between Praia dos Três Castelos and Praia do Amado in Portimão.

The Portugal News25 Sept

One region, five ways to live

From the Atlantic coast to the Monchique mountains, the wider Portimão area offers remarkably different ways of experiencing the Algarve. For property buyers, choosing the right location increasingly starts with a more personal question: how do you want to live?

The Portugal News25 Sept

Get more for less at the afpop expo

It is almost time for the annual afpop expo, taking place on 3 and 4 October at the Portimão Arena, and the benefits for visitors continues to grow!

Page 1Older →