Portugal Resident13h agoThe Algarve most visitors never see
Most visitors come to the Algarve for the familiar quartet: beaches, sea, golf and sunshine. For many — tourists, business owners, even politicians — the region is imagined as a The post The Algarve most visitors never see appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News15h agoRyanair launches new winter routes in Portugal
The airline is increasing its capacity at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport by 13 percent, offering 2.7 million seats across 55 routes for winter 2026, with new destinations including Italy, Poland, Germany, the UK and Morocco.
Portugal Resident19h agoNew Algarve surf festival makes a splash in Sagres
The first Sagres Sessions has been hailed a success. Held between October 30 and November 1, the festival turned Sagres into a meeting point for surfers, local residents and visitors, The post New Algarve surf festival makes a splash in Sagres appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1d agoHotel, culture hub or council offices? Faro weighs future of old beer brewery
A cultural centre, a hotel or new municipal offices. Those are the three main options now being considered for the future of Faro’s long-debated old beer brewery, Fábrica da Cerveja, The post Hotel, culture hub or council offices? Faro weighs future of old beer brewery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2d agoShades of pink over Praia da Rocha
Today, we were lucky enough to experience another beautiful sunset in the Algarve, with the sky above Praia da Rocha turning into an amazing mix of pink shades.
The Portugal News2d agoPortugal airport announces new winter routes
Porto Airport is expanding its international connections this winter, adding 24 routes and giving passengers more options to travel across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.
The Portugal News2d agoHow to save time when visiting Lisbon?
Visitors to Lisbon may spend a significant part of a short break waiting to enter some of the city’s best-known sights.
The Portugal News2d agoAmerica votes Portugal wins
The Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections on 3 November opens a new political chapter in Washington, bringing potential opportunities for Portugal’s tourism industry, businesses and transatlantic relationships.
The Portugal News2d agoPortugal, Plan B and Beyond: Inside the Wealth & Migration Summit
The Wealth & Migration Summit, hosted by Global Citizen Solutions on 5–6 November EPIC SANA Marquês Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal is a chance to look into long term planning in terms of residency, citizenship, and wealth management.
Algarve Daily News3d agoLisbon flight hit by bomb threat, as similar concerns ground seven planes across Europe in 48 hours
At least seven passenger flights have been targeted by bomb threats or security alerts over the past two days, prompting authorities in Portugal, Poland, Spain, Bulgaria, Italy, and Hungary to spring into action. Among the aircraft involved were two Ryanair flights bound for Rome, one of which had taken off from Lisbon
Portugal Resident3d agoAdditional security screening at Lisbon airport forced by “error in disembarkation of flight from Brazil”
An error by Menzies’ ground handling service during the disembarkation of a flight arriving from Brazil today led to additional security screening of passengers in the international area of terminal The post Additional security screening at Lisbon airport forced by “error in disembarkation of flight from Brazil” appear
The Portugal News3d agoRyanair flight from Portugal makes emergency landing in Italy after bomb threat
A Ryanair aircraft departing from Lisbon on 3 November was forced to make an emergency landing in Rome following a bomb threat.
Portugal Resident3d agoNetflix turns teenage TAP hijacking into its first film in Portugal
Netflix has started production on its first film in Portugal – inspired by the extraordinary true story of a 16-year-old who hijacked a TAP flight and forced it to divert The post Netflix turns teenage TAP hijacking into its first film in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3d agoNew taxi access controls at Lisbon Airport
A new barrier system will restrict access to accredited taxis following complaints about excessive fares and service refusals.
The Portugal News3d agoCommunists in Portugal call for investment at Beja Airport
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) will propose the creation of a logistics hub at Beja Airport to facilitate the “distribution of regional products” during the detailed parliamentary debate on the 2027 State Budget (OE2027).
Portugal Resident3d ago12 arrested after 4,900 litres of fuel found on Albufeira beach
Twelve men have been arrested after police found nearly 5,000 litres of fuel being unloaded near São Rafael beach in Albufeira, in what the GNR suspects was a logistical operation The post 12 arrested after 4,900 litres of fuel found on Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3d agoA smooth arrival at Faro Airport
Arriving at Faro Airport from Bristol at 8.15pm on Monday evening, the experience was refreshingly straightforward. All the passport gates were working, every immigration booth was manned, and passengers were moving through efficiently.
Portugal Resident3d agoPortimão asks residents to help shape tourism future
People living in Portimão are being asked to have their say on the future of tourism in the municipality – with the consultation available in both Portuguese and English. Portimão The post Portimão asks residents to help shape tourism future appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4d agoTAP flight makes emergency landing in France due to smoking e-cigarette
A Lisbon-to-Stockholm service was diverted to Nantes after an electronic cigarette reportedly overheated and released smoke in the cabin, and the aircraft continued its journey after safety checks, with no injuries reported.
The Portugal News4d agoAndo Living Comporta Villas opens private retreat in Alentejo
In the pine forests and sandy beaches of the Alentejo coast, Ando Living Comporta Villas brings a new way of experiencing Comporta.
Algarve Daily News4d agoGNR arrest 13 men and one child at Albufeira beach as part of drug trafficking raid, with 200 jerrycans of fuel seized
A GNR operation on Monday, 2 November, ended with around 200 jerrycans of fuel seized at São Rafael beach, in Albufeira. Thirteen people were detained, one of them a child, according to the Jornal de Notícias newspaper.
The Portugal News4d agoNew direct flights between Lisbon and Prague
Travelling between Portugal and the Czech Republic has become a little easier, with airline Smartwings launching a new direct connection between Lisbon and Prague.
The Portugal News4d agoTAP launches direct flights from Portugal to USA
Travelling from Portugal to one of America’s most popular holiday destinations has become easier, with TAP Air Portugal launching its first direct flights between Lisbon and Orlando, Florida.
The Portugal News4d agoThree-hour flight, three-hour airport wait? Brits spark online debate on Faro Airport
A social media post comparing a three-hour flight from Manchester to Faro with an alleged three-hour wait at the airport has sparked a lively debate about long queues, Brexit and the impact on Algarve tourism.