The Portugal News14h agoRyanair launches special autumn flights from Portugal
Ryanair has launched a new autumn promotion, with flights from Portugal to a number of European and North African destinations available from €14.99.
The Portugal News16h agoPortugal tourism revenue growth slows in July
Tourism revenues in Portugal continued to rise in July, but at a much slower pace, increasing by just 1.5% compared to the same month last year.
The Portugal News18h agoThe Alentejo is becoming more attractive as a place to live
The desire for more room, greater tranquillity, and a way of life based on the idea of 'slow living' has meant that traditional Alentejo country mansions (montes) have become attractive investments—whether one wants to use them as permanent residences, as weekend getaways, or as part of rural tourism initiatives.
Portugal Resident18h agoMonte Rei golf course reopens after major renovation
Monte Rei Golf & Country Club’s North Course has reopened following a major six-month renovation, marking the latest stage in a wider investment programme at the eastern Algarve resort. The The post Monte Rei golf course reopens after major renovation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19h agoBritish paddleboarders rescued after wind blows them well offshore near Sesimbra
Two British women, aged 26 and 27 – and both on paddleboards – were ‘taken by strong winds’ blowing off Praia da Ribeira do Cavalo, in Sesimbra, on Saturday, and The post British paddleboarders rescued after wind blows them well offshore near Sesimbra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20h agoLoulé opens creative workshops for World Tourism Day
Loulé is marking World Tourism Day, celebrated internationally on September 27, with a wider programme of activities running from September 25 to October 6, celebrating the municipality’s traditional crafts, creativity The post Loulé opens creative workshops for World Tourism Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2d agoA Hotel with a Story to Tell in Porto
There are places where you can simply forget about the rest of the world and live in a little bubble for a while. Places that overwhelm you with their atmosphere and spirit, and places that seem to have their own soul. Wine & Books Porto is one of them.
The Portugal News2d agoArriving at Faro Airport
The Algarve adventure began today with an arrival at Faro Airport at 9:35am, following a easyJet flight from Luton. The flight arrived on schedule, but the passengers were soon faced with an unexpectedly lengthy wait at border control.
The Portugal News3d agoHigh-speed rail reduces flight demand
China’s expanding high-speed rail network is reducing demand for short-haul air travel, leading Airbus to cut its 20-year forecast for single-aisle aircraft by 470 planes.
The Portugal News3d agoBeach of the Week: Praia dos Três Castelos
Is this one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve?
The Portugal News3d agoAviation emissions have increased in Portugal since 2019
Aviation pollutant emissions have increased by 19% in Portugal since 2019, the environmental association Zero warned, saying that the expansion of airport capacity in Lisbon and Porto threatens a decarbonisation roadmap that has yet to be adopted.
The Portugal News3d agoFestival returning to Portugal city
The São Miguel Festival returns to Penela, in the Coimbra district, from the 25th to the 29th, featuring music, exhibitors, and food stalls; the local municipality expects over 25,000 visitors.
The Portugal News4d agoFixed taxi fares at Lisbon Airport welcomed by the tourism sector
The Lisbon Tourism Association has backed the introduction of a system with fixed fares for taxi services departing from Humberto Delgado Airport, pointing out that this measure enhances transparency, shows respect for industry professionals, and provides visitors and residents with a simpler and more predictable arriv
The Portugal News4d agoAustralia cracks down on tourism visa overstays
Tourists who stay in Australia after their visas expire are about to face much tougher enforcement, as the government targets more than 77,000 people believed to be living in the country without a valid visa.
Portugal Resident4d agoCarob takes centre stage in Silves for World Tourism Day
Fábrica do Inglês in Silves will put the spotlight on one of the Algarve’s most characteristic products this month, with carob taking centre stage as part of the municipality’s World The post Carob takes centre stage in Silves for World Tourism Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News4d agoeasyJet crew to strike in October and December: Disruption expected at Faro, Lisbon, and Porto airports
easyJet cabin crew have approved strike action from 2 to 6 October and again from 19 to 23 December, with around 500 scheduled flights expected to be affected during the first strike period.
The Portugal News4d agoLEDEX Forum brings the Algarve AI expertise
In less than a month, LEDEX Forum will take place in the Algarve at the Real Marina Hotel & Spa in Olhão on 15 October.
The Portugal News4d agoBrazil to be celebrated with an event in Portugal
Brazil Origin Week returns to Lisbon between 9 and 11 October, with expectations of at least 15,000 visitors and 40 to 50 exhibitors, in an edition that integrates the Chocolat Festival for the first time in the Portuguese capital.
The Portugal News5d agoPortuguese hotel ranks among most beautiful in the world
The historic Infante Sagres, located in the heart of Porto near Praça de D. Filipa de Lencastre, ranked 23rd on the list of the world’s 33 most beautiful hotels.
Portugal Resident5d agoGNR seize 6,725 litres of petrol near Sagres beaches
More than 6,700 litres of petrol, a van and three mobile phones were seized near Sagres today (September 17) after suspicious activity involving a high-speed boat triggered a major GNR The post GNR seize 6,725 litres of petrol near Sagres beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoLack of competition sends TAP fares for Azores soaring
Azores’ tourism woes are not getting any better. Since low-cost airline Ryanair slammed the door due to ANA’s ‘exorbitant airport taxes’, fares to the archipelago have gone from around €200 The post Lack of competition sends TAP fares for Azores soaring appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoHighgate Portugal hotels waive pet fees for World Animal Day
Hotels in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve will waive their usual pet accommodation fees from October 2 to 5 as part of a special initiative marking World Animal Day. Highgate The post Highgate Portugal hotels waive pet fees for World Animal Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoPortimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia
Residents and visitors are being invited to walk for a cause in Portimão on Saturday, September 26, when Alzheimer Portugal’s Algarve Regional Office will hold a 5km charity walk to The post Portimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoRussian sought by Interpol since 2013 detained at Lisbon airport
Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) detained a 62-year-old Russian national at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport this week after he arrived on a flight from Tel Aviv travelling under a false The post Russian sought by Interpol since 2013 detained at Lisbon airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .