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 .
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.
Algarve Daily News30 OctAlbufeira mayor orders halt to desalination plant works, but minister refuses to take part in ‘political games’
Rui Cristina, mayor of Albufeira, has ordered a halt to work on the desalination plant being built near Rocha Baixinha beach. However, the Environment Minister insisted this Friday, 30 October, that “not a single machine has stopped” and that she will not take part in “political games”.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal beach named fourth best in Europe
Praia da Falésia in Albufeira has been voted the fourth-best beach in Europe in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards by British travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. It is also the highest-ranked Portuguese beach on the list.
Algarve Daily News26 OctAlbufeira Bombeiros receive new €82,000 ambulance, hoping to improve emergency response times
Albufeira’s volunteer fire brigade has a new ambulance, an investment of around €82,000. The vehicle will bolster the emergency resources available to the local population, and to visitors to the municipality.
The Portugal News17 OctBeach of the week: Praia dos Arrifes
Praia dos Arrifes is one of the smallest beaches in Albufeira, but it is also one of the prettiest.
The Portugal News15 OctOctober beach days in the Algarve
Today we took a walk along the cliffs above Praia do Inatel in Albufeira and enjoyed the beautiful views of the beach.
The Portugal News11 OctAn October afternoon on Albufeira Beach
Praia da Coelha was full of life on Saturday afternoon, with plenty of people making the most of the sunshine and warm weather.
The Portugal News28 SeptSix detained in Albufeira during suspected fuel transfer to speedboat
Six people have been detained after the GNR discovered around 200 containers of fuel near Praia do Castelo in Albufeira.
Portugal Resident28 SeptSix arrested in possession of 200 jerry cans of fuel, near Castelo beach, Albufeira
GNR police arrested another six people in the early hours of Sunday morning, seizing around 200 jerry cans of fuel near Castelo beach, Albufeira municipality, in yet another incident with The post Six arrested in possession of 200 jerry cans of fuel, near Castelo beach, Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News14 SeptAlbufeira: Nine men arrested on Falésia beach while attempting to refuel drug-smuggler boat
Nine men have been arrested near Praia da Falésia in Albufeira after being caught today, 14 September, in an operation involving Portugal’s Polícia Marítima and GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana).
Portugal Resident14 SeptNine arrested near Albufeira’s Falésia Beach in suspected drug trafficking operation
Nine people aged between 17 and 29 have been arrested in Albufeira on suspicion of assisting drug trafficking, following a joint operation by the Maritime Police and GNR near Falésia The post Nine arrested near Albufeira’s Falésia Beach in suspected drug trafficking operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News4 SeptAlbufeira’s Rui Cristina wins Worst Mayor of the Month Award: The ‘anti-corruption’ mayor who is facing a criminal investigation, with just a year in office
August tends to be one of the quieter months in Portugal’s political calendar, with Parliament in recess until the middle of September, and many city-dwellers flocking to villas and hotels in the Algarve from Lisbon and Porto, much like migratory birds, hoping to sun their feathers along the coast like gulls. However,
Portugal Resident3 SeptBritish man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing
A British man suspected of killing his partner at an Albufeira hotel has been remanded in custody following his first appearance before a judge. The 34-year-old appeared at Portimão Court The post British man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptBritish child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital
The child of the British woman stabbed to death, allegedly by her partner, in Albufeira on Tuesday evening has been recovering from injuries in Faro Hospital as relatives take flights The post British child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News2 SeptAlbufeira: 34-year-old British tourist stabbed by partner in front of her child in luxury hotel corridor
A 34-year-old British woman died after being stabbed at the Alfagar Alto Da Colina, a four-star hotel in the popular resort town of Albufeira, in southern Portugal’s Algarve, on Tuesday, 1 September. The main suspect is the victim’s partner, a 34-year-old British man, who was arrested by the authorities at the scene of
Portugal Resident2 SeptBritish woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira
A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in the corridor of an aparthotel in Albufeira. PJ police arrested the victim’s male partner shortly after the attack. Also 34, The post British woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptA perfect day out for the whole family
If you are looking for a place that will delight both young and old during your holidays, Zoomarine is a must-visit destination. Located in Guia, Albufeira, this theme park combines The post A perfect day out for the whole family appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News28 AugAlbufeira: ‘We must move towards family-friendly tourist model which preserves local identity, traditions, and quality of life’, say local politicians
The Albufeira division of the governing Partido Social Democrata (PSD) is calling for a “public discussion” on the tourism model of the municipality following the Oura road incident that left 16 people injured, arguing for greater safety and long-term sustainability.
Portugal Resident28 AugPSD calls for Albufeira to move away from mass tourism after Oura incident
Albufeira should move away from a tourism model focused largely on visitor numbers and instead prioritise quality, safety and higher-value tourism, the local branch of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) The post PSD calls for Albufeira to move away from mass tourism after Oura incident appeared first on Portugal Residen
Algarve Daily News26 AugIrish tourist describes “frightening” Albufeira hit-and-run after being dragged on car bonnet, as majority of 16 victims discharged from hospital
A majority of the 16 people injured in a hit-and-run incident in Albufeira, during the early hours of Tuesday, 25th August, have been discharged from Portimão Hospital, with two seriously injured victims remaining under intensive care, according to the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS).
Portugal Resident26 AugIrish teen hit during Albufeira car rampage recalls “scary” experience
An 18-year-old Irish tourist says her first visit to Portugal will now leave her with a “bad memory” of her experience in the country after she was struck by a The post Irish teen hit during Albufeira car rampage recalls “scary” experience appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugAlgarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage
The Algarve should move away from the “booze tourism” associated with stag parties, excessive drinking and some nightlife areas, the head of the region’s hotel association has said following today’s The post Algarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage appeared first on Portugal R
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.