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The Portugal News2d ago

Shades 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 News11 Oct

Café of the Week: Morangoice, Praia da Rocha

If you are looking for a nice place to enjoy a coffee with a sea view in Praia da Rocha, Morangoice is definitely worth a stop. 

The Portugal News3 Oct

Beach of the Week: Praia da Rocha

A beach with something for everyone

Portugal Resident1 Oct

Free parking returns to parts of Portimão and Praia da Rocha

Drivers will once again be able to park for free in several areas of Portimão and Praia da Rocha throughout October. Portimão’s municipal water and waste management company EMARP has The post Free parking returns to parts of Portimão and Praia da Rocha appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Sept

Afro Nation Portugal reveals first names for 2027 lineup

Afro Nation Portugal has revealed a huge first wave of artists for 2027, confirming another major international lineup is set to land on Praia da Rocha from 9 to 11 June next year. 

Portugal Resident23 Sept

First artists confirmed for Afro Nation 2027

Afro Nation will return to Praia da Rocha in Portimão from June 9 to 11, 2027, with Davido, Rema and Fally Ipupa among the first major names confirmed for next The post First artists confirmed for Afro Nation 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Sept

World beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event

Beer lovers will be able to sample ales from across the globe when the first Portimão World Beer Groove takes over Santa Catarina Fortress in Praia da Rocha from September The post World beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News25 Jul

Beach of the Week: Praia do Vau

Only 2 km from Praia da Rocha, Praia do Vau offers a quieter alternative while still having everything you need for a day at the beach.

Portugal Resident23 Jul

First-aid post opens at one of Albufeira’s busiest beaches

A dedicated first-aid post has reopened at Praia da Rocha Baixinha, one of Albufeira’s busiest beaches, providing on-site medical care throughout the summer bathing season. The facility has been operating The post First-aid post opens at one of Albufeira’s busiest beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Free beach fitness classes return to Praia da Rocha for the summer

Visitors and residents will once again be able to enjoy a wide range of free fitness classes and beach sports at Praia da Rocha this summer. Held at the Área The post Free beach fitness classes return to Praia da Rocha for the summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News7 Jul

Portimão: Police made 17 arrests during Afro Nation festival in Algarve, as 40,000 visitors partied on the beach

Seventeen people were arrested by Public Security Police (PSP) officers during this month’s Afro Nation festival, which ended on Sunday, 5 July, at the nightlife hotspot of Praia da Rocha in Portimão.

Portugal Resident6 Jul

Thousands partied at Afro Nation. By sunrise, Praia da Rocha was spotless again

As thousands of festivalgoers headed home after Afro Nation, a team of tireless men and women were just beginning their work. Shortly after 6am each morning during the festival, EMARP’s The post Thousands partied at Afro Nation. By sunrise, Praia da Rocha was spotless again appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News5 Jul

Afro Nation coming to an end

The fifth edition of Afro Nation has come to a close on the event’s third day, bringing an end to a weekend in Praia da Rocha like no other.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Afro Nation Portugal begins today

Praia da Rocha’s annual hit festival Afro Nation has started, turning the iconic Portimão beach into a global celebration of Afrobeats music for the whole weekend.

Portugal Resident2 Jul

Road closures announced for Afro Nation festival in Portimão

Drivers in Portimão are being advised to plan ahead this weekend, as extensive road closures and traffic restrictions will be introduced around Praia da Rocha during the Afro Nation Portugal The post Road closures announced for Afro Nation festival in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News2 Jul

Afro Nation Portugal reveals historic full lineup

The world’s biggest Afrobeats festival has unveiled its full programme for the sixth edition, with just one day to until Afro Nation Portugal returns to the golden sands of Praia da Rocha. 

Portugal Resident27 Jun

Afro Nation returns to Algarve next week with Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tyla

The “world’s biggest afrobeats festival” is set to return to the Algarve next week, with thousands of fans expected in Praia da Rocha. Running from July 3 to 5, Afro The post Afro Nation returns to Algarve next week with Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tyla appeared first on Portugal Resident .