Portugal Resident15h agoF1 fever hits Portugal as ticket sales open for 2027 Portimão return
Formula 1 fever has well and truly arrived in Portugal, with huge demand for tickets as sales opened on Monday for next year’s Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão. By 1.10pm, The post F1 fever hits Portugal as ticket sales open for 2027 Portimão return appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News17h agoPortimão: Two police officers run over by drunk driver who fled scene after having license suspended
Two PSP (Public Security Police) officers were struck by a vehicle in the early hours of this morning, 21 September, in Portimão by a drunk driver who fled the scene while being given a ticket.
Portugal Resident19h agoDrink-driver on the run after striking police officers in Portimão
Two PSP officers were injured in Portimão in the early hours of this Monday (September 21) after being struck by a car driven by a man who had just been The post Drink-driver on the run after striking police officers in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21h agoPortimão street festival expands into city centre
Portimão’s InDireita Street Fest returns for its eighth edition on October 3 and 4, expanding beyond its traditional home in Rua Direita as part of a special edition aimed at The post Portimão street festival expands into city centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22h agoEverything for foreign residents in Portugal
Whether you are new to Portugal, or have lived here for decades, the annual afpop expo in Portimão on October 3 and 4 is a must visit event for you. The post Everything for foreign residents in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3d agoInvestor Talks brings together more than 2,000 people in Portimão and prepares for its return in 2027
The 5th edition of Investor Talks brought together investors, business owners and entrepreneurs from across the country at Portimão Arena. The event also marked a new phase for the project, with Tomás Caeiro taking over its leadership.
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 .
The Portugal News5d agoCharity Dinner to Raise Funds for Associação Lighthouse Global’s Educational Projects
An evening of good food, live music, and community spirit will help make a difference for children and young people in Portugal at a special charity dinner organised by Associação Lighthouse Global on Thursday, 24 September, at 7.00 pm at Vilarosa Hotel, Portimão.
Portugal Resident5d agoF1 return is “true promotion” of Algarve – MP
Algarve MP Cristóvão Norte has hailed Formula 1’s confirmed return to Portimão in June 2027, arguing that major international events can provide the region with exposure that goes far beyond The post F1 return is “true promotion” of Algarve – MP appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News6d agoPortimão: Authorities rush to clear blanket of exotic algae on Praia do Alemão before foul smell attracts pests
Part of the coastline in Portimão has been transformed by a thick carpet of brown algae, rugulopteryx okamurae , with tonnes of the invasive species washing ashore and covering stretches of sand.
Portugal Resident6d agoPortimão already preparing for F1 return
Portimão has already begun preparing for the return of Formula 1 in June 2027, with plans being drawn up for extra parking, improved access roads and direct transport between the The post Portimão already preparing for F1 return appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoFormula 1 officially returns to Portugal in June 2027
Formula 1 has officially confirmed the dates for its long-awaited return to Portugal, with the Portuguese Grand Prix set to take place at Portimão from June 18 to 20, 2027. The post Formula 1 officially returns to Portugal in June 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 SeptMercadona confirms opening date for first Algarve store
Mercadona has finally confirmed the opening date for its first supermarket in the Algarve, with the new Portimão store due to welcome customers on October 15. The Spanish supermarket chain The post Mercadona confirms opening date for first Algarve store appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptVolunteers invited to help clean coastal beauty spot in Portimão
Volunteers are being invited to join a coastal clean-up at Mata de João d’Arens in Portimão on Saturday, September 19, as part of the Arade Azul environmental project. The initiative, The post Volunteers invited to help clean coastal beauty spot in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptNine municipalities at maximum wildfire risk
Monchique and Portimão in the Algarve are among nine Portuguese municipalities facing the maximum level of rural fire danger today, according to national weather institute IPMA. The other municipalities at The post Nine municipalities at maximum wildfire risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 SeptBison Bank at Investor Talks: knowledge and financial innovation under discussion
Bison Bank will take part in the 5th edition of Investor Talks, taking place on 12 and 13 September at Portimão Arena, with Ricardo Martins, Chief Crypto Officer and Head of Operations and Data.
The Portugal News9 SeptEspaço Portas do Sol closes its doors in Portimão
Espaço Portas do Sol, in Portimão, closed its doors on 1 September 2026, after twelve years of hosting and promoting activities in the fields of culture, art and wellbeing.
Portugal Resident9 SeptSix Algarve municipalities at maximum wildfire risk
Six municipalities in the Algarve are under maximum rural fire danger today (September 9), according to Portugal’s national weather institute IPMA. The areas affected are Monchique, Portimão, Silves, Loulé, São The post Six Algarve municipalities at maximum wildfire risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 SeptPortimão cultural hub closes after 12 years
A well-known cultural and well-being space in Portimão has closed its physical doors after 12 years, although some of the activities associated with it are set to continue elsewhere. Espaço The post Portimão cultural hub closes after 12 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 SeptPortimão gears up for Vortex Hybrid Games
Up to 1,500 athletes are expected to compete at the second edition of the Vortex Hybrid Games in Portimão on September 19, just three months after the event made its The post Portimão gears up for Vortex Hybrid Games appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptPortimonense SC embroiled in betting scandal: players allegedly backed own team to lose
Portimão’s biggest football club, Portimonense Sporting Clube, is at the centre of a major sports-betting scandal which reportedly concerns 26 footballers who represented the club during the 2025/26 season. Importantly, The post Portimonense SC embroiled in betting scandal: players allegedly backed own team to lose app
The Portugal News4 SeptInvestor Talks returns to Portimão for its biggest edition ever
More than 2,000 attendees, 50 expert speakers and 4 stages with 50 sessions dedicated to investing, personal finance and business. That is the promise of the 5th edition of Investor Talks, taking place at Portimão Arena on 12 and 13 September.
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 SeptInvestor Talks brings money, property and business heavyweights to Portimão
Investor Talks returns to Portimão Arena on September 12 and 13 for its fifth edition, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and finance specialists. Organisers are expecting more than 2,000 people at The post Investor Talks brings money, property and business heavyweights to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Re