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Portugal Resident24 Jul

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have given followers a glimpse of their latest holiday in Portugal after the Duchess of Sussex shared a series of photographs from the Alentejo coast The post Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoy Portugal getaway appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

The Algarve has once again been named the cheapest European beach destination for British families, topping a new annual survey that compares the cost of everyday holiday spending across the The post Algarve named cheapest European holiday destination for Brits appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

One of Porto’s best-known tourist attractions has been closed indefinitely at the height of the summer season while its operator completes a certification renewal process with Portugal’s mobility authority. The The post Porto’s Guindais Funicular closed indefinitely over certification process appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident23 Jul

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 Resident23 Jul

Two young Portuguese doctors died in a road accident on the Spanish island of Formentera yesterday while holidaying with friends. The women, both aged around 30, were travelling on a The post Two young Portuguese doctors killed in Formentera road accident appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

One of the Algarve’s most popular summer beach parties is returning to Carvoeiro next month, with thousands expected to gather for an evening of live beachside electronic music. The Carvoeiro The post Carvoeiro Beach Party returns to Algarve beach in August appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

The 22nd Mostra do Doce Conventual de Lagoa will return from July 29 to August 2, inviting visitors to discover the rich culinary heritage of Portugal’s convent sweets through tastings, The post Lagoa celebrates convent sweet traditions with four-day festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Almada’s water crisis reported earlier this month continues to take a financial toll on the region’s tourism industry, with accommodation providers reporting a surge in cancellations despite ‘normal water service The post Almada’s lack of water “provokes wave of cancellations in tourism” appeared first on Portugal Resi

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Around 17,000 people attended the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally, with organisers declaring this year’s four-day event a success and confirming it will return from July 15 to 18, 2027. The post Faro bike rally attracts 17,000 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will not take a summer holiday this year, opting instead to remain in the country to oversee government business during what has become an increasingly The post Portugal’s PM to skip summer holiday as government faces mounting challenges appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

With summer in full swing, many drivers swap shoes for flip-flops or sandals before getting behind the wheel, especially after a trip to the beach. But is it actually illegal The post Can you drive in flip-flops in Portugal? Here’s what the law actually says appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Jul

The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) is bringing its nationwide Vamos Lixar o Lixo (Let’s Sort Out Rubbish) campaign to Portimão Marina this weekend, encouraging residents and holidaymakers to recycle more The post APA brings recycling campaign to Portimão Marina appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Jul

The Algarve’s railway should be connected to Faro Airport and neighbouring Spain now that faster and more frequent electric train services have been introduced in the region. PSD Algarve – The post After electric trains, PSD Algarve calls for rail links to Faro Airport and Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Jul

Tucked away in the background of the day’s news is the fact that Portugal’s public prosecutor’s office is seeking demolition of the upper three floors of buildings constructed along Cascais The post Public prosecutors seek demolition of three upper floors of Hilton Hotel development in Cascais appeared first on Portuga

Portugal Resident20 Jul

British golfers are increasingly choosing Lisbon for short golf breaks rather than traditional week-long holidays, according to new booking data from UK tour operator Glencor Golf Holidays. The figures show The post Brits increasingly choosing Lisbon for short golf breaks appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Jul

Against a backdrop of growing public fury over ‘private’ beaches, the Pestana Hotel Group has renewed calls for an integrated solution to improve public access to Praia das Camarinhas in The post Beach access issues: Group Pestana renews decade-long push for public parking appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Jul

A 30-year-old Portuguese emigrant who had returned home from Switzerland for a holiday has died after crashing his scooter in Castro Marim during the early hours of Saturday. Micael Silva, The post Holidaying emigrant killed in Castro Marim scooter crash appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident19 Jul

Hundreds of people marched through Setúbal today in defence of public access to the beaches of the Arrábida Natural Park, in the latest escalation of a dispute that has reignited The post Hundreds protest ‘privatisation’ of Arrábida beaches as row over public access intensifies appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident19 Jul

A 57-year-old man survived a fall of around 100 metres while preparing to fish at Praia da Pedra da Bica, near Zambujeira do Mar in the municipality of Odemira, on The post Fisherman survives 100-metre cliff fall at Zambujeira do Mar appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Jul

Ten new tourism projects across mainland Portugal have secured €2.4 million in government funding through the Crescer com o Turismo (Growing with Tourism) programme, as the country continues to invest The post Tourism projects across Portugal receive €2.4m funding boost appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Residents and visitors will have the chance to learn life-saving CPR skills at a free Basic Life Support (BLS) training event in Albufeira next month. Organised by Albufeira Municipal Council The post Albufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Few countries in Europe are as dependent on affordable air travel as Portugal. For millions of visitors from Britain, Germany, France and elsewhere, the ability to fly to Faro, Lisbon The post Could the end of cheap flights threaten Portugal’s tourism boom? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Jul

For decades, Portugal’s warm, dry summers have been central to its international appeal. Sunshine attracts millions of tourists, supports outdoor living and helps make areas such as the Algarve some The post The new Mediterranean summer: How extreme heat could reshape life in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Residen

Portugal Resident17 Jul

The Alentejo Coast has overtaken the Algarve as the favourite domestic holiday destination for Portuguese travellers, according to a new study by the Portuguese Institute of Marketing Administration (IPAM). The The post Alentejo Coast trumps Algarve as Portuguese holidaymakers’ favourite destination – study appeared fi