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Portugal Resident1 Jul

In this Resident Interview episode, some of our previous interviewees share how visits to Portugal, summer holidays, a wedding in Lisbon, and travels to Porto, Cascais, the Algarve, and the The post Why we fell in love with Portugal… appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Jul

The Strawberry Moon cast a spectacular glow over Lisbon on Monday night, attracting crowds of locals and tourists who gathered along the River Tagus to watch and photograph the celestial The post Strawberry Moon lights up Lisbon in Sky News appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Jul

For six decades, the Algarve, mainland Portugal’s southernmost region, has been a tourism destination that has gone from success to success. Arguably, this story began in 1965 with the opening The post André Gomes, transforming tourism in the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Summer is the most anticipated season of the year, and at Pine Cliffs Resort every moment is designed to be lived to the fullest. From July to September, the resort The post A golden summer at Pine Cliffs Resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Jul

The first weekend since authorities stepped up efforts to clarify Portugal’s beach umbrella rules passed without a single fine, with the Maritime Authority saying beachgoers largely complied with the guidance. The post Beach umbrella confusion eases as beachgoers follow rules appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Visitors heading to Caminha for this year’s ArtBeerFest are being encouraged to venture beyond the beer tents and discover one of Portugal’s most picturesque regions through a new cultural initiative The post Beyond the beer: New festival invites visitors to discover Alto Minho appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Jul

The Algarve enjoyed another strong month for tourism in May, welcoming more visitors, recording more overnight stays and generating €179 million in revenue – a 10.5% increase compared with the The post Bumper May for Algarve tourism as guests, overnight stays and revenue rise appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jun

Beachgoers in the Algarve and the Alentejo this summer will soon find new maps at the entrances to beaches showing exactly where they can place sun umbrellas, following recent confusion The post Algarve and Alentejo beaches to get maps showing where sun umbrellas can be placed appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jun

The first Portuguese citizens evacuated from earthquake-battered Venezuela arrived back in Portugal in the early hours of this morning, after a Portuguese Air Force Embraer KC-390 landed at the military The post First Portuguese to be repatriated from disaster-hit Venezuela arrive at Figo Maduro airport appeared first

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Portugal has carried out a repatriation flight for Portuguese citizens and their families wishing to leave Venezuela following last week’s devastating earthquakes, as the government steps up its response to The post Portugal carries out repatriation flight for citizens wishing to leave Venezuela appeared first on Portu

Portugal Resident29 Jun

The Algarve and Alentejo are teaming up to promote southwest Portugal through a tourism campaign highlighting the natural landscapes, culture and gastronomy of Aljezur, Monchique and Odemira. The digital side The post Algarve and Alentejo join forces to promote southwest Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Jun

Winners of the 21st “Portugal Travel Awards by Publituris” were announced last Friday evening at the Hilton Vilamoura Resort & Spa in the Algarve, recognising businesses and destinations across Portugal’s The post Tourism excellence celebrated at Portugal Travel Awards appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Jun

A 66-year-old French national died yesterday after getting into difficulties in the water of Albufeira’s São Rafael beach. Lifeguards responded within minutes, but their efforts at resuscitation proved in vain. The post French national, 66, dies in water at Albufeira’s São Rafael beach appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident27 Jun

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 .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

A volunteer clean-up operation is to be held at Manta Rota beach at the entrance of the Ria Formosa natural park on October 24 and 25 to rid the area The post Clean up appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

An open day is being held at the Quinta Fonte do Bispo country hotel and rural tourism site in Tavira tomorrow (Saturday) with free samples from the new menu and The post Open day appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

In today’s roundup Natasha, Carl & monthly special guest Paul Rees look at: Portugal dispatches rescue team to Venezuela Hotel run by Portuguese in Venezuela ‘collapses with countless people inside The post News Review: Venezuelan earthquake response, sovereign wealth cynicism & dating in Portugal appeared first on Por

Portugal Resident26 Jun

‘Playcations’ – where families opt for active experiences, hobbies and play as part of their holidays – are one of the hottest trends this season and at the Algarve’s prestigious The post Vale do Lobo: The perfect place for a ‘playcation’ this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Vale do Lobo will bring a taste of Portugal’s popular summer festivities to the resort on Saturday, July 11, with the first edition of the Vale do Lobo Arraial, combining The post Vale do Lobo launches its first traditional Portuguese ‘Arraial’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Jun

Portugal is preparing to send a 50-member emergency response team to earthquake-hit Venezuela “as quickly as possible”, while TAP Air Portugal has confirmed that one of its flight crews remains The post Portugal dispatches rescue team to Venezuela appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Jun

With many more hours needed for authorities to get a full picture of the death toll and casualties in Venezuela’s two earthquakes, Madeira’s regional governor has already described a hotel The post Hotel run by Portuguese in Venezuela ‘collapses with countless people inside it’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Jun

Fans of electronic music are in for a nostalgic summer night as internationally acclaimed tribute act Daft Funk Live brings the music of Daft Punk to the Algarve for the The post Daft Punk tribute show heads to Algarve beach club appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Jun

A Portuguese psychologist has been detained at an airport in Indonesia after trying to board a flight with 50 rounds of ammunition in her rucksack. The ammo was detected during The post Portuguese psychologist tries to board flight with 50 rounds of ammo in rucksack appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Jun

Residents and visitors to Faro will once again be able to take part in free outdoor fitness sessions this summer as the municipality launches the 2026 edition of its Verão The post Faro launches free summer fitness programme appeared first on Portugal Resident .