Portugal Resident17 JulA new wine destination
Just a few months after opening its doors, the Baptista Wine Experience has already established itself as one of Praia da Luz’s most interesting new venues, appealing both to wine The post A new wine destination appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 JulLisbon’s new airport reaches key milestone as engineering plans go to government
Portugal’s planned Luís de Camões Airport has reached a major milestone, with concessionaire ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal due to submit its detailed engineering report to the government this week The post Lisbon’s new airport reaches key milestone as engineering plans go to government appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident16 JulPortugal’s interior minister insists undeclared tourism company was ‘oversight’
Pressure continues to pile on Portugal’s Interior Minister Luís Neves who today has said his failure to declare a tourism company, owned by his wife, in his official interests register The post Portugal’s interior minister insists undeclared tourism company was ‘oversight’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 JulTaste the world in Vilamoura
Guests and visitors to the Hyatt Regency Vilamoura will be able to embark on a culinary journey around the world this summer as the hotel’s Brasa Coastal Steakhouse launches a The post Taste the world in Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 JulThese are Portugal’s 20 highest-rated beaches, according to Google Maps
Portugal‘s best beaches for the summer of 2026 have been revealed in a new ranking based on thousands of Google Maps reviews, with the Algarve dominating the list despite Sintra’s The post These are Portugal’s 20 highest-rated beaches, according to Google Maps appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 JulNight bat tours return to Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle
Visitors to Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle can once again explore the historic monument after dark this summer on guided tours dedicated to the bats that inhabit its ancient walls. The The post Night bat tours return to Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 JulAlmada’s Cristo Rei opens late for sunset experience
For the first time since it opened in 1959, the National Sanctuary of Cristo Rei in Almada will remain open until sunset, allowing visitors to enjoy evening views across Lisbon The post Almada’s Cristo Rei opens late for sunset experience appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 JulCould simpler entry rules help Portugal attract more international visitors?
Competition to attract international travellers is increasingly extending beyond hotel prices, beaches and airline connections. Entry rules, border procedures and the ease of obtaining permission to travel are becoming important The post Could simpler entry rules help Portugal attract more international visitors? appea
Portugal Resident15 JulPortugal could benefit from calls to put tourism at heart of EU policy
Portugal could become one of the principal beneficiaries of proposals to give tourism a much more prominent role in European Union economic policy. The Renew Europe group in the European The post Portugal could benefit from calls to put tourism at heart of EU policy appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 JulAlentejo beach litter transformed into art
Discarded fishing nets, buoys, driftwood and other rubbish washed up along the Alentejo coast have been given a second life in a new outdoor exhibition that aims to change the The post Alentejo beach litter transformed into art appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulStepped on a weever fish? Here’s what to do
A day at the beach can quickly turn painful if you accidentally step on a weever fish, one of the most common marine hazards found along Portugal’s coastline during the The post Stepped on a weever fish? Here’s what to do appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulFree beach yoga returns to Ferragudo this summer
Lagoa Municipality is once again encouraging residents and visitors to embrace a healthier summer with the return of its Verão Ativo 2026 programme, offering free yoga classes on the beach The post Free beach yoga returns to Ferragudo this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulPortugal’s blood institute calls for donations as reserves run low
The Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation (IPST) is urging people to donate before or during their summer holidays after warning that reserves for several blood groups have fallen below The post Portugal’s blood institute calls for donations as reserves run low appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulCore Cuore exhibition explores life in the digital age
A new contemporary art exhibition inspired by internet culture and the digital age opens at the Centro Cultural de Lagos on Saturday, July 18, inviting visitors to reflect on how The post Core Cuore exhibition explores life in the digital age appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulFootvolley World Tour puts Albufeira in international spotlight
Some of the world’s best footvolley players were in Albufeira over the weekend as the Footvolley World Tour 2026 attracted athletes from 10 countries and thousands of spectators to Praia The post Footvolley World Tour puts Albufeira in international spotlight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulPortimão installs new eco trail at Quinta da Rocha
Visitors to Quinta da Rocha in Portimão are being encouraged to leave “only footprints” thanks to a new environmental awareness project promoting responsible behaviour and better waste management. The initiative, The post Portimão installs new eco trail at Quinta da Rocha appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulRecycling roadshow heads to Algarve beaches
Children enjoying the summer holidays in the Algarve will have the chance to learn about recycling through games and activities this week as the Academia Ponto Verde roadshow visits the The post Recycling roadshow heads to Algarve beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulSweet tradition takes over Lagos as Arte Doce returns this July
Marzipan masterpieces, live concerts and some of Portugal’s biggest music stars are set to draw thousands of visitors to Lagos later this month as the Arte Doce Fair returns. The The post Sweet tradition takes over Lagos as Arte Doce returns this July appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulTivoli Carvoeiro unveils revamped events centre
Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort has completed a full renovation of its meetings and events centre as it seeks to strengthen its position in the Algarve’s corporate and business tourism market. The post Tivoli Carvoeiro unveils revamped events centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulToo good to be true? PSP and Airbnb warn of spike in holiday booking scams
As thousands of people book their summer holidays, Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) is warning travellers to be on their guard against online accommodation scams, saying fraudsters are becoming increasingly The post Too good to be true? PSP and Airbnb warn of spike in holiday booking scams appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident12 JulAlgarve strengthens lead as Portugal’s top tourism destination
The Algarve has reinforced its position as Portugal’s leading tourism destination, with industry leaders highlighting a successful shift towards higher-value tourism after accommodation revenues continued to rise despite a slight The post Algarve strengthens lead as Portugal’s top tourism destination appeared first on
Portugal Resident10 JulSintra steps up patrols after WhatsApp threats to set mountain on fire
The municipality of Sintra has reinforced surveillance across the Sintra mountain range after WhatsApp messages allegedly threatening to start a wildfire began circulating among tour guides and tourism operators. The The post Sintra steps up patrols after WhatsApp threats to set mountain on fire appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident10 JulHollywood’s golden era reimagined
Focused on a time when Hollywood was all about glamour and allure, visitors are also reminded how that image survives within the popular culture of today. Works of art created The post Hollywood’s golden era reimagined appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulLoulé beaches to receive an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) will begin adding an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand to the beaches of Forte Novo and Trafal from Monday, July 13, expanding a previous The post Loulé beaches to receive an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand appeared first on Portugal Resident .