Portugal Resident10 JulQueen tribute and disco night headline Vale do Lobo summer
Vale do Lobo has unveiled its summer programme, with two major outdoor productions set to headline a packed season of live entertainment on the resort’s golf course. On Saturday, July The post Queen tribute and disco night headline Vale do Lobo summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulWine, oysters and sunsets at Vicentino Wines
Vicentino Wines is celebrating the summer season with a series of wine, food and live music events at its winery on the Alentejo coastline, inviting visitors to experience the region The post Wine, oysters and sunsets at Vicentino Wines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulNew motorhome park opens near Algarve’s Burgau beach
Motorhome travellers visiting the western Algarve have a new place to stay following the opening of a 54-space serviced motorhome area just 750 metres from Praia do Burgau, near Lagos. The post New motorhome park opens near Algarve’s Burgau beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulTourism ambitions and the future of Castelo do Bode
On June 22, a broadcast by “Investigação SIC” focussed attention on the complaints made by mainly foreign investors who had been persuaded by artful publicity to part with substantial values The post Tourism ambitions and the future of Castelo do Bode appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulFree 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 .
Portugal Resident9 JulFour-year-old watches as mother allegedly stabs sleeping husband multiple times
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder her husband after allegedly stabbing him multiple times while he slept in their apartment in Vila Praia de The post Four-year-old watches as mother allegedly stabs sleeping husband multiple times appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulPortugal’s tourist arrivals climb to almost €30 million in 2025
The number of tourists arriving in Portugal rose to 29.9 million in 2025, but represented much lower percentage growth than that registered in 2024. The growth in tourist numbers last The post Portugal’s tourist arrivals climb to almost €30 million in 2025 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulChinese group awards €52 million tourism project to Portuguese construction group
A Chinese investment group has awarded Portuguese construction company DST group a €52 million contract to build what is being described as “a major tourism development on Portugal’s Alentejo coast, The post Chinese group awards €52 million tourism project to Portuguese construction group appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident9 JulOlhão waterfront goes pedestrian-only on summer weekend evenings
Visitors and residents will be able to enjoy traffic-free walks along Olhão’s waterfront on summer weekends after the municipal council announced that Avenida 5 de Outubro will be closed to The post Olhão waterfront goes pedestrian-only on summer weekend evenings appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulBordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão
A striking new artwork by Portuguese street artist Bordalo II has been unveiled in Olhão, where three giant flamingos made from around 300kg of recycled waste are already drawing the The post Bordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulThe Yeatman’s sunset wine parties return with global themes
Luxury wine hotel The Yeatman is bringing back its popular Sunset Wine Parties this summer, with three themed evenings celebrating Portuguese wines alongside cuisine, live music and spectacular views over The post The Yeatman’s sunset wine parties return with global themes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulGovernment continues to dig hole for itself (in sand) over controversy surrounding beach umbrellas
Comment: Environment minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has shown today that it is not only the education minister who cannot dig himself out of a hole. Ms Carvalho has been The post Government continues to dig hole for itself (in sand) over controversy surrounding beach umbrellas appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulLe Petit Chef brings immersive dining show to Lagos resort
One of the world’s best-known immersive dining experiences is coming to the Algarve this month, as Le Petit Chef launches at Cascade Wellness Resort by Domes in Lagos from July The post Le Petit Chef brings immersive dining show to Lagos resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulFree Tejo wine tastings return to Portugal’s beaches this summer
Wine lovers will once again be able to enjoy free wine tastings at some of Portugal’s most popular seaside destinations this summer as the Vinhos do Tejo (Tejo Wines) roadshow The post Free Tejo wine tastings return to Portugal’s beaches this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulPortugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations
Portugal has been ranked among the world’s 25 leading medical tourism destinations, reflecting the country’s growing international reputation for high-quality healthcare and specialist treatment. The ranking, Top 50 Medical Tourism The post Portugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations appeared first o
Portugal Resident7 Jul€12m adventure park planned for Castanheira de Pera, Central Portugal
Castanheira de Pera (Leiria district) has unveiled plans for a €12 million nature and adventure theme park designed to transform the municipality into a leading destination for outdoor tourism in The post €12m adventure park planned for Castanheira de Pera, Central Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulSurfing hotspot Nazaré to introduce tourist tax from September
Visitors staying overnight in Nazaré will have to pay a new tourist tax from September 1, as the municipality seeks to offset the increasing pressure tourism places on public infrastructure The post Surfing hotspot Nazaré to introduce tourist tax from September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Jul“Unacceptable!” Foreigner, described as Irish, attacks police and staff at Lisbon Airport
A visibly angry young man, described as Irish, has spent the night in PSP holding cells at Lisbon airport after violently attacking a member of staff and two police officers. The post “Unacceptable!” Foreigner, described as Irish, attacks police and staff at Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulHistoric merger creates Algarve’s largest tourism association
The Algarve’s two largest tourism business associations are joining forces in a historic merger that will create a single organisation representing around 1,300 companies across the region’s tourism sector. AHETA The post Historic merger creates Algarve’s largest tourism association appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident7 JulLifestyle, community, climate, connection
Portugal is still high on the visitors’ list; holidays, extended stays and for that ‘final somewhere to hang the hat’. Topping the tick-list: cost of living, lifestyle, climate… Or? A The post Lifestyle, community, climate, connection appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulGovernment to work with Mozambique in tourism, hospitality, gambling
Portugal is to cooperate with Mozambique in the tourism and hospitality sectors through vocational training, joint promotion of destinations, attracting investment, heritage enhancement and the regulation of gambling, according to The post Government to work with Mozambique in tourism, hospitality, gambling appeared fi
Portugal Resident6 JulAlgarve’s only Blue Flag river beach raises prestigious flag
A Blue Flag was officially raised on Wednesday, July 1, at Odeleite River Beach, making it the only river beach in the Algarve to hold the internationally recognised environmental distinction. The post Algarve’s only Blue Flag river beach raises prestigious flag appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulThousands 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 .
Portugal Resident6 JulBeach Fest returns to Ferragudo this weekend
Ferragudo’s popular Beach Fest returns to Praia Grande from July 10 to 12, bringing three days of free live music, DJs and family-friendly entertainment to one of the Algarve’s most The post Beach Fest returns to Ferragudo this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .