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The Portugal News17 Jul

Algarve Falésia Hotel reopens after major renovation as adults-only retreat in Albufeira

After months of renovation, one of the Algarve's most familiar hotels has reopened with a fresh new look and a new adults-only concept. 

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Albufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills

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 .

The Portugal News17 Jul

European Union wants to stop free museum entry in Portugal

Portugal could be forced to overhaul its popular free admission scheme for state-run museums, monuments and palaces after the European Commission argued that the policy unfairly favours residents over visitors from elsewhere in the EU. 

PT
Jornal do Algarve17 Jul

Praia da Armona recebe manhã de jogos e sensibilização ambiental sobre a Ria Formosa

A Praia da Armona Ria recebe na próxima segunda-feira, 20 de julho, uma iniciativa dedicada à sensibilização ambiental e à descoberta da riqueza natural da Ria Formosa, com um programa de jogos, desafios e atividades educativas dirigido a participantes de todas as idades. A partir das 10h00, os participantes serão conv

The Portugal News17 Jul

First Night of Faro Motorcycle Rally Celebrates Portuguese Music

The 44th edition of the Faro Motorcycle Rally got underway on Thursday evening with a vibrant celebration of Portuguese music, drawing thousands of bikers, locals and visitors to the Vale das Almas site for the opening night of one of Europe's most iconic motorcycle gatherings. 

The Portugal News17 Jul

Madeira reaches the European podium for water sports tourism

Madeira ranked third among European islands most sought after for water sports, as reported by a study by TUI Musement, the TUI brand dedicated to tours and activities.

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Could the end of cheap flights threaten Portugal’s tourism boom?

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

The new Mediterranean summer: How extreme heat could reshape life in Portugal

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

The Portugal News17 Jul

Hotel investment in Portugal rises 82%

Hotel investment in Portugal rose 82% in the first half of the year, to €512 million.

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Alentejo Coast trumps Algarve as Portuguese holidaymakers’ favourite destination – study

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

PT
Postal17 Jul

Autoridades alertam e turistas insistem: areal no Algarve que não tem o título de praia foi eleito a 2.ª “melhor praia do país” mas não deve lá ir

Apesar de ter sido eleita a 2.ª "melhor praia" do país, Cacela Velha não pode ter o título de praia por causa dos perigos do acesso

The Portugal News17 Jul

Discovering Tomorrow's Artists Today

As public voting continues for the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize, visitors have a unique opportunity to do more than admire the work on display. They have the chance to discover emerging artists at the very beginning of their creative journey.

PT
Postal17 Jul

Avião envolvido no combate a um incêndio ficou a boiar no Tejo: avariou e não conseguiu levantar voo

Avaria durante a recolha de água impediu um avião Canadair de levantar voo no rio Tejo enquanto combatia um incêndio em Proença-a-Nova

Portugal Resident17 Jul

A 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 .

The Portugal News16 Jul

Historic Faial school in Portugal begins a new chapter as a luxury hotel

A landmark building that has been part of Faial's history for generations has been given a new lease of life. 

The Portugal News16 Jul

Wife recalls terrifying moment husband was nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane window

Passengers say she grabbed her husband’s legs as the cabin decompressed after the window shattered during a flight from Greece to Germany.

PT
Postal16 Jul

Falésia Hotel está de volta ao Algarve após uma grande renovação e aparece com o conceito de “adults only”

Depois de uma renovação, o Falésia Hotel reabriu com novos espaços, um spa renovado e um conceito "adults only" que aposta na tranquilidade

The Portugal News16 Jul

Areínho Beach in northern Portugal closed for swimming due to microbiological contamination

Areínho Beach, in Ovar, is closed for swimming due to the detection of contaminated water in the bathing area, the local municipality reported.

PT
Jornal do Algarve16 Jul

Ilha de Tavira recebe 5.ª e 6.ª jornadas da Liga Algarve de Futebol de Praia

O Campo de Futebol de Praia da Ilha de Tavira recebe, no próximo dia 18 de julho, as partidas da 5.ª e 6.ª jornadas da Liga Algarve de Futebol de Praia 2025/26. Organizada pela Associação de Futebol do Algarve, a jornada conta com o apoio do Município de Tavira e inclui seis encontros ao longo […]

Algarve Daily News16 Jul

Faro International Motorcycle Rally opens with higher turnout as organisers hope to attract 20,000 visitors

The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally got under way on Thursday, 16 July, at Vale das Almas with almost 7,000 registered participants, slightly ahead of last year's opening-day figures, as organisers expressed confidence the event will attract close to 20,000 bikers over the four-day gathering.

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Lisbon’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

PT
Postal16 Jul

Portuguesa que teve de ser operada após um acidente na praia em Espanha queria uma indemnização de 50.000€ mas não teve ‘sorte’

Mulher portuguesa que sofreu um acidente numa praia em Espanha tentou obter uma indemnização de 50.000€, mas sem sucesso

The Portugal News16 Jul

Trash collected on Portuguese beaches along the Alentejo coast transformed into works of art

The trash collected over several years on the beaches of the Alentejo coast has been transformed into works of art that will be on display in an exhibition in the municipality of Sines, Setúbal district, until September.

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Portugal’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 .