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Portugal Resident6 Jul

The GNR station in Vilamoura has received a new patrol vehicle as part of efforts to strengthen security in one of Portugal’s busiest tourist destinations ahead of the peak summer The post Vilamoura GNR receive new patrol vehicle appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Jul

Visitors looking for an authentic taste of Algarve culture will have plenty to enjoy when the Feira Popular de Loulé (Loulé Popular Fair) returns from Thursday to Sunday (July 9-12), The post Experience Algarve traditions at Loulé’s summer fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Jul

More than 360 police officers are being deployed to Portugal’s airports from today (Monday) in a bid to speed up border controls and reduce long queues experienced by passengers since The post Portugal boosts airport border controls from today appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident5 Jul

One of the Algarve’s most important industrial heritage sites welcomed visitors for the first time in 16 years on Saturday evening, July 4, as the restored Cork Museum at Silves’ The post Silves Cork Museum opens doors for first preview in 16 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Jul

Bathing has resumed at four popular beaches in the municipality of Lagoa after authorities lifted restrictions introduced earlier this week over microbiological contamination. The bathing advisory has been removed for The post Swimming resumes at four Lagoa beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Jul

The Portuguese government is deploying 367 new PSP border officers to the country’s airports from Monday in a bid to reduce passport control queues during the peak summer travel season. The post Portugal deploys 367 new border officers on Monday to tackle airport queues appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Jul

A dispute over paid parking at Praia dos Três Irmãos has escalated, with Bloco de Esquerda (BE) accusing Portimão Municipal Council of effectively “privatising access to one of the Algarve’s The post Beach parking dispute heats up in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Jul

The Algarve enjoyed a successful night at the 2026 Publituris Portugal Travel Awards, with tourism businesses across the region picking up some of the industry’s most prestigious accolades. Held at The post Algarve shines at Portugal’s top tourism awards appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Jul

Drivers in Portimão are being advised to plan ahead this weekend, as extensive road closures and traffic restrictions will be introduced around Praia da Rocha during the Afro Nation Portugal The post Road closures announced for Afro Nation festival in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Jul

As Portugal enters the busiest months of the tourism season, employers across the hospitality sector are warning that long-standing labour shortages are becoming more acute, with industry leaders expressing concern The post Summer labour shortages deepen pressure on Portugal’s tourism sector appeared first on Portugal

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 .