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The Portugal News8 Jul

Delays affect Faro Airport operations

Faro Airport is experiencing significant operational disruptions, marked by long queues at passenger screening points.

The Portugal News8 Jul

Portugal’s Water Parks: One of the Country’s Biggest Family Attractions

Portugal is best known for its beaches, but some of the country’s most memorable summer days now happen away from the coast altogether. 

The Portugal News8 Jul

Next Crypto to 1000x: Bitcoin Cash, Hedera, Litecoin, and Stargate LLM Presale Built for AI Agents

AI agents are already booking flights, managing portfolios, and negotiating with other agents on a user's behalf, and that trend is only accelerating. Nobody's solved how those agents actually pay each other yet, thousands of times a second, in amounts too small for any bank to process profitably.

The Portugal News7 Jul

Historic Palace in Portugal to be transformed into a boutique hotel

A historic estate in the village of Capinha, in the municipality of Fundão, is set for a new chapter. 

The Portugal News7 Jul

Portugal among the world's leading medical tourism destinations

Portugal is becoming increasingly popular among international patients looking for quality healthcare abroad. 

The Portugal News7 Jul

Portugal city to implement tourist tax starting in September

The tourist tax in Nazaré will be charged from 1 September, the City Council confirmed, following the regulation's publication in the Official Gazette (Diário da República).

The Portugal News6 Jul

Edd's Beach Ferragudo: A beach club with sea views

Edd's Beach is one of the Algarve's newer beach clubs, located above Praia do Pintadinho in Ferragudo. 

The Portugal News6 Jul

Faro airport queue chaos reported

A reader sent The Portugal News a video and information about the chaos being felt in Faro Airport, due to queues on border control.

The Portugal News6 Jul

The Hidden Beach of Sintra

Check out the video!

The Portugal News5 Jul

Afro Nation coming to an end

The fifth edition of Afro Nation has come to a close on the event’s third day, bringing an end to a weekend in Praia da Rocha like no other.

The Portugal News5 Jul

Airports in Portugal to have police reinforcement

The Minister of Home Affairs (MAI) stated that the reinforcement of 367 PSP agents at airport borders will enable faster passenger processing, although he admits that occasional queues will persist due to operational constraints.

The Portugal News5 Jul

Portugal city to host music festival in July

Julian Marley & The Uprising, Vitor Kley, and Blind Zero are part of the concert lineup for the Ocean Spirit festival, taking place from 17 to 26 July at Santa Cruz Beach in the municipality of Torres Vedras.

The Portugal News4 Jul

Father Rob Kean prepares to leave the Algarve after nine years

At St Vincent’s Church in Praia da Luz, Father Rob Kean has spent the past nine years doing something that sounds simple, but rarely is: building and nurturing a community.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Afro Nation Portugal begins today

Praia da Rocha’s annual hit festival Afro Nation has started, turning the iconic Portimão beach into a global celebration of Afrobeats music for the whole weekend.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Study indicates that waits at European airports may reduce demand

The implementation of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) in the Schengen Area is raising serious concerns within the global tourism industry.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Algarve Tourism invests in the international promotion of the destination

The Algarve Tourism Board has ramped up its international promotion schedule for July, bucking the trend of reduced advertising during the peak season.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Terrace Restaurant: A Fresh Take on Dining in Lisbon

Located within Martinhal Lisbon Oriente, the Terrace Restaurant was created to be far more than just a hotel restaurant. 

The Portugal News3 Jul

Exploring Iceland’s Ring Road: The Ultimate Scenic Road Trip Adventure

Iceland has become one of the world’s most popular travel destinations for nature lovers, photographers, and road trip enthusiasts. The country’s famous Ring Road circles the island and takes travelers through volcanoes, waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, and remote fishing villages. During long drives across ch

The Portugal News2 Jul

5 Things to Do in Mykonos Through Yasam Ayavefe’s Calm Luxury Vision

Mykonos is often described through its brightest images: whitewashed lanes, blue water, beach clubs, sunset views, and the island’s famous summer energy. Yet the best trips are not only built around where visitors go. They are shaped by how easily each day flows.

The Portugal News2 Jul

Alentejo and Algarve launch joint tourism campaign

The regional tourism bodies of Alentejo and the Algarve have launched a new promotional campaign targeting Iberian markets.

The Portugal News2 Jul

Family-Friendly Dom Roberto Theatre to Visit Lagoa Beaches

Families visiting Lagoa's beaches this summer can enjoy one of Portugal's oldest theatrical traditions as the Dom Roberto puppet theatre continues its tour across the municipality with a series of free performances organised by the Municipality of Lagoa.

The Portugal News2 Jul

Afro Nation Portugal reveals historic full lineup

The world’s biggest Afrobeats festival has unveiled its full programme for the sixth edition, with just one day to until Afro Nation Portugal returns to the golden sands of Praia da Rocha. 

The Portugal News1 Jul

Portugal favourite summer destinations revealed

Spain continues to be the favourite international destination for Portuguese holidaymakers this summer, according to new booking data released by online travel agency eDreams.

The Portugal News1 Jul

Wind leads to the cancellation of flights at Madeira Airport

Madeira International Airport continues to face disruptions on 1 July due to strong winds, with 30 flights, both arrivals and departures, cancelled.