The Portugal News13 AugSummer event tourism in Portugal could generate up to €6 billion
Tourism linked to summer events has established itself as a key driver of attraction and economic activity in Portugal.
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Postal13 Aug“Sinto-me bem e quero ir à praia”: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa partilha os planos que tem para o resto das férias no Algarve após alta do hospital
Depois de ter recebido alta do Hospital de Faro na sequência de um episódio de mal-estar, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa diz sentir-se bem
The Portugal News13 AugFaro Airport Arrivals: No Queues This Morning!
Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve have enjoyed a particularly smooth start to the day, with no queues visible in the arrivals lounge this morning.
The Portugal News13 AugIs the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince on holiday in the Algarve?
Besides the announcement that Mohammed bin Salman would spend some time in Madeira, the Royal Saudi Arabian aeroplanes are parked at Faro Airport.
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Barlavento13 AugEclipse solar leva mais de 300 pessoas à praia do Arraial em Tavira
Mais de 300 pessoas juntaram-se na praia do Arraial para observar o eclipse solar, no dia 12 de agosto de 2026. A afluência superou as expectativas da organização. O conteúdo Eclipse solar leva mais de 300 pessoas à praia do Arraial em Tavira aparece primeiro em Barlavento .
Portugal Resident13 AugA special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed forever (Part 3)
The pace of change over the last decade has been extraordinary. The Algarve was no longer simply a destination for holidays or retirement. It had become a place where people The post A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed forever (Part 3) appeared first on
Portugal Resident13 AugEclipse brought “huge economic return” to Bragança, says mayor
If you were serious about watching yesterday’s eclipse in Portugal, the only place to have been was Bragança, where hundreds of thousands congregated and hotels and tourist accommodation had been The post Eclipse brought “huge economic return” to Bragança, says mayor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugPedro Pascal enjoys a taste of Portugal on holiday
Hollywood star Pedro Pascal is spending part of his summer holiday in Portugal – and appears to be making the most of the country’s food scene. The Chilean-American actor, best The post Pedro Pascal enjoys a taste of Portugal on holiday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PTPostal13 AugEclipse solar levou centenas de pessoas à praia do Arraial em Tavira
O Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira reuniu mais de 300 pessoas na praia do Arraial para acompanhar um dos fenómenos astronómicos mais aguardados do ano
PTPostal12 Aug“A praia aqui tem menos gente, lá é um aglomerado”: portugueses ‘trocam’ o Algarve por este destino aqui ao lado
Praias com menos gente, águas mais calmas e preços mais acessíveis estão a levar cada vez mais portugueses a trocar o Algarve por um destino mesmo aqui ao lado
PTPostal12 AugMuitos banhistas não reparam nas bandeiras com riscas vermelha e amarela que se colocam aos pares nas praias: saiba o que significam
Duas bandeiras vermelha e amarela nas praias portuguesas têm uma função importante na segurança dos banhistas
PTPostal12 AugNão vá a banhos nesta praia portuguesa: APA alerta que água está contaminada com níveis elevados de bactérias
Banhos estão desaconselhados numa conhecida praia portuguesa depois de análises terem detetado contaminação microbiológica na água
Algarve Daily News12 AugAlgarve’s beaches and waterways to receive chunk of €3.2 million post-storm recovery fund, following worst flooding in decades
A new €3.2 million package of funding for the rehabilitation of the coastline and waterways will benefit eight Algarve municipalities affected by severe weather at the beginning of this year, the Government announced today, 12 August.
The Portugal News12 AugMinister announces surprise police road checks for holiday weekend
Luís Neves says motorists should expect inspections without warning as authorities reinforce patrols across the country.
The Portugal News12 AugPortugal’s Hobbit House sits 1,100 metres above sea level
A centuries-old stone shelter in the mountains of northern Portugal is attracting attention for its resemblance to the homes of Tolkien’s Hobbits, offering visitors the chance to stay in an unusual rural retreat surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
PTBarlavento12 AugLagoa vai substituir 863 luminárias por tecnologia LED em quatro zonas
Em Alporchinhos, Mexilhoeira da Carregação, Parchal e Praia do Carvoeiro. O conteúdo Lagoa vai substituir 863 luminárias por tecnologia LED em quatro zonas aparece primeiro em Barlavento .
PTPostal12 AugEspanhóis alertam para espécie perigosa que chegou às praias e levou à proibição de banhos
A presença desta espécie levou a medidas de precaução em mais do que uma praia, depois de vários banhistas terem necessitado de assistência
Portugal Resident12 AugTourism firms struggle to find qualified workers despite year-round recruitment
Portugal’s tourism companies are increasingly recruiting throughout the year rather than concentrating hiring around the summer season, but finding qualified workers remains a major challenge. Around 80% of tourism businesses The post Tourism firms struggle to find qualified workers despite year-round recruitment appea
Portugal Resident12 AugShort-term holiday lets: families book later, Algarve cuts prices
… Lisbon and Porto lose guests “Uncertain and contradictory” signals are marking the peak tourism season in the AL (local accommodation/ alojamento local) market, which is generally seeing a decline The post Short-term holiday lets: families book later, Algarve cuts prices appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugLisbon mayor slams release of suspect after tourist shooting
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has strongly criticised a court decision to release a man suspected of involvement in an altercation in the city centre during which a Swedish tourist was The post Lisbon mayor slams release of suspect after tourist shooting appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PTPostal12 AugSurfista de 17 anos auxiliado após ser atingido por prancha na cabeça em praia de Aljezur
Vítima foi assistida na praia da Amoreira e encaminhada para uma unidade hospitalar após impacto de uma prancha na cabeça
Portugal Resident12 AugSolar eclipse shines spotlight on Portugal’s growing astrotourism sector
Thousands of people are expected to look skywards for today’s solar eclipse, but Portugal’s fascination with the night sky is increasingly becoming a year-round tourism business. Astrotourism is growing across The post Solar eclipse shines spotlight on Portugal’s growing astrotourism sector appeared first on Portugal R
The Portugal News11 AugTurismo de Portugal launches a competition for climate refuge projects
Turismo de Portugal launched a €1 million call for proposals today aimed at municipalities and parish councils for “climate refuge” projects, the agency announced in a statement.
Algarve Daily News11 AugPrime Minister Montenegro spotted on Algarve beach, sparking political row after ‘no holiday’ pledge
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s appearance on an Algarve beach with his family and PSD parliamentary leader Hugo Soares has sparked a fresh political controversy, after the prime minister had previously told Parliament that he would not be taking a summer holiday.