Portugal Resident4 SeptZERO launches website to monitor nighttime flights over Lisbon
Environmental association ZERO is launching a platform today to monitor nighttime flights at Lisbon airport, stating that Lisbon continues to await the right to a quiet night – 536 days The post ZERO launches website to monitor nighttime flights over Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptBritish man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing
A British man suspected of killing his partner at an Albufeira hotel has been remanded in custody following his first appearance before a judge. The 34-year-old appeared at Portimão Court The post British man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptCocaine delivery to Arrábida beach ‘under threat of privatisation’
Albarquel, one of the five Arrábida beaches under threat of privatisation, was the scene of a dramatic cocaine seizure in the early hours of Tuesday morning, after GNR police got The post Cocaine delivery to Arrábida beach ‘under threat of privatisation’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptBritish child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital
The child of the British woman stabbed to death, allegedly by her partner, in Albufeira on Tuesday evening has been recovering from injuries in Faro Hospital as relatives take flights The post British child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptBritish woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira
A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in the corridor of an aparthotel in Albufeira. PJ police arrested the victim’s male partner shortly after the attack. Also 34, The post British woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptWorld beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event
Beer lovers will be able to sample ales from across the globe when the first Portimão World Beer Groove takes over Santa Catarina Fortress in Praia da Rocha from September The post World beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptPortugal summons Russian ambassador in wake of German hybrid attacks
Portugal is summoning the Russian ambassador today, following hybrid attacks at Leipzig airport attributed by Germany to Moscow, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel has announced, anticipating that the EU’s reaction to The post Portugal summons Russian ambassador in wake of German hybrid attacks appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident1 SeptPortugal’s 2026 ‘bathing water quality’ deteriorates, claims ZERO
The quality of bathing waters in mainland Portugal deteriorated this year, with restrictions on bathing rising by 65% and beach closures more than doubling between May and July, according to The post Portugal’s 2026 ‘bathing water quality’ deteriorates, claims ZERO appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptA perfect day out for the whole family
If you are looking for a place that will delight both young and old during your holidays, Zoomarine is a must-visit destination. Located in Guia, Albufeira, this theme park combines The post A perfect day out for the whole family appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugFATACIL draws over 200,000 visitors despite rainy August weather
Over 200,000 people visited the 2026 edition of FATACIL over its ten-day run in Lagoa, despite unusually wet weather affecting several days of one of the Algarve’s biggest summer fairs. The post FATACIL draws over 200,000 visitors despite rainy August weather appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugPortugal’s top footvolley pairs head to Carvoeiro for national finals
Some of Portugal’s best footvolley players will soon descend on the Algarve’s famous Carvoeiro beach for the grand final of the 2026 National Footvolley Championship. The event takes place on The post Portugal’s top footvolley pairs head to Carvoeiro for national finals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugPortuguese tourist brought back from dead after 79 minutes without heartbeat
A 23-year-old Portuguese man, named this far only as Álvaro, has the most extraordinary holiday story to tell: he drowned off a Greek island over a week ago. Had it The post Portuguese tourist brought back from dead after 79 minutes without heartbeat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugMan ‘jumps perimeter fence’ into Lisbon Airport
A man, aged 36 and of Portuguese nationality, ostensibly jumped the perimeter fence of Humberto Delgado Airport, in Lisbon, yesterday morning, entering into areas designated for aircraft parking. According to The post Man ‘jumps perimeter fence’ into Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugHundreds keep up pressure against one family’s fight to ‘privatise five Arrábida beaches’
Hundreds of protestors joined a ‘flashmob’ in the centre of Setúbal on Saturday to maintain focus on the efforts by one very rich family to claim the exclusive rights to The post Hundreds keep up pressure against one family’s fight to ‘privatise five Arrábida beaches’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugPortuguese ‘priced out’ of Algarve holidays as foreign demand grows
Fewer Portuguese holidaymakers are choosing the Algarve as rising prices put the region beyond the reach of some domestic tourists – but stronger demand from overseas is helping hotels make The post Portuguese ‘priced out’ of Algarve holidays as foreign demand grows appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugSpanish tourist dies in hotel room fire in Fátima
A Spanish tourist, around 60 years old, died in the early hours of this morning following a fire that broke out at a hotel in Fátima, in the municipality of The post Spanish tourist dies in hotel room fire in Fátima appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugCarvoeiro’s long-awaited €6m parking silo moves closer to reality
Plans to build a new €6 million parking silo in Praia do Carvoeiro, in the municipality of Lagoa, have taken a significant step forward, with the project expected to go The post Carvoeiro’s long-awaited €6m parking silo moves closer to reality appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugPSD calls for Albufeira to move away from mass tourism after Oura incident
Albufeira should move away from a tourism model focused largely on visitor numbers and instead prioritise quality, safety and higher-value tourism, the local branch of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) The post PSD calls for Albufeira to move away from mass tourism after Oura incident appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident27 AugPortugal’s largest vegan fair returns to Loulé in September
Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to the Algarve next month, with organisers expecting thousands of visitors and around 5,000 plant-based meals to be served over three days. The seventh edition The post Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to Loulé in September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugPortugal’s airports return to collecting biometric data from foreign passengers 24/ 7
In the kind of announcement that hides an unpleasant punchline, prime minister Luís Montenegro has announced today that the collection of biometric data from foreign passengers will start being carried The post Portugal’s airports return to collecting biometric data from foreign passengers 24/ 7 appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident27 AugPassengers stranded in Cape Verde after easyJet cancels Porto flight
Around 130 passengers have been caught up in the cancellation of an easyJet flight from Cape Verde to Porto, with some reportedly stranded on the island of Boa Vista without The post Passengers stranded in Cape Verde after easyJet cancels Porto flight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugA special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed forever (Part 4)
Still looking ahead We’ve experienced booming markets and difficult ones. We’ve seen new government initiatives attract buyers from around the world. We’ve watched the Algarve evolve from a popular holiday The post A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed fo
Portugal Resident27 AugEngineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion
Portuguese engineering firm Martifer has been awarded a contract for the expansion of Lisbon Airport, which includes work on the steel structure, roofing and façades. According to the half-yearly report The post Engineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugNew Italian pizzeria opens at Salgados resort
A new Italian-inspired restaurant specialising in artisan pizzas has opened at Marriott Residences Salgados Resort in the Algarve. Amarea Pizzeria is the latest concept from the Amarea brand, which already The post New Italian pizzeria opens at Salgados resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .