Portugal Resident16 OctHigh-speed boat found abandoned on Vila do Bispo beach
An abandoned high-speed boat has been seized at Praia do Telheiro, in the Algarve municipality of Vila do Bispo. Maritime police were alerted at around 12.15pm on Thursday (October 15) The post High-speed boat found abandoned on Vila do Bispo beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 OctHalloween brings spooky fun to Zoomarine Algarve
Halloween is returning to Zoomarine Algarve this October, with spooky attractions, ghostly encounters and special activities for visitors of all ages. From October 20 to 31, the theme park in The post Halloween brings spooky fun to Zoomarine Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 OctAlex Warren to make Portugal debut on Figueira da Foz beach
American pop star Alex Warren will perform in Portugal for the first time next summer, with a beachfront concert in Figueira da Foz on July 18, 2027. The 26-year-old Californian The post Alex Warren to make Portugal debut on Figueira da Foz beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 OctLisbon Airport introduces fixed taxi fares to protect tourists
Visitors arriving at Lisbon Airport will benefit from a new fixed-fare taxi system from Thursday, October 15, designed to tackle overcharging, improve transparency and restore confidence in one of the The post Lisbon Airport introduces fixed taxi fares to protect tourists appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 OctPortugal advises against non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia after airport attacks
Portugal is advising against non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia following repeated attacks on airports which have killed civilians, injured hundreds and caused widespread disruption to flights. The Ministry of Foreign The post Portugal advises against non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia after airport attacks appeare
Portugal Resident13 OctAlgarve wines take centre stage in year-round tourism drive
The Algarve is putting its wines and vineyards in the spotlight as part of a campaign to attract visitors throughout the year. Between October 7 and 10, the region welcomed The post Algarve wines take centre stage in year-round tourism drive appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 OctTourism innovation takes centre stage at Vale do Lobo conference
The future of tourism and hospitality will be in the spotlight at Vale do Lobo on Thursday, October 22, when the Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) hosts the fifth edition The post Tourism innovation takes centre stage at Vale do Lobo conference appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 OctTAP expands flexible payment options to four new markets
TAP Air Portugal has expanded its partnership with Swedish payment technology company Klarna, allowing passengers in four additional markets to pay for flights in instalments. Following the introduction of the The post TAP expands flexible payment options to four new markets appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctAlgarve tourism associations approve merger to create AETA
Two of the Algarve’s main tourism business associations have cleared the way for a merger that will create a new organisation representing around 1,300 members across the region. Members of The post Algarve tourism associations approve merger to create AETA appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctLagoa exhibition dives into Algarve’s protected marine reef
A new photographic exhibition in Lagoa is inviting visitors to discover one of the Algarve’s most important marine habitats. “Parque Natural Marinho do Recife do Algarve – Pedra do Valado” The post Lagoa exhibition dives into Algarve’s protected marine reef appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctAlgarve students return triumphant from UK diplomacy conference
Students from the Agrupamento de Escolas Silves Sul received a hero’s welcome at Faro Airport on Sunday evening after returning from a successful Model United Nations (MUN) conference in Manchester, The post Algarve students return triumphant from UK diplomacy conference appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 OctYet another emergency landing due to horrible smells on TAP Airbus
In yet another strange story about awful smells on a TAP Airbus, a plane full of passengers has experienced an emergency landing at Lisbon airport. Terrible smells on TAP Airbus The post Yet another emergency landing due to horrible smells on TAP Airbus appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 OctWine Talk – Familiar grapes, Portuguese character
Why? Because Portuguese wine can sometimes be daunting, and a wine that is consistent, classic and familiar can help bridge the gap. These visitors did not know this particular wine, The post Wine Talk – Familiar grapes, Portuguese character appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 OctViceroy at Ombria Algarve unveils new luxury spa partnership
Viceroy at Ombria Algarve resort in Loulé has announced a new partnership with French skincare brand Anne Semonin Paris, introducing a range of personalised treatments at its luxury spa. The The post Viceroy at Ombria Algarve unveils new luxury spa partnership appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 OctLagoa to host Iberian wine tourism forum in November
Lagoa will host the fourth edition of the Lagoa Wine Tourism Forum | Iberian Edition on November 12 and 13, bringing together professionals from Portugal and Spain to explore new The post Lagoa to host Iberian wine tourism forum in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctNine tonnes of beach waste transformed into art
Around nine tonnes of rubbish collected from beaches along Portugal’s southwest coast have been transformed into 350 works of art as part of an environmental exhibition that attracted more than The post Nine tonnes of beach waste transformed into art appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctBritish tourists “seriously hurt” as wicker toboggan crashes in Madeira
What should have been an enjoyable ride in a wicker toboggan in Madeira yesterday turned into a nightmare for two British tourists after the men (carreiros) in charge of their The post British tourists “seriously hurt” as wicker toboggan crashes in Madeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctGNR seize 93,500 doses of cannabis on Sesimbra beach
Portugal’s National Republican Guard (GNR) have seized approximately 93,500 doses of cannabis resin found along the coast near Praia da Foz, in the municipality of Sesimbra, south of Lisbon. The The post GNR seize 93,500 doses of cannabis on Sesimbra beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctSheep and goats unlikely groundskeepers at Algarve golf resort
Golfers at Amendoeira Golf Resort in Silves are sharing the surroundings with some unusual groundskeepers – a flock of 70 sheep and 20 goats that help maintain the resort’s extensive The post Sheep and goats unlikely groundskeepers at Algarve golf resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctRussian wanted by Interpol “intercepted at Lisbon airport”
A 41-year-old Russian has been intercepted by PSP border guards at Lisbon Airport after flying in from Ireland, in spite of an Interpol Red Notice issued in his name. The The post Russian wanted by Interpol “intercepted at Lisbon airport” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 Octafpop expo draws more than 4,500 visitors
More than 4,500 visitors attended the afpop expo over the weekend of October 3 and 4 in Portimão. The event, which is organised by afpop, the largest not-for-profit association in The post afpop expo draws more than 4,500 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctBeach season ends with 30 deaths: highest number in last five years
On paper, it’s being billed as “the most tragic beach season in five years” – that is simply by interpreting numbers (in this case, fatalities), not by comparing them, per The post Beach season ends with 30 deaths: highest number in last five years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctNew platform invites visitors to ‘make’ their way around the Algarve
Visitors to the Algarve are being encouraged to do more than simply see the region with the launch of a new platform bringing together hands-on cultural and creative experiences. Make The post New platform invites visitors to ‘make’ their way around the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctPortugal movers focus on tax and visas
Taxation and residency visas are becoming increasingly important to people considering a move to Portugal, according to new visitor registration data in September 2026 from the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce The post Portugal movers focus on tax and visas appeared first on Portugal Resident .