Portugal Resident10 AugThree remanded in custody over Albufeira phone robberies
Three men aged between 19 and 21 have been remanded in custody after being arrested in connection with a series of mobile phone robberies in Albufeira. The suspects were caught The post Three remanded in custody over Albufeira phone robberies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Aug29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach
A 29-year-old man died on Thursday (August 6) after suffering a cardiac arrest near Belharucas Beach in Albufeira. The victim, a Cape Verdean national, was found unconscious at a restaurant The post 29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugForeign rapist caught ‘red handed’ in Albufeira
The screams of a young woman being sexually assaulted in Albufeira during the early hours alerted plain-clothes police drafted in for the summer – which led to the arrest of The post Foreign rapist caught ‘red handed’ in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 AugRamón von Schükkmann returns to lead Pine Cliffs Resort
The Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira has appointed Ramón von Schükkmann as its new Complex General Manager, marking his return to the Algarve luxury resort after more than a decade The post Ramón von Schükkmann returns to lead Pine Cliffs Resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugJessie J delivers heartfelt acoustic performance at 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala
British pop star Jessie J combined powerful vocals with heartfelt honesty during an intimate acoustic concert at Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira on Friday, July 31, delighting a capacity audience The post Jessie J delivers heartfelt acoustic performance at 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident29 JulHorse rescued after dramatic four-hour operation in Albufeira
A mare was rescued after becoming trapped in a concrete drainage ditch in Albufeira, following a four-hour operation involving firefighters, police, veterinarians and municipal services. According to animal welfare association The post Horse rescued after dramatic four-hour operation in Albufeira appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident24 JulRide-hailing drivers protest in Albufeira against new restrictions
More than 100 ride-hailing (TVDE) drivers protested outside Albufeira Town Hall today (July 24), demanding the reversal of new restrictions that prevent them from picking up passengers in some of The post Ride-hailing drivers protest in Albufeira against new restrictions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JulFirst-aid post opens at one of Albufeira’s busiest beaches
A dedicated first-aid post has reopened at Praia da Rocha Baixinha, one of Albufeira’s busiest beaches, providing on-site medical care throughout the summer bathing season. The facility has been operating The post First-aid post opens at one of Albufeira’s busiest beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JulAlbufeira bans TVDE vehicles on busy streets, sparking outrage from industry
A decision by Albufeira Municipal Council to ban ride-hailing vehicles (TVDE) from some of the town’s busiest streets has sparked an immediate backlash from the industry, with the national association The post Albufeira bans TVDE vehicles on busy streets, sparking outrage from industry appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident21 JulW Algarve hosts exclusive Buçaco wine dinner
Wine lovers will have the chance to discover one of Portugal’s most celebrated wine producers when W Algarve in Albufeira hosts a Sommelier’s Table dinner in partnership with Buçaco on The post W Algarve hosts exclusive Buçaco wine dinner appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulAlbufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills
Residents and visitors will have the chance to learn life-saving CPR skills at a free Basic Life Support (BLS) training event in Albufeira next month. Organised by Albufeira Municipal Council The post Albufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 JulAlbufeira hosts classic car finale
More than 100 classic cars converged on Albufeira on Sunday, July 12, as the Algarve town hosted the final stage of the 33rd Algarve Classic Cars rally. The concluding leg The post Albufeira hosts classic car finale appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulFootvolley World Tour puts Albufeira in international spotlight
Some of the world’s best footvolley players were in Albufeira over the weekend as the Footvolley World Tour 2026 attracted athletes from 10 countries and thousands of spectators to Praia The post Footvolley World Tour puts Albufeira in international spotlight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulAlbufeira lifts construction ban for most of the summer
Building work be allowed in Albufeira during July and September after the municipality approved a temporary lifting of its long-standing summer construction restrictions. Until now, the municipality’s urban planning regulations The post Albufeira lifts construction ban for most of the summer appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident9 JulAlbufeira pays tribute to “friend” Bonnie Tyler after singer’s death
Albufeira has paid tribute to Bonnie Tyler, describing the late singer as “a friend of Albufeira” whose decades-long connection to the Algarve left a lasting mark on the municipality. In The post Albufeira pays tribute to “friend” Bonnie Tyler after singer’s death appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulDriver who fled fatal Albufeira crash identified and charged
A 22-year-old man has been identified and charged by the GNR after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash in Albufeira that claimed the life of a 25-year-old passenger earlier The post Driver who fled fatal Albufeira crash identified and charged appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Jul25-year-old dies in Albufeira crash as driver leaves scene
A 25-year-old man died in the early hours of Monday after the car he was travelling in crashed on the EM526 road in Branqueira area of Albufeira. According to the The post 25-year-old dies in Albufeira crash as driver leaves scene appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulRotary Club of Albufeira marks 55 years of community service
The Rotary Club of Albufeira will celebrate its 55th anniversary on Saturday, July 11, marking more than five decades of community service since the club was founded on June 16, The post Rotary Club of Albufeira marks 55 years of community service appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JunFrench national, 66, dies in water at Albufeira’s São Rafael beach
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 Resident24 JunAlbufeira to receive up to 40 additional GNR officers this summer
Albufeira will receive between 35 and 40 additional GNR officers during the summer season following a meeting between local authorities and government officials. The reinforcement was confirmed on Monday during The post Albufeira to receive up to 40 additional GNR officers this summer appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident23 JunAlbufeira to review behaviour code after year of “fewer tourist excesses”
Albufeira’s controversial Code of Conduct, introduced a year ago to tackle “inappropriate” behaviour by tourists, appears to be having the desired effect, according to the municipality. However, local authorities now The post Albufeira to review behaviour code after year of “fewer tourist excesses” appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident22 JunMIMO Café brings traditional Portuguese flavours to Pine Cliffs Resort
Guests arriving at the Algarve’s Pine Cliffs Resort, in Albufeira, can now enjoy a taste of Portugal from the moment they step into the lobby, following the opening of the The post MIMO Café brings traditional Portuguese flavours to Pine Cliffs Resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .