Portugal Resident18 AugArgentine pianist Noelia Sinkunas brings intimate concert to Portimão
Award-winning Argentine pianist and composer Noelia Sinkunas will perform in Portimão on August 22 as part of the Melchior Sessions series of intimate concerts. The concert takes place at 5.30pm The post Argentine pianist Noelia Sinkunas brings intimate concert to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 AugSystem error inflates waiting times at Faro and Portimão A&E units
An IT system error caused waiting times displayed for the emergency departments at Faro and Portimão hospitals to be significantly inflated this morning, according to Algarve health authority ULS Algarve. The post System error inflates waiting times at Faro and Portimão A&E units appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 AugPortimão F1 Grand Prix 2027 date expected soon
The date of the 2027 Formula 1 Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão is expected to be announced soon as the FIA prepares to finalise next year’s calendar. Portugal’s return to The post Portimão F1 Grand Prix 2027 date expected soon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 AugPortimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music
Portimão’s riverside will welcome the return of Portimão FoodTruck from August 20 to 23, bringing four evenings of street food, live music and family entertainment. Now in its second edition, The post Portimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugSardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery
More than half of the waste collected during this year’s Portimão Sardine Festival was sent for recycling or recovery, marking a significant improvement on last year. Portimão municipal water and The post Sardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugAircraft tragedy in Portimão: Investigation flags materials outside the “manufacturers’ specifications”
Disturbing news regarding the investigation into the aircraft tragedy at Portimão aerodrome has been reported by Lusa news agency. Its report, late yesterday, explains that “at this time, an investigation The post Aircraft tragedy in Portimão: Investigation flags materials outside the “manufacturers’ specifications” ap
Portugal Resident10 AugUltraluxury cruise ship eyes Portimão for future calls
Ultraluxury cruise ship EXPLORA III made its maiden call in Portimão on Sunday, August 9, as operator Explora Journeys signalled its interest in strengthening its presence in the Algarve. The The post Ultraluxury cruise ship eyes Portimão for future calls appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPortimão launches €27.7m public housing project
Portimão Council has launched the largest public housing project ever undertaken in the municipality, with 204 new homes to be built at Bairro Coca Maravilhas in a €27.7 million investment. The post Portimão launches €27.7m public housing project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 AugPilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome
A 28-year-old pilot died this morning as he attempted to land at Portimão aerodrome in an incident involving the advertising banner his single-seater plane had been flying. The exact details The post Pilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 AugAlgarve Tourism Board returns to where journey began
The Algarve Tourism Board (RTA) has marked three years since its current executive took office by holding a meeting at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, where its mandate began The post Algarve Tourism Board returns to where journey began appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPortimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration
Portimão’s landmark Sardine Festival opens today (August 4), celebrating its 30th edition with a programme that blends local heritage, gastronomy and live music along the city’s riverside. Festivities begin at The post Portimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration appeared first on
Portugal Resident3 AugHow a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity
On a tiny side street, Portimão’s Soup Kitchen serves hot food and warm smiles three times a week, feeding around 220 people on Sundays alone. “Any of us could be The post How a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulCould Formula 1 return to Portugal this year? Portimão says it’s ready
Portugal’s Algarve region could be in line for a surprise return to the Formula 1 calendar later this year if ongoing instability in the Middle East forces the cancellation of The post Could Formula 1 return to Portugal this year? Portimão says it’s ready appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JulWorld Press Photo returns to Portimão with 2025’s defining images
The world’s most prestigious photojournalism exhibition is returning to Portimão next month, bringing 42 award-winning images that capture some of the defining moments of 2025. Running from August 10 to The post World Press Photo returns to Portimão with 2025’s defining images appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulAmy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão
Portuguese singer Ally Garrido will pay tribute to Amy Winehouse in a special concert at Rucla – Petiscos com Alma in Portimão on Friday, August 15, celebrating the music and The post Amy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulTickets go on sale for international futsal tournament in Portimão
Tickets are now on sale for the eighth edition of the Record International Masters Futsal, which will bring four of Europe’s top futsal clubs to Portimão Arena on August 29 The post Tickets go on sale for international futsal tournament in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulAPA brings recycling campaign to Portimão Marina
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) is bringing its nationwide Vamos Lixar o Lixo (Let’s Sort Out Rubbish) campaign to Portimão Marina this weekend, encouraging residents and holidaymakers to recycle more The post APA brings recycling campaign to Portimão Marina appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulPortimonense appoint former Portugal international Alex Costa as new head coach
Portimonense, Portimão’s premier football club currently competing in the second-tier Liga Portugal 2, have appointed Alex Costa as their new head coach on a one-year contract, with the former Amarante The post Portimonense appoint former Portugal international Alex Costa as new head coach appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident20 JulULS Algarve rejects claims of ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E
The Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve) has strongly denied allegations that patients arriving by ambulance at Portimão Hospital’s emergency department are being left waiting in extreme heat, describing the The post ULS Algarve rejects claims of ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident19 JulPatients denounce ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E
A Portuguese patients’ advocacy group has accused the emergency department at Portimão Hospital of subjecting patients to “inhumane and undignified” conditions, alleging that ambulance arrivals are routinely left waiting for The post Patients denounce ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident17 JulPortimão to get new €5.7 million sports pavilion
Construction has begun on a new €5.65 million sports pavilion in Portimão, with the project set to deliver a modern indoor sports venue, upgraded green spaces and improved public amenities The post Portimão to get new €5.7 million sports pavilion appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulPortimão installs new eco trail at Quinta da Rocha
Visitors to Quinta da Rocha in Portimão are being encouraged to leave “only footprints” thanks to a new environmental awareness project promoting responsible behaviour and better waste management. The initiative, The post Portimão installs new eco trail at Quinta da Rocha appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulNoitada Portimão festival to light up the city
Portimão will once again stay awake long after sunset later this month as the third edition of Noitada Portimão transforms the city’s riverside and historic centre into a giant open-air The post Noitada Portimão festival to light up the city appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulPSP recovers more than 100 stolen phones linked to Afro Nation
PSP police have recovered more than 100 mobile phones and numerous identification documents believed to have been stolen during the Afro Nation festival in Portimão after a victim tracked her The post PSP recovers more than 100 stolen phones linked to Afro Nation appeared first on Portugal Resident .