Portugal Resident12 OctYoung artists showcase their work in Portimão exhibition
Young artists from Portimão will have their work on display at a new exhibition opening this week at the Continente Shopping Centre, as local art school Montradartekids celebrates its 15th The post Young artists showcase their work in Portimão exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctBook now to discover Portimão’s Neanderthal past
The Portimão Museum is organising two special open days at Gruta da Companheira, an important archaeological site where evidence of Neanderthal occupation dating back more than 45,000 years has been The post Book now to discover Portimão’s Neanderthal past 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 OctMax Verstappen to race at Portimão in GT World finale
Formula 1 star Max Verstappen will race at the Algarve International Circuit later this month as the GT World Challenge Europe brings its 2026 season to a close in Portimão. The post Max Verstappen to race at Portimão in GT World finale appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctIndependent art exhibition brings 15 artists together in Portimão
Fifteen artists working across a wide range of disciplines have come together for a new independent art exhibition at Galeria Canto & Serra in Portimão. The Mostra de Arte Independente The post Independent art exhibition brings 15 artists together in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 OctFree parking returns to parts of Portimão and Praia da Rocha
Drivers will once again be able to park for free in several areas of Portimão and Praia da Rocha throughout October. Portimão’s municipal water and waste management company EMARP has The post Free parking returns to parts of Portimão and Praia da Rocha appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 Octafpop expo – a weekend of information, discounts and community
The countdown is finally over for the afpop expo, which is taking place this weekend at the Portimão Arena. Many of you have attended the event over the decades, and The post afpop expo – a weekend of information, discounts and community appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 SeptMax Verstappen relishing Portimão return: “I love Portugal”
Max Verstappen has welcomed Formula 1’s return to the Algarve, declaring his love for Portugal and describing the Algarve International Circuit as a “great” racetrack. Formula 1 will return to The post Max Verstappen relishing Portimão return: “I love Portugal” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 SeptPortimão maps out tourism future to 2035
Portimão Council has begun work on a new tourism strategy designed to guide the municipality’s development and promotion over the next decade. The Estratégia de Desenvolvimento e Promoção Turística de The post Portimão maps out tourism future to 2035 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 SeptA new chapter by the waterfront
Lady in Red’s move to Portimão’s waterfront last November marked a new chapter for the gallery. Its brighter, more accessible setting makes it an inviting stop for established collectors, local The post A new chapter by the waterfront appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 SeptAlgarve unions call Portimão protest over soaring cost of living
The Algarve Union of Trade Unions (USAL/CGTP-IN) has called a public protest in Portimão on Thursday, October 1, over the rising cost of living and what it says is an The post Algarve unions call Portimão protest over soaring cost of living appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 SeptPortimão welcomes 230 sailors for World Sailing Inclusion Championships
More than 230 sailors from 40 countries are heading to Portimão for one of the world’s largest inclusive and adaptive sailing events. The World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 will take The post Portimão welcomes 230 sailors for World Sailing Inclusion Championships appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 SeptPortimão coastal clean-up removes 250kg of waste from João d’Arens
Around 250kg of rubbish was removed from the João d’Arens coastal beauty spot in Portimão during a community clean-up involving volunteers and local firefighters. A total of 37 people, including The post Portimão coastal clean-up removes 250kg of waste from João d’Arens appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 SeptAround 15 intercepted after landing on Alvor beach
Around 15 people suspected of providing logistical support for a drug trafficking operation were intercepted at Caniço beach in Alvor, Portimão, in the early hours of Thursday morning (September 24). The post Around 15 intercepted after landing on Alvor beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 SeptUniversity of Algarve’s new Portimão campus due by 2029
The University of Algarve’s new Barlavento Campus in Portimão is expected to be completed in 2029, with more than €10 million in EU funding supporting a wider expansion of university The post University of Algarve’s new Portimão campus due by 2029 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 SeptFirst artists confirmed for Afro Nation 2027
Afro Nation will return to Praia da Rocha in Portimão from June 9 to 11, 2027, with Davido, Rema and Fally Ipupa among the first major names confirmed for next The post First artists confirmed for Afro Nation 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 SeptDriver who injured two Portimão police officers hands himself in
The driver accused of injuring two PSP officers in Portimão while fleeing after being stopped for drink-driving has handed himself in to police. The man, a Brazilian national, presented himself The post Driver who injured two Portimão police officers hands himself in appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 SeptCountdown begins for Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games
The countdown is officially on for the Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games, with just one year remaining until the opening ceremony of the international sporting event. The milestone was marked The post Countdown begins for Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 SeptF1 fever hits Portugal as ticket sales open for 2027 Portimão return
Formula 1 fever has well and truly arrived in Portugal, with huge demand for tickets as sales opened on Monday for next year’s Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão. By 1.10pm, The post F1 fever hits Portugal as ticket sales open for 2027 Portimão return appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 SeptDrink-driver on the run after striking police officers in Portimão
Two PSP officers were injured in Portimão in the early hours of this Monday (September 21) after being struck by a car driven by a man who had just been The post Drink-driver on the run after striking police officers in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 SeptPortimão street festival expands into city centre
Portimão’s InDireita Street Fest returns for its eighth edition on October 3 and 4, expanding beyond its traditional home in Rua Direita as part of a special edition aimed at The post Portimão street festival expands into city centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 SeptEverything for foreign residents in Portugal
Whether you are new to Portugal, or have lived here for decades, the annual afpop expo in Portimão on October 3 and 4 is a must visit event for you. The post Everything for foreign residents in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptPortimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia
Residents and visitors are being invited to walk for a cause in Portimão on Saturday, September 26, when Alzheimer Portugal’s Algarve Regional Office will hold a 5km charity walk to The post Portimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptF1 return is “true promotion” of Algarve – MP
Algarve MP Cristóvão Norte has hailed Formula 1’s confirmed return to Portimão in June 2027, arguing that major international events can provide the region with exposure that goes far beyond The post F1 return is “true promotion” of Algarve – MP appeared first on Portugal Resident .