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The Portugal News11 Sept

Algarve city plans to have new marina

Plans for a new marina in Faro are moving forward as the municipality prepares to take control of the city's Commercial Quay.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Algarve opera night to end with wine tasting

In Faro, opera lovers will have the chance to enjoy an evening of classical music followed by a wine tasting when Swiss baritone Äneas Humm returns to the Algarve capital later this month.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Municipalities in the Algarve at maximum risk of fire

The municipalities of Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira, in the Faro district, are at maximum risk of rural fire on 10 September, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

The Portugal News28 Aug

Festival F livens up the Algarve

The Festival F returns to the historic centre of Faro starting on 3 September, with 67 shows on seven stages, as well as talks, crafts, gastronomy, a children's area, and exhibitions, the organisation highlighted.

The Portugal News27 Aug

Swiss Baritone Äneas Humm Returns to Faro

The Rotary Club Estoi Palace International is proud to announce the return of acclaimed Swiss baritone Äneas Humm, who will perform at the historic Teatro Lethes in Faro, Portugal’s second-oldest theatre.

The Portugal News26 Aug

Smooth Operations in Faro Airport

It was around 11 o’clock last night when a flight from Edinburgh arrived at Faro Airport, and we wanted to show you what the new EES machines were actually like in practice.

The Portugal News24 Aug

Record number of whales spotted off the Algarve

An unusually high number of whales are being spotted off the Algarve coast, with researchers now studying the growing presence of the animals in waters off Faro.

The Portugal News19 Aug

Lusíadas Saúde will be the Official Medical Services Provider at Festival F in the Algarve

Lusíadas Saúde will, for the seventh consecutive year, serve as the Official Medical Services Provider for Festival F, taking place on 3, 4 and 5 September in Faro’s historic city centre. 

The Portugal News19 Aug

Portuguese families spend 82 percent of salaries on rent

New data show renting and buying a home continue to require a high share of household income, with Faro and Funchal facing the highest housing cost burdens. 

The Portugal News16 Aug

Faro Airport: Through Border Control in Under 5 Minutes

Arriving at Faro Airport and through border control in less than five minutes — even with three flights arriving within the same ten-minute period.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa thanks Algarve health professionals

Former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has thanked the healthcare professionals who assisted him after he was taken to Faro Hospital after feeling unwell.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Faro Airport Arrivals: No Queues This Morning!

Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve have enjoyed a particularly smooth start to the day, with no queues visible in the arrivals lounge this morning.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Is the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince on holiday in the Algarve?

Besides the announcement that Mohammed bin Salman would spend some time in Madeira, the Royal Saudi Arabian aeroplanes are parked at Faro Airport.

The Portugal News6 Aug

Algarve under yellow warning due to high temperatures

The Faro district remains under a yellow warning between 6 and 7 August due to persistently high maximum temperatures, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) reported.

The Portugal News4 Aug

Passengers Breeze Through Faro Airport Arrivals During Busy 5pm Period

Passengers arriving at Faro Airport experienced a smooth and efficient journey through arrivals on Tuesday afternoon, with one traveller reporting that border procedures took less than five minutes.

The Portugal News3 Aug

We Flew United’s Nonstop Faro to Newark Flight: Here’s What Economy Is Really Like

If you’re wondering what the nonstop Faro to Newark flight is actually like… 

The Portugal News31 Jul

Americancars Algarve Returns to Faro for 13th Annual Gathering

The Algarve will once again celebrate American automotive culture this weekend as Americancars Algarve returns to Faro for its 13th edition, bringing together more than 150 American vehicles for three days of classic cars, live music and family entertainment.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Algarve Hosts Its Second Neurocritical Care Conference

On 19 June 2026, more than 80 healthcare professionals gathered at the University of Algarve Medical Simulation Centre in Faro for the 2nd Algarve Neurocritical Care Conference, an event bringing together doctors, nurses, technicians and therapists from across Portugal and beyond to share knowledge on one of medicine's

The Portugal News30 Jul

University of the Algarve creates new route to visit the Roman ruins of Milreu

The Roman ruins of Milreu in Estoi (Faro) will feature a new visitor route as part of a project that includes relocating blocks from the ancient temple to improve their interpretation, the University of the Algarve (UAlg) has revealed.

The Portugal News28 Jul

What to do in Faro: A local guide to the Algarve's capital

Many people think of Faro simply as the place where their Algarve holiday begins. It's where you land, pick up your rental car and, if you're lucky, grab a copy of The Portugal News at the airport before heading to Albufeira, Lagos or one of the many beach resorts along the coast. But Faro deserves much more than being

The Portugal News27 Jul

Mainland Portugal at maximum or very high risk of fire

All districts in northern and central mainland Portugal and Faro are at maximum risk of fire on 27 July, with the rest of the territory at very high risk.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Around 50 municipalities in Portugal are under maximum fire risk

Around 50 municipalities in the interior of Portugal, in the districts of Vila Real, Viseu, Bragança, Guarda, Coimbra, Santarém, Portalegre, Castelo Branco and Faro, are at maximum risk of rural fire on 24 July, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

The Portugal News23 Jul

Faro Airport Departures at 8:40am: Passport Control Cleared in Just 10 Minutes

Travellers departing from Faro Airport at 8:40am this morning experienced a quick and efficient journey through the departure process. 

The Portugal News22 Jul

Vila Galé CEO links Algarve price hikes to hotel upgrades and new flights to Faro

The debate surrounding rising vacation costs in the Algarve has taken on a new dimension following statements by Gonçalo Rebelo de Almeida, who, in an interview with Jornal de Negócios and Antena 1, rejected the notion that the region has become prohibitively expensive.