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Portugal Resident22 Sept

Countdown 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 .

The Portugal News22 Sept

Convent of Christ reopens cloisters to the public with nighttime visits

The Convent of Christ in Tomar will reopen its renovated cloisters on 24 September, welcoming the public back with a nighttime visit to the Main Cloister, which will also allow visitors to see the new lighting in that space.

Portugal Resident22 Sept

The Uncommon arrives in Vilamoura

A rare new opportunity is emerging on the Algarve coast with the launch of The Uncommon Beach Residences, a contemporary development by Vilamoura World located just steps from the Atlantic The post The Uncommon arrives in Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Postal21 Sept

Nem turismo nem praias: cortiça tornou esta vila algarvia numa das mais ‘ricas’ da região e ajudou-a a conquistar a independência de Faro

Crescimento económico ligado aos sobreiros transformou São Brás de Alportel no início do século XX e levou à criação do concelho em 1914

The Portugal News21 Sept

Ryanair launches special autumn flights from Portugal

Ryanair has launched a new autumn promotion, with flights from Portugal to a number of European and North African destinations available from €14.99.

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Sul Informação21 Sept

Ministro da Educação visita local do futuro Campus do Barlavento

O ministro da Educação, Ciência e Inovação, Fernando Alexandre, vai visitar esta terça-feira, dia 22 de Setembro, o local do futuro Campus do Barlavento. No Barranco do Rodrigo (Praia do Vau – Portimão) será feita uma apresentação do projeto do futuro Campus.… O conteúdo Ministro da Educação visita local do futuro Camp

The Portugal News21 Sept

Portugal tourism revenue growth slows in July

Tourism revenues in Portugal continued to rise in July, but at a much slower pace, increasing by just 1.5% compared to the same month last year.

The Portugal News21 Sept

The Alentejo is becoming more attractive as a place to live

The desire for more room, greater tranquillity, and a way of life based on the idea of 'slow living' has meant that traditional Alentejo country mansions (montes) have become attractive investments—whether one wants to use them as permanent residences, as weekend getaways, or as part of rural tourism initiatives. 

Portugal Resident21 Sept

Monte Rei golf course reopens after major renovation

Monte Rei Golf & Country Club’s North Course has reopened following a major six-month renovation, marking the latest stage in a wider investment programme at the eastern Algarve resort. The The post Monte Rei golf course reopens after major renovation appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Sept

British paddleboarders rescued after wind blows them well offshore near Sesimbra

Two British women, aged 26 and 27 – and both on paddleboards – were ‘taken by strong winds’ blowing off Praia da Ribeira do Cavalo, in Sesimbra, on Saturday, and The post British paddleboarders rescued after wind blows them well offshore near Sesimbra appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Sept

Loulé opens creative workshops for World Tourism Day

Loulé is marking World Tourism Day, celebrated internationally on September 27, with a wider programme of activities running from September 25 to October 6, celebrating the municipality’s traditional crafts, creativity The post Loulé opens creative workshops for World Tourism Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News20 Sept

A Hotel with a Story to Tell in Porto

There are places where you can simply forget about the rest of the world and live in a little bubble for a while. Places that overwhelm you with their atmosphere and spirit, and places that seem to have their own soul. Wine & Books Porto is one of them.

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Postal20 Sept

António começou a trabalhar como pescador aos 13 ou 14 anos e viu a profissão mudar: “Antes tínhamos uma praia mais livre”

Começou a pescar ainda adolescente na Costa da Caparica. Lamentou haver mais regras na praia e menos espaço para trabalhar

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Postal20 Sept

“Um fenómeno único”: nesta localidade no Algarve nasce água doce no meio da praia e qualquer um pode ver

Na maré baixa, o areal de Olhos de Água revela nascentes de água doce conhecidas como “olheiros”, uma particularidade da costa de Albufeira

The Portugal News19 Sept

Arriving at Faro Airport

The Algarve adventure began today with an arrival at Faro Airport at 9:35am, following a easyJet flight from Luton. The flight arrived on schedule, but the passengers were soon faced with an unexpectedly lengthy wait at border control.

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Barlavento19 Sept

Fábrica do Inglês recebe exposição dedicada à alfarroba em Silves

A mostra fotográfica de Luísa Melão abre as comemorações do Dia Mundial do Turismo, que incluem percursos por produtores e oficinas criativas. O conteúdo Fábrica do Inglês recebe exposição dedicada à alfarroba em Silves aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

The Portugal News19 Sept

High-speed rail reduces flight demand

China’s expanding high-speed rail network is reducing demand for short-haul air travel, leading Airbus to cut its 20-year forecast for single-aisle aircraft by 470 planes. 

The Portugal News19 Sept

Beach of the Week: Praia dos Três Castelos

Is this one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve?

The Portugal News19 Sept

Aviation emissions have increased in Portugal since 2019

Aviation pollutant emissions have increased by 19% in Portugal since 2019, the environmental association Zero warned, saying that the expansion of airport capacity in Lisbon and Porto threatens a decarbonisation roadmap that has yet to be adopted.

The Portugal News19 Sept

Festival returning to Portugal city

The São Miguel Festival returns to Penela, in the Coimbra district, from the 25th to the 29th, featuring music, exhibitors, and food stalls; the local municipality expects over 25,000 visitors.

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Barlavento19 Sept

PSP detém homem de 25 anos por suspeitas de quatro roubos em Portimão

Os crimes ocorreram à noite, na Praia da Rocha. A investigação recorreu a imagens da videovigilância e o tribunal decretou prisão preventiva. O conteúdo PSP detém homem de 25 anos por suspeitas de quatro roubos em Portimão aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

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Sul Informação19 Sept

Alfarroba em destaque nas comemorações do Dia do Turismo em Silves

Património, cultura, gastronomia, agricultura, indústria, arte e inovação cruzam-se nas atividades pensadas para assinalar o Dia Mundial do Turismo que, em Silves, terá um programa dedicado à alfarroba, já a partir do dia 26 de Setembro. As comemorações começam nesse sábado, na… O conteúdo Alfarroba em destaque nas com

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Barlavento19 Sept

Portimão e Lagoa iniciam último ano de preparação para Jogos do Mediterrâneo de Praia

A contagem decrescente começou na Fortaleza de Santa Catarina. A competição será a primeira da família dos Jogos do Mediterrâneo organizada em Portugal. O conteúdo Portimão e Lagoa iniciam último ano de preparação para Jogos do Mediterrâneo de Praia aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

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Postal19 Sept

Portimão e Lagoa recebem Jogos do Mediterrâneo de Praia em setembro de 2027

Três praias do Algarve acolhem os Jogos de 18 a 25 de setembro de 2027. Organização quer aproveitar as condições locais para fazer a melhor edição de sempre