The Portugal News11 AugTurismo de Portugal launches a competition for climate refuge projects
Turismo de Portugal launched a €1 million call for proposals today aimed at municipalities and parish councils for “climate refuge” projects, the agency announced in a statement.
Algarve Daily News11 AugPrime Minister Montenegro spotted on Algarve beach, sparking political row after ‘no holiday’ pledge
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s appearance on an Algarve beach with his family and PSD parliamentary leader Hugo Soares has sparked a fresh political controversy, after the prime minister had previously told Parliament that he would not be taking a summer holiday.
Algarve Daily News11 AugLisbon: 41-year-old Swedish woman hit by stray bullet in confrontation between Rua Augusta troublemakers
A man suspected of firing a bullet that struck a tourist on Rua Augusta, in central Lisbon, yesterday evening, was arrested this morning, 11 August. During a search of his home, carried out by the Public Security Police (PSP), agents also seized a shotgun. The victim, a Swedish national, was hit by a stray bullet fired
The Portugal News11 AugThese flights allow lucky passengers to observe the solar eclipse
The Spanish airline Vueling announced on Monday that passengers will be able to observe the solar eclipse on eleven of their flights.
The Portugal News11 AugViseu and Lisbon forge strategic partnership to boost joint tourism promotion
The Municipality of Viseu and the Lisbon Region Tourism Board (ERT-RL) have formalised a Strategic Cooperation Protocol focused on tourism and regional promotion.
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Postal11 AugAdeus Algarve? Britânicos trocam o sul por região ‘fora do radar’ que tem praias selvagens e é famosa pelo vinho
Britânicos começam a olhar para uma região menos conhecida de Portugal como alternativa ao sul durante os meses mais quentes
PTPostal11 AugSão praticamente invisíveis e estão a estragar os fins de tarde nas praias portuguesas: saiba quem são estes ‘pequenos parasitas’
Quase invisíveis, mas capazes de causar comichão, borbulhas e irritação. Saiba o que são as pulgas-do-mar e como se proteger
Portugal Resident11 AugInterior Ministry steps up policing in tourist areas after visitor is shot
Police presence in Lisbon’s busiest tourist areas is to be strengthened, the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) has announced, less than 24-hours since a Swedish tourist was shot on Rua The post Interior Ministry steps up policing in tourist areas after visitor is shot appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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Barlavento11 AugVRSA assinala Dia da Juventude com MAR e novo Parque de Calistenia
O programa gratuito inclui skate, desportos de praia e a apresentação do Orçamento Participativo Jovem de 2026. O conteúdo VRSA assinala Dia da Juventude com MAR e novo Parque de Calistenia aparece primeiro em Barlavento .
Portugal Resident11 AugPSP arrest suspect in shooting of tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district
PSP police have arrested the man suspected of having shot a Swedish tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district early yesterday evening. The man was known to police, and had been flagged The post PSP arrest suspect in shooting of tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PTPostal11 AugPraia da Fuseta vai ser alvo de uma obra “mais estrutural” já a partir de outubro
Depois das intervenções de emergência, a Praia da Fuseta vai avançar para uma obra de maior dimensão a partir de outubro
Portugal Resident11 Aug“All Portuguese beaches are public” says government – but not so in Melides…
Environmental NGO Quercus has responded to a recent television exposé on controls and physical barriers, “gates and fences, and even private security guards” in areas of Melides, preventing the free The post “All Portuguese beaches are public” says government – but not so in Melides… appeared first on Portugal Resident
PTPostal11 AugPosso ver o eclipse no Algarve? Hotel em Albufeira cria evento gratuito para assistir ao fenómeno e os óculos do ‘momento’ estão incluídos
Eclipse de 12 de agosto será visível no Algarve e há um hotel em Albufeira a preparar um evento gratuito com música e óculos de proteção
Portugal Resident11 AugSwiss tourist shot in chest resisting mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district
A Swiss woman, aged 41, was shot in the chest yesterday resisting a mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district. According to Correio da Manhã tabloid, she was approached by two men The post Swiss tourist shot in chest resisting mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PTPostal10 AugBritânicos rendidos a este paraíso português que é considerado o “Havai da Europa” e tem praias de sonho e paisagens únicas
Este destino português está a deixar os britânicos rendidos graças às praias, lagoas vulcânicas e paisagens naturais
PTPostal10 AugAutoridade Marítima Nacional ‘alerta’ banhistas: é proibido fazer isto quando está bandeira amarela na praia e multas podem ultrapassar 500€
Quando estiver bandeira amarela na praia, este comportamento é proibido e desrespeitar as regras pode dar direito a coima
PTBarlavento10 AugAeronave que caiu no aeródromo de Portimão realizava o primeiro voo do dia
A investigação aponta materiais fora das especificações no reboque da manga, mas ainda não estabeleceu qualquer relação com o acidente. O conteúdo Aeronave que caiu no aeródromo de Portimão realizava o primeiro voo do dia aparece primeiro em Barlavento .
PTPostal10 AugEstas são as praias portuguesas em que Cristiano Ronaldo costuma passar férias e uma delas fica no Algarve
Cristiano Ronaldo gosta de passar férias em Portugal com a sua família. Ainda em 2023 foram publicadas algumas fotografias pela sua companheira Georgina numa praia algarvia
Portugal Resident10 AugPassengers heading to Lisbon “will see total eclipse at 11,000 metres”
Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has announced today that 11 flights coincide with Wednesday’s solar eclipse, and on two routes it will be possible to observe the phenomenon in its entirety. The post Passengers heading to Lisbon “will see total eclipse at 11,000 metres” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PTPostal10 AugAvião que caiu em Portimão realizava primeiro voo do dia
O acidente mortal ocorreu durante uma operação de recolha de uma manga publicitária junto ao aeródromo de Portimão
The Portugal News10 AugBrits led spending in Portugal with over €500 million in expenditures
Visitors from the United Kingdom generated the highest spending volume in Portugal via foreign payment cards during the first six months of 2026.
Portugal Resident10 AugMounting excitement as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches
Excitement is mounting as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches, with hotels and tourist accommodation businesses in Bragança celebrating 100% bookings as enthusiasts flock to the region where visibility will be in The post Mounting excitement as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 AugPortuguese man-o’-war invasion forces beach closures after 120 stings recorded in a single day
A massive influx of Portuguese man-o'-wars along the coast of the Basque Country, Spain, led to the temporary closure of several popular beaches and required medical attention for over 120 people stung in a single day.
PTPostal10 AugIngleses são os que gastam mais dinheiro em Portugal e a maioria das compras são feitas no Algarve
Dados do Turismo de Portugal mostram que os ingleses lideraram os gastos com cartões estrangeiros, sobretudo no Algarve