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The Portugal News1 Jul

Wild boars targeting picnics at Portugal’s Arrábida coast

Those planning to visit one of Portugal’s most picturesque stretches of coastline are being urged to keep a close eye on their food after wild boars were once again spotted roaming popular beaches in search of easy meals. 

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Why we fell in love with Portugal…

In this Resident Interview episode, some of our previous interviewees share how visits to Portugal, summer holidays, a wedding in Lisbon, and travels to Porto, Cascais, the Algarve, and the The post Why we fell in love with Portugal… appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Strawberry Moon lights up Lisbon in Sky News

The Strawberry Moon cast a spectacular glow over Lisbon on Monday night, attracting crowds of locals and tourists who gathered along the River Tagus to watch and photograph the celestial The post Strawberry Moon lights up Lisbon in Sky News appeared first on Portugal Resident .

PT
Barlavento1 Jul

Loulé hasteia Bandeira Azul em dez praias do concelho

Loulé hasteia Bandeira Azul em dez praias e mantém oito zonas balneares com distinção Praia Acessível. O conteúdo Loulé hasteia Bandeira Azul em dez praias do concelho aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

PT
Postal1 Jul

Filomena Sintra garante que concessionários de praia em Castro Marim cumprem a legislação

Autarca defende que a polémica nas praias resulta de falta de clareza sobre o ordenamento das concessões

PT
Jornal do Algarve1 Jul

Bandeira Azul regressa a dez praias do concelho de Loulé

O concelho de Loulé voltou a ver reconhecida a qualidade das suas zonas balneares com o hastear das distinções Bandeira Azul e Praia Acessível, galardões que assinalam o cumprimento de critérios relacionados com a qualidade ambiental, segurança, serviços e inclusão. Nesta época balnear, a Bandeira Azul está presente na

Portugal Resident1 Jul

André Gomes, transforming tourism in the Algarve

For six decades, the Algarve, mainland Portugal’s southernmost region, has been a tourism destination that has gone from success to success. Arguably, this story began in 1965 with the opening The post André Gomes, transforming tourism in the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

PT
Jornal do Algarve1 Jul

Filomena Sintra afirma que concessões de praia em Castro Marim cumprem legislação

A presidente da Câmara de Castro Marim garantiu que os concessionários de praia do concelho estão a trabalhar de acordo com a legislação em vigor e têm o espaço ordenado com plantas aprovadas nos contratos de concessão. Filomena Sintra considerou que as polémicas com a colocação de chapéus-de-sol nas praias de Castro M

PT
Barlavento1 Jul

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira celebra primeiro aniversário com ofertas especiais

Unidade gerida pelo Real Hotels Group reforça o compromisso de continuar a evoluir. O conteúdo Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira celebra primeiro aniversário com ofertas especiais aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

PT
Jornal do Algarve1 Jul

Praia da Lota recria tradição piscatória centenária “Vamos à Levada”

A Praia da Lota, em Manta Rota, recebe no próximo dia 5 de julho a segunda edição do evento “Vamos à Levada”, uma iniciativa que pretende preservar e divulgar a tradição piscatória artesanal conhecida como “vamos à levada” ou “a galapé”. A recriação tem início às 09h00 e convida a comunidade e os visitantes a […]

Portugal Resident1 Jul

A golden summer at Pine Cliffs Resort

Summer is the most anticipated season of the year, and at Pine Cliffs Resort every moment is designed to be lived to the fullest. From July to September, the resort The post A golden summer at Pine Cliffs Resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Beach umbrella confusion eases as beachgoers follow rules

The first weekend since authorities stepped up efforts to clarify Portugal’s beach umbrella rules passed without a single fine, with the Maritime Authority saying beachgoers largely complied with the guidance. The post Beach umbrella confusion eases as beachgoers follow rules appeared first on Portugal Resident .

PT
Jornal do Algarve1 Jul

Albufeira acolhe Convívio de Pesca Noturno Solidário a favor da Santa Casa

No dia 11 de julho realiza-se o Convívio de Pesca Noturno Solidário – Pesca de Praia 2026, uma iniciativa com o propósito de angariar fundos para a Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Albufeira. A prova tem início às 23h do dia 11 de julho e termina às 7h do dia 12. O sorteio dos setores […]

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Beyond the beer: New festival invites visitors to discover Alto Minho

Visitors heading to Caminha for this year’s ArtBeerFest are being encouraged to venture beyond the beer tents and discover one of Portugal’s most picturesque regions through a new cultural initiative The post Beyond the beer: New festival invites visitors to discover Alto Minho appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Bumper May for Algarve tourism as guests, overnight stays and revenue rise

The Algarve enjoyed another strong month for tourism in May, welcoming more visitors, recording more overnight stays and generating €179 million in revenue – a 10.5% increase compared with the The post Bumper May for Algarve tourism as guests, overnight stays and revenue rise appeared first on Portugal Resident .

PT
Postal30 Jun

Esta aldeia portuguesa foi fundada pelos Templários e tem trilhos e praia fluvial para desfrutar sem multidões

Entre rio e montanha, há uma aldeia fundada pelos Templários com uma torre única, silêncio e natureza: veja como chegar e o que visitar

The Portugal News30 Jun

Algarve to introduce beach maps to end confusion over beach umbrellas

Visitors heading to some of the Algarve's most popular beaches this summer may soon notice new maps at beach entrances, designed to make it easier to understand where parasols can and cannot be placed.

The Portugal News30 Jun

Air passengers could be entitled to compensation if flights are disrupted by unruly travellers

Travellers whose flights are delayed or cancelled because of disruptive passengers may still be entitled to compensation of up to €600, despite airlines sometimes citing such incidents as “extraordinary circumstances” to reject claims.

The Portugal News30 Jun

Portugal Park to host stargazing event in July

Visitors to Peneda-Gerês National Park will have the chance to experience the night sky from one of its best-known gateways this July, with an evening dedicated to stargazing and astronomy.

The Portugal News30 Jun

The United Kingdom is still the main market for tourism in Portugal

During the month of May, the number of tourists in Portugal grew, as did revenue.

PT
Barlavento30 Jun

The Patio Suite Hotel cria espaço para famílias na Praia da Oura

O The Patio Suite Hotel cria espaço para famílias na Praia da Oura, com programação diária de atividades. O conteúdo The Patio Suite Hotel cria espaço para famílias na Praia da Oura aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

Algarve Daily News30 Jun

Police called to reprimand beachgoers: Weeks of Algarve beach conflict over parasols and private sun-loungers prompts authorities to display zoning maps

Beaches across the Algarve and the Alentejo coast will soon display maps at their entrances showing clearly delineated concession areas, access routes, safety zones, and public free-use areas, in a move aimed at ending longstanding confusion over where beachgoers can and cannot set up parasols.

The Portugal News30 Jun

Portugal’s Hidden Tourism Investments

When most investors see a hotel, they see a building.

PT
Barlavento30 Jun

Vilamoura recebe reunião do Turismo do Algarve

Vilamoura recebeu reunião do Turismo do Algarve na Marina, onde a Comissão Executiva conheceu investimentos em curso no território. O conteúdo Vilamoura recebe reunião do Turismo do Algarve aparece primeiro em Barlavento .