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Portugal Resident3 Oct

Firefighter attending stroke victim ‘caught on camera’ stealing gold chain

A firefighter has been suspended from duty following images, caught on a home surveillance system, which show him pocketing a gold chain from a bedside table as he attends a The post Firefighter attending stroke victim ‘caught on camera’ stealing gold chain appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Oct

Muse return to Portugal in 2027

Muse are returning to Portugal in January 2027, with the British rock band confirmed for a concert at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on January 10. The show forms part of a The post Muse return to Portugal in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Oct

Pink October events raise breast cancer awareness

MAR Shopping Algarve and Designer Outlet Algarve, in Loulé, are marking Pink October with a joint programme of breast cancer awareness activities running until October 18. The initiative combines prevention The post Pink October events raise breast cancer awareness appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Oct

Alentejo takes centre stage at Lisbon wine fair

The Alentejo will take centre stage at this year’s Vinhos & Sabores, one of Portugal’s largest wine events, which returns to Lisbon from October 17 to 19. Held at FIL The post Alentejo takes centre stage at Lisbon wine fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Oct

Porto ceramics fair returns for second edition

Argilo – Porto Ceramics Fair returns this week for its second edition, bringing together artists, ceramicists and independent studios for two days dedicated to locally made ceramics. Following the success The post Porto ceramics fair returns for second edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Oct

afpop 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 Resident29 Sept

Tavira’s São Francisco Fair rolls back into town

Tavira’s São Francisco Fair returns from October 2 to 5, bringing four days of music, entertainment, fairground rides and food to the city’s Parque de Feiras e Exposições. Following the The post Tavira’s São Francisco Fair rolls back into town appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Sept

Mayor announces changes to Porto half-marathon after rush of heat strokes

Pedro Duarte, mayor of Porto, has announced changes to the city’s next half-marathon after a number of health problems recorded during this year’s event, in sweltering temperatures. During the public The post Mayor announces changes to Porto half-marathon after rush of heat strokes appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Sept

Loulé dedicates October to animals with month-long festival

Loulé is putting animals firmly in the spotlight throughout October with the launch of the Loulé Festival Animal, a new month-long programme focused on animal welfare, responsible adoption and biodiversity. The post Loulé dedicates October to animals with month-long festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Sept

Portimão 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 Sept

Lagoa to become ‘City of Magic’ for three-day festival

Lagoa will turn into a “City of Magic” from October 8 to 10 when the Algarve’s only international illusionism festival returns for its sixth edition. Lagoa Magic Fest’26 will bring The post Lagoa to become ‘City of Magic’ for three-day festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Sept

New wine and gastronomy event launches at Vila Vita Parc

A new international wine and gastronomy event is set to launch in the Algarve this October, bringing together more than 25 renowned wine producers and houses from Portugal and abroad. The post New wine and gastronomy event launches at Vila Vita Parc appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Sept

Sunlight, shadow and shade: capturing Andalucía’s courtyards

Located in charming premises and established in the Algarve countryside for more than 20 years, Galeria Côrte-Real presents a new exhibition of elegant paintings by the celebrated Spanish artist Juan The post Sunlight, shadow and shade: capturing Andalucía’s courtyards appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Sept

A busy October for Cadela Carlota

October is shaping up to be a busy month for Cadela Carlota & Companhia, with World Animal Day, the launch of our 2027 calendar, an art exhibition, a book event The post A busy October for Cadela Carlota appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Sept

Olhão charity dinner to help Nepal flood victims

A charity dinner will be held in Olhão on September 28 to raise money for communities devastated by the catastrophic floods that struck Nepal last month. The event is being The post Olhão charity dinner to help Nepal flood victims appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Sept

Portimão 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 Sept

Everything 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 Resident20 Sept

400-year-old Tomar fair returns with 10 days of music and tradition

One of Portugal’s oldest fairs will return to Tomar in October, marking 400 years since a tradition that dates back to 1626 first began. The Feira de Santa Iria will The post 400-year-old Tomar fair returns with 10 days of music and tradition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Sept

Trauma

We tend to view it as a painful event from the past that eventually fades. However, it’s far more complex. It leaves a lasting imprint, not just a memory, but The post Trauma appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident19 Sept

Portugal joins “Time of Life” global challenge, in support of Ukraine

The date is October 4; the time 10am and the promise ‘fun’ for one of the most noble causes: life itself – and to show that solidarity can take many The post Portugal joins “Time of Life” global challenge, in support of Ukraine appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Sept

Quinta das Lágrimas brings Oktoberfest spirit to Coimbra

Quinta das Lágrimas will bid farewell to its summer Garden Parties on September 25 with a Coimbra take on Oktoberfest, bringing together local beer, fire-cooked food and music in its The post Quinta das Lágrimas brings Oktoberfest spirit to Coimbra appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Sept

Alcoutim’s Partridge Fair returns with new date and venue

Alcoutim’s Feira da Perdiz (Partridge Fair) returns to Martim Longo on October 10 and 11, with this year’s edition taking place earlier than usual and in a new location. Organised by The post Alcoutim’s Partridge Fair returns with new date and venue appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Sept

Supporting sustainable gardening since 2009

The Autumn Garden Fairs started in 2009 and have continued since then with the inevitable break for Covid. We estimate approximately 350 people attended our first event, and in 2025 The post Supporting sustainable gardening since 2009 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Sept

Zero-waste festival returns to Lisbon this weekend

Lisbon will put sustainability centre stage this weekend as Cidade do Zero (Zero City) returns with more than 100 activities aimed at reducing waste, cutting emissions and helping people live The post Zero-waste festival returns to Lisbon this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .