Portugal Resident26 AugAlgarve tees up international golf push at Solheim Cup
The Algarve will be promoted to an international golfing audience at the Solheim Cup 2026, as regional tourism authorities look to strengthen the destination’s profile in one of its most The post Algarve tees up international golf push at Solheim Cup appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugIrish teen hit during Albufeira car rampage recalls “scary” experience
An 18-year-old Irish tourist says her first visit to Portugal will now leave her with a “bad memory” of her experience in the country after she was struck by a The post Irish teen hit during Albufeira car rampage recalls “scary” experience appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugJudge forced to free 13 suspected of drug trafficking, because Algarve lacks prosecutors
The sterling work of law enforcement in combating drug trafficking in the Algarve has come up against a new challenge: judicial holidays. As a result of these holidays, vast areas The post Judge forced to free 13 suspected of drug trafficking, because Algarve lacks prosecutors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugNew stretch of beach boardwalk unveiled in Castro Marim
A new stretch of coastal boardwalk has opened between Altura and Praia Verde in Castro Marim, creating a continuous pedestrian link through one of the eastern Algarve’s most attractive stretches The post New stretch of beach boardwalk unveiled in Castro Marim appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugAlgarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage
The Algarve should move away from the “booze tourism” associated with stag parties, excessive drinking and some nightlife areas, the head of the region’s hotel association has said following today’s The post Algarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident25 AugCarvoeiro combines beach party with traditional festivities
Carvoeiro will combine electronic music, live entertainment and religious tradition during two days of festivities on August 29 and 30. The celebrations in honour of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação (Our The post Carvoeiro combines beach party with traditional festivities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 AugTourist robbed at gunpoint in Quinta do Lago
A tourist was robbed at gun-point in Quinta do Lago (Almancil) this afternoon by two men, riding a ‘food delivery’ motorcycle. The man offered no resistance, explains CMTV, and was The post Tourist robbed at gunpoint in Quinta do Lago appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 AugNew Albufeira dialysis clinic to serve residents and holidaymakers
A new haemodialysis clinic is being built in Albufeira, expanding treatment capacity for kidney patients in the central Algarve while also providing dialysis for people visiting the region on holiday. The post New Albufeira dialysis clinic to serve residents and holidaymakers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 AugMan dies during recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, Alvor
A 56-year-old man died after going into cardiorespiratory arrest while recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, in Alvor, Portimão, yesterday afternoon. The victim was pulled from the water by his The post Man dies during recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, Alvor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 AugPortugal plans €20 million luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express
Portugal could soon have its own luxury hotel on rails, with almost €20 million being invested in a new train offering overnight accommodation, fine dining and immersive journeys through some The post Portugal plans €20 million luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugNazaré beach reopens to swimmers
The swimming ban at Nazaré beach has been lifted after fresh water tests showed no cause for concern, just hours after the popular seaside resort was temporarily closed to bathers The post Nazaré beach reopens to swimmers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugThe “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism
However, recent data and new developments point toward a clear shift in this trend. To understand why this matters, one only has to look at the sheer scale of the The post The “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugPorto Book Fair welcomes 800 visitors in first 15 minutes
The Porto Book Fair (Feira do Livro do Porto) got off to a flying start today (August 21), welcoming around 800 visitors in just the first 15 minutes after opening The post Porto Book Fair welcomes 800 visitors in first 15 minutes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugUnion representing Portugal’s ‘mini-SEF’ marks challenging first year
Portugal’s new police unit responsible for border control and immigration enforcement is marking its first anniversary after a “very challenging year” dominated by airport queues, a new European border system The post Union representing Portugal’s ‘mini-SEF’ marks challenging first year appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident21 AugPortugal’s famous Nazaré beach closed to swimmers over water quality concerns
Nazaré beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers after water quality tests detected unusually high levels of microbiological contamination, the local council announced this Friday. Nazaré is one of Portugal’s The post Portugal’s famous Nazaré beach closed to swimmers over water quality concerns appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident21 AugAlerta Charity Shop in Silves flaunts beauty makeover
The Alerta Charity Shop in Silves just took a two-week summer holiday. Did director Debby Burton and her volunteers relax on the beach sipping piña coladas? Think again! They were The post Alerta Charity Shop in Silves flaunts beauty makeover appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugCascais hotel to lay off 175 workers ahead of two-year closure
The five-star Hotel Cascais Miragem is planning to lay off around 175 employees ahead of a closure lasting at least two years for extensive renovation work. The Cascais hotel has The post Cascais hotel to lay off 175 workers ahead of two-year closure appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 AugPortuguese tourist stabbed to death at Albanian beach resort; 11 arrested
A 20-year-old Portuguese tourist has been stabbed to death in the Albanian coastal town of Ksamil, with 11 people arrested and two others wanted in connection with the killing. The The post Portuguese tourist stabbed to death at Albanian beach resort; 11 arrested appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugPorto mayor calls for stronger security in city centre
Porto Mayor Pedro Duarte has vowed to keep pressure on the government for more police officers following violence in the city centre that left six tourists and a police officer The post Porto mayor calls for stronger security in city centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugSerralves lights up Porto summer nights
Porto’s Serralves Foundation is offering visitors a combination of art, illuminated gardens and discounted evening admission this summer, with its popular Serralves em Luz returning for a fourth edition. This The post Serralves lights up Porto summer nights appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugOlhão Seafood Festival attracts around 50,000 visitors
Around 50,000 people attended the 38th Olhão Seafood Festival, which ended on Saturday, August 15, after six days of food and live music beside the Ria Formosa. The attendance figure The post Olhão Seafood Festival attracts around 50,000 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugTrain sculpture unveiled near Loulé station
A new train sculpture has been unveiled beside the Loulé/Praia de Quarteira train station in tribute to the railway’s long-standing presence in the municipality. Created by local design and graphics The post Train sculpture unveiled near Loulé station appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugNew €50,000 project aims to open Alentejo’s Bronze Age settlement to visitors
Archaeological work has resumed at Outeiro do Circo, one of the largest known Late Bronze Age settlements in the Iberian Peninsula, under a new €50,000 project aimed at eventually opening The post New €50,000 project aims to open Alentejo’s Bronze Age settlement to visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugCarvoeiro Clube Group appointed new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens
Carvoeiro Clube Group has been appointed as the new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens, bringing the Carvoeiro resort back under the management of an experienced local operator following several years The post Carvoeiro Clube Group appointed new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens appeared first on Portugal Reside