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The Portugal News3 Sept

Ryanair to reduce flight offer in Winter

To reduce fuel costs, Ryanair plans to operate fewer flights in winter.

The Portugal News3 Sept

FAVA expects to attract thousands of visitors to Loulé and serve 5,000 plant-based meals

Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to the Algarve from 18–20 September, with more than 100 exhibitors and 100 free activities for all ages.

The Portugal News2 Sept

TAP announces flight price promotions

TAP Air Portugal announced on 2 September a new promotional campaign that allows you to travel to more than 90 destinations.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Portugal registers moderate tourism growth

On the basis of its analysis of official data for the first six months of 2026 obtained from INE, the Bank of Portugal, and Turismo de Portugal, the National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAV) has concluded that the national tourism sector is still following a path of growth, refuting recent theories which had predi

The Portugal News1 Sept

Summer evening in Alvor

Alvor is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Algarve, and during summer evenings, the usually quiet streets completely change. 

The Portugal News1 Sept

Portugal tourism grows despite United States dip

Portugal’s tourism sector continued to grow in July, despite an unexpected fall in overnight stays by visitors from the United States.

The Portugal News31 Aug

Free fitness classes continue on Armação de Pêra beach

Free fitness classes continue at Praia dos Pescadores in Armação de Pêra, with Zumba, yoga, Pilates, and other activities taking place throughout the week.

The Portugal News31 Aug

Baby born at Lisbon Airport

A baby was born at Lisbon Airport on Saturday afternoon after there was not enough time to take the mother to the hospital.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Praia Dourada – From lunch to summer vibes by the sea

Praia Dourada is one of those places in Armação de Pêra where you come for lunch and easily end up staying for the whole afternoon. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Beach of the Week: Praia da Galé

Why Praia da Galé remains one of my Algarve favourites

The Portugal News29 Aug

Portugal city redeveloping iconic viewpoint

The municipality of Bragança plans to redevelop Monte de São Bartolomeu, an iconic area of the city, by building a viewpoint near the statue of Saint Benedict and creating safe verges along the Estrada do Turismo (Tourism Road), the municipality said.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Motorcycle festival in Portugal expects 50,000 visitors

More than 50,000 people are expected in Caramulo from 4 to 6 September for another edition of the Motorfestival, dedicated to classic and sports cars and motorcycles, combining competition with fun.

The Portugal News29 Aug

W Algarve turns up the volume with new monthly DJ series

W BEAT will bring a rotating line-up of guest DJs to W Lounge, with free entry for hotel guests, locals and visitors alike, curated by W Algarve Music Curator PIPPA.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Passenger numbers continue to grow at Portuguese airports

Passenger traffic at Portugal’s airports increased by 2.5% during the first seven months of the year when compared with the same period in 2025.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Citizens gather at Câmara Municipal de Lagos to Save Meia Praia

On Wednesday, August 19, at 2:00 PM, local residents gathered outside the Municipal building to express concern about a proposed hotel development on the environmentally sensitive Dunas Douradas dunes at Meia Praia.

The Portugal News28 Aug

More people in Portugal move homes during summer holiday

August is usually associated with holidays, but many people in Portugal are also using the summer break to move home.

The Portugal News27 Aug

All non-EU passengers to face biometric checks in Portugal

The collection of biometric data from foreign passengers will be carried out in full from 6 September, the Prime Minister announced during a visit to Lisbon Airport.

The Portugal News27 Aug

Pestana to build new apartment resort in Portugal

A new tourist development in Porto Covo is set to begin construction in September, expanding the Pestana Hotel Group’s presence on the Alentejo coast. 

The Portugal News27 Aug

Bad weather cancels eight flights at Porto airport

Rain on the morning of 27 August at Porto airport led to the cancellation of eight flights, the diversion of another seven, and delays in air operations, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal said.

The Portugal News27 Aug

easyJet flight cancellation to Portugal affects 130 passengers

Around 130 people were affected by the cancellation on 25 August of an easyJet flight between Boa Vista Island, in Cape Verde, and Porto, Portugal, with some still awaiting a solution, as mentioned by passengers

The Portugal News27 Aug

Portugal Has the Hotels. The Opportunity Is In Its Authenticity

Something interesting is happening in the global hotel industry.

The Portugal News27 Aug

Sculpture celebrates Railway Heritage in Loulé

As part of the celebrations marking the 136th anniversary of São Sebastião, one of the two civil parishes in Loulé, a sculptural landmark was unveiled on Thursday, August 13, along the path beside Loulé/Praia de Quarteira railway station.

The Portugal News27 Aug

Swimming prohibited on six Portuguese beaches

The municipality of Matosinhos has six beaches where swimming is discouraged because of microbiological contamination, the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) said.

The Portugal News26 Aug

New flight between USA and Portugal announced

The Azores are getting another direct connection to the United States, with United Airlines announcing a new nonstop service between Newark and Terceira for summer 2027.