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Postal18 Jul

Governo recebe terceiro relatório técnico do novo aeroporto de Lisboa

Documento detalha obras, calendário, subcontratação e orçamento do aeroporto, cuja candidatura deverá ficar concluída em janeiro de 2028

The Portugal News18 Jul

Expats can donate blood in Portugal

The Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation (IPST) has appealed to the public to donate blood before or during the holidays.

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Postal18 Jul

Praias do sul recebem campanha de sensibilização para o cancro da pele

A campanha "Com o Sol Não se Brinca" vai sensibilizar crianças, jovens e adultos para os riscos da exposição solar excessiva

Portugal Resident18 Jul

Tourism projects across Portugal receive €2.4m funding boost

Ten new tourism projects across mainland Portugal have secured €2.4 million in government funding through the Crescer com o Turismo (Growing with Tourism) programme, as the country continues to invest The post Tourism projects across Portugal receive €2.4m funding boost appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News17 Jul

Tourism in Portugal attracts new markets and grows in North American visitor numbers

Portugal's tourism sector continued to expand in 2025, albeit at a noticeably more moderate pace than in previous years.

The Portugal News17 Jul

Algarve Falésia Hotel reopens after major renovation as adults-only retreat in Albufeira

After months of renovation, one of the Algarve's most familiar hotels has reopened with a fresh new look and a new adults-only concept. 

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Albufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills

Residents and visitors will have the chance to learn life-saving CPR skills at a free Basic Life Support (BLS) training event in Albufeira next month. Organised by Albufeira Municipal Council The post Albufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News17 Jul

European Union wants to stop free museum entry in Portugal

Portugal could be forced to overhaul its popular free admission scheme for state-run museums, monuments and palaces after the European Commission argued that the policy unfairly favours residents over visitors from elsewhere in the EU. 

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Jornal do Algarve17 Jul

Praia da Armona recebe manhã de jogos e sensibilização ambiental sobre a Ria Formosa

A Praia da Armona Ria recebe na próxima segunda-feira, 20 de julho, uma iniciativa dedicada à sensibilização ambiental e à descoberta da riqueza natural da Ria Formosa, com um programa de jogos, desafios e atividades educativas dirigido a participantes de todas as idades. A partir das 10h00, os participantes serão conv

The Portugal News17 Jul

First Night of Faro Motorcycle Rally Celebrates Portuguese Music

The 44th edition of the Faro Motorcycle Rally got underway on Thursday evening with a vibrant celebration of Portuguese music, drawing thousands of bikers, locals and visitors to the Vale das Almas site for the opening night of one of Europe's most iconic motorcycle gatherings. 

The Portugal News17 Jul

Madeira reaches the European podium for water sports tourism

Madeira ranked third among European islands most sought after for water sports, as reported by a study by TUI Musement, the TUI brand dedicated to tours and activities.

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Could the end of cheap flights threaten Portugal’s tourism boom?

Few countries in Europe are as dependent on affordable air travel as Portugal. For millions of visitors from Britain, Germany, France and elsewhere, the ability to fly to Faro, Lisbon The post Could the end of cheap flights threaten Portugal’s tourism boom? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Jul

The new Mediterranean summer: How extreme heat could reshape life in Portugal

For decades, Portugal’s warm, dry summers have been central to its international appeal. Sunshine attracts millions of tourists, supports outdoor living and helps make areas such as the Algarve some The post The new Mediterranean summer: How extreme heat could reshape life in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Residen

The Portugal News17 Jul

Hotel investment in Portugal rises 82%

Hotel investment in Portugal rose 82% in the first half of the year, to €512 million.

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Alentejo Coast trumps Algarve as Portuguese holidaymakers’ favourite destination – study

The Alentejo Coast has overtaken the Algarve as the favourite domestic holiday destination for Portuguese travellers, according to a new study by the Portuguese Institute of Marketing Administration (IPAM). The The post Alentejo Coast trumps Algarve as Portuguese holidaymakers’ favourite destination – study appeared fi

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Postal17 Jul

Autoridades alertam e turistas insistem: areal no Algarve que não tem o título de praia foi eleito a 2.ª “melhor praia do país” mas não deve lá ir

Apesar de ter sido eleita a 2.ª "melhor praia" do país, Cacela Velha não pode ter o título de praia por causa dos perigos do acesso

The Portugal News17 Jul

Discovering Tomorrow's Artists Today

As public voting continues for the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize, visitors have a unique opportunity to do more than admire the work on display. They have the chance to discover emerging artists at the very beginning of their creative journey.

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Postal17 Jul

Avião envolvido no combate a um incêndio ficou a boiar no Tejo: avariou e não conseguiu levantar voo

Avaria durante a recolha de água impediu um avião Canadair de levantar voo no rio Tejo enquanto combatia um incêndio em Proença-a-Nova

Portugal Resident17 Jul

A new wine destination

Just a few months after opening its doors, the Baptista Wine Experience has already established itself as one of Praia da Luz’s most interesting new venues, appealing both to wine The post A new wine destination appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Jul

Historic Faial school in Portugal begins a new chapter as a luxury hotel

A landmark building that has been part of Faial's history for generations has been given a new lease of life. 

The Portugal News16 Jul

Wife recalls terrifying moment husband was nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane window

Passengers say she grabbed her husband’s legs as the cabin decompressed after the window shattered during a flight from Greece to Germany.

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Postal16 Jul

Falésia Hotel está de volta ao Algarve após uma grande renovação e aparece com o conceito de “adults only”

Depois de uma renovação, o Falésia Hotel reabriu com novos espaços, um spa renovado e um conceito "adults only" que aposta na tranquilidade

The Portugal News16 Jul

Areínho Beach in northern Portugal closed for swimming due to microbiological contamination

Areínho Beach, in Ovar, is closed for swimming due to the detection of contaminated water in the bathing area, the local municipality reported.

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Jornal do Algarve16 Jul

Ilha de Tavira recebe 5.ª e 6.ª jornadas da Liga Algarve de Futebol de Praia

O Campo de Futebol de Praia da Ilha de Tavira recebe, no próximo dia 18 de julho, as partidas da 5.ª e 6.ª jornadas da Liga Algarve de Futebol de Praia 2025/26. Organizada pela Associação de Futebol do Algarve, a jornada conta com o apoio do Município de Tavira e inclui seis encontros ao longo […]