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Região Sul15 Jul

Lixo das praias da Costa Alentejana é matéria-prima para arte regenerativa

A alguns passos da Praia da Ilha do Pessegueiro, no Parque Cultural e Regenerativo Casas da Ilha, está aberta ao

The Portugal News15 Jul

A Guide to Driving in Portugal: Everything You Need to Know Before You Hit the Road

Portugal consistently ranks among Europe's most beautiful countries to explore by car. From the winding mountain roads of the north and the vineyards of the Douro Valley to the dramatic Atlantic coastline and the sun-drenched Algarve, driving gives visitors and residents the freedom to discover places that many tourist

The Portugal News15 Jul

Understanding Portugal’s Heatwaves, Nortada and Levante Winds

Portugal enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine in many parts of the country, but its weather is shaped by much more than blue skies. From intense summer heatwaves to cooling Atlantic winds and hot easterly gusts, understanding Portugal’s weather patterns can help residents and visitors make the most of every season.

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Postal15 Jul

Faro Adventure convida famílias para caminhada junto ao mar ao pôr do sol

Praia, dunas, passadiços e pôr do sol marcam o percurso da quinta Caminhada Monte Gordo Beach, com participação livre

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Postal15 Jul

Aeroportos portugueses batem recorde de passageiros mesmo com a subida dos preços das viagens

Apesar da subida do preço das viagens, os aeroportos portugueses registaram um novo máximo histórico de passageiros em maio

The Portugal News14 Jul

Portugal to invest €1 million in new river beach for summer leisure in Braga

Braga is set to expand its network of inland bathing areas by creating a new river beach in the parish of Navarra, which is part of a broader strategy to enhance public access to the River Cávado and its surrounding natural spaces.

The Portugal News14 Jul

The Magic of Algarve summer nights

In the summer months, the Algarve becomes much busier – not just during the day, when the beaches are packed with people, but also at night.

The Portugal News14 Jul

Smooth arrivals at Faro Airport as passengers clear passport control in minutes

Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve experienced a smooth and efficient journey through border control at around 3pm today, with no queues reported and all Entry/Exit System (EES) machines operating normally.

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Postal14 Jul

Regras nas praias concessionadas: quem não cumprir pode pagar multa?

Quem aluga toldos, barracas ou espreguiçadeiras em praias concessionadas deve cumprir regras próprias, mas estas têm de ser comunicadas ao consumidor

The Portugal News14 Jul

The Portuguese beaches Cristiano Ronaldo chooses for family holidays

Cristiano Ronaldo may spend much of his life travelling between matches, training camps and international events, but Portugal continues to be one of the places he returns to when he wants time away with his family.

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Postal14 Jul

Há uma praia portuguesa onde pode chegar num comboio de acesso gratuito e não é a do Barril

Este verão há uma praia portuguesa onde pode deixar o carro de lado e viajar gratuitamente num comboio turístico

The Portugal News14 Jul

Portuguese Institute appeals for blood donations

The Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation (IPST) has appealed to the public to donate blood before or during the holidays, warning that the institute's blood reserves are below desirable levels for several blood types.

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Stepped on a weever fish? Here’s what to do

A day at the beach can quickly turn painful if you accidentally step on a weever fish, one of the most common marine hazards found along Portugal’s coastline during the The post Stepped on a weever fish? Here’s what to do appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Free beach yoga returns to Ferragudo this summer

Lagoa Municipality is once again encouraging residents and visitors to embrace a healthier summer with the return of its Verão Ativo 2026 programme, offering free yoga classes on the beach The post Free beach yoga returns to Ferragudo this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Barlavento14 Jul

Footvolley World Tour leva milhares à Praia dos Pescadores em Albufeira

Footvolley World Tour reuniu atletas de dez países e milhares de espectadores na Praia dos Pescadores, reforçando a projeção internacional de Albufeira. O conteúdo Footvolley World Tour leva milhares à Praia dos Pescadores em Albufeira aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Portugal’s blood institute calls for donations as reserves run low

The Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation (IPST) is urging people to donate before or during their summer holidays after warning that reserves for several blood groups have fallen below The post Portugal’s blood institute calls for donations as reserves run low appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Jornal do Algarve14 Jul

Albufeira recebeu a elite mundial do Footvolley

Albufeira recebeu, durante três dias, uma etapa do Footvolley World Tour 2026, reunindo na Praia dos Pescadores alguns dos principais atletas da modalidade e reforçando a posição do concelho como palco de competições internacionais de desporto de praia. A prova contou com a participação de jogadores oriundos de dez paí

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Core Cuore exhibition explores life in the digital age

A new contemporary art exhibition inspired by internet culture and the digital age opens at the Centro Cultural de Lagos on Saturday, July 18, inviting visitors to reflect on how The post Core Cuore exhibition explores life in the digital age appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Footvolley World Tour puts Albufeira in international spotlight

Some of the world’s best footvolley players were in Albufeira over the weekend as the Footvolley World Tour 2026 attracted athletes from 10 countries and thousands of spectators to Praia The post Footvolley World Tour puts Albufeira in international spotlight appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News14 Jul

Study reveals the habits of the Portuguese on board

A new study released by the online travel agency eDreams reveals the habits, attitudes, and top pet peeves of Portuguese travellers during flights.

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Portimão installs new eco trail at Quinta da Rocha

Visitors to Quinta da Rocha in Portimão are being encouraged to leave “only footprints” thanks to a new environmental awareness project promoting responsible behaviour and better waste management. The initiative, The post Portimão installs new eco trail at Quinta da Rocha appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Recycling roadshow heads to Algarve beaches

Children enjoying the summer holidays in the Algarve will have the chance to learn about recycling through games and activities this week as the Academia Ponto Verde roadshow visits the The post Recycling roadshow heads to Algarve beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Jornal do Algarve14 Jul

Semana intensiva de formação leva jovens músicos ao palco do festival LAGOS MMFEST

Entre os dias 10 e 14 de agosto, jovens músicos, a partir dos 12 anos de idade, poderão participar numa semana intensiva de formação que culmina com uma atuação no palco principal do festival LAGOS MMFEST’26, que decorre de 14 a 16 de agosto, na Praia da Luz. Durante cinco dias, os jovens terão acesso a aulas de […]

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Barlavento14 Jul

Aeroportos nacionais batem novo recorde com 7,1 milhões de passageiros

Os aeroportos nacionais movimentaram 7,1 milhões de passageiros em maio e atingiram um novo máximo histórico pelo quinto mês consecutivo. O conteúdo Aeroportos nacionais batem novo recorde com 7,1 milhões de passageiros aparece primeiro em Barlavento .