Portugal Resident28 SeptLisbon approves €25.8m to boost tourism demand through 2029
Lisbon City Council has approved €25.8 million for a four-year programme aimed at boosting tourism demand in the Portuguese capital, despite criticism over whether the city should be spending such The post Lisbon approves €25.8m to boost tourism demand through 2029 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 SeptCarvoeiro tests new method to tackle invasive algae
A new method of tackling the invasive algae that has repeatedly washed up along the Algarve coast is being tested at Carvoeiro beach this week. Lagoa Council is carrying out The post Carvoeiro tests new method to tackle invasive algae appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 SeptIrishman dies in unguarded area of beach in Alvor
A 64-year-old Irish national died this morning after getting into difficulties in the water in an unguarded area at Prainha beach, Alvor. According to the National Maritime Authority (AMN), personnel The post Irishman dies in unguarded area of beach in Alvor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 SeptAround 15 intercepted after landing on Alvor beach
Around 15 people suspected of providing logistical support for a drug trafficking operation were intercepted at Caniço beach in Alvor, Portimão, in the early hours of Thursday morning (September 24). The post Around 15 intercepted after landing on Alvor beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 SeptNew Algarve plant species discovered thanks to tourist’s photo
A previously unknown species of plant endemic to the Algarve has been discovered in the Monchique mountains – after a German tourist photographed it with her mobile phone and uploaded The post New Algarve plant species discovered thanks to tourist’s photo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 SeptBody of Englishman found in sea off Algarve beach
A 58-year-old Englishman has died after being found floating in the sea off Praia do Pintadinho, in the Algarve municipality of Lagoa, on Wednesday morning. The alert was raised at The post Body of Englishman found in sea off Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 SeptFirst artists confirmed for Afro Nation 2027
Afro Nation will return to Praia da Rocha in Portimão from June 9 to 11, 2027, with Davido, Rema and Fally Ipupa among the first major names confirmed for next The post First artists confirmed for Afro Nation 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 SeptVasco v. Baselli returns to Algarve as Água Hotels CEO
For Vasco v. Baselli, coming home after decades abroad begins with the sea. Its smell in the morning, the sound of the water and the changing tides bring back a The post Vasco v. Baselli returns to Algarve as Água Hotels CEO appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 SeptTwelve identified by police over suspected drug trafficking in Aljezur
A fisherman’s early-morning tip-off triggered a police operation near Arrifana beach, in Aljezur, leading to the identification of 12 men over suspected links to drug trafficking. The alert was raised The post Twelve identified by police over suspected drug trafficking in Aljezur appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 SeptVila Vita Parc’s five-venue dining experience returns in October
Vila Vita Parc is bringing back its “Through Our Finest Tables” dining experience in October, offering guests the chance to discover five of the resort’s gastronomic venues in a single The post Vila Vita Parc’s five-venue dining experience returns in October appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 SeptCountdown begins for Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games
The countdown is officially on for the Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games, with just one year remaining until the opening ceremony of the international sporting event. The milestone was marked The post Countdown begins for Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 SeptThe Uncommon arrives in Vilamoura
A rare new opportunity is emerging on the Algarve coast with the launch of The Uncommon Beach Residences, a contemporary development by Vilamoura World located just steps from the Atlantic The post The Uncommon arrives in Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 SeptMonte Rei golf course reopens after major renovation
Monte Rei Golf & Country Club’s North Course has reopened following a major six-month renovation, marking the latest stage in a wider investment programme at the eastern Algarve resort. The The post Monte Rei golf course reopens after major renovation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 SeptBritish paddleboarders rescued after wind blows them well offshore near Sesimbra
Two British women, aged 26 and 27 – and both on paddleboards – were ‘taken by strong winds’ blowing off Praia da Ribeira do Cavalo, in Sesimbra, on Saturday, and The post British paddleboarders rescued after wind blows them well offshore near Sesimbra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 SeptLoulé opens creative workshops for World Tourism Day
Loulé is marking World Tourism Day, celebrated internationally on September 27, with a wider programme of activities running from September 25 to October 6, celebrating the municipality’s traditional crafts, creativity The post Loulé opens creative workshops for World Tourism Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 SeptCarob takes centre stage in Silves for World Tourism Day
Fábrica do Inglês in Silves will put the spotlight on one of the Algarve’s most characteristic products this month, with carob taking centre stage as part of the municipality’s World The post Carob takes centre stage in Silves for World Tourism Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptGNR seize 6,725 litres of petrol near Sagres beaches
More than 6,700 litres of petrol, a van and three mobile phones were seized near Sagres today (September 17) after suspicious activity involving a high-speed boat triggered a major GNR The post GNR seize 6,725 litres of petrol near Sagres beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptLack of competition sends TAP fares for Azores soaring
Azores’ tourism woes are not getting any better. Since low-cost airline Ryanair slammed the door due to ANA’s ‘exorbitant airport taxes’, fares to the archipelago have gone from around €200 The post Lack of competition sends TAP fares for Azores soaring appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptHighgate Portugal hotels waive pet fees for World Animal Day
Hotels in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve will waive their usual pet accommodation fees from October 2 to 5 as part of a special initiative marking World Animal Day. Highgate The post Highgate Portugal hotels waive pet fees for World Animal Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptPortimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia
Residents and visitors are being invited to walk for a cause in Portimão on Saturday, September 26, when Alzheimer Portugal’s Algarve Regional Office will hold a 5km charity walk to The post Portimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptRussian sought by Interpol since 2013 detained at Lisbon airport
Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) detained a 62-year-old Russian national at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport this week after he arrived on a flight from Tel Aviv travelling under a false The post Russian sought by Interpol since 2013 detained at Lisbon airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 Sept“Complete and profound” autopsy performed on Ukrainian leader who died suddenly in Algarve hotel on Saturday
Days after the sudden and unexpected death of Ukrainian community leader, Pavlo Sadokha, the Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an inquiry to determine whether there are any signs of crime, The post “Complete and profound” autopsy performed on Ukrainian leader who died suddenly in Algarve hotel on Saturday appeared
Portugal Resident17 SeptABANCA targets Portugal’s Blue Economy with specialist banking service
Portugal’s fishing, maritime tourism, shipbuilding and offshore energy sectors are being targeted by ABANCA as the bank expands its operations in the country’s Blue Economy. The bank has launched ABANCA The post ABANCA targets Portugal’s Blue Economy with specialist banking service appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 SeptTourist shooting in Lisbon: police arrest three suspects
PJ judicial police have arrested three men over the shooting of a Swedish tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district on August 10. Initially, the shooting was described as an incident between The post Tourist shooting in Lisbon: police arrest three suspects appeared first on Portugal Resident .