Portimão news

Portugal Resident10 Aug

Ultraluxury cruise ship EXPLORA III made its maiden call in Portimão on Sunday, August 9, as operator Explora Journeys signalled its interest in strengthening its presence in the Algarve. The The post Ultraluxury cruise ship eyes Portimão for future calls appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Aug

Portimão Council has launched the largest public housing project ever undertaken in the municipality, with 204 new homes to be built at Bairro Coca Maravilhas in a €27.7 million investment. The post Portimão launches €27.7m public housing project appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Aug

A 28-year-old pilot died this morning as he attempted to land at Portimão aerodrome in an incident involving the advertising banner his single-seater plane had been flying. The exact details The post Pilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident5 Aug

The Algarve Tourism Board (RTA) has marked three years since its current executive took office by holding a meeting at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, where its mandate began The post Algarve Tourism Board returns to where journey began appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident4 Aug

Portimão’s landmark Sardine Festival opens today (August 4), celebrating its 30th edition with a programme that blends local heritage, gastronomy and live music along the city’s riverside. Festivities begin at The post Portimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration appeared first on

Portugal Resident3 Aug

On a tiny side street, Portimão’s Soup Kitchen serves hot food and warm smiles three times a week, feeding around 220 people on Sundays alone. “Any of us could be The post How a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Portugal’s Algarve region could be in line for a surprise return to the Formula 1 calendar later this year if ongoing instability in the Middle East forces the cancellation of The post Could Formula 1 return to Portugal this year? Portimão says it’s ready appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

The world’s most prestigious photojournalism exhibition is returning to Portimão next month, bringing 42 award-winning images that capture some of the defining moments of 2025. Running from August 10 to The post World Press Photo returns to Portimão with 2025’s defining images appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Portuguese singer Ally Garrido will pay tribute to Amy Winehouse in a special concert at Rucla – Petiscos com Alma in Portimão on Friday, August 15, celebrating the music and The post Amy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Tickets are now on sale for the eighth edition of the Record International Masters Futsal, which will bring four of Europe’s top futsal clubs to Portimão Arena on August 29 The post Tickets go on sale for international futsal tournament in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Jul

The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) is bringing its nationwide Vamos Lixar o Lixo (Let’s Sort Out Rubbish) campaign to Portimão Marina this weekend, encouraging residents and holidaymakers to recycle more The post APA brings recycling campaign to Portimão Marina appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Jul

Portimonense, Portimão’s premier football club currently competing in the second-tier Liga Portugal 2, have appointed Alex Costa as their new head coach on a one-year contract, with the former Amarante The post Portimonense appoint former Portugal international Alex Costa as new head coach appeared first on Portugal Re

Portugal Resident20 Jul

The Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve) has strongly denied allegations that patients arriving by ambulance at Portimão Hospital’s emergency department are being left waiting in extreme heat, describing the The post ULS Algarve rejects claims of ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E appeared first on Portu

Portugal Resident19 Jul

A Portuguese patients’ advocacy group has accused the emergency department at Portimão Hospital of subjecting patients to “inhumane and undignified” conditions, alleging that ambulance arrivals are routinely left waiting for The post Patients denounce ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E appeared first on Por

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Construction has begun on a new €5.65 million sports pavilion in Portimão, with the project set to deliver a modern indoor sports venue, upgraded green spaces and improved public amenities The post Portimão to get new €5.7 million sports pavilion appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

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

Portimão will once again stay awake long after sunset later this month as the third edition of Noitada Portimão transforms the city’s riverside and historic centre into a giant open-air The post Noitada Portimão festival to light up the city appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

PSP police have recovered more than 100 mobile phones and numerous identification documents believed to have been stolen during the Afro Nation festival in Portimão after a victim tracked her The post PSP recovers more than 100 stolen phones linked to Afro Nation appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Jul

GNR police in the Algarve have seized 1,451 counterfeit clothing items and accessories, including almost 1,000 fake football shirts, during inspections in Faro and Portimão. The operation, carried out on The post Nearly 1,000 counterfeit football shirts seized in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Jul

The Ferrari Challenge returns to the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão this weekend (July 18-19), bringing a grid of race-prepared Ferraris and a packed programme of high-speed action. Part of The post Calling all Ferrari fans to the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Jul

Wine lovers will once again have the chance to sample some of the Algarve’s finest nectars as Portimão Wine Tasting returns to the Santa Catarina Fortress from July 17 to The post Sip Algarve wines at Portimão’s clifftop fortress appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Jul

Police arrested 17 people during a large-scale security operation carried out over the three days of the Afro Nation festival in Portimão, where an estimated 40,000 people attended each day. The post 17 arrested during Afro Nation policing operation in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Jul

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Nelson, who died peacefully at his home in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimão, Algarve, on June 28, 2026, aged 75. The post Obituary: John Nelson (August 3, 1950 – June 28, 2026) appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Jul

Lota Cool Market returns to Portimão from July 15 to 19, bringing five evenings of creativity, food, music and family entertainment to the area beside the city’s former fish auction The post Lota Cool Market brings summer vibes to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .