Portugal Resident21 JulAlgarve DJ makes Tomorrowland debut
Faro-born DJ and producer Danni Gato has made his debut at Tomorrowland in Belgium, becoming the first Cape Verdean artist to perform at one of the world’s largest electronic music The post Algarve DJ makes Tomorrowland debut appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulLusa marks 40 years with travelling Algarve photo exhibition
A travelling exhibition celebrating 40 years of Portugal’s national news agency, Lusa, will tour three Algarve locations this summer, showcasing some of the most memorable photographs captured by the agency’s The post Lusa marks 40 years with travelling Algarve photo exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulHarvest Fest in Aljezur brings five days of food and music
The Comadres Summer Harvest Fest will return to Fazenda Compadres in Alfambras, Aljezur, from July 29 to August 2, offering five evenings of food, live music, workshops and family-friendly entertainment The post Harvest Fest in Aljezur brings five days of food and music appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulLarge crowds flock to Salir for Roman festival
The village of Salir, in the hills north of Loulé, welcomed large crowds over the weekend as the 2026 edition of Salir no Tempo transformed the rural community into a The post Large crowds flock to Salir for Roman festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 JulCountdown begins for Portugal’s biggest medieval festival
Portugal’s largest medieval festival is just around the corner as the Viagem Medieval returns to Santa Maria da Feira, in the north, for its 30th edition from July 29 to The post Countdown begins for Portugal’s biggest medieval festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulSilves seeks young volunteers for Medieval Fair
Young people in the municipality of Silves are being invited to volunteer at this year’s 21st Silves Medieval Fair, giving them the chance to help organise one of the Algarve’s The post Silves seeks young volunteers for Medieval Fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 JulPortugal: Sines oil refinery – a new direction
It is most disconcerting, to say the least, to hear that the government has only until the end of July to avert the fall of this national asset unto the The post Portugal: Sines oil refinery – a new direction appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 JulEnvironmentalists oppose Volta a Portugal route through protected national park
Environmental organisations have voiced strong opposition to a stage of this year’s Volta a Portugal cycling race passing through the Peneda-Gerês National Park, warning that the event could disturb one The post Environmentalists oppose Volta a Portugal route through protected national park appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident14 JulFaro’s Festival F to showcase Portugal’s biggest music stars
One of Portugal’s biggest celebrations of homegrown music is returning to the Algarve this September, with more than 60 concerts set to transform Faro’s historic old town during the 11th The post Faro’s Festival F to showcase Portugal’s biggest music stars appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulOlhão prepares to launch new waterfront jazz festival
A new music festival is set to make its debut on the Algarve’s summer calendar later this month as Olhão South Jazz brings two evenings of live performances to the The post Olhão prepares to launch new waterfront jazz festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulSão Brás Fair moves into town for special 2026 edition
The Feira da Serra will take on a new look this year as São Brás de Alportel‘s flagship summer event moves from its traditional venue into the town centre for The post São Brás Fair moves into town for special 2026 edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulSalt mine inspires thought-provoking new exhibition in Loulé
A visit hundreds of metres below ground to Loulé‘s famous rock salt mine has inspired a new contemporary art exhibition opening this week that combines geology, digital culture and personal The post Salt mine inspires thought-provoking new exhibition in Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulNoitada Portimão festival to light up the city
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 JulPSP recovers more than 100 stolen phones linked to Afro Nation
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 JulSilves Medieval Fair returns with tribute to its Islamic golden age
One of the Algarve’s biggest and most popular summer events returns next month as the Silves Medieval Fair transforms the historic city into the bustling medieval capital formerly known as The post Silves Medieval Fair returns with tribute to its Islamic golden age appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulStep back into Roman Algarve at ‘Salir no Tempo’ festival
The village of Salir, in the hills north of Loulé, will be transformed into a bustling Roman settlement from Friday to Sunday (July 17-19) as the Salir no Tempo festival The post Step back into Roman Algarve at ‘Salir no Tempo’ festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 JulFree sunset concerts return to Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle
One of Lisbon’s most popular summer music events is returning next month, with free sunset DJ sets and concerts taking place at São Jorge Castle every Saturday in August. The The post Free sunset concerts return to Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulFree concerts across Lagoa’s parishes this summer
Lagoa’s popular “A Cultura Sai à Rua – Celebramos a Música Local” festival is back for another summer, bringing free live music and cultural entertainment to towns and villages across The post Free concerts across Lagoa’s parishes this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulAlliance Française celebrates 80 years in Algarve
The Alliance Française do Algarve is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a free cultural event in Olhão on Monday, July 13, combining French National Day celebrations with eight decades of The post Alliance Française celebrates 80 years in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulPortugal’s Volta deposit return scheme collects 55.5 million containers
Portugal’s new Volta deposit return scheme has collected 55.5 million beverage containers in its first three months, highlighting strong consumer participation while exposing unexpected challenges in Lisbon, where local authorities The post Portugal’s Volta deposit return scheme collects 55.5 million containers appeare
Portugal Resident9 JulAlmancil Summer Festival returns with three nights of free entertainment
The Almancil Summer and Communities Festival returns from July 31 to August 2, bringing three evenings of free live music, gastronomy, artisan markets and family-friendly entertainment to the Jardim das The post Almancil Summer Festival returns with three nights of free entertainment appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident9 JulWould you eat snails? Castro Marim celebrates Portugal’s surprising summer delicacy
Snails may not be on everyone’s menu, but in Portugal they are a much-loved summer tradition – and nowhere is that passion more evident than at the International Snail Festival The post Would you eat snails? Castro Marim celebrates Portugal’s surprising summer delicacy appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulAgeas CoolJazz returns to Cascais with biggest-ever line-up
The Ageas CoolJazz festival returns to Cascais from July 8 to 31 with its biggest edition to date, featuring eight nights of headline concerts, a new festival area and a The post Ageas CoolJazz returns to Cascais with biggest-ever line-up appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulPortugal v Spain World Cup clash sets global internet traffic record
Portugal’s World Cup defeat to Spain wasn’t just one of the most-watched sporting events of the year – it also helped set a new global internet traffic record. Internet exchange The post Portugal v Spain World Cup clash sets global internet traffic record appeared first on Portugal Resident .