Portugal Resident14 SeptNine arrested near Albufeira’s Falésia Beach in suspected drug trafficking operation
Nine people aged between 17 and 29 have been arrested in Albufeira on suspicion of assisting drug trafficking, following a joint operation by the Maritime Police and GNR near Falésia The post Nine arrested near Albufeira’s Falésia Beach in suspected drug trafficking operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptFaro Airport under most pressure as full biometric checks begin
Faro Airport is experiencing the greatest pressure in Portugal from the introduction of mandatory biometric border checks, although police say the new system is generally operating without major disruption. Since The post Faro Airport under most pressure as full biometric checks begin appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident12 SeptFrom Hotel Garbe to Hilton: a new chapter for an Algarve landmark
One of Armação de Pêra’s best-known buildings is beginning a new chapter, more than six decades after it helped place a former fishing village on the Algarve’s emerging tourist map. The post From Hotel Garbe to Hilton: a new chapter for an Algarve landmark appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptTaxis at Lisbon airport with fixed fare from October 15
Passengers who take a taxi at Humberto Delgado Airport will now know in advance how much they will pay for the trip, with prices set between €16 and €28, depending The post Taxis at Lisbon airport with fixed fare from October 15 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptSuspected ‘narco launch’ seized off Quarteira beach, loaded with fuel
Portugal’s GNR police have seized 7,275 litres of petrol, a high-speed vessel and various items believed to be linked to drug trafficking during a coastal surveillance and control operation off The post Suspected ‘narco launch’ seized off Quarteira beach, loaded with fuel appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptNews Review: What’s going on in Cascais, Education & Recycling?
In this Resident podcast news review, Natasha Donn and Carl Munson discuss a set of controversies centred on Cascais, including the Hilton hotel development selling luxury apartments by the sea The post News Review: What’s going on in Cascais, Education & Recycling? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 SeptPortuguese tourists become Brazil’s biggest European market
Portuguese tourists have overtaken the French to become Brazil’s largest European visitor market, with almost 178,000 arrivals recorded in the first seven months of 2026. According to Embratur, Brazil’s international The post Portuguese tourists become Brazil’s biggest European market appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident10 SeptHotel planning €80 million upgrade advances with collective dismissal of 177 staff
Workers at the 5-star Hotel Miragem, in Cascais, have started to be dismissed: 177 people have now received official information from the hotel group – even though it is ostensibly The post Hotel planning €80 million upgrade advances with collective dismissal of 177 staff appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 SeptAzores businesses call for more tourism promotion and new airline strategy
Business leaders in the Azores are calling for more money to be spent promoting the archipelago as a tourist destination and a fresh approach to attracting airlines and new routes. The post Azores businesses call for more tourism promotion and new airline strategy appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptUK flight disruption affects several Portuguese flights
The technical fault affecting the British air traffic control system is still snarling up flights between the UK and Portugal today (in spite of its ostensibly having been fixed). Nine The post UK flight disruption affects several Portuguese flights appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 SeptMigrant landing on Meco beach “discounted by police”
A fisherman prompted a major alert to a migrant landing on Praia da Foz, in Meco (Setúbal district) yesterday. Authorities were quickly deployed – but none could find any indication The post Migrant landing on Meco beach “discounted by police” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptWine Affair Cascais returns with around 200 wines
Wine Affair Cascais is returning to the Sheraton Cascais Resort on September 19, bringing around 200 wines and sparkling wines to the gardens of Quinta da Marinha. Now in its The post Wine Affair Cascais returns with around 200 wines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptZERO launches website to monitor nighttime flights over Lisbon
Environmental association ZERO is launching a platform today to monitor nighttime flights at Lisbon airport, stating that Lisbon continues to await the right to a quiet night – 536 days The post ZERO launches website to monitor nighttime flights over Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptBritish man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing
A British man suspected of killing his partner at an Albufeira hotel has been remanded in custody following his first appearance before a judge. The 34-year-old appeared at Portimão Court The post British man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptCocaine delivery to Arrábida beach ‘under threat of privatisation’
Albarquel, one of the five Arrábida beaches under threat of privatisation, was the scene of a dramatic cocaine seizure in the early hours of Tuesday morning, after GNR police got The post Cocaine delivery to Arrábida beach ‘under threat of privatisation’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptBritish child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital
The child of the British woman stabbed to death, allegedly by her partner, in Albufeira on Tuesday evening has been recovering from injuries in Faro Hospital as relatives take flights The post British child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptBritish woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira
A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in the corridor of an aparthotel in Albufeira. PJ police arrested the victim’s male partner shortly after the attack. Also 34, The post British woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptWorld beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event
Beer lovers will be able to sample ales from across the globe when the first Portimão World Beer Groove takes over Santa Catarina Fortress in Praia da Rocha from September The post World beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptPortugal summons Russian ambassador in wake of German hybrid attacks
Portugal is summoning the Russian ambassador today, following hybrid attacks at Leipzig airport attributed by Germany to Moscow, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel has announced, anticipating that the EU’s reaction to The post Portugal summons Russian ambassador in wake of German hybrid attacks appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident1 SeptPortugal’s 2026 ‘bathing water quality’ deteriorates, claims ZERO
The quality of bathing waters in mainland Portugal deteriorated this year, with restrictions on bathing rising by 65% and beach closures more than doubling between May and July, according to The post Portugal’s 2026 ‘bathing water quality’ deteriorates, claims ZERO appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptA perfect day out for the whole family
If you are looking for a place that will delight both young and old during your holidays, Zoomarine is a must-visit destination. Located in Guia, Albufeira, this theme park combines The post A perfect day out for the whole family appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugFATACIL draws over 200,000 visitors despite rainy August weather
Over 200,000 people visited the 2026 edition of FATACIL over its ten-day run in Lagoa, despite unusually wet weather affecting several days of one of the Algarve’s biggest summer fairs. The post FATACIL draws over 200,000 visitors despite rainy August weather appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugPortugal’s top footvolley pairs head to Carvoeiro for national finals
Some of Portugal’s best footvolley players will soon descend on the Algarve’s famous Carvoeiro beach for the grand final of the 2026 National Footvolley Championship. The event takes place on The post Portugal’s top footvolley pairs head to Carvoeiro for national finals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugPortuguese tourist brought back from dead after 79 minutes without heartbeat
A 23-year-old Portuguese man, named this far only as Álvaro, has the most extraordinary holiday story to tell: he drowned off a Greek island over a week ago. Had it The post Portuguese tourist brought back from dead after 79 minutes without heartbeat appeared first on Portugal Resident .