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Algarve Daily News23 Jun

‘Cover up, or pay up’: Albufeira mayor calls for stricter tourist conduct rules, one year on from partial nudity bans

Albufeira's much-discussed Code of Conduct, largely aimed at tourists, has been in force for a year, supposedly contributing to "less abusive behaviour" by visitors to the seaside town, but it now requires revision and stronger enforcement, the town's mayor has said.

Algarve Daily News23 Jun

Silves’ Cork Museum at iconic Fábrica do Inglês to open to public on 11 July: Bookings available after 16-year closure

Visitors can now register to attend the reopening of the Cork Museum, which will welcome the public once again on 11 July, developer Carvoeiro Branco announced today, 23 June.

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Barlavento23 Jun

Albufeira no topo nacional de praias Qualidade de Ouro da Quercus

Qualidade de Ouro distingue 19 praias de Albufeira e coloca o concelho no topo nacional da Quercus em 2026. O conteúdo Albufeira no topo nacional de praias Qualidade de Ouro da Quercus aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

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Barlavento23 Jun

Lagoa tem seis praias com Bandeira Azul e selo da Quercus

Bandeira Azul distingue seis praias de Lagoa em 2026, com selo da Quercus atribuído a um total de seis zonas balneares. O conteúdo Lagoa tem seis praias com Bandeira Azul e selo da Quercus aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Albufeira to review behaviour code after year of “fewer tourist excesses”

Albufeira’s controversial Code of Conduct, introduced a year ago to tackle “inappropriate” behaviour by tourists, appears to be having the desired effect, according to the municipality. However, local authorities now The post Albufeira to review behaviour code after year of “fewer tourist excesses” appeared first on Po

Portugal Resident23 Jun

W Algarve pairs with Van Zellers for inaugural wine dinner

The W Algarve is launching a new series of wine-focused dining experiences with the debut of its Sommelier’s Table at the hotel’s VINO restaurant on Friday, July 3. The inaugural The post W Algarve pairs with Van Zellers for inaugural wine dinner appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Barlavento23 Jun

Ferragudo alerta banhistas para riscos da exposição solar

Ferragudo reforça a campanha «Há UV na Praia» para alertar banhistas sobre os riscos da exposição solar. O conteúdo Ferragudo alerta banhistas para riscos da exposição solar aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

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Postal23 Jun

Qualidade das praias de Olhão volta a ser reconhecida com distinções nacionais

Quercus e ZERO distinguiram praias de Olhão pela qualidade da água e ausência de poluição, reforçando o compromisso ambiental

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Loulé seeks “cleaner, safer” Vilamoura

Loulé Municipal Council is stepping up efforts to keep Vilamoura clean, safe and attractive as the Algarve prepares for the peak summer tourism season. Municipal officials, business owners, security forces The post Loulé seeks “cleaner, safer” Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Jornal do Algarve23 Jun

Praias de Olhão hasteiam bandeiras azuis

As praias do concelho de Olhão voltaram a ser distinguidas pela qualidade ambiental, acessibilidade e serviços prestados aos visitantes, com o hastear das Bandeiras Azuis e restantes galardões atribuídos para a época balnear de 2026. As distinções foram oficialmente hasteadas nas praias da Armona-Mar, Armona-Ria, Fuset

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Chinese airline launches direct Beijing-Lisbon route

Beijing Capital Airlines has launched a new direct route between Beijing and Lisbon. The inaugural flight departed Beijing Daxing International Airport on Monday and landed in Lisbon later the same The post Chinese airline launches direct Beijing-Lisbon route appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Jun

Portugal is one of the most sought-after tourism destination in Southern Europe

Portugal holds a prominent position among international travellers planning trips to Southern Europe. It captures the direct interest of 27% of this audience and shares fourth place in the regional ranking with Greece.

The Portugal News23 Jun

Vale do Lobo: The perfect place for a ‘playcation’ this summer

‘Playcations’ – where families opt for active experiences, hobbies and play as part of their holidays – are one of the hottest trends this season and at the Algarve’s prestigious Vale do Lobo resort, the benefits of playcations are clear, with visitors of all ages enjoying active family holidays packed with hands-on ex

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Postal23 Jun

Emirates quer ‘reconquistar’ a confiança dos passageiros e tem estadias gratuitas para todos num hotel de 5 estrelas

Companhia aérea Emirates lançou uma campanha de verão que inclui estadias gratuitas num hotel de luxo no Dubai para passageiros elegíveis

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Barlavento23 Jun

Praias de Olhão ostentam Bandeiras Azuis e galardões ambientais

Praias de Olhão ostentam Bandeiras Azuis e galardões ambientais na época balnear de 2026, com distinções para Armona, Fuseta e Cavacos. O conteúdo Praias de Olhão ostentam Bandeiras Azuis e galardões ambientais aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

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Barlavento23 Jun

MIMO Café abre no Pine Cliffs Hotel com sabores portugueses

MIMO Café abriu no Pine Cliffs Resort com pastel de nata, café Lavazza, chás premium e pastelaria portuguesa junto ao lobby do hotel. O conteúdo MIMO Café abre no Pine Cliffs Hotel com sabores portugueses aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

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Postal23 Jun

Praia algarvia está com o acesso vedado mas os turistas ignoram os sinais de perigo todos os dias

Há uma praia em Lagos com o acesso interdito por risco de colapso, mas muitos continuam a ignorar os avisos

The Portugal News23 Jun

Nude tourists in Algarve city lead to a review of the Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct for the municipality of Albufeira came into effect a year ago to reduce "abuse" by tourists, but it needs to be reviewed and more closely monitored on the ground, the mayor argued.

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Algarve’s first inland Blue Flag river beach opens this week

The Algarve’s first inland river beach to receive Blue Flag status is set to open this week, marking a significant milestone for tourism and leisure facilities in the region’s interior. The post Algarve’s first inland Blue Flag river beach opens this week appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jun

First Hard Rock Hotel in Portugal set to open in the Algarve

The Algarve is preparing to welcome Portugal’s first Hard Rock Hotel, with the new luxury resort expected to open in Portimão this summer.

Algarve Daily News22 Jun

Faro Airport: French driver injured after crashing into stone statues on roundabout

One person was injured after a car crashed on Sunday at the roundabout leading into Faro's Gago Coutinho Airport.

The Portugal News22 Jun

Cheap Travel UK: How to Explore Britain on a Small Budget

London hotel prices alone scare off plenty of would-be visitors before they even check the train fares. After years of planning trips on tight budgets, our team keeps proving that reputation wrong.

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Barlavento22 Jun

Verão em Armação de Pêra traz aulas gratuitas de desporto na praia

A Praia dos Pescadores recebe aulas gratuitas de atividade física e torneios de voleibol de praia durante o verão. O conteúdo Verão em Armação de Pêra traz aulas gratuitas de desporto na praia aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

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Jornal do Algarve22 Jun

Animação de Verão regressa a Armação de Pêra com aulas gratuitas e torneios

A Praia dos Pescadores, em Armação de Pêra, volta a receber o programa Animação Desportiva de Verão, proporcionando a residentes e visitantes a oportunidade de praticar atividade física ao ar livre. Com participação livre e sem necessidade de inscrição prévia, a programação inclui aulas regulares de fitness, pelas 10h1