Portugal Resident14 AugPre-parliamentary return parties begin with PSD’s Festa do Pontal
The PSD opens the pre-parliamentary return parties this Friday with the Festa do Pontal, in Quarteira, which marks its 50th anniversary this year and will have as its main event The post Pre-parliamentary return parties begin with PSD’s Festa do Pontal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 AugPortimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music
Portimão’s riverside will welcome the return of Portimão FoodTruck from August 20 to 23, bringing four evenings of street food, live music and family entertainment. Now in its second edition, The post Portimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugPortugal looks to the skies for historic solar eclipse
Portugal looked to the skies on Wednesday evening (August 12, 2026) as thousands of people gathered across the country to witness one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical events in The post Portugal looks to the skies for historic solar eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugSardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery
More than half of the waste collected during this year’s Portimão Sardine Festival was sent for recycling or recovery, marking a significant improvement on last year. Portimão municipal water and The post Sardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugSão Brás brings art to the streets for “Calçadas” event
The historic centre of São Brás de Alportel will come alive with music, dance, storytelling and street entertainment on Friday, August 14, as “Calçadas – A Arte Sai à Rua” The post São Brás brings art to the streets for “Calçadas” event appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugSoul and Motown come to Carvoeiro and Ferragudo
Australian singer Florelie Escano will join the Algarve Jazz Orchestra for two free summer concerts in Carvoeiro and Ferragudo this August. The “Soul Powerhouse” concerts will take place at the The post Soul and Motown come to Carvoeiro and Ferragudo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugBensafrim agricultural fair comes under attack for animal cruelty
Last weekend’s FETAAL – standing for Fair of Traditions and Arts – in Bensafrim took a break from the past to include a form of bull-baiting event, involving young bulls, The post Bensafrim agricultural fair comes under attack for animal cruelty appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugFolkFaro brings world rhythms to Algarve
Music, dance and traditions from around the world will take over Faro and several other Algarve towns when FolkFaro returns from August 16 to 22. Now in its 22nd edition, The post FolkFaro brings world rhythms to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 Aug34,000 fans see Kanye West perform at Algarve Stadium
Around 34,000 fans packed the Algarve Stadium last Friday night for Kanye West’s much-anticipated concert, which went ahead despite calls for its cancellation and controversy surrounding the US rapper’s previous The post 34,000 fans see Kanye West perform at Algarve Stadium appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association
The ninth annual Pink Ladies Day charity golf event will take place on Thursday, September 3, at Pestana Silves Golf Course, once again raising funds for the Algarve Oncology Association The post Pink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugIsraeli ambassador asks for Kanye concert in Algarve to be cancelled
Israel’s ambassador to Portugal has called for the cancellation of singer Kanye West’s concert this evening at the Algarve Stadium – describing it as “a disgrace” to take part in The post Israeli ambassador asks for Kanye concert in Algarve to be cancelled appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugScientists prepare to study Sun’s corona during next week’s rare eclipse
Scientists are preparing to make the most of next Wednesday’s rare total solar eclipse, using the brief event to study the Sun’s elusive outer atmosphere and gather data that could The post Scientists prepare to study Sun’s corona during next week’s rare eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugFerragudo prepares for annual feast honouring patron saint
More than 1,000 people are expected to gather in Ferragudo next week for the annual festivities in honour of Our Lady of Conception (Festa em Honra de Nossa Senhora da The post Ferragudo prepares for annual feast honouring patron saint appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugYe returns to Portugal for Algarve concert despite ongoing controversies
More than 15 years after his last performance in Portugal, US rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, returns to the country on Friday, August 7 for what is expected The post Ye returns to Portugal for Algarve concert despite ongoing controversies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 AugHundreds converge on Barroso as Portugal’s lithium strategy “begins to unravel”
Up to 800 people from Portugal and abroad are expected in Covas do Barroso this weekend for five days of protest, debate and cultural events opposing plans for one of The post Hundreds converge on Barroso as Portugal’s lithium strategy “begins to unravel” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPortimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration
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 AugBeto is back! Carvoeiro’s beloved musician celebrates remarkable recovery
Carvoeiro’s unmistakable Beto Kalulu is preparing to celebrate his recovery from a serious fall with a major comeback concert in Lagoa this September. The veteran singer and percussionist, whose trademark The post Beto is back! Carvoeiro’s beloved musician celebrates remarkable recovery appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident2 AugAutumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa
Gardeners, growers and nature enthusiasts are being invited to celebrate the start of the planting season at the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair, which returns to Lagoa’s FATACIL Showground on October The post Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugDavid Guetta brings world tour to Lisbon for 40,000-capacity show
French superstar DJ and producer David Guetta is set to perform before an estimated 40,000 fans in Lisbon tonight as his The Monolith Tour arrives in Portugal. The concert takes The post David Guetta brings world tour to Lisbon for 40,000-capacity show appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 AugHonorary Consul to spotlight Algarve’s Irish boom at Dublin event
The number of registered Irish residents in the Algarve has more than tripled since 2012, reflecting the region’s growing appeal as a place in which to live throughout the year, The post Honorary Consul to spotlight Algarve’s Irish boom at Dublin event appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulShow up, wing it, adapt, talk … and shop?
It’s been a good week. Five ‘missions’ were taken on that included formulating and memorising my Portuguese elevator pitch (Olá, chamo-me Carl. Tenho sessenta e um anos. Vivo em São The post Show up, wing it, adapt, talk … and shop? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulWildfire risks cancel total solar eclipse activities in Bragança
Bragança municipal council has cancelled all activities planned for the solar eclipse in Rio de Onor and Guadramil due to the risk of fire – moving the entire event to The post Wildfire risks cancel total solar eclipse activities in Bragança appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulBernhard Langer comes full circle in Portugal
Vilamoura has seen its fair share of stars, but on the eve of the Portugal Invitational it welcomed something rarer: a brutally honest, funny and reflective Bernhard Langer. At 68, The post Bernhard Langer comes full circle in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JulLICK Algarve to close with final season of electronic music
LICK Algarve will bring the curtain down on more than three decades of nightlife this summer with a farewell programme of five electronic music events featuring some of the world’s The post LICK Algarve to close with final season of electronic music appeared first on Portugal Resident .