Portugal Resident31 AugMan ‘jumps perimeter fence’ into Lisbon Airport
A man, aged 36 and of Portuguese nationality, ostensibly jumped the perimeter fence of Humberto Delgado Airport, in Lisbon, yesterday morning, entering into areas designated for aircraft parking. According to The post Man ‘jumps perimeter fence’ into Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugHundreds keep up pressure against one family’s fight to ‘privatise five Arrábida beaches’
Hundreds of protestors joined a ‘flashmob’ in the centre of Setúbal on Saturday to maintain focus on the efforts by one very rich family to claim the exclusive rights to The post Hundreds keep up pressure against one family’s fight to ‘privatise five Arrábida beaches’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugPortuguese ‘priced out’ of Algarve holidays as foreign demand grows
Fewer Portuguese holidaymakers are choosing the Algarve as rising prices put the region beyond the reach of some domestic tourists – but stronger demand from overseas is helping hotels make The post Portuguese ‘priced out’ of Algarve holidays as foreign demand grows appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugSpanish tourist dies in hotel room fire in Fátima
A Spanish tourist, around 60 years old, died in the early hours of this morning following a fire that broke out at a hotel in Fátima, in the municipality of The post Spanish tourist dies in hotel room fire in Fátima appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugCarvoeiro’s long-awaited €6m parking silo moves closer to reality
Plans to build a new €6 million parking silo in Praia do Carvoeiro, in the municipality of Lagoa, have taken a significant step forward, with the project expected to go The post Carvoeiro’s long-awaited €6m parking silo moves closer to reality appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugPSD calls for Albufeira to move away from mass tourism after Oura incident
Albufeira should move away from a tourism model focused largely on visitor numbers and instead prioritise quality, safety and higher-value tourism, the local branch of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) The post PSD calls for Albufeira to move away from mass tourism after Oura incident appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident27 AugPortugal’s largest vegan fair returns to Loulé in September
Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to the Algarve next month, with organisers expecting thousands of visitors and around 5,000 plant-based meals to be served over three days. The seventh edition The post Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to Loulé in September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugPortugal’s airports return to collecting biometric data from foreign passengers 24/ 7
In the kind of announcement that hides an unpleasant punchline, prime minister Luís Montenegro has announced today that the collection of biometric data from foreign passengers will start being carried The post Portugal’s airports return to collecting biometric data from foreign passengers 24/ 7 appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident27 AugPassengers stranded in Cape Verde after easyJet cancels Porto flight
Around 130 passengers have been caught up in the cancellation of an easyJet flight from Cape Verde to Porto, with some reportedly stranded on the island of Boa Vista without The post Passengers stranded in Cape Verde after easyJet cancels Porto flight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugA special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed forever (Part 4)
Still looking ahead We’ve experienced booming markets and difficult ones. We’ve seen new government initiatives attract buyers from around the world. We’ve watched the Algarve evolve from a popular holiday The post A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed fo
Portugal Resident27 AugEngineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion
Portuguese engineering firm Martifer has been awarded a contract for the expansion of Lisbon Airport, which includes work on the steel structure, roofing and façades. According to the half-yearly report The post Engineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugNew Italian pizzeria opens at Salgados resort
A new Italian-inspired restaurant specialising in artisan pizzas has opened at Marriott Residences Salgados Resort in the Algarve. Amarea Pizzeria is the latest concept from the Amarea brand, which already The post New Italian pizzeria opens at Salgados resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugAlgarve tees up international golf push at Solheim Cup
The Algarve will be promoted to an international golfing audience at the Solheim Cup 2026, as regional tourism authorities look to strengthen the destination’s profile in one of its most The post Algarve tees up international golf push at Solheim Cup appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugIrish teen hit during Albufeira car rampage recalls “scary” experience
An 18-year-old Irish tourist says her first visit to Portugal will now leave her with a “bad memory” of her experience in the country after she was struck by a The post Irish teen hit during Albufeira car rampage recalls “scary” experience appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugJudge forced to free 13 suspected of drug trafficking, because Algarve lacks prosecutors
The sterling work of law enforcement in combating drug trafficking in the Algarve has come up against a new challenge: judicial holidays. As a result of these holidays, vast areas The post Judge forced to free 13 suspected of drug trafficking, because Algarve lacks prosecutors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugNew stretch of beach boardwalk unveiled in Castro Marim
A new stretch of coastal boardwalk has opened between Altura and Praia Verde in Castro Marim, creating a continuous pedestrian link through one of the eastern Algarve’s most attractive stretches The post New stretch of beach boardwalk unveiled in Castro Marim appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugAlgarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage
The Algarve should move away from the “booze tourism” associated with stag parties, excessive drinking and some nightlife areas, the head of the region’s hotel association has said following today’s The post Algarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident25 AugCarvoeiro combines beach party with traditional festivities
Carvoeiro will combine electronic music, live entertainment and religious tradition during two days of festivities on August 29 and 30. The celebrations in honour of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação (Our The post Carvoeiro combines beach party with traditional festivities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 AugTourist robbed at gunpoint in Quinta do Lago
A tourist was robbed at gun-point in Quinta do Lago (Almancil) this afternoon by two men, riding a ‘food delivery’ motorcycle. The man offered no resistance, explains CMTV, and was The post Tourist robbed at gunpoint in Quinta do Lago appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 AugNew Albufeira dialysis clinic to serve residents and holidaymakers
A new haemodialysis clinic is being built in Albufeira, expanding treatment capacity for kidney patients in the central Algarve while also providing dialysis for people visiting the region on holiday. The post New Albufeira dialysis clinic to serve residents and holidaymakers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 AugMan dies during recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, Alvor
A 56-year-old man died after going into cardiorespiratory arrest while recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, in Alvor, Portimão, yesterday afternoon. The victim was pulled from the water by his The post Man dies during recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, Alvor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 AugPortugal plans €20 million luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express
Portugal could soon have its own luxury hotel on rails, with almost €20 million being invested in a new train offering overnight accommodation, fine dining and immersive journeys through some The post Portugal plans €20 million luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugNazaré beach reopens to swimmers
The swimming ban at Nazaré beach has been lifted after fresh water tests showed no cause for concern, just hours after the popular seaside resort was temporarily closed to bathers The post Nazaré beach reopens to swimmers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugThe “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism
However, recent data and new developments point toward a clear shift in this trend. To understand why this matters, one only has to look at the sheer scale of the The post The “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident .