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Portugal Resident28 Jul

Portuguese police are investigating whether a 45-year-old woman arrested at Lisbon Airport on Saturday had accomplices in an alleged operation to traffic a 12-year-old girl from the Democratic Republic of The post Child trafficking intercepted at Lisbon airport: Police hunt possible accomplices appeared first on Portug

Portugal Resident28 Jul

Dense fog is hampering the search for a 28-year-old man who disappeared on Monday while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana beach, in Aljezur, with rescue teams unable to deploy aircraft and The post Fog hampers search for paddleboarder missing off Algarve coast appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Jul

When many people hear about the Mediterranean Diet, they often think of olive oil, fresh fish and colourful salads. But in Tavira this September, visitors will discover that it is The post Algarve town celebrates Mediterranean way of life in September appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Jul

The Algarve’s vibrant summer lifestyle is a favourite with tourists from across the globe – and nowhere embraces the season so wholeheartedly as the region’s original and most iconic resort. The post Summer is in full swing at Vale do Lobo appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 Jul

For years, Portugal’s economic success has largely been associated with tourism, renewable energy and an increasingly attractive lifestyle for international residents. But beneath the surface, another transformation has been gathering The post Why Portugal is quietly becoming Europe’s AI gateway appeared first on Portu

Portugal Resident27 Jul

Residents and visitors in Lagoa can now receive municipal news and alerts directly through WhatsApp. The municipal council has announced the launch of a new communication channel aimed at making The post Lagoa council launches WhatsApp channel appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 Jul

Searches got underway shortly after midday today for a 28-year-old man who allegedly “got into difficulties while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana beach”, near Aljezur. According to a statement by Maritime The post Searches underway for paddleboarder missing from Arrifana beach, Aljezur appeared first on Portugal R

Portugal Resident27 Jul

Tickets are now on sale for the 45th edition of FATACIL, the bustling fair that attracts thousands of visitors to the Algarve town of Lagoa every summer. Running from August The post FATACIL 2026 tickets go on sale appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 Jul

Thousands of visitors are expected to converge on Portugal’s northeastern corner next month for the country’s first total solar eclipse in 114 years — although complete darkness will last for The post Thousands head to Bragança for Portugal’s 26 seconds of total eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

France has welcomed Portuguese help in fighting devastating wildfires along its Atlantic coast, where thousands of residents and holidaymakers have been ordered to evacuate — some by boat — as The post France welcomes Portuguese firefighting help as thousands flee Atlantic coast blazes appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident24 Jul

A giant inflatable attraction billed as “the largest inflatable course in Europe” is set to open in Lisbon this August, promising family-friendly fun throughout the summer holidays. A Fábrica dos The post “Europe’s largest inflatable course” coming to Lisbon this August appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

A 21-year-old man has died after he was pulled from the sea at an unpatrolled stretch of Praia do Cabeço, in the municipality of Castro Marim, on Thursday afternoon (July The post 21-year-old dies after being pulled from sea at Castro Marim beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

A large shark measuring an estimated three to four metres was spotted off the coast of Nazaré on Thursday morning, with the marine tourism operator who encountered the animal saying The post Large shark spotted off Nazaré appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have given followers a glimpse of their latest holiday in Portugal after the Duchess of Sussex shared a series of photographs from the Alentejo coast The post Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoy Portugal getaway appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

The Algarve has once again been named the cheapest European beach destination for British families, topping a new annual survey that compares the cost of everyday holiday spending across the The post Algarve named cheapest European holiday destination for Brits appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

One of Porto’s best-known tourist attractions has been closed indefinitely at the height of the summer season while its operator completes a certification renewal process with Portugal’s mobility authority. The The post Porto’s Guindais Funicular closed indefinitely over certification process appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident23 Jul

A dedicated first-aid post has reopened at Praia da Rocha Baixinha, one of Albufeira’s busiest beaches, providing on-site medical care throughout the summer bathing season. The facility has been operating The post First-aid post opens at one of Albufeira’s busiest beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Two young Portuguese doctors died in a road accident on the Spanish island of Formentera yesterday while holidaying with friends. The women, both aged around 30, were travelling on a The post Two young Portuguese doctors killed in Formentera road accident appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

One of the Algarve’s most popular summer beach parties is returning to Carvoeiro next month, with thousands expected to gather for an evening of live beachside electronic music. The Carvoeiro The post Carvoeiro Beach Party returns to Algarve beach in August appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

The 22nd Mostra do Doce Conventual de Lagoa will return from July 29 to August 2, inviting visitors to discover the rich culinary heritage of Portugal’s convent sweets through tastings, The post Lagoa celebrates convent sweet traditions with four-day festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Almada’s water crisis reported earlier this month continues to take a financial toll on the region’s tourism industry, with accommodation providers reporting a surge in cancellations despite ‘normal water service The post Almada’s lack of water “provokes wave of cancellations in tourism” appeared first on Portugal Resi

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Around 17,000 people attended the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally, with organisers declaring this year’s four-day event a success and confirming it will return from July 15 to 18, 2027. The post Faro bike rally attracts 17,000 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will not take a summer holiday this year, opting instead to remain in the country to oversee government business during what has become an increasingly The post Portugal’s PM to skip summer holiday as government faces mounting challenges appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

With summer in full swing, many drivers swap shoes for flip-flops or sandals before getting behind the wheel, especially after a trip to the beach. But is it actually illegal The post Can you drive in flip-flops in Portugal? Here’s what the law actually says appeared first on Portugal Resident .