The Portugal News13 AugFaro Airport Arrivals: No Queues This Morning!
Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve have enjoyed a particularly smooth start to the day, with no queues visible in the arrivals lounge this morning.
The Portugal News13 AugIs the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince on holiday in the Algarve?
Besides the announcement that Mohammed bin Salman would spend some time in Madeira, the Royal Saudi Arabian aeroplanes are parked at Faro Airport.
The Portugal News12 AugMinister announces surprise police road checks for holiday weekend
Luís Neves says motorists should expect inspections without warning as authorities reinforce patrols across the country.
The Portugal News12 AugPortugal’s Hobbit House sits 1,100 metres above sea level
A centuries-old stone shelter in the mountains of northern Portugal is attracting attention for its resemblance to the homes of Tolkien’s Hobbits, offering visitors the chance to stay in an unusual rural retreat surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
The Portugal News11 AugTurismo de Portugal launches a competition for climate refuge projects
Turismo de Portugal launched a €1 million call for proposals today aimed at municipalities and parish councils for “climate refuge” projects, the agency announced in a statement.
The Portugal News11 AugThese flights allow lucky passengers to observe the solar eclipse
The Spanish airline Vueling announced on Monday that passengers will be able to observe the solar eclipse on eleven of their flights.
The Portugal News11 AugViseu and Lisbon forge strategic partnership to boost joint tourism promotion
The Municipality of Viseu and the Lisbon Region Tourism Board (ERT-RL) have formalised a Strategic Cooperation Protocol focused on tourism and regional promotion.
The Portugal News10 AugBrits led spending in Portugal with over €500 million in expenditures
Visitors from the United Kingdom generated the highest spending volume in Portugal via foreign payment cards during the first six months of 2026.
The Portugal News10 AugPortuguese man-o’-war invasion forces beach closures after 120 stings recorded in a single day
A massive influx of Portuguese man-o'-wars along the coast of the Basque Country, Spain, led to the temporary closure of several popular beaches and required medical attention for over 120 people stung in a single day.
The Portugal News9 AugWhat is school holiday burnout and how can you avoid it?
With school summer holidays approach, juggling work and childcare can lead to burnout. So what is it and how do we avoid?
The Portugal News8 AugBeach of the week: Peneco Beach
Peneco Beach in Albufeira is unique for several reasons.
The Portugal News8 AugMexico turns seaweed into economic opportunity
Mexico is expanding efforts to tackle record amounts of sargassum washing onto Caribbean beaches, deploying more collection boats and floating barriers to intercept the seaweed before it reaches shore.
The Portugal News8 AugIreland unveils long-term tourism growth strategy
Ireland has launched a new tourism strategy aimed at strengthening the sector through sustainable growth, regional development and increased visitor spending.
The Portugal News7 Aug120 stings of Portuguese Man-o' war recorded in a single day
A massive influx of Portuguese man-o'-wars along the coast of the Basque Country, Spain, led to the temporary closure of several popular beaches and required medical attention for over 120 people stung in a single day.
The Portugal News7 AugPrime Minister goes on holiday in the Algarve
Luís Montenegro has been seen spending time in the Algarve despite previously stating that he did not intend to take a summer holiday this year, opting instead to remain focused on government business.
The Portugal News7 AugUrgent works on Portuguese beaches are completed
The most urgent investments to repair the damage caused by the storms of January and February of this year on Portuguese beaches have been completed, while other less priority projects will continue until 2028, said the Minister of the Environment.
The Portugal News7 AugSecrets of the Cliffs in the Algarve
The naturist beaches reveal the wildest and most untouched side of the Algarve.
The Portugal News7 AugOnly Portugal and Spain can officially sell "sangria" under that name
A glass of sangria is almost synonymous with summer in Portugal. Served everywhere from beach bars to family barbecues, it's one of the country's best-known drinks. But what many people don't realise is that the name "sangria" is legally protected across the European Union.
The Portugal News7 AugNew Transavia route between Portugal and Belgium
The low-cost airline Transavia will begin a new connection between Porto and Brussels on 14 December, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, the carrier announced.
The Portugal News6 AugNew Portugal competition for climate refuges
Turismo de Portugal has developed the Climate Refuge Network Program “Stay Cool” to support various initiatives at the municipal or parish level to adapt tourism destinations to climate changes.
The Portugal News6 AugPortuguese health authorities warn of the dangers of drowning
The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) has published a guide with recommendations to prevent drowning, warning that high temperatures lead to increased visits to beaches, rivers, reservoirs, swimming pools and other water bodies, thereby increasing the public’s exposure to drowning risk.
The Portugal News6 AugElderly British travellers struggle with European Union new fingerprint checks
Some older British travellers are experiencing unexpected delays at European airports after the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) failed to recognise their fingerprints, leaving them waiting for manual checks that can take hours.
The Portugal News6 AugNew Resort in Carvoeiro by Carvoeiro Branco opens
Carvoeiro Branco opened Primelife, a new development in Carvoeiro.
The Portugal News6 AugEspinho Planetarium to hold an event at Praia da Baía during the solar eclipse in Portugal
Astronomers and other professionals from the Espinho Planetarium will be holding a free event on 12 August at Praia da Baía to help the public observe and understand the solar eclipse, which is expected to obscure 98% of the sun at that location.