Portugal Resident14 JulFree beach yoga returns to Ferragudo this summer
Lagoa Municipality is once again encouraging residents and visitors to embrace a healthier summer with the return of its Verão Ativo 2026 programme, offering free yoga classes on the beach The post Free beach yoga returns to Ferragudo this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulPortugal’s blood institute calls for donations as reserves run low
The Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation (IPST) is urging people to donate before or during their summer holidays after warning that reserves for several blood groups have fallen below The post Portugal’s blood institute calls for donations as reserves run low appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulCore Cuore exhibition explores life in the digital age
A new contemporary art exhibition inspired by internet culture and the digital age opens at the Centro Cultural de Lagos on Saturday, July 18, inviting visitors to reflect on how The post Core Cuore exhibition explores life in the digital age appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulFootvolley World Tour puts Albufeira in international spotlight
Some of the world’s best footvolley players were in Albufeira over the weekend as the Footvolley World Tour 2026 attracted athletes from 10 countries and thousands of spectators to Praia The post Footvolley World Tour puts Albufeira in international spotlight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulPortimão installs new eco trail at Quinta da Rocha
Visitors to Quinta da Rocha in Portimão are being encouraged to leave “only footprints” thanks to a new environmental awareness project promoting responsible behaviour and better waste management. The initiative, The post Portimão installs new eco trail at Quinta da Rocha appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulRecycling roadshow heads to Algarve beaches
Children enjoying the summer holidays in the Algarve will have the chance to learn about recycling through games and activities this week as the Academia Ponto Verde roadshow visits the The post Recycling roadshow heads to Algarve beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulSweet tradition takes over Lagos as Arte Doce returns this July
Marzipan masterpieces, live concerts and some of Portugal’s biggest music stars are set to draw thousands of visitors to Lagos later this month as the Arte Doce Fair returns. The The post Sweet tradition takes over Lagos as Arte Doce returns this July appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulTivoli Carvoeiro unveils revamped events centre
Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort has completed a full renovation of its meetings and events centre as it seeks to strengthen its position in the Algarve’s corporate and business tourism market. The post Tivoli Carvoeiro unveils revamped events centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulToo good to be true? PSP and Airbnb warn of spike in holiday booking scams
As thousands of people book their summer holidays, Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) is warning travellers to be on their guard against online accommodation scams, saying fraudsters are becoming increasingly The post Too good to be true? PSP and Airbnb warn of spike in holiday booking scams appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident12 JulAlgarve strengthens lead as Portugal’s top tourism destination
The Algarve has reinforced its position as Portugal’s leading tourism destination, with industry leaders highlighting a successful shift towards higher-value tourism after accommodation revenues continued to rise despite a slight The post Algarve strengthens lead as Portugal’s top tourism destination appeared first on
Portugal Resident10 JulSintra steps up patrols after WhatsApp threats to set mountain on fire
The municipality of Sintra has reinforced surveillance across the Sintra mountain range after WhatsApp messages allegedly threatening to start a wildfire began circulating among tour guides and tourism operators. The The post Sintra steps up patrols after WhatsApp threats to set mountain on fire appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident10 JulHollywood’s golden era reimagined
Focused on a time when Hollywood was all about glamour and allure, visitors are also reminded how that image survives within the popular culture of today. Works of art created The post Hollywood’s golden era reimagined appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulLoulé beaches to receive an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) will begin adding an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand to the beaches of Forte Novo and Trafal from Monday, July 13, expanding a previous The post Loulé beaches to receive an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulQueen tribute and disco night headline Vale do Lobo summer
Vale do Lobo has unveiled its summer programme, with two major outdoor productions set to headline a packed season of live entertainment on the resort’s golf course. On Saturday, July The post Queen tribute and disco night headline Vale do Lobo summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulWine, oysters and sunsets at Vicentino Wines
Vicentino Wines is celebrating the summer season with a series of wine, food and live music events at its winery on the Alentejo coastline, inviting visitors to experience the region The post Wine, oysters and sunsets at Vicentino Wines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulNew motorhome park opens near Algarve’s Burgau beach
Motorhome travellers visiting the western Algarve have a new place to stay following the opening of a 54-space serviced motorhome area just 750 metres from Praia do Burgau, near Lagos. The post New motorhome park opens near Algarve’s Burgau beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulTourism ambitions and the future of Castelo do Bode
On June 22, a broadcast by “Investigação SIC” focussed attention on the complaints made by mainly foreign investors who had been persuaded by artful publicity to part with substantial values The post Tourism ambitions and the future of Castelo do Bode appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulFree beach fitness classes return to Praia da Rocha for the summer
Visitors and residents will once again be able to enjoy a wide range of free fitness classes and beach sports at Praia da Rocha this summer. Held at the Área The post Free beach fitness classes return to Praia da Rocha for the summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulFour-year-old watches as mother allegedly stabs sleeping husband multiple times
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder her husband after allegedly stabbing him multiple times while he slept in their apartment in Vila Praia de The post Four-year-old watches as mother allegedly stabs sleeping husband multiple times appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulPortugal’s tourist arrivals climb to almost €30 million in 2025
The number of tourists arriving in Portugal rose to 29.9 million in 2025, but represented much lower percentage growth than that registered in 2024. The growth in tourist numbers last The post Portugal’s tourist arrivals climb to almost €30 million in 2025 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulChinese group awards €52 million tourism project to Portuguese construction group
A Chinese investment group has awarded Portuguese construction company DST group a €52 million contract to build what is being described as “a major tourism development on Portugal’s Alentejo coast, The post Chinese group awards €52 million tourism project to Portuguese construction group appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident9 JulOlhão waterfront goes pedestrian-only on summer weekend evenings
Visitors and residents will be able to enjoy traffic-free walks along Olhão’s waterfront on summer weekends after the municipal council announced that Avenida 5 de Outubro will be closed to The post Olhão waterfront goes pedestrian-only on summer weekend evenings appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulBordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão
A striking new artwork by Portuguese street artist Bordalo II has been unveiled in Olhão, where three giant flamingos made from around 300kg of recycled waste are already drawing the The post Bordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulThe Yeatman’s sunset wine parties return with global themes
Luxury wine hotel The Yeatman is bringing back its popular Sunset Wine Parties this summer, with three themed evenings celebrating Portuguese wines alongside cuisine, live music and spectacular views over The post The Yeatman’s sunset wine parties return with global themes appeared first on Portugal Resident .