Portugal Resident11 AugInterior Ministry steps up policing in tourist areas after visitor is shot
Police presence in Lisbon’s busiest tourist areas is to be strengthened, the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) has announced, less than 24-hours since a Swedish tourist was shot on Rua The post Interior Ministry steps up policing in tourist areas after visitor is shot appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugPSP arrest suspect in shooting of tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district
PSP police have arrested the man suspected of having shot a Swedish tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district early yesterday evening. The man was known to police, and had been flagged The post PSP arrest suspect in shooting of tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 Aug“All Portuguese beaches are public” says government – but not so in Melides…
Environmental NGO Quercus has responded to a recent television exposé on controls and physical barriers, “gates and fences, and even private security guards” in areas of Melides, preventing the free The post “All Portuguese beaches are public” says government – but not so in Melides… appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident11 AugSwiss tourist shot in chest resisting mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district
A Swiss woman, aged 41, was shot in the chest yesterday resisting a mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district. According to Correio da Manhã tabloid, she was approached by two men The post Swiss tourist shot in chest resisting mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPassengers heading to Lisbon “will see total eclipse at 11,000 metres”
Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has announced today that 11 flights coincide with Wednesday’s solar eclipse, and on two routes it will be possible to observe the phenomenon in its entirety. The post Passengers heading to Lisbon “will see total eclipse at 11,000 metres” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugMounting excitement as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches
Excitement is mounting as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches, with hotels and tourist accommodation businesses in Bragança celebrating 100% bookings as enthusiasts flock to the region where visibility will be in The post Mounting excitement as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugAzores tourism woes: low-cost airlines must return — PS
The Azores government must make the return of low-cost airlines an urgent priority as tourism continues to decline following Ryanair’s withdrawal from the archipelago, the regional Socialist Party has said. The post Azores tourism woes: low-cost airlines must return — PS appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugDriving in Portugal: A Practical Guide for New Residents and Second-Home Owners
Whether you’re discovering hidden beaches along the Algarve, visiting historic villages inland or simply driving to your favourite café on a Sunday morning, having your own car makes everyday life The post Driving in Portugal: A Practical Guide for New Residents and Second-Home Owners appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident7 AugGreenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development
Greenpeace Portugal has called for a moratorium on new tourism developments in parts of the Algarve most exposed to coastal erosion and flooding, warning that decades of intensive construction combined The post Greenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugCarvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment
Lagoa Council has completed a €2 million overhaul of the water supply network between Carvoeiro Beach and Algarve Clube Atlântico, bringing an end to months of roadworks and recurring water The post Carvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugThree hotel deals push investment in hospitality sector beyond €500 million
Three major hotel acquisitions pushed investment in Portugal’s hospitality sector to €508 million during the first half of 2026 — already exceeding the total recorded throughout last year. The headline The post Three hotel deals push investment in hospitality sector beyond €500 million appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident7 AugPM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines
The ‘joy’ of being a politician in this country is being splashed over the nation’s media channels by the day, with the pursuit of every possible slip-up by interior minister The post PM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugDJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve
One of Portugal’s best-known electronic music DJs, Tiago Cruz, will perform at Praia Dourada Beach Club in Armação de Pêra on August 22 as part of the venue’s Praia Dourada The post DJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Aug29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach
A 29-year-old man died on Thursday (August 6) after suffering a cardiac arrest near Belharucas Beach in Albufeira. The victim, a Cape Verdean national, was found unconscious at a restaurant The post 29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugCascade Wellness Resort in Lagos opens new Italian restaurant
The recently rebranded Cascade Wellness Resort by Domes has expanded its dining offering with the opening of Antonino’s, a new Italian restaurant celebrating traditional recipes, artisan ingredients and Mediterranean hospitality. The post Cascade Wellness Resort in Lagos opens new Italian restaurant appeared first on P
Portugal Resident6 AugPolice identify 12 victims of Spaniard clocked taking photos of women and children on Aljezur beach
At least 12 people have been identified as ‘victims’ of the Spaniard found taking photographs of women and naked children on Monte Clérigo beach last weekend. As of yesterday, Wednesday, The post Police identify 12 victims of Spaniard clocked taking photos of women and children on Aljezur beach appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident5 AugGovernment’s airport celebrations premature: border queues persist
Only weeks after Portugal’s government celebrated having halved waiting times at the country’s airports, continuing disruption from the European Union’s new biometric border system is casting doubt on whether the The post Government’s airport celebrations premature: border queues persist appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident5 AugRamón von Schükkmann returns to lead Pine Cliffs Resort
The Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira has appointed Ramón von Schükkmann as its new Complex General Manager, marking his return to the Algarve luxury resort after more than a decade The post Ramón von Schükkmann returns to lead Pine Cliffs Resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 AugTivoli Alvor wins sustainability award for AI food waste project
The Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort has received international recognition for using artificial intelligence to tackle food waste, winning the Sustainable Gastronomy award at the Traveling for Happiness Awards 2026. The The post Tivoli Alvor wins sustainability award for AI food waste project appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident4 AugSeventeen die on Portuguese beaches between May and July
Seventeen deaths, 868 rescues and 1,606 first-aid interventions on Portuguese beaches is the balance sheet of the National Maritime Authority (AMN) for the three months of the 2026 bathing season, The post Seventeen die on Portuguese beaches between May and July appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugMan accused of secretly photographing women and children at Algarve beach
A man has been identified by the Maritime Police after allegedly taking photographs of women and minors without their consent at Monte Clérigo beach in Aljezur. The incident occurred on The post Man accused of secretly photographing women and children at Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugTourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal’s GDP in 2025 – INE
INE statistics institute reports that tourism contributed €36.2 billion to the economy in 2025, corresponding to 11.8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and 0.3 percentage points to the real The post Tourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal’s GDP in 2025 – INE appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugJessie J delivers heartfelt acoustic performance at 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala
British pop star Jessie J combined powerful vocals with heartfelt honesty during an intimate acoustic concert at Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira on Friday, July 31, delighting a capacity audience The post Jessie J delivers heartfelt acoustic performance at 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident2 AugMatteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish
A spectacular 11-metre eagle putt on the final hole handed Portuguese-Italian golfer Matteo Balzer victory at the 15th World Kids Golf by Amendoeira Golf Resort, held at the Nick Faldo-designed The post Matteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish appeared first on Portugal Resident .