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 .
Portugal Resident8 JulGovernment continues to dig hole for itself (in sand) over controversy surrounding beach umbrellas
Comment: Environment minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has shown today that it is not only the education minister who cannot dig himself out of a hole. Ms Carvalho has been The post Government continues to dig hole for itself (in sand) over controversy surrounding beach umbrellas appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulLe Petit Chef brings immersive dining show to Lagos resort
One of the world’s best-known immersive dining experiences is coming to the Algarve this month, as Le Petit Chef launches at Cascade Wellness Resort by Domes in Lagos from July The post Le Petit Chef brings immersive dining show to Lagos resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulFree Tejo wine tastings return to Portugal’s beaches this summer
Wine lovers will once again be able to enjoy free wine tastings at some of Portugal’s most popular seaside destinations this summer as the Vinhos do Tejo (Tejo Wines) roadshow The post Free Tejo wine tastings return to Portugal’s beaches this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulPortugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations
Portugal has been ranked among the world’s 25 leading medical tourism destinations, reflecting the country’s growing international reputation for high-quality healthcare and specialist treatment. The ranking, Top 50 Medical Tourism The post Portugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations appeared first o
Portugal Resident7 Jul€12m adventure park planned for Castanheira de Pera, Central Portugal
Castanheira de Pera (Leiria district) has unveiled plans for a €12 million nature and adventure theme park designed to transform the municipality into a leading destination for outdoor tourism in The post €12m adventure park planned for Castanheira de Pera, Central Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulSurfing hotspot Nazaré to introduce tourist tax from September
Visitors staying overnight in Nazaré will have to pay a new tourist tax from September 1, as the municipality seeks to offset the increasing pressure tourism places on public infrastructure The post Surfing hotspot Nazaré to introduce tourist tax from September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Jul“Unacceptable!” Foreigner, described as Irish, attacks police and staff at Lisbon Airport
A visibly angry young man, described as Irish, has spent the night in PSP holding cells at Lisbon airport after violently attacking a member of staff and two police officers. The post “Unacceptable!” Foreigner, described as Irish, attacks police and staff at Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulHistoric merger creates Algarve’s largest tourism association
The Algarve’s two largest tourism business associations are joining forces in a historic merger that will create a single organisation representing around 1,300 companies across the region’s tourism sector. AHETA The post Historic merger creates Algarve’s largest tourism association appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident7 JulLifestyle, community, climate, connection
Portugal is still high on the visitors’ list; holidays, extended stays and for that ‘final somewhere to hang the hat’. Topping the tick-list: cost of living, lifestyle, climate… Or? A The post Lifestyle, community, climate, connection appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulGovernment to work with Mozambique in tourism, hospitality, gambling
Portugal is to cooperate with Mozambique in the tourism and hospitality sectors through vocational training, joint promotion of destinations, attracting investment, heritage enhancement and the regulation of gambling, according to The post Government to work with Mozambique in tourism, hospitality, gambling appeared fi
Portugal Resident6 JulAlgarve’s only Blue Flag river beach raises prestigious flag
A Blue Flag was officially raised on Wednesday, July 1, at Odeleite River Beach, making it the only river beach in the Algarve to hold the internationally recognised environmental distinction. The post Algarve’s only Blue Flag river beach raises prestigious flag appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulThousands partied at Afro Nation. By sunrise, Praia da Rocha was spotless again
As thousands of festivalgoers headed home after Afro Nation, a team of tireless men and women were just beginning their work. Shortly after 6am each morning during the festival, EMARP’s The post Thousands partied at Afro Nation. By sunrise, Praia da Rocha was spotless again appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulBeach Fest returns to Ferragudo this weekend
Ferragudo’s popular Beach Fest returns to Praia Grande from July 10 to 12, bringing three days of free live music, DJs and family-friendly entertainment to one of the Algarve’s most The post Beach Fest returns to Ferragudo this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulVilamoura GNR receive new patrol vehicle
The GNR station in Vilamoura has received a new patrol vehicle as part of efforts to strengthen security in one of Portugal’s busiest tourist destinations ahead of the peak summer The post Vilamoura GNR receive new patrol vehicle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulExperience Algarve traditions at Loulé’s summer fair
Visitors looking for an authentic taste of Algarve culture will have plenty to enjoy when the Feira Popular de Loulé (Loulé Popular Fair) returns from Thursday to Sunday (July 9-12), The post Experience Algarve traditions at Loulé’s summer fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulPortugal boosts airport border controls from today
More than 360 police officers are being deployed to Portugal’s airports from today (Monday) in a bid to speed up border controls and reduce long queues experienced by passengers since The post Portugal boosts airport border controls from today appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 JulSilves Cork Museum opens doors for first preview in 16 years
One of the Algarve’s most important industrial heritage sites welcomed visitors for the first time in 16 years on Saturday evening, July 4, as the restored Cork Museum at Silves’ The post Silves Cork Museum opens doors for first preview in 16 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulSwimming resumes at four Lagoa beaches
Bathing has resumed at four popular beaches in the municipality of Lagoa after authorities lifted restrictions introduced earlier this week over microbiological contamination. The bathing advisory has been removed for The post Swimming resumes at four Lagoa beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulPortugal deploys 367 new border officers on Monday to tackle airport queues
The Portuguese government is deploying 367 new PSP border officers to the country’s airports from Monday in a bid to reduce passport control queues during the peak summer travel season. The post Portugal deploys 367 new border officers on Monday to tackle airport queues appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulBeach parking dispute heats up in Portimão
A dispute over paid parking at Praia dos Três Irmãos has escalated, with Bloco de Esquerda (BE) accusing Portimão Municipal Council of effectively “privatising access to one of the Algarve’s The post Beach parking dispute heats up in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulAlgarve shines at Portugal’s top tourism awards
The Algarve enjoyed a successful night at the 2026 Publituris Portugal Travel Awards, with tourism businesses across the region picking up some of the industry’s most prestigious accolades. Held at The post Algarve shines at Portugal’s top tourism awards appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulRoad closures announced for Afro Nation festival in Portimão
Drivers in Portimão are being advised to plan ahead this weekend, as extensive road closures and traffic restrictions will be introduced around Praia da Rocha during the Afro Nation Portugal The post Road closures announced for Afro Nation festival in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulSummer labour shortages deepen pressure on Portugal’s tourism sector
As Portugal enters the busiest months of the tourism season, employers across the hospitality sector are warning that long-standing labour shortages are becoming more acute, with industry leaders expressing concern The post Summer labour shortages deepen pressure on Portugal’s tourism sector appeared first on Portugal