The Portugal News21 JulPortugal is among the destinations favoured by the change in tourist flows
Portugal is among the destinations benefiting from the redistribution of tourist flows associated with instability in the Gulf, with increases in hotel occupancy in the Algarve, Porto and Alentejo, according to a McKinsey study.
The Portugal News20 JulElectric trains are now running in the Algarve, but PSD laments shortcomings
The switch from diesel trains to trams on the Algarve railway line represents a "clear improvement" for regional mobility, but it is necessary to move forward with connections to Spain and Faro airport, the PSD argued.
The Portugal News20 JulPortugal beaches among the best in Europe for sunsets
Portugal is home to two of Europe’s four highest-rated beaches for watching the sunset, according to a new analysis by Private Portugal Tours.
The Portugal News20 JulAlgarve to host free Basic Life Support Training
In Albufeira, residents and visitors will have the opportunity to learn potentially life-saving skills during a free Basic Life Support (BLS) mass training session taking place on 20 August at Praia dos Pescadores, as part of celebrations for Municipal Day.
The Portugal News20 JulCatholic Mass in Carvoeiro
Why go to Mass while you are on holiday? What a good question!
The Portugal News19 JulLong queues at Faro Airport today
Passengers departing from Faro Airport experienced exceptionally long queues today, with congestion stretching well beyond the outbound passport control area.
The Portugal News19 JulExperience seasonal flavours at Espiche Golf in the Algarve
Set within the environmentally conscious Espiche Golf resort in the Algarve, the Gecko Bistro offers a diverse menu that showcases fresh ingredients and contemporary dining.
The Portugal News18 JulSouth Korea balances medical tourism and public healthcare
South Korea’s beauty tourism industry is attracting growing numbers of international patients, boosting the country’s medical tourism sector.
The Portugal News18 JulBeach of the Week: Marinha Beach
Marinha Beach is surely one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve, and there are plenty of reasons why.
The Portugal News18 JulTurkey upgrades airbase for giant Boeing 747 donated by Qatar to the US
Turkey spent more than 120 million dollars over eight months rebuilding the runway at Ankara’s Etimesgut Military Airport to accommodate a Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar to the United States.
The Portugal News18 JulSeine welcomes swimmers for the second summer
Paris has reopened designated swimming areas in the Seine for a second consecutive summer, allowing residents and visitors to swim in the river under supervised conditions.
The Portugal News18 JulExpats can donate blood in Portugal
The Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation (IPST) has appealed to the public to donate blood before or during the holidays.
The Portugal News17 JulTourism in Portugal attracts new markets and grows in North American visitor numbers
Portugal's tourism sector continued to expand in 2025, albeit at a noticeably more moderate pace than in previous years.
The Portugal News17 JulAlgarve Falésia Hotel reopens after major renovation as adults-only retreat in Albufeira
After months of renovation, one of the Algarve's most familiar hotels has reopened with a fresh new look and a new adults-only concept.
The Portugal News17 JulEuropean Union wants to stop free museum entry in Portugal
Portugal could be forced to overhaul its popular free admission scheme for state-run museums, monuments and palaces after the European Commission argued that the policy unfairly favours residents over visitors from elsewhere in the EU.
The Portugal News17 JulFirst Night of Faro Motorcycle Rally Celebrates Portuguese Music
The 44th edition of the Faro Motorcycle Rally got underway on Thursday evening with a vibrant celebration of Portuguese music, drawing thousands of bikers, locals and visitors to the Vale das Almas site for the opening night of one of Europe's most iconic motorcycle gatherings.
The Portugal News17 JulMadeira reaches the European podium for water sports tourism
Madeira ranked third among European islands most sought after for water sports, as reported by a study by TUI Musement, the TUI brand dedicated to tours and activities.
The Portugal News17 JulHotel investment in Portugal rises 82%
Hotel investment in Portugal rose 82% in the first half of the year, to €512 million.
The Portugal News17 JulDiscovering Tomorrow's Artists Today
As public voting continues for the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize, visitors have a unique opportunity to do more than admire the work on display. They have the chance to discover emerging artists at the very beginning of their creative journey.
The Portugal News16 JulHistoric Faial school in Portugal begins a new chapter as a luxury hotel
A landmark building that has been part of Faial's history for generations has been given a new lease of life.
The Portugal News16 JulWife recalls terrifying moment husband was nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane window
Passengers say she grabbed her husband’s legs as the cabin decompressed after the window shattered during a flight from Greece to Germany.
The Portugal News16 JulAreínho Beach in northern Portugal closed for swimming due to microbiological contamination
Areínho Beach, in Ovar, is closed for swimming due to the detection of contaminated water in the bathing area, the local municipality reported.
The Portugal News16 JulTrash collected on Portuguese beaches along the Alentejo coast transformed into works of art
The trash collected over several years on the beaches of the Alentejo coast has been transformed into works of art that will be on display in an exhibition in the municipality of Sines, Setúbal district, until September.
The Portugal News16 JulLisbon Castle launches night tours to discover its hidden bat population
Visitors to Lisbon’s Castelo de São Jorge will soon have the chance to experience the historic fortress after dark through a series of guided evening tours dedicated to one of its least-known residents – bats.