Portugal Resident2d agoPortimão Museum marks 100 years of city’s volunteer firefighters
A new exhibition at Portimão Museum will celebrate a century of the city’s volunteer firefighters, tracing their evolution from the first organised rescue efforts of the early 20th century to The post Portimão Museum marks 100 years of city’s volunteer firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 OctPortimão gears up for 363rd St Martin’s Fair
One of Portimão’s oldest traditions is almost back, with the 363rd Feira de São Martinho returning to the city’s fairground from November 6 to 15. Dating all the way back The post Portimão gears up for 363rd St Martin’s Fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctBarlavento Ensemble brings Autumn Concert to Portimão Museum
The Barlavento Ensemble presents its Autumn Concert at Portimão Museum on Saturday, October 24, at 6.30pm. Conducted by Cristóvão Silva, the performance will feature clarinettist Bruno Sousa as soloist. The The post Barlavento Ensemble brings Autumn Concert to Portimão Museum appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctYoung artists showcase their work in Portimão exhibition
Young artists from Portimão will have their work on display at a new exhibition opening this week at the Continente Shopping Centre, as local art school Montradartekids celebrates its 15th The post Young artists showcase their work in Portimão exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctIndependent art exhibition brings 15 artists together in Portimão
Fifteen artists working across a wide range of disciplines have come together for a new independent art exhibition at Galeria Canto & Serra in Portimão. The Mostra de Arte Independente The post Independent art exhibition brings 15 artists together in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 Octafpop expo – a weekend of information, discounts and community
The countdown is finally over for the afpop expo, which is taking place this weekend at the Portimão Arena. Many of you have attended the event over the decades, and The post afpop expo – a weekend of information, discounts and community appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 SeptPortimão welcomes 230 sailors for World Sailing Inclusion Championships
More than 230 sailors from 40 countries are heading to Portimão for one of the world’s largest inclusive and adaptive sailing events. The World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 will take The post Portimão welcomes 230 sailors for World Sailing Inclusion Championships appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 SeptPortimão street festival expands into city centre
Portimão’s InDireita Street Fest returns for its eighth edition on October 3 and 4, expanding beyond its traditional home in Rua Direita as part of a special edition aimed at The post Portimão street festival expands into city centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 SeptEverything for foreign residents in Portugal
Whether you are new to Portugal, or have lived here for decades, the annual afpop expo in Portimão on October 3 and 4 is a must visit event for you. The post Everything for foreign residents in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptF1 return is “true promotion” of Algarve – MP
Algarve MP Cristóvão Norte has hailed Formula 1’s confirmed return to Portimão in June 2027, arguing that major international events can provide the region with exposure that goes far beyond The post F1 return is “true promotion” of Algarve – MP appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 SeptPortimão gears up for Vortex Hybrid Games
Up to 1,500 athletes are expected to compete at the second edition of the Vortex Hybrid Games in Portimão on September 19, just three months after the event made its The post Portimão gears up for Vortex Hybrid Games appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugArgentine pianist Noelia Sinkunas brings intimate concert to Portimão
Award-winning Argentine pianist and composer Noelia Sinkunas will perform in Portimão on August 22 as part of the Melchior Sessions series of intimate concerts. The concert takes place at 5.30pm The post Argentine pianist Noelia Sinkunas brings intimate concert to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 AugPortimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music
Portimão’s riverside will welcome the return of Portimão FoodTruck from August 20 to 23, bringing four evenings of street food, live music and family entertainment. Now in its second edition, The post Portimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugSardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery
More than half of the waste collected during this year’s Portimão Sardine Festival was sent for recycling or recovery, marking a significant improvement on last year. Portimão municipal water and The post Sardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPortimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration
Portimão’s landmark Sardine Festival opens today (August 4), celebrating its 30th edition with a programme that blends local heritage, gastronomy and live music along the city’s riverside. Festivities begin at The post Portimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration appeared first on
Portugal Resident30 JulWorld Press Photo returns to Portimão with 2025’s defining images
The world’s most prestigious photojournalism exhibition is returning to Portimão next month, bringing 42 award-winning images that capture some of the defining moments of 2025. Running from August 10 to The post World Press Photo returns to Portimão with 2025’s defining images appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulAmy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão
Portuguese singer Ally Garrido will pay tribute to Amy Winehouse in a special concert at Rucla – Petiscos com Alma in Portimão on Friday, August 15, celebrating the music and The post Amy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulNoitada Portimão festival to light up the city
Portimão will once again stay awake long after sunset later this month as the third edition of Noitada Portimão transforms the city’s riverside and historic centre into a giant open-air The post Noitada Portimão festival to light up the city appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulPSP recovers more than 100 stolen phones linked to Afro Nation
PSP police have recovered more than 100 mobile phones and numerous identification documents believed to have been stolen during the Afro Nation festival in Portimão after a victim tracked her The post PSP recovers more than 100 stolen phones linked to Afro Nation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Jul17 arrested during Afro Nation policing operation in Portimão
Police arrested 17 people during a large-scale security operation carried out over the three days of the Afro Nation festival in Portimão, where an estimated 40,000 people attended each day. The post 17 arrested during Afro Nation policing operation in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulLota Cool Market brings summer vibes to Portimão
Lota Cool Market returns to Portimão from July 15 to 19, bringing five evenings of creativity, food, music and family entertainment to the area beside the city’s former fish auction The post Lota Cool Market brings summer vibes to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunBIG JUMP
Until April 8, the Portimão municipal aerodrome will be the scene of parachuting’s Spring Festival. Every day around 150 enthusiasts from all over the world will be performing over 800 The post BIG JUMP appeared first on Portugal Resident .