Portugal Resident13h agoThe Algarve most visitors never see
Most visitors come to the Algarve for the familiar quartet: beaches, sea, golf and sunshine. For many — tourists, business owners, even politicians — the region is imagined as a The post The Algarve most visitors never see appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19h agoNew Algarve surf festival makes a splash in Sagres
The first Sagres Sessions has been hailed a success. Held between October 30 and November 1, the festival turned Sagres into a meeting point for surfers, local residents and visitors, The post New Algarve surf festival makes a splash in Sagres appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1d agoHotel, culture hub or council offices? Faro weighs future of old beer brewery
A cultural centre, a hotel or new municipal offices. Those are the three main options now being considered for the future of Faro’s long-debated old beer brewery, Fábrica da Cerveja, The post Hotel, culture hub or council offices? Faro weighs future of old beer brewery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoAdditional security screening at Lisbon airport forced by “error in disembarkation of flight from Brazil”
An error by Menzies’ ground handling service during the disembarkation of a flight arriving from Brazil today led to additional security screening of passengers in the international area of terminal The post Additional security screening at Lisbon airport forced by “error in disembarkation of flight from Brazil” appear
Portugal Resident3d agoNetflix turns teenage TAP hijacking into its first film in Portugal
Netflix has started production on its first film in Portugal – inspired by the extraordinary true story of a 16-year-old who hijacked a TAP flight and forced it to divert The post Netflix turns teenage TAP hijacking into its first film in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d ago12 arrested after 4,900 litres of fuel found on Albufeira beach
Twelve men have been arrested after police found nearly 5,000 litres of fuel being unloaded near São Rafael beach in Albufeira, in what the GNR suspects was a logistical operation The post 12 arrested after 4,900 litres of fuel found on Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoPortimão asks residents to help shape tourism future
People living in Portimão are being asked to have their say on the future of tourism in the municipality – with the consultation available in both Portuguese and English. Portimão The post Portimão asks residents to help shape tourism future appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoThe Lisbon Marathon and the rise of running tourism
The United Kingdom had the largest number of international runners, followed by France, Spain and Italy. The Lisbon Marathon also strengthened its international profile this year by joining the European The post The Lisbon Marathon and the rise of running tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 OctAlgarve hoteliers hail return of Dakar Rally as boost for winter tourism
Algarve hoteliers have welcomed confirmation that the 2027 Dakar Rally will start in the region, highlighting the potential economic boost from bringing thousands of competitors, crew members and officials to The post Algarve hoteliers hail return of Dakar Rally as boost for winter tourism appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident27 OctQuinta Shopping celebrates Halloween with activities for the whole family
On Saturday, October 31, Quinta Shopping will welcome families and visitors for a celebration of Halloween. Featuring a themed programme of events taking place between 11am and 1pm and 2pm The post Quinta Shopping celebrates Halloween with activities for the whole family appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctAlgarve tourism boss confirms advanced talks for return of Dakar Rally in 2027
The Dakar Rally’s reported return to the Algarve in 2027 is now “well on track”, with the region’s tourism chief saying only official confirmation appears to be missing. André Gomes, The post Algarve tourism boss confirms advanced talks for return of Dakar Rally in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 OctArrow gets green light to buy Castro Marim Golf & Country Club assets
The British-owned Arrow has been given the green light to acquire the tourism and golf operations of Castro Marim Golf & Country Club, further expanding its already sizeable presence in The post Arrow gets green light to buy Castro Marim Golf & Country Club assets appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 OctAlgarve tourism boss: ‘Double-digit visitor growth should no longer be the focus’
The Algarve should stop measuring tourism success simply by how many more visitors it can attract, according to the region’s tourism chief, who says the focus must now shift to The post Algarve tourism boss: ‘Double-digit visitor growth should no longer be the focus’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctLisbon Oceanarium offers €15 tickets for Halloween
The Lisbon Oceanarium is celebrating Halloween with a special Halloweek promotion, offering 2,500 tickets at a reduced price of €15 for visitors of all ages. Available to purchase online from The post Lisbon Oceanarium offers €15 tickets for Halloween appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctBranded residences shift towards coastal and resort destinations
Knight Frank’s latest Global Branded Residence Survey shows how fundamentally the branded residences sector has changed over the past decade, as well as its rapid rate of growth. The sector The post Branded residences shift towards coastal and resort destinations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctTwo Algarve beaches named among Europe’s best
Two Algarve beaches have been named among the 20 best in Europe by readers of the British edition of Condé Nast Traveller, with Praia da Falésia taking an impressive fourth The post Two Algarve beaches named among Europe’s best appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 Oct€1.5 million Douro wine tourism project unveiled at Quinta Vale D. Maria
Quinta Vale D. Maria has opened a new €1.5 million wine tourism project in the Douro, combining tastings, gastronomy and architecture with a strong focus on the estate’s old vines. The post €1.5 million Douro wine tourism project unveiled at Quinta Vale D. Maria appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctAlgarve tourism shines at European level
The Algarve has enjoyed a strong showing at two major international tourism award programmes, with the region itself named Europe’s Leading Beach Destination 2026 and a string of Algarve hotels, The post Algarve tourism shines at European level appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctPortimão hosts Pink October charity walk for breast cancer awareness
Portimão will host a charity walk on Sunday, October 25, as part of Pink October, the international breast cancer awareness campaign, encouraging residents and visitors to get active while supporting The post Portimão hosts Pink October charity walk for breast cancer awareness appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctAlgarve CDS-PP calls for more Faro flights following Lufthansa-TAP deal
The Algarve branch of the CDS-PP party has welcomed the selection of Lufthansa as a strategic partner for TAP Air Portugal but is calling on the government to ensure the The post Algarve CDS-PP calls for more Faro flights following Lufthansa-TAP deal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctMonth of Regeneration returns to western Algarve
A month-long programme of hands-on environmental activities is returning to the western Algarve this November, inviting residents, volunteers and visitors to get directly involved in restoring local landscapes. The Month The post Month of Regeneration returns to western Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctJerrycans with 2,000 litres of fuel found near beach in Torres Vedras
Around 100 jerrycans were found in the early hours of this morning near the fishing harbour at Assenta Beach, in São Pedro da Cadeira, in the municipality of Torres Vedras, The post Jerrycans with 2,000 litres of fuel found near beach in Torres Vedras appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctPhotographer Eric Roth hosts special pop-up exhibition in Silves
Zephyr Gallery in Silves will welcome American photographer Eric Roth for a special pop-up artist event on Saturday, October 24. Running from 11am to 2pm, the event will give visitors The post Photographer Eric Roth hosts special pop-up exhibition in Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctPortugal shines yet again at tourism ‘Oscars’
Portugal has once again shone at the European World Travel Awards – dubbed by the sector as ‘tourism Oscars’ – picking up no less than 32 trophies. In addition to The post Portugal shines yet again at tourism ‘Oscars’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .