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 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 Resident6 Octafpop expo draws more than 4,500 visitors
More than 4,500 visitors attended the afpop expo over the weekend of October 3 and 4 in Portimão. The event, which is organised by afpop, the largest not-for-profit association in The post afpop expo draws more than 4,500 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 OctFree parking returns to parts of Portimão and Praia da Rocha
Drivers will once again be able to park for free in several areas of Portimão and Praia da Rocha throughout October. Portimão’s municipal water and waste management company EMARP has The post Free parking returns to parts of Portimão and Praia da Rocha appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 SeptPortimão maps out tourism future to 2035
Portimão Council has begun work on a new tourism strategy designed to guide the municipality’s development and promotion over the next decade. The Estratégia de Desenvolvimento e Promoção Turística de The post Portimão maps out tourism future to 2035 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 SeptAround 15 intercepted after landing on Alvor beach
Around 15 people suspected of providing logistical support for a drug trafficking operation were intercepted at Caniço beach in Alvor, Portimão, in the early hours of Thursday morning (September 24). The post Around 15 intercepted after landing on Alvor beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 SeptFirst artists confirmed for Afro Nation 2027
Afro Nation will return to Praia da Rocha in Portimão from June 9 to 11, 2027, with Davido, Rema and Fally Ipupa among the first major names confirmed for next The post First artists confirmed for Afro Nation 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 SeptCountdown begins for Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games
The countdown is officially on for the Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games, with just one year remaining until the opening ceremony of the international sporting event. The milestone was marked The post Countdown begins for Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptPortimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia
Residents and visitors are being invited to walk for a cause in Portimão on Saturday, September 26, when Alzheimer Portugal’s Algarve Regional Office will hold a 5km charity walk to The post Portimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptBritish man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing
A British man suspected of killing his partner at an Albufeira hotel has been remanded in custody following his first appearance before a judge. The 34-year-old appeared at Portimão Court The post British man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptWorld beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event
Beer lovers will be able to sample ales from across the globe when the first Portimão World Beer Groove takes over Santa Catarina Fortress in Praia da Rocha from September The post World beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 AugMan dies during recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, Alvor
A 56-year-old man died after going into cardiorespiratory arrest while recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, in Alvor, Portimão, yesterday afternoon. The victim was pulled from the water by his The post Man dies during recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, Alvor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulAPA brings recycling campaign to Portimão Marina
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) is bringing its nationwide Vamos Lixar o Lixo (Let’s Sort Out Rubbish) campaign to Portimão Marina this weekend, encouraging residents and holidaymakers to recycle more The post APA brings recycling campaign to Portimão Marina appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulPortimão installs new eco trail at Quinta da Rocha
Visitors to Quinta da Rocha in Portimão are being encouraged to leave “only footprints” thanks to a new environmental awareness project promoting responsible behaviour and better waste management. The initiative, The post Portimão installs new eco trail at Quinta da Rocha 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 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 .