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Game season brings wild autumn flavours to Vila Vita Biergarten

Autumn has arrived at Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches, where a new Game Season menu is serving up venison, wild boar, partridge and plenty of hearty Central European comfort food. The post Game season brings wild autumn flavours to Vila Vita Biergarten appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Family appeals for help to find missing Lagoa teenager

The family of a 17-year-old from the Algarve municipality of Lagoa who has been missing for nearly a week is appealing for help to find him. Rodrigo Santos has been The post Family appeals for help to find missing Lagoa teenager appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Sunny October afternoon at Carvoeiro Boardwalk

Home Algarve Sunny October afternoon at Carvoeiro Boardwalk Sunny October afternoon at Carvoeiro Boardwalk Today, after lunch, we took a stroll along the beautiful Carvoeiro Boardwalk, one of our favourite places to enjoy the Algarve coastline.

Christmas market returns to Ferragudo in November

Ferragudo will get into the Christmas spirit from November 27 to 29, when Artenata returns for its 19th edition. The annual festive event will once again take over part of The post Christmas market returns to Ferragudo in November appeared first on Portugal Resident.

‘Future of Algarve’ debate in Ferragudo tackles pressing issues

From cutting electricity bills and building more efficiently to property investment, education and medical tourism, a wide range of ideas for the Algarve’s future will be on the table at The post ‘Future of Algarve’ debate in Ferragudo tackles pressing issues appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Turismo de Portugal launches leadership training programme for the restaurant sector

The national tourism board has introduced an initiative aimed at enhancing leadership skills within the dining and restaurant industry.

SAPO23 Oct

Turismo de Portugal launches leadership training programme for the restaurant industry

The Portuguese national tourism board has introduced a new initiative aimed at developing leadership skills for professionals in the restaurant sector.

Portal TV Portuguesa23 Oct

Algarve 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 to reach tourism revenues of over 53 billion euros by 2035, says Government

Portugal is expected to reach 50 million non-resident tourists and 53 billion euros in sector revenues by 2035, the Secretary of State for Tourism estimated today, citing data from the World Tourism Organization.

Portugal targets 50 million tourists by 2035

The Tourism 2035 strategy also aims to “correct regional asymmetries” and generate “greater development, greater growth, greater wealth and the distribution of that wealth” within Portuguese territory.

Portugal to reach tourism revenues above €53 billion in 2035 – Government

The Portuguese government projects that tourism revenues will exceed 53 billion euros by 2035.

Portugal to reach tourism revenues of over 53 billion euros in 2035

The Secretary of State for Tourism announced that the Tourism Strategy 2035 is approved and awaiting public presentation.

The Wandering Fools patrons donate over €1,150 to support firefighters

On Tuesday, October 13, David Larson, owner of The Wandering Fools bar in Carvoeiro, and bar patrons presented Debby Burton, founder of Associação Alerta de Incêndio Florestal/Forest Fire Alert (Alerta), The post The Wandering Fools patrons donate over €1,150 to support firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident.

AHRESP wants a microcredit line and to create a 50 million euro mutual fund

The Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Establishments of Portugal (AHRESP) wants to reduce the vulnerabilities of the restaurant sector with a 10-year strategy that provides for the creation of a 50 million euro mutual fund. "We understand that it was the right time to draft a strategic plan for a decade. It is not to be done...

Algarve’s Lagoa clears way for 520 affordable homes

Against a backdrop of mounting protests over Portugal’s housing crisis, Lagoa Council has approved a planning change which could pave the way for 520 affordable homes in the municipality, as The post Algarve’s Lagoa clears way for 520 affordable homes appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Branded 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.

AHRESP meets in congress to debate problems and the integration of AI in the sector

Lagoa hosts more than 1,200 tourism and restaurant entrepreneurs this Thursday and Friday for the AHRESP congress. The congress is held under the motto 'The Art of Knowledge — Where intuition meets the algorithm', with part of the debate intertwined with the challenges of artificial intelligence in the industry.

Lagoa takes action to protect coastline from storm damage

Lagoa Council is stepping up efforts to protect its coastline and improve safety in vulnerable coastal areas following the severe storms that battered the Algarve in January and February this The post Lagoa takes action to protect coastline from storm damage appeared first on Portugal Resident.

English-language WSET wine courses coming to Algarve

Wine professionals and enthusiasts in the Algarve will have the chance to gain internationally recognised WSET qualifications this November, when Alentejo winery Quinta da Plansel brings two English-language courses to The post English-language WSET wine courses coming to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Immigrants “dumped in PSP, GNR dungeons” – tabloid

Underground holding cells, with abysmal conditions, are being used to hold undocumented immigrants who should be placed in Temporary Installation Centres (TICs), awaiting judicial decisions on whether they should be The post Immigrants “dumped in PSP, GNR dungeons” – tabloid appeared first on Portugal Resident.

World’s largest sand sculpture park in the Algarve remains open

Home News World’s largest sand sculpture park in the Algarve remains open World’s largest sand sculpture park in the Algarve remains open In Lagoa, the five-hectare attraction features more than 120 sculptures by more than 60 artists and remains open until 15 November.

Pumpkins, jazz and autumn flavours take over Vila Vita Biergarten

Pumpkins will take centre stage at Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches later this month, when the venue hosts a free autumn market inspired by traditional European celebrations. The Pumpkin Market The post Pumpkins, jazz and autumn flavours take over Vila Vita Biergarten appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Young Ferragudo fisherman finishes eighth at World Championships

A 15-year-old from Ferragudo has made his mark on the international fishing scene after finishing eighth at the World Shore Angling Championships in Italy, becoming the highest-ranked Portuguese competitor. Martim The post Young Ferragudo fisherman finishes eighth at World Championships appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Lagoa exhibition dives into Algarve’s protected marine reef

A new photographic exhibition in Lagoa is inviting visitors to discover one of the Algarve’s most important marine habitats. “Parque Natural Marinho do Recife do Algarve – Pedra do Valado” The post Lagoa exhibition dives into Algarve’s protected marine reef appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Flamenco comes alive in Lagoa with ‘Alma Flamenca’

The passion, rhythm and intensity of Spanish flamenco will take centre stage at the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium in Lagoa on Saturday, October 24, at 7pm, with a performance of The post Flamenco comes alive in Lagoa with ‘Alma Flamenca’ appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Art in Motion returns to Ferragudo with charity exhibition

Ferragudo will welcome a new edition of Art in Motion (Arte em Movimento) from November 9 to December 16, bringing together artists from across the Algarve for a collective exhibition The post Art in Motion returns to Ferragudo with charity exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident.

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The future of the Algarve and Portugal will be debated in Ferragudo

An upcoming event in Ferragudo will focus on discussing the future prospects of the Algarve region and the country of Portugal.

Sul Informação10 Oct

Halloween Express brings magic and mystery to Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro is preparing for a spooky Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 31, with an afternoon and evening of music, entertainment and a parade through the streets of the popular Algarve The post Halloween Express brings magic and mystery to Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident.