
Portimão
Algarve, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Portimão.
Algarve, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Portimão.


Following the Spinumviva case and the extension of concessions, Solverde and Barrière take over five casinos

The Portuguese Olympic Committee (COP) outlines its strategic vision for the coming years, focusing on supporting athletes, strengthening sports federations, and preparing for major international events like the 2026 Mediterranean Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The text emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, the role of sports education in promoting peace and values, and the goal of building a sustainable, high-performance sports system that leaves a lasting legacy for Portugal.

The initiative brought together teachers, operational assistants, and technicians from the five school clusters in Portimão.

The comedian said on a podcast that the legal costs could pay for a 'holiday'. Following statements and reports indicating a payment of over 30 thousand euros, the duo issued a statement. Marques responded.

Álvaro Bila, mayor of Portimão, asks the PSP for police reinforcements on the streets to “ensure better protection conditions” for residents and the high number of visitors in the summer.

The mayor of Portimão has met with the national director of the Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP) police to discuss plans to strengthen security in the city. Álvaro Bila held The post Portimão mayor meets PSP chief to push for stronger security appeared first on Portugal Resident.

The Portinado Artistic Swimming team represents Portugal in international competition, as reported by Algarve Vivo.

“I tried to stop eating fish, but on the road it is very complicated. I had to make an exception so I wouldn't just eat potatoes and rice… I like to always have fresh fish and that magic of going to the market,” says Edmundo Inácio, who was born and raised in Portimão, on the Posto Emissor podcast.

Portugal had one of its best European Championships in trampolining, winning an unprecedented gold medal through Vasco Peso – who received calls from Seguro... and Marcelo. Gabriel Albuquerque is the hope for a medal in LA.


Supermarket chain begins hiring ahead of opening of new store at Nova Vila Retail Park Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has announced that its first store in the Algarve will open in Portimão The post Mercadona to open Portimão store in October appeared first on Portugal Resident.

A 75-year-old man was walking on the boardwalk near the Naval Club when he slipped and fell from a height of about 15 metres onto rocks. The officer acted quickly and entered the water to rescue the victim.


A 48-year-old man was arrested by the PJ in Portimão under an international warrant, suspected of assaulting and strangling his former partner in Brazil.

A 48-year-old man was wanted by Brazilian authorities for allegedly having physically assaulted his ex-partner, causing bodily harm, 12 years ago in Rio de Janeiro.

A 48-year-old ride-hailing driver is accused of physical assault.

The 26th edition of Portimão’s popular photography contest is back on May 16, introducing a new drawing category for the first time. Organised as part of the 18th anniversary celebrations The post Portimão photography contest returns with new drawing category appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portimão’s Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles Garden has been given a fresh and colourful look thanks to a community art project that brought together residents of all ages. The initiative, called Dar The post Community brings new colour to Portimão garden appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portuguese gymnastics has reached a new level of excellence and credibility in the international context.

Maintenance dredging at the Port of Portimão has been completed ahead of schedule, restoring safe access conditions for cruise ships and improving the port’s operational capacity. The works, which began The post Portimão port dredging works completed ahead of schedule appeared first on Portugal Resident.

The International GT Open returns this weekend to open its 2026 season at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, with 29 cars confirmed on the grid. Taking place on Saturday The post International GT Open season kicks off in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Home News Portugal shines in European Trampoline Championships Portugal shines in European Trampoline Championships Portugal won its second team bronze medal at the 30th European Trampoline Championships in Portimão, finishing third in the senior women's double mini-trampoline team event.

The Easter weekend started off in true spring fashion for the Algarve Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs, an international fine dining group. Chef Nuno Martins of Numa Restaurant in Portimão demonstrated his mastery The post A taste of mastery in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal won eight medals at the 30th European Trampolining Championships held in Portimão, with the national federation describing the result as “very positive”. Luís Arrais, president of the Portuguese Gymnastics The post Portugal wins eight medals at European Trampoline Championships in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.

The Portuguese gymnast reached the gold medal in the tumbling event.

The president of the Portuguese Gymnastics Federation made a “very positive” assessment today of the Portuguese participation in the 30th Trampoline European Championships in Portimão, where the national team won a total of eight medals.

Vasco Peso reached the final by qualifying in first place with a total of 56.600 points, surpassing the current world champion, Azerbaijani Mikhail Malkin, who scored 54.800.

Gymnasts Catarina Nunes and Sofia Correia became European vice-champions today in Portimão, Algarve, by winning the women's silver medal in synchronised trampoline at the 30th European Championships, giving Portugal its seventh medal in the competition.