Latest news and stories about tourism in Algarve, Portugal for expats and residents.
UK tourists visiting Portugal, particularly Albufeira, are facing stricter enforcement of local regulations regarding public conduct, beachwear, and drinking, alongside updated passport requirements.
Twelve people were rescued after a tourist boat capsized near the Benagil caves in Lagoa, resulting in two minor injuries and a coordinated emergency response.
The British Embassy has been alerted and the victim's family members are already receiving psychological support.
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For decades, Portugal’s wine conversation has been dominated by a handful of celebrated regions. The terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley produce some of the world’s finest Port and increasingly The post Can the Algarve ever rival the Douro as one of Portugal’s greatest wine regions? appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Loulé Municipal Council will allow certain construction and demolition works to continue in urban tourist areas during the peak summer season, provided developers can justify the need for an exemption. The post Loulé allows summer construction works in tourist areas “under exceptions” appeared first on Portugal Resident.
André Gomes, president of the Algarve Tourism Region, argues that increasing the supply of tourism in the Algarve is necessary, especially in inland areas, in order to help reduce seasonality, which he stresses is currently 'the lowest in the history of tourism in the region'. He even ventures to say that tourism accounts for 90% of the regional economy, as 'there is nothing that happens in the Algarve that is not related, directly or indirectly, to tourism'.
With less than two weeks to go before the start of the MED Festival, Loulé is already beginning its transformation into one of Europe’s most distinctive world music destinations. From The post Loulé prepares for biggest and most international MED Festival yet appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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A cross-country journey across Portugal featuring a traditional or vintage-style harvest experience.
An adventurous seal (a long way from her usual haunts) has been spotted over the last few days in the Ria Formosa lagoon in the Algarve. Authorities are monitoring the The post Adventurous seal spotted in Ria Formosa appeared first on Portugal Resident.
At issue is the artificial nourishment of beaches between Quarteira and Garrão, intended to stop the retreat of the coastline and ensure the sustainability of this territory.
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One of the Algarve’s most celebrated industrial heritage sites is preparing to reopen its doors after 16 years, with those behind the project describing the Museu da Cortiça (Cork Museum) The post Silves Cork Museum to reopen after 16 years appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Tivoli Marina Vilamoura is celebrating Global Wellness Day this weekend with a series of activities focused on health, mindfulness and movement, while also launching a new community running initiative designed The post Tivoli Marina Vilamoura marks Global Wellness Day with new running club launch appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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Final call for participation in the 2026 Portugal Travel Awards organised by Publituris.
Final call for participation in the 2026 Portugal Travel Awards organised by Publituris.
The French group has started managing the Maritur resort in Albufeira and plans to expand its portfolio to 10 hotels by 2030, with a primary focus on the Algarve.
The Arrow Global group continues renovations in the Algarve and has already begun work on the Dom Pedro Marina hotel to transform it into a Canopy by Hilton
Hotel occupancy in the Algarve is expected to exceed 80% during the June holiday period, with tourism officials reporting a slight increase in demand compared with last year. According to The post June holidays push Algarve hotel occupancy above 80% appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Portugal de Lés-a-Lés event introduced a new route to Culatra Island, which proved to be a surprising experience for the participating motorcyclists.
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