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The Guadiana Miles initiative fosters cross-border connection between Portugal and Spain.

The Focolare Movement marks its 60th anniversary of activity within the Portuguese territory.

On October 31 and November 1, the Alentejo Walking Festival is promoting around 50 free hikes. Dunes, vineyards, historic villages, coastal trails, and old mines are the settings for this initiative.

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Home News Algarve city launches free fitness classes Algarve city launches free fitness classes Faro residents will soon have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor exercise, with free fitness classes for adults and physical activities for children taking place every Sunday morning.

Hundreds of motorbike riders from different parts of Portugal and various European countries gathered for an event.

The city of Maia is set to hold the 17th edition of the FOOTPARK event.

One of Vila Real de Santo António’s oldest traditions returns from October 8 to 13, when the Feira da Praia (Beach Fair) once again takes over the heart of the The post Centuries-old Beach Fair returns to Vila Real de Santo António appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Loulé is putting animals firmly in the spotlight throughout October with the launch of the Loulé Festival Animal, a new month-long programme focused on animal welfare, responsible adoption and biodiversity. The post Loulé dedicates October to animals with month-long festival appeared first on Portugal Resident.

A legendary figure brought together the Muay Thai community for an event in Portugal.

A legendary figure brought together the Muay Thai community for an event in Portugal.

The Herdade da Granja, in Idanha-a-Nova, opened its doors. Admission was free.

Home News Historic fair returns to the Algarve Historic fair returns to the Algarve The famous São Miguel Fair is returning to the municipality of Olhão, in the Faro district, from 25 to 29 September, thus bringing back a local tradition which had been on hold for ten years.

The OTA organisation hosts an event titled “Hug to Portugal” at the Casa da Cultura in Sertã.

The University of Coimbra is launching the second edition of a project focused on family recipes and dining memories. The 'Family Recipe Notebooks' exhibition, running from October 21 to November 20, 2026, invites residents in Portugal to share their handwritten recipe books and the personal stories behind them. The initiative aims to preserve culinary heritage, valuing the emotional significance of these items over their age or appearance. Submissions are open until October 5 via the project's online platform, with all borrowed materials to be returned to their owners after the exhibition.

Home Community Lovitall Health Event Lovitall Health Event Lovitall is bringing its Health Event to the newly revitalised O Convento, bringing together local health and wellbeing professionals, therapists, wellness businesses, Portuguese artisans, inspiring workshops, food and plenty of opportuni

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Lisbon is set to hold its inaugural dragon boat festival, bringing the traditional Chinese sport to the Portuguese capital.
The event will take place on October 10th at 5:00 PM and will contribute to raising public awareness for breast cancer prevention. Thousands of people are expected to run through the streets of Coimbra.

The first edition of the Pink October Race takes place in Coimbra on October 10th at 5:00 PM.

From 12:00 to 21:30 this Sunday (06/09), the eve of Brazil's Independence Day, the City Park hosts the 17th edition of the Brazil Day in Porto. Admission is free.

Home Community Paderne bike ride Paderne bike ride Sunday Morning 6th September: Bike ride starting in Paderne in Community · 31 Aug 2026, 15:04 · 0 Comments Credits: Supplied Image;Author: AlgarveBikeHolidays; Good Afternoon, Thank you to everyone who came along for the ride yesterday, it was a

Lagoa’s Interparish Open Day returns for its third edition on Saturday, September 12, bringing an afternoon and evening of live music, family activities, food and community events to the centre The post Lagoa Open Day returns with music, family fun and community spirit appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Friends in Business Algarve will officially launch its Ferragudo Christmas Festival campaign with a community and sponsor evening on Tuesday, November 10. Light Up Ferragudo will take place from 5pm The post Light Up Ferragudo launches Christmas Festival campaign appeared first on Portugal Resident.


The Algarve’s Mamamaratona breast cancer awareness run will return to Quarteira on October 18, with a new location for 2026. This year’s event will be based at Jardim Filipe Jonas, The post Mamamaratona returns to Quarteira with new location for 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident.


The host community is a world leader in promoting Jewish culture, which is something unusual in a country like Portugal.
