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A new variation of the sudoku puzzle, titled “Murdoku”, has become popular in Portugal, offering players 80 crime-solving challenges.
Crime scenes, haunted houses, curses and captivity rooms. Here, there is plenty of adrenaline and one mission: solve the puzzle without losing track of the ticking clock.
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.
The Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve is preparing a weekend of Halloween celebrations, with an immersive cocktail experience and DJ party on October 31, followed by a family-friendly brunch on November The post Hyatt Regency Vilamoura unveils spooky weekend celebrations appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Halloween is next week, but preparations begin now. There are frights waiting on boats, at the table, on trails and even in a factory.
Home Beach of the week Beach of the week: Praia dos Arrifes Beach of the week: Praia dos Arrifes Praia dos Arrifes is one of the smallest beaches in Albufeira, but it is also one of the prettiest.
Home Algarve October beach days in the Algarve October beach days in the Algarve Today we took a walk along the cliffs above Praia do Inatel in Albufeira and enjoyed the beautiful views of the beach.
Some of golf’s biggest names will gather in Comporta later this month for the inaugural Portugal Legends Championship, taking place from October 30 to November 1 at Pinheirinho Golf Course. The post Golf legends set for Comporta tournament appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home Algarve Crab spotting in Alvor🦀 Crab spotting in Alvor🦀 One thing we always notice when walking along the Alvor boardwalk is the number of little crabs around the sandy areas.
Reading is gaining a new social dimension, with parties, retreats, and meetups that bring hundreds of strangers together around books. The trend is growing in several countries, driven by the search for community and the desire to escape screens and doomscrolling.
Historical monuments create staged visits, and there are courses and debates that go beyond a common tour. Actors bring members of the crown and aristocracy to life to tell stories from the past.
Miguel Costa completed his eighth Camino de Santiago this year: he cycled the 800 kilometres of the French Way, which begins in the Pyrenees. It is an adventure he has just shared in a book.
Home Algarve Saturday morning in Alvor Saturday morning in Alvor The last time we visited Alvor’s centre was on a summer night out, when the streets were busy with people enjoying dinner and drinks.
Home Beach of the week Beach of the Week: Praia da Rocha Beach of the Week: Praia da Rocha A beach with something for everyone By Tereza Pedro, in Beach of the week · 03 Oct 2026, 17:01 · 0 Comments Beach of the Week: Praia da Rocha - YouTube Tap to unmute Beach of the Week: Praia da Rocha The Po
What wine would you choose to accompany a good book? Wine & Books Hotels is taking the question a step further with the launch of its new Pairing Boxes, combining The post A taste of Portugal, one page at a time appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home Tourism The Serene River Beach with AquaFun! The Serene River Beach with AquaFun! Nestled within the very centre of Portugal, alongside the slopes of the Serra de Alvéolos near Proença-a-Nova, the Praia Fluvial do Malhadal creates a sanctuary of gorgeous, cooling waters and untamed woodland.
The launch is on Wednesday, but the project is already making itself known: 309 aims to unite “routes, climbs, roads” and user notes into a reference platform “for those who want to get to know Portugal by pedalling”.
The 'C'Idade' Factor project at the Portugal dos Pequenitos park engaged with memory to help shape future perspectives.
A Portuguese spa has been recognised for providing the best service globally.
The coming month brings musical notes, coffee beans, comics, conventual sweets, Oktoberfest replicas and bodyboards.
'Falar Global' visited the Vila Galé Nep Kids in Beja, a hotel exclusively dedicated to children. The hotel offers activities that encourage kids to take their eyes off screens and exercise both their bodies and minds.
Friedrichksen secures the championship title at the Portugal Open held in Aroeira.
Henrique Mendes has a mission: to visit every river beach, waterfall, weir, and natural pool in the country. After ten years of travelling across Portugal, the mission is halfway complete - he has already visited nearly 400 locations.
Home Beach of the week Beach of the Week: Praia dos Três Castelos Beach of the Week: Praia dos Três Castelos Is this one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve?
Algarve residents can once again take advantage of discounted tickets to Zoomarine, with the park’s popular Resident Campaign returning for visits between September 17 and 30. Tickets are priced at The post Zoomarine resident offer returns with tickets from €17 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
