Fireworks lit up Funchal for eight minutes on a night of poor weather
“A Passionate Meeting of Madeira with the World” was the theme of the fireworks display that marked New Year's Eve in Funchal, which was overshadowed by poor weather but nonetheless full of sparkle and watched by thousands.
Madeira residents undeterred by bad weather as they wait for the famous fireworks display
CMTV presenter Ágata Rodrigues is in Funchal covering the celebrations.
The Francis low-pressure system arrives on Thursday
IPMA says the effects of the Francis low are expected to start being felt on the mainland from Thursday morning. No rain is forecast for New Year’s Eve.
Évora's hotel occupancy rate at 100% for New Year's Eve
The turn of the year is attracting ever more tourists to the Alentejo.
06:00 — Several cities bolster public transport on New Year's Eve
Several cities are increasing public transport services for New Year's Eve to handle higher demand and ensure mobility.
5am storm arrives later. Madeira keeps fireworks at midnight
A storm that had been forecast for 5am is now expected to arrive later; Madeira will still hold its midnight fireworks display.
Brazilians choosing Porto for New Year’s Eve
Home News Brazilians choosing Porto for New Year’s Eve Brazilians choosing Porto for New Year’s Eve The occupancy rate in some hotels in Porto is currently between 65% and 100% for New Year's Eve, with the main guests being Brazilians, Italians, Americans, British, but also Portuguese and Spanish
Porto: hotels with occupancy between 65% and 100% for New Year's Eve
Luis Pedro Martins, president of Porto and North of Portugal Tourism, highlights a post‑Covid‑19 trend, noting that a month ago occupancy in the North region exceeded 75%.
Increased Metro service for New Year’s Eve
Home News Increased Metro service for New Year’s Eve Increased Metro service for New Year’s Eve Porto Metro will have more services on New Year's Eve, operating continuously until 6:00am, at which time the schedules normally used on Sundays and holidays will come into effect, the company announce
STCP increases services on New Year's Eve in Porto
Porto's Public Transport Company (STCP) will increase services on New Year's Eve, with night routes operating at intervals of up to 15 minutes, the transport company announced today.
STCP increases service on New Year’s Eve in Porto
Night services will run at intervals of up to 15 minutes.
New Year's Eve in Lisbon and Porto. PSP strengthens security in both cities
On New Year's Eve, security will be stepped up in Lisbon and Porto. Thousands of people are expected at Terreiro do Paço and Avenida dos Aliados.
Enhanced public transport and road closures in Lisbon and Porto — everything you need to know for New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve promises a celebration with concerts and lots of activity on Avenida dos Aliados in Porto and Terreiro do Paço in Lisbon. As a rule, cars should stay at home and the municipalities are urging people to use public transport to avoid traffic restrictions. With the frenzy ...
Metro Mondego adjusts timetable on New Year's Eve
The last journey from Portagem station to Serpins will be at 23:00, and the last journey to Lousã at 23:30.
Porto Metro to run increased service on New Year's Eve
Porto Metro will operate an enhanced timetable on New Year's Eve to accommodate higher passenger demand.
Carris boosts transport for New Year's Eve in Lisbon
There will be additional buses at Cais do Sodré, Rossio and Santa Apolónia. Overnight services on the night network will run in full, but will be subject to traffic restrictions in the Baixa area.
New Year's Eve: Porto City Council urges use of public transport
Porto City Council announced that access to Avenida dos Aliados and the concert area will only be permitted on foot, and that metro services will be reinforced in the early hours from Wednesday to Thursday.
Porto City Council urges use of public transport for New Year's Eve celebrations
Porto City Council is calling on those attending the New Year’s Eve festivities to travel by public transport to minimise traffic and parking problems and improve crowd management and safety.
Music and party spirit as Carvoeiro welcomes the New Year
Music, dancing and celebration will take centre stage at Carvoeiro’s New Year’s Eve party, as the beach square prepares to welcome revellers into 2026. The festivities begin at 10.30pm with The post Music and party spirit as Carvoeiro welcomes the New Year appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Porto City Council urges use of public transport for New Year's Eve celebrations
The Porto City Council today urged people to use public transport to get to the New Year's Eve celebrations on Avenida dos Aliados, noting that traffic in the area will be closed off from 19:00 on Wednesday.
New Year's Eve in the Azores with rain and highs up to 18°C
The whole archipelago will be affected from Tuesday to Thursday by a low-pressure system with an associated frontal system.
New Year's Eve for all in the Algarve
Home News New Year's Eve for all in the Algarve New Year's Eve for all in the Algarve New Year's Eve in the Algarve will cater to all tastes and budgets, with several free parties organised by the municipalities, as well as more exclusive New Year's Eve events held in luxury hotels.
Sertanejo, forró and samba: Lisbon has New Year's Eve parties to suit every taste
Lisbon is offering a range of New Year's Eve celebrations featuring Brazilian music styles—sertanejo, forró and samba—giving residents and visitors a variety of musical and party options across the city.
New Year’s Eve events in Algarve cater for all budgets
The Algarve will welcome 2026 with a mix of free public celebrations organised by local councils and New Year’s Eve events in luxury hotels, offering options for every budget on The post New Year’s Eve events in Algarve cater for all budgets appeared first on Portugal Resident.
