Latest news and stories about new years eve in Portugal for expats and residents.
“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.
CMTV presenter Ágata Rodrigues is in Funchal covering the celebrations.
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.
The turn of the year is attracting ever more tourists to the Alentejo.
Several cities are increasing public transport services for New Year's Eve to handle higher demand and ensure mobility.
A storm that had been forecast for 5am is now expected to arrive later; Madeira will still hold its midnight fireworks display.
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
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%.
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
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.
Night services will run at intervals of up to 15 minutes.
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.
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 ...
The last journey from Portagem station to Serpins will be at 23:00, and the last journey to Lousã at 23:30.
Porto Metro will operate an enhanced timetable on New Year's Eve to accommodate higher passenger demand.
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.
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 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, 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.
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.
The whole archipelago will be affected from Tuesday to Thursday by a low-pressure system with an associated frontal system.
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.
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.
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.
The New Year's Eve menu features dishes from over 16 countries, including Brazil, offering a selection of international flavours for the celebration.
Lisbon, Porto, Albufeira and Funchal are just some of the major outdoor New Year's Eve parties with free entry to welcome 2026. To help you choose, follow this map of celebrations featuring big-name musical acts and plenty of fireworks.
Home News Free New Year’s Eve transport Free New Year’s Eve transport The municipality of Guimarães will provide free public transport on New Year's Eve.
This exclusive event promises a night of sophistication, joy, and exceptional company, welcoming 2026 in style. The evening begins at 7.30pm with a welcome cocktail, offering the perfect opportunity for The post It’s TIME to be happy! New Year’s Eve at Four Seasons Fairways appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Whether on a hotel rooftop or seated at a restaurant table, from the north to the south of Portugal there are plenty of suggestions for toasting to 2026. We have put together 20 New Year's Eve plans, with or without raisins at midnight.
