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But if you are in the Algarve, we have good news for you
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Summer news in Portugal
Latest news and stories about summer in Portugal for expats and residents.
Latest news and stories about summer in Portugal for expats and residents.
But if you are in the Algarve, we have good news for you
Home Algarve Summer is in full swing in Albufeira Summer is in full swing in Albufeira We took a walk through the streets of Albufeira Old Town, and the atmosphere was exactly what you'd expect at this time of year.
Locals say they are taking extra precautions during these days of high temperatures.
McDonald’s Portugal launches a new marketing campaign to celebrate the start of the summer season.
Currently, models are accurate for three to four days. But when it comes to extended or seasonal forecasts, they are only probabilities. What do they point to now?
Climatology expert Mário Marques spoke to CNN Portugal this Sunday and believes the coast will have more 'pleasant' temperatures, but the last week of July is expected to be marked by rising temperatures.
An analysis of the weather conditions in mainland Portugal for June 2026, featuring insights from meteorologist Teresa Abrantes using data from the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).
The gelatinous creatures we generically call jellyfish can be dangerous. In the case of the Portuguese man o' war, the threat is to be taken seriously. And the future seems to point to the proliferation of these organisms in the planet's seas. The piece in Expresso magazine was written by journalist Luís Francisco, and he is who we speak with in this episode.
A curated list of the top-rated Portuguese beaches for the year 2026, ranging from Adraga to Arrifana.
Temperatures will only reach near 40ºC by the middle of the week and only in the interior. The seawater will be warm, reaching 24ºC in the Algarve. And did you know that rose bushes should be watered in the morning?
Home Algarve The Magic of Algarve summer nights The Magic of Algarve summer nights In the summer months, the Algarve becomes much busier – not just during the day, when the beaches are packed with people, but also at night.
A guide to the top five swimming pools in Portugal to enjoy before the current heatwave subsides.
PÚBLICO has gathered some questions (and answers) about the limits of human heat tolerance and how to get a good night's sleep when temperatures reach record highs.
The intense heat of the last few days is driving demand for fans and air conditioning units. In Lisbon, where maximum temperatures have been hovering around 40 degrees, there is an increase in footfall at appliance stores from people looking for a way to cope with the high temperatures.
The Baião City Council has decided to provide free access to the municipality's three outdoor swimming pools, in light of weather forecasts predicting very high temperatures over the coming days, it was announced today.
The vice-president of Faro City Council also mentions the municipal swimming pool as a good option, as it is an equally cool space.
After a few more days of intense heat, temperatures are expected to drop significantly in Portugal. Climatologist Mário Marques admits that the country may experience a less extreme summer than other regions of Europe, with more periods of instability and fewer prolonged heatwaves.
A visceral and amusing reflection on the absurdities of summer, our obsession with protection, and the one thing that the heat cannot melt. A column by Vivien Merciel Suarez.
Rock in Rio Lisboa, the first major festival of the year, fills Parque Tejo with music.
IPMA forecasts maximum temperatures of 40 degrees in several regions starting Saturday.
Mosquitoes have returned in force and, with them, the bites that are part of summer. But when does a simple bite stop being just an annoyance and become a cause for concern?
IPMA forecasts maximum temperatures of 40 degrees in several regions starting Saturday.
Home News Popular sunflower field opens in Portugal Popular sunflower field opens in Portugal One of Viana do Castelo's most popular summer attractions is set to return this week as the sunflower field at Quinta da Pegadinha reopens to visitors.
A total of 559 Portuguese beaches have been classified as having excellent water quality for the upcoming summer season.
The agency classified 634 Portuguese bathing waters as “good” or “excellent”. The number of unclassified beaches was the only one to decrease. Almost 90% of coastal waters in the European Union were classified as excellent.
In the 2025 bathing season, the quality of bathing waters in Portugal remained very high overall.
The summer season leads to an increase in waste generation across Portugal, with total figures surpassing 1.8 million tonnes.
It was a topic at the national team's first press conference on North American soil. Additionally, the bathing season officially began this Saturday.
