Algarve hotels enjoy best May since 2000
Occupancy levels rise, with only 1999 and 2000 seeing stronger results The Algarve’s hotels and other tourist accommodations had a strong month in May 2025, with room occupancy reaching 74.8%
Ryanair urges Portuguese government to tackle airport queues
In just the past two weeks, over 270 passengers missed their flights due to the queues, Ryanair says Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is calling on Portugal’s new government to urgently
Budens gears up for vintage bike bash
10 years on, one of the Algarve’s quirkiest cycling events keeps rolling strong The small town of Budens in Vila do Bispo is gearing up for the milestone 10th edition
“No one can claim to be more Portuguese than another,” President Marcelo says in final Portugal Day speech
President Marcelo gave his last Portugal Day speech in the Algarve town of Lagos The official Portugal Day celebrations took place this week in the western Algarve town of Lagos,
Volunteers clear 200kg of trash from Portimão beauty spot
Cleanup took place at João d’Arens Local association Teia d’Impulsos and local gym EPIC Fitness led a cleanup initiative at Portimão’s João d’Arens beauty spot last Saturday (June 7). The
Albufeira deaths linked to excessive alcohol consumption raise further concern
Residents and tourists lament Albufeira’s descent into “a drug and drinking paradise” Two British male tourists were found dead in Albufeira on the same day last week, prompting further concern
Discover Ferragudo, step by step!
Ferragudo is gearing up to host Festival das Escaidinhas (Step by Step Festival) between June 20 and 22 From June 20 to 22, the picturesque village of Ferragudo will host
Santos Populares bring Algarve streets to life
Santos Populares are a beloved Portuguese tradition Every June, Portuguese cities and towns come to life to celebrate the Santos Populares (Popular Saints) – the trio of Saint Anthony (June
Lagos hosts Portugal Day celebrations
The Algarve town of Lagos was chosen to host the Portugal Day celebrations The official celebrations for Portugal Day (Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas) begin this
Portugal wins its second UEFA Nations League
Portugal wins 5-4 in the penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time and over time Portugal’s men’s football team won its third official title last night (June 8),