Portugal must strike “balance between tourism and residents’ quality of life”
Tourism may be one of Portugal’s greatest success stories and livelihoods – but it mustn’t come at the expense of the people who actually live here. This was the message
Nearly two tonnes of rubbish cleared from Alvor riverfront
Forty dedicated volunteers joined forces with the Teia D’Impulsos association on Saturday (September 27) for a major riverfront clean-up in Alvor as part of the “Arade Azul” project. The effort
New Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Resort to open in 2026
The former VidaMar Resort in Albufeira, open since 2013, will be reborn in February 2026 as the Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Resort, following a €12 million rebranding
Four Portuguese spas make prestigious World Spa Awards list
Four standout spas in Portugal have made the prestigious World Spa Awards list — a global initiative that aims to “celebrate and reward excellence in spa and wellness tourism”. The Laurea Spa at the
Iron Maiden announce biggest-ever show in Portugal
After selling out Lisbon’s MEO Arena in just six hours, Iron Maiden are set to return to Portugal for the biggest concert of their career in the country. The concert
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve launches first wellness retreat with Veronica Blume
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve in Porches, Lagoa is launching its first official retreat: the Wellness Temple by Veronica Blume, running from October 30 to November 2. The exclusive four-day experience,
Portimão celebrates power of the voice
Portimão is set to host a celebration of music and singing with the second ‘Festival da Voz’ (Voice Festival) this Friday and Saturday (October 3-4). The event, organised by the
Lisbon Airport photo exhibition to showcase ‘colours of Portugal’
Lisbon Airport is hosting a photography exhibition featuring stunning snaps of some of Portugal’s most breathtaking views, from its riverfronts and coastlines to the countryside. Starting tomorrow (September 30) and
Portugal’s Pichardo and Nader in the running for European Athlete of the Year
Portugal’s track and field stars Isaac Nader and Pedro Pichardo have been shortlisted for European Athlete of the Year, the European Athletics Association announced on Thursday. Nader, the world 1,500m
Portugal considers banning energy drinks for minors
Portugal’s health authority, the Direção-Geral da Saúde (DGS), is considering a ban on the sale of energy drinks to minors following a growing debate across Europe on the health risks