Hotels face rollercoaster of cancellations – and reservations
The start of the ‘holiday season’ – traditionally ‘kicked off’ by Easter (coming early this year, at the beginning of April) – has been marked by the ongoing war in
“Faith Without Borders”: Holy Week church services in Tavira
The Parish of Tavira and the Pastoral Sector for Tourism of the Diocese of Algarve have announced, for the second consecutive year, a program of Holy Week celebrations held entirely
Portuguese data centres – vulnerability to attack
My last essay (The Resident, October 15, 2025) presented a somewhat apprehensive overview of the prospects for astonishing growth in a cyber industry which is destined to make Portugal a
Albufeira council denies discrimination claims against mayor
The municipal council of Albufeira has criticised the way authorities carried out searches on Wednesday at its offices, arguing the operation was unnecessary. In a statement, the council said the
Hop-on hop-off wine tour returns to Algarve
Roads to Wine is set to return to the Algarve for its second edition on April 25 and 26, running from 11am to 7pm each day. Organisers say the experience
Suspect in disappearance of Algarve restaurant manager to remain behind bars
Almost two weeks now since the last sighting of Vale de Lobo restaurant manager, Ricardo Claro, the sequence of events that followed his abduction on March 13 has become clearer
Partner and ex-partner of Frenchman arrested in Portugal found dead
A very sad update to this morning’s story of the Frenchman arrested in Portugal following the kidnapping of his former wife, current partner and both their children: the bodies of
Ventura accuses authorities of intimidation following Albufeira town hall searches
André Ventura has criticised searches carried out at Albufeira town hall this morning, accusing authorities of trying to intimidate the town’s mayor. Speaking on Wednesday, the Chega leader said the
Fuel hikes drive out 1,500 Uber/ Bolt drivers
Fuel price hikes have cut a swathe through the Uber/ Bolt drivers of Lisbon and Porto. Ride-hailing transport association APTAD said today that 1,500 fewer combustion engine cars are working
Vila Vita celebrates Easter with spring-inspired events
Easter will be celebrated at Vila Vita Parc in Porches, Lagoa, with a series of food events designed to welcome the arrival of spring and bring guests together around the