Portuguese travel agents “adopt strategies” to head off rising ticket prices
Portuguese travel agents warn that passengers face increases, in terms of ticket prices, of up to 20% as a result of the constraints caused by the war in the Middle
Amigos de Música welcome acclaimed Italian pianist Leonardo Pierdomenico
The Amigos de Música announce two highly anticipated concerts this April featuring the young Italian pianist Leonardo Pierdomenico, one of the most exciting talents of the new generation of virtuosos.
Portugal joins group of 30 “ready to help reopen Strait of Hormuz”
Portugal has joined a group of 30 countries ‘ready to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran since the start of the war’, the foreign ministry has confirmed
Indulge in Guia’s Giant Folar this Easter
The parish of Guia in Albufeira is gearing up for one of its most cherished traditions on April 5, Easter Sunday, with the return of the 22nd Folar Tasting (Prova
Loulé swimmer speaks at global Down Syndrome event
March 21 marked World Down Syndrome Day. This official day was created by the United Nations to celebrate the lives of people with Down Syndrome and to make sure they
Superbike World Championship heads to Algarve this weekend
The FIM Superbike World Championship rolls into the Algarve International Circuit this weekend (March 27-29) for round two of the season. After a dominant start in Australia, Italian rider Nicolò
Golf, glory and great wine at Ombria Members’ Day
Twelve Ombria Golf members enjoyed a day of sporting spirit and social fun, finishing their tournament with tapas and wine tasting in a stunning vineyard setting. Members of Ombria Golf
Traffic surges on former toll roads in Algarve and interior
Traffic in several former toll roads in Portugal’s interior and the Algarve has risen sharply since charges were scrapped at the start of 2025, with some routes seeing increases of
Change ahead
Text by Sovereign Portugal Although Portugal’s renowned Golden Visa programme has undergone significant reforms in recent years, Portugal remains the leading destination for non-EU nationals and their families who are
Homes to live in: when housing in the Algarve becomes a luxury for locals
Portugal’s housing crisis is no longer a distant policy issue — it has become one of the country’s most urgent social challenges. Nowhere is this more visible than in the