Impact of Portugal’s wildfires on economy already estimated at €700 million
With wildfires still raging in the north and central regions, economist Carlos Brito – president of the northern regional branch of the Order of Economists – has estimated the damage
Algarve holiday FRAUD: “If it’s too good to be true, it is probably a scam”
Algarve hit by scammers targeting luxury properties, as well as more habitual apartment lets Fraud has moved up a notch in the Algarve holiday lettings sector. It is now targeting
GNR warns of holiday home rental scams
The districts of Faro, Porto, and Braga are the most affected by this type of fraudulent crime. The National Republican Guard, as part of its preventative measures to help stop various types
American woman holidaying in Lisbon accuses UBER driver of abduction
Woman says she was kidnapped in early hours, released in Almada An American woman, on holiday in Portugal, has accused the driver of a vehicle operating for the Uber platform
PortoBay opens new hotel in Algarve
PortoBay Blue Ocean features 348 rooms and suites, direct beach access, four swimming pools, expansive gardens, a sauna, fitness centre, tennis court and many other amenities The PortoBay Hotels &
Lagoa scrambles to tackle overcrowding between Albandeira and Benagil
Traffic jams, illegal parking and overcrowded beaches are daily occurences along Lagoa’s popular coastline The stretch of coastline between Praia de Albandeira and Praia de Benagil might be stunning, but
Algarve to take centre stage at Portugal’s biggest tourism fair in 2026
Algarve will be the National Guest Destination at the 2026 BTL fair in Lisbon The Algarve is set to take centre at the 2026 edition of Lisbon’s BTL – Better
Algarve not too expensive for Portuguese, tourism boss says
André Gomes has defended the Algarve as a destination that is accessible to all tourist profiles Algarve tourism chief André Gomes has challenged claims that the region has become too
Budens launches scenic “Route of the 5 Villages”
Two new circular walking trails connect the western Algarve villages of Budens, Salema, Burgau, Vale de Boi and Figueira The Route of the 5 Villages of Budens (Rota das 5
Ombria Algarve opens as Secretary of State hails project’s positive impact
Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism highlighted the importance of Ombria, in Loulé – an investment that he says improves the quality of tourism in the Algarve The official opening