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Viceroy at Ombria Algarve receives Biosphere Certification for sustainable tourism

The Viceroy at Ombria Algarve has received the Biosphere Certified seal, a well-known international certification for sustainable... In News, Sustainability , Tourism - 18 Aug 2026, 12:04

Beach accessibility in Portugal improves, but barriers remain

In News - 18 Aug 2026, 11:05

New Italian restaurant opens in the Algarve

In News, Food & Drink - 18 Aug 2026, 10:03

Can you save your scorched plants after summer?

In Home & Garden - 18 Aug 2026, 08:24

Celebration of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

In Events - 18 Aug 2026, 07:31

Over 200,000 vouchers redeemed on Odisseias trips in Portugal

In News, Tourism - 17 Aug 2026, 18:04

Algarve tourism is hoping that new travel rules for those in England will help to save the tourism industry this summer.

Fewer tourists visiting the Algarve this August

In News, Tourism - 17 Aug 2026, 12:33

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Learning

Guarda launches three new courses

The Polytechnic University of Guarda (UPG) will launch three higher technical courses (CTeSP)—in Enogastronomy, Gerontology, and... In News - 15 Aug 2026, 08:03

Portugal will support university students' rent

Scholarship students studying at universities outside their area of residence who cannot... In News, Learning - 13 Aug 2026, 11:33

Portugal faces teacher shortage as nearly 3,000 retire and thousands delay pensions

In News - 11 Aug 2026, 12:33

From First Steps to A-Levels: An Education That Grows With Your Child

In Learning - 11 Aug 2026, 09:27

Fruit Heroes for children promotes healthy eating at schools in the Algarve

In News, Health, Food & Drink - 10 Aug 2026, 18:03

Portugal municipality to bet on musical education

In News - 09 Aug 2026, 14:03


Kindergarten in Portugal will not close in Viana do Castelo district

In News - 08 Aug 2026, 13:03


Study reveals that early use of social media leads to poorer academic results

In News, Learning - 03 Aug 2026, 11:33


University of Algarve to have more beds to accommodate students

In News - 02 Aug 2026, 11:03

Lifestyle

Lisbon Café of the Week: Liberty

The Lisbon café ranked among Europe's best that won us over with more than just coffee. In Lisbon - 16 Aug 2026, 15:01

World’s tiniest creatures becoming a huge concern

This is one of those environmental stories that rarely makes the front page.  In Environment - 16 Aug 2026, 12:01

How Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina's love story began

In News - 15 Aug 2026, 19:03

Everything Cristiano Ronaldo Owns in Portugal and Around the World

In Lifestyle - 15 Aug 2026, 12:01

Small Creatures, Big Truths Podcast

In Lifestyle - 13 Aug 2026, 19:01

PARAGEM Festival brings contemporary art to the Algarve

In News, Lifestyle, Events - 12 Aug 2026, 14:03


Portugal named among the best places to retire abroad in 2026

In News, Lifestyle - 11 Aug 2026, 15:03


The N2 in a Ferrari 355 GTS

In Lifestyle - 11 Aug 2026, 13:31


Hollywood star leaves €200 tip at restaurant in Portugal

In News, Lifestyle - 10 Aug 2026, 17:03

Editor's Choice

The Portugal News launches the Portugal Handbook

In Portugal Handbook - 15 Jul 2026, 17:31

Historic Estoril summer house in Portugal transformed into €6.95 million luxury home

In News, Housing - 13 Jul 2026, 16:03

Portugal in top 30 wealthiest countries

In News, Economy - 01 Jul 2026, 17:03

Fábrica do Inglês Cork Museum reopens in the Algarve

In News, Algarve - 23 Jun 2026, 15:33

Travel

Delta Air Lines expands Delta Concierge to all SkyMiles members

Delta Air Lines has extended its Delta Concierge service to all SkyMiles members, the US airline’s loyalty program, giving... In News, Travel - 17 Aug 2026, 08:03

Faro Airport: Through Border Control in Under 5 Minutes

Arriving at Faro Airport and through border control in less than five minutes — even... In News - 16 Aug 2026, 18:50

Bordeaux: France's grand old lady still knows how to throw a party

In Travel - 16 Aug 2026, 17:01

Two Portuguese beaches named among Europe's best-kept secrets

In News, Environment - 16 Aug 2026, 14:03

Tavira’s summer fairs

In Algarve - 16 Aug 2026, 13:31


Airport passenger numbers in Portugal rise

In News, Tourism, Travel - 13 Aug 2026, 14:03


Faro Airport Arrivals: No Queues This Morning!

In Algarve - 13 Aug 2026, 11:50


Competition for high-speed train suppliers in Portugal

In News, Travel - 12 Aug 2026, 10:33

Good News

World’s First Commercial Octopus Farm Abandoned After Years of Opposition

Plans to build the world’s first commercial octopus farm have been abandoned following years of criticism from scientists,... In News - 27 Jul 2026, 17:31

First Southern Ground Hornbill was born in Portugal

The Zoo de Lagos announces the birth of a Southern Ground Hornbill, the first chick of... In News, Good News, Algarve - 03 Jul 2026, 14:03

Portugal's last circus elephant finally free

In Good News - 02 Jul 2026, 11:11

Zoomarine and the Portuguese Navy return six sea turtles to the ocean

In News, Environment - 14 Jun 2026, 17:03

Monique has conquered the Camino de Santiago

In Good News - 14 Jun 2026, 11:01

Portugal closes chapter on wild animals in circuses

In Good News - 07 May 2026, 09:44


An Elevated Evening of Purpose: Tribulum Restaurante Raises €10,000 for Prostate Cancer Research

In Good News, Health - 04 May 2026, 14:23



Home & Garden

Real Energy Independence

How one Algarve home reduced a €600 monthly electricity bill to as little as €60, and now spends most days without using the... In Home & Garden - 07 Aug 2026, 10:10

IKEA’s sixth store in Portugal opened in Coimbra

On 30 July, IKEA opened a new store in Portugal at the Mondego Retail Park in the district... In News - 30 Jul 2026, 19:03

JYSK to invest €60 million as it expands across Portugal and Spain

In News, Business - 17 Jul 2026, 12:03

6 savvy tips for designing your dream kitchen

In Home & Garden - 16 Jul 2026, 15:43

What are tapestry lawns and will they cope with dry spells?

In Home & Garden - 10 Jul 2026, 14:56


How to style a cosy snug in modern homes

In Home & Garden - 10 Jul 2026, 10:44


Before Installing Solar Panels, Take a Closer Look at Your Electricity Bill

In Home & Garden - 06 Jul 2026, 09:57


Are your home electrics dangerous?

In Home & Garden - 04 Jul 2026, 10:01

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Food & Drink

Food truck festival returns to Portimão this week

Food trucks will return to Portimão's riverside this week for four evenings of street food, music and entertainment. In News, Food & Drink - 17 Aug 2026, 10:33

Around the world in 7 restaurants - Porto

East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Portugal has something for every palate, from spicy... In Food & Drink - 15 Aug 2026, 13:01

Portuguese brewery wins world title at the 2026 World Beer Awards

In News, Food & Drink - 14 Aug 2026, 11:03

Continente and Pingo Doce control half of Portugal's supermarket market

In News, Business - 11 Aug 2026, 17:33

Olhão opens doors for the 38th Festival do Marisco

In News, Food & Drink - 10 Aug 2026, 17:33


Burger King offers ice cream to moustache holders in Portugal

In News - 10 Aug 2026, 16:33


One of Europe's best cafés: The Folks

In Lisbon - 09 Aug 2026, 15:01


Why Portimão's Sardine Festival remains an Algarve favourite

In Algarve - 08 Aug 2026, 19:01

Tourism

Summer Sunday in the Algarve🏖️

People were making the most of another warm summer day at the beach in Armação de Pêra. In Algarve - 16 Aug 2026, 18:31

New riverside resort opens in Viseu

The new hotel by the Vouga River in Oliveira de Frades features suspended suites, is... In News - 16 Aug 2026, 09:03

Tourism no longer lives only on tourists

In Tourism - 14 Aug 2026, 15:01

Carvoeiro Clube Group Appointed as New Operating Manager of Hibiscus Gardens

In News, Business, Tourism - 14 Aug 2026, 09:31


FlixBus continues to expand routes in Portugal

In News, Tourism, Business - 13 Aug 2026, 15:03


Summer event tourism in Portugal could generate up to €6 billion

In News, Tourism, Business - 13 Aug 2026, 13:03


The "Hobbit House" of Portugal

In News, Tourism - 12 Aug 2026, 17:03

Hidden Gems

The Cosy Tea House Inside a Volcano in the Azores You Need to Visit

Casa de Chá “O Poejo” is a cosy tea house in Sete Cidades, on São Miguel Island in the Azores.  In Madeira & Azores - 21 Jul 2026, 19:33

The 5 Crystal-Clear Gems of the Costa Vicentina

In Portugal, there is a place where the Atlantic crashes against the coast, where cliffs... In Hidden Gems - 12 Jul 2026, 16:01

5 Must-See River Beaches in Viseu

In Hidden Gems - 27 Jun 2026, 17:01

When a tunnel leads to one of Lagos' most beautiful beaches in the Algarve

In Hidden Gems - 16 Jun 2026, 19:05


Ericeira: Proof that good things happen by the sea

In Hidden Gems - 31 May 2026, 10:31


Portugal river beach has 30-degree water and is the best in Europe

In Hidden Gems - 01 May 2026, 17:03


Best 10 Luxury Hotels in the Algarve 2026

In Travel - 21 Apr 2026, 14:15

Entertainment

Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have officially married, almost ten years after they first met. In News, Entertainment - 12 Aug 2026, 15:03

Family water park opens for summer in Portugal with €2 tickets

Those looking for an affordable summer day out as a family can visit Anadia Splash in the... In News, Entertainment - 05 Aug 2026, 19:33

Batman mansion from the 1960s TV series goes on sale for €27 million

In News, Entertainment - 27 Jul 2026, 19:33

5 new travel-themed podcasts to listen to this week

In Entertainment - 20 Jul 2026, 10:24

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

In Entertainment - 26 Jun 2026, 15:32


5 new podcasts to listen to this week

In Entertainment - 17 Jun 2026, 14:36



Lagoa Wine Show has returned to the Algarve

In Algarve - 07 Jun 2026, 13:31

Community

Coming to Guia soon – again!

A fund-raising venue for 101 Donations. In Community - 16 Aug 2026, 08:01

Programme prepares communities for heatwaves

An education and awareness-raising program aims to prepare over 100,000 people in the... In News - 15 Aug 2026, 10:03

Thanks to everyone who came along for the bike ride in Moncarapacho yesterday morning.

In Community - 11 Aug 2026, 15:04

Your pet’s future – Please plan now!

In Community - 11 Aug 2026, 12:04

Lidl customers raise €150,000 to support animal charities in Portugal

In News - 11 Aug 2026, 10:03

The Ultimate South African Experience

In Community - 10 Aug 2026, 15:06


Trust in me – All will be well

In Community - 07 Aug 2026, 15:04


Dancers raise funds for Cat Charity

In Community - 07 Aug 2026, 12:04


INNO-ANTIDOTE: Promoting volunteering activities in Portugal

In Community - 06 Aug 2026, 12:04

Curiosity

Finding our way back

Last month I was lucky enough to attend an immersive sound journey over two days held in the replica of a round house, deep in the... In Curiosity - 16 Aug 2026, 10:01

St. Alphonsa of India

St. Alphonsa of India (1910–1946) was born Anna Muttathupadathu in Kerala, India, and... In Curiosity - 16 Aug 2026, 09:01

The solar eclipse in Portugal and its spiritual significance

In Curiosity - 09 Aug 2026, 17:03

Floating Soundbath - when water becomes an ocean of sound

In Curiosity - 09 Aug 2026, 12:33

Diana’s Words of Wisdom – August 2026

In Curiosity - 08 Aug 2026, 12:23

Joseph of Leonissa

In Curiosity - 02 Aug 2026, 09:01


The Deer Full Moon lights up the skies over Portugal

In News, Curiosity - 29 Jul 2026, 12:03


Saint John the Almsgiver patron saint of Casarano, Italy and of Limassol, Cyprus .

In Curiosity - 26 Jul 2026, 09:01


Following the Fat-Cats of Gurudom & Collective Fantasy - Part 2

In Curiosity - 25 Jul 2026, 09:01

Events

What’s on the SBC Summit Conference Agenda in 2026?

The gaming industry rarely looks the same from two different angles. In Events - 14 Aug 2026, 10:01

São Mateus Fair Sees Historic Opening

The 634th edition of the São Mateus Fair opened its doors last Thursday, 6 August, with... In News - 11 Aug 2026, 19:01

The Final Day of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival 2026

In Music - 10 Aug 2026, 18:43

Silves Medieval Fair brings history back to life

In Algarve - 09 Aug 2026, 20:11

Day Three of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival

In Music - 09 Aug 2026, 13:46

Day Two of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival

In Music - 08 Aug 2026, 16:05


LEDEX Forum announces five confirmed speakers for Algarve AI conference

In Events - 07 Aug 2026, 10:59


SBC Summit's Global Regulations track tackles gambling's biggest regulatory shifts

In Events - 07 Aug 2026, 10:39


Beach of the week

Beach of the week: Peneco Beach

Peneco Beach in Albufeira is unique for several reasons.  In Beach of the week - 08 Aug 2026, 17:01

Beach of the Week: Armação de Pêra Beach

The beaches of Armação de Pêra form one of the longest stretches of sand in the... In Beach of the week - 01 Aug 2026, 17:01




Galactic

The total eclipse captivated all of Portugal

Although the full effect was visible only in Bragança and along the Spanish border, the beauty of the phenomenon could be seen... In News, Galactic - 12 Aug 2026, 21:15

18-year-old Portuguese student wins international space award

Portuguese student Lua Afonso has been recognised in the United States with the Anita Gale... In News, Galactic - 12 Aug 2026, 19:03



When can you see a total eclipse in Portugal next?

In News, Portugal, Galactic - 27 Sep 2025, 18:02


Places of Worship

Igreja Nossa Senhora da Alegria in the Azores

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Alegria is a church located near Furnas, on São Miguel Island in the Azores.  In Madeira & Azores, Places of Worship - 04 Aug 2026, 07:31

From Postman to Pastor – How Christian Bikers Changed David’s Life

If you’ve yet to learn that God works in mysterious ways, you haven’t been paying... In Places of Worship - 24 Jul 2026, 11:21

Pope Leo XIV appoints new Bishop of the Algarve

In News, Algarve - 15 Jul 2026, 09:03

Father Rob Kean prepares to leave the Algarve after nine years

In Places of Worship - 04 Jul 2026, 16:52




Science

Faces of Portuguese Research: Patrícia Maciel

When Patrícia Maciel arrived in Braga in 2002, the School of Medicine at the University of Minho was still finding its feet, and... In Science - 16 Aug 2026, 13:01

Study links psychopathy to bacteria

A study by the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S) at the University of... In News - 15 Aug 2026, 15:03

Portugal will witness another solar eclipse in 2027

In News, Science - 13 Aug 2026, 18:33

Sanatório de Sousa Martins, Guarda

Cities for Tuberculosis: Portugal’s Reminders of the White Plague

In Science - 09 Aug 2026, 13:03

Uganda declared Ebola-free following patient recovery

In Africa, World, Science - 08 Aug 2026, 17:31


The presence of sharks in Portugal poses no risk to swimmers

In News, Science - 31 Jul 2026, 11:03


Nearly extinct snail return to Portugal to revive ecosystem

In News, Science - 30 Jul 2026, 18:03


Portugal most complete dinosaur fossil discovered in Torres Vedras

In News, Science - 28 Jul 2026, 16:33

Arts & Culture

Attractions in Lisbon

Next to the Elevador de Santa Justa, on Rua do Carmo, there is a curious piece of street art that many visitors miss: “Sofia”... In Arts & Culture - 16 Aug 2026, 09:31

New arts support model launched

Decree-Law No. 164-A/2026 is now in effect, updating the public funding model managed by... In News, Arts - 13 Aug 2026, 18:03

“Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” returns to Portuguese cinemas

In News, Arts & Culture - 05 Aug 2026, 13:03

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” proved to be a box-office hit on its opening weekend in Portugal

In News, Arts & Culture - 04 Aug 2026, 14:33

Museums in Portugal recorded nearly 1.7 million free entries

In News, Arts & Culture - 03 Aug 2026, 10:03


The Moorish Castle in Sintra

In Lisbon - 30 Jul 2026, 13:31



Filming begins on first series from Cristiano Ronaldo and Matthew Vaughn’s Studio

In News, Arts & Culture - 29 Jul 2026, 14:03

Other Lifestyle Articles

Explora Journeys strengthens presence in Portugal

Explora Journeys sees a positive response from the domestic market and makes maiden calls... In News, Tourism - 12 Aug 2026, 13:33

26 new winter routes for Portugal

Ryanair launches new route to and from Portugal

As part of its winter program, Ryanair announces a new route between Portugal and Morocco. In News, Travel - 11 Aug 2026, 19:33

These flights allow lucky passengers to observe the solar eclipse

The Spanish airline Vueling announced on Monday that passengers will be able to observe... In News, Travel - 11 Aug 2026, 17:03

Viseu and Lisbon forge strategic partnership to boost joint tourism promotion

The Municipality of Viseu and the Lisbon Region Tourism Board (ERT-RL) have formalised a... In News, Tourism - 11 Aug 2026, 16:33

Europeans spend an average of €104 per night on travel

A study by Radical Storage reveals that Europeans spend an average of €104 per night on... In News, Tourism - 11 Aug 2026, 15:33

The Port of Portimão breaks all-time passenger record

The record was set during the Norwegian Dawn’s stopover on 8 August, beating the... In News - 11 Aug 2026, 12:03

5 new books to read this week

In Lifestyle - 10 Aug 2026, 12:11

Brits led spending in Portugal with over €500 million in expenditures

In News, World, Tourism, Economy - 10 Aug 2026, 10:03

Where the loudest creatures are usually goats

In Lifestyle - 10 Aug 2026, 07:01

The luck of the Irish? Portugal's curious love affair with the “Irish Pub”

In Portugal - 09 Aug 2026, 16:01

Rebuilding Animal Lives in the Algarve

In Lifestyle, Algarve - 09 Aug 2026, 11:01

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Success Formula: The Portuguese Values That Can Inspire Anyone

In Lifestyle - 09 Aug 2026, 10:03

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