Tourism · EconomyOvar’s €286K Festive Budget Lights Up Beach Parties and Local Culture
Experience Ovar’s €286K winter festival at Furadouro: lights, concerts, beach rave & fireworks. See traffic tips and free shuttle info.
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Economy · TourismServiced Residences Gain Ground in Lisbon, Porto & the Algarve
Serviced residences in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve offer 4-8% yields, hassle-free management and up to 10% growth—appealing to local and overseas investors.
Tourism · PoliticsLisbon Caps Short-Term Rentals at 10%, Blocking New Licences Citywide
Lisbon sets a 10% ceiling on short-term rentals, freezing new licences and scrapping inactive ones to ease housing pressure and protect neighbourhood life.
Tourism · EconomyAlgarve Hotels Flood Market, Opening Doors for Foreign Investors
Over two dozen Algarve hotels hit the market this autumn, outpacing Lisbon and Porto. See why buyers are drawn south and what it means for investors.
Tourism · HealthAmerican Tourist's Fatal Glass Injury at Krabi Resort Exposes Safety Gaps
An American tourist bled to death after a glass cut in a Krabi, Thailand resort, spotlighting safety gaps. Learn how hotels and guests can prevent tragedies.
Tourism · EconomyPestana Holds Out for Fair Offer, Securing Pousadas de Portugal Operations Through 2026
Discover how Pestana’s firm stance on its 49% stake in Pousadas de Portugal guarantees stable operations through 2026, shapes the upcoming tender and what travellers need to know.
Economy · TourismRonaldo’s Riyadh Stint Spurs Saudi Investment and Tourism for Portugal
See how Ronaldo's Al-Nassr stint drives Saudi funds into Portuguese ventures and fuels tourism interest across Lisbon, Porto and Algarve.
Tourism · CultureDiscover the Algarve’s Guia Christmas Market: Free Entry, Music & Nativity Trail
Plan a festive day at Guia Christmas Market in Algarve, Portugal, 29–30 Nov. Free entry, live music, craft stalls and a 300 m open-air nativity trail to walk.
Tourism · EconomyMaximize 2026 Time Off: Portugal’s Holiday Bridges and Top Picks
Unlock Portugal’s 2026 holiday bridges and public holidays to plan extra-long weekends from Algarve to Porto. Turn 13 leave days into a record 44 days off.