Children in Praia da Vitória, Portugal, will learn about civil protection, including seismic risks and climate change, in schools and are encouraged to share the message at home.

The number of "Gold Quality" beaches in Portugal has risen to 434, with the Tejo/Oeste and Algarve regions being the most awarded, and Fontes beach in Abrantes and Boaventura beach in Madeira joining the list.

The 2026 bathing season officially starts between April 15 and October 31, with 13 beaches in Cascais and 4 in Madeira opening for the season.

Portugal has announced that 396 beaches, including 350 coastal and 46 inland, will be awarded the Blue Flag for the upcoming bathing season, with criteria for the award set to change from 2027.

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was felt on Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal. The tremor was registered at 13:31 local time, approximately 11 km northeast of Praia da Vitória.

The estimated cost for the recovery of beaches damaged by recent storms is 84 million euros. This significant sum is needed to repair the environmental and structural damage caused by the severe weath

Miguel Esteves Cardoso's chronicle suggests that one can learn more about the Portuguese language from a Brazilian Uber driver than from spending the same amount of time with a book.

Several beaches in the Caparica area, including S. João da Caparica, have been closed for the weekend until Monday to allow for sand replenishment operations.

The project to replenish sand on Almada's beaches has resumed after being suspended since November 2025 due to unfavorable weather conditions. The undertaking represents an investment of 8.9 million euros.

Município assinou protocolo com a APA que permite acções urgentes de intervenção no seu litoral. Governo tem 111 milhões de euros para reparar estragos costeiros em todo o país.

The Sintra City Council announced that 2.5 kilometers of new walkways connecting Praia da Adraga and Praia Grande in Colares will be completed and ready for use in the second half of 2026, with further expansions planned.

The President of the Portuguese Federation of Lifeguards issued a warning about a high risk of drownings on beaches, describing the current period as 'terrible' for such incidents and urging maximum caution.

The Setúbal City Council in Portugal is working to normalize beach access by summer, but faces challenges from landslide risks on the Círio road and a lack of government legislation hindering necessary works.

The mayor of Ovar has warned of a serious environmental situation at Maceda Beach due to a landfill, exacerbated by a series of winter storms that have heavily impacted the municipality, causing 20 meters of sand erosion.

The Portuguese Environmental Agency (APA) has identified 11 beaches in Sintra that sustained damage to containment and access structures between October and March, with 111 million euros allocated for repairs.

In the APA report, it is explained that the damage recorded in the municipality of Vagos, in built-up areas for enjoyment and public use, was due to 'coastal overwash'.

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Praias Grande e das Maçãs com parquímetros de junho a setembro. Tarifas até 14 euros por dia na Vila. Oposição exige suspensão da expansão e fala em "ataque aos residentes".

A man was arrested in Praia da Vitória, Terceira Island, Azores, during a police operation that resulted in the seizure of two kilograms of heroin in his possession.

Recent storms have left many beaches with little to no sand, exposing rocks, raising concerns about whether the sand will return by summer and prompting discussions about potential causes like sea level rise or coastal infrastructure.

Alfândega da Fé, Portugal, is constructing a new river beach on the Sabor Lakes, named Santo Antão da Barca, which is expected to be completed and open by 2027. The beach's name honors a sanctuary submerged by a dam, whose chapel was largely relocated.

The Portuguese Environment Agency is funding works to stabilize cliffs at a beach in Mafra, Lisbon district, implementing integrated protection solutions including the removal of unstable rock blocks.

The municipality of Cascais has opened its bathing season on May 1st, which will run until September 30th, deploying 60 lifeguards across 13 beaches and two ocean pools.

A 36-year-old man died on Rio da Prata beach in Sesimbra, Portugal, despite resuscitation efforts by the National Maritime Authority.

Praia da Vieira beach, destroyed by storm Kristin, is slowly recovering, with local businesses and the Cristal Vieira hotel preparing for a June reopening once the sand returns to its place.

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The Dakar-Praia Corridor project has officially entered its operational phase, marking a significant step in regional connectivity.

Praia das Rocas in Castanheira de Pêra, home to Portugal's largest wave pool, is undergoing repairs after being severely hit by storms in Leiria and is set to reopen on May 30th with increased prices.

Praia das Rocas, a leisure complex, is set to reopen on May 30th with a single ticket entry, following repairs to storm damage that affected its slide and bar/restaurant roof.

The Portuguese Lifeguard Federation is advising the public to avoid unguarded beaches during the upcoming warm Easter weekend, while also advocating for more beaches to be monitored year-round.

A new nationality law in Portugal is at risk of failing, as the Chega party appears unwilling to accept it despite concessions from the government; the article also mentions a new leader for the judicial police.

The 13th edition of the Tremor festival in the Azores has delivered high-level performances, skillfully oscillating between various musical genres with acts like Yerai Cortés, Vaiapraia, Arsenal Mikebe, and Use Knife.

The Portuguese government is investing 4.5 million euros in coastal works in Caminha, with interventions expected to be completed before this year's bathing season. The projects include the reconstruction of the Moledo beach wall and sand reinforcement at Vila Praia de Âncora.

As ruínas de um bar na Praia do Ourigo são a única estrutura no Porto listada no relatório, que diz respeito às ocorrências na faixa costeira de Portugal continental entre outubro de 2025.

Works have commenced to artificially nourish vulnerable beaches in Portugal, with plans to deposit approximately 1.3 million cubic meters of sand to combat erosion.

A report by the APA (Portuguese Environment Agency) details the impact of winter on the Alentejo coast, identifying coastal erosion, cliff instability, and damage to boardwalks. The agency is setting intervention priorities before the bathing season.

Ataque de Israel a uma zona de praia onde libaneses deslocadas têm dormido ao relento fez sete mortos e dezenas de feridos. Primeira semana de guerra custou 9,8 mil milhões de euros aos EUA.

The Portuguese government is investing 111 million euros in urgent coastal recovery efforts before summer, following reports of some coastal areas receding up to 20 meters and significant damage from bad weather. This builds on an earlier disbursement of 15 million euros for beach restoration.

A tourist development project, Na Praia, owned by Spanish businesswoman Sandra Ortega (Zara co-founder's daughter), caught fire in Tróia, Portugal. The resort was scheduled to open this summer.

In this corner of Aljezur, the premise is to live without schedules and fill the day with walks, creative workshops, and extended meals with regional flavors. Challenge accepted.

The World Day of Prayer in 2026 is set to be hosted in the Portuguese locations of Praia da Luz and Tavira.

Paid parking will be introduced at Sintra's beach access and seafront areas from June to September, despite public protests, with exceptions made for residents, local merchants, and individuals with reduced mobility.

Winter storms and resulting damage, along with safety concerns, are projected to reduce the number of designated bathing beaches in Portugal to 671 by 2026, according to the Ministry of Environment and Energy.

Two years later, Zambujeira do Mar beach in the municipality of Odemira, Alentejo, has regained its Blue Flag, marking its return to a high standard of environmental quality.

Portuguese beaches have suffered significant erosion due to recent storms, leading to ongoing sand replenishment efforts across the country as the head of the Portuguese Environment Agency describes a 'very difficult year for the coast'.

The Mana Fest, a sports and sustainability festival held on a beach in Northeast Brazil, is seeking to expand its reach and attract more European tourists, working on internationalization during a meeting in Portugal.

A woman was arrested in Praia da Vitória, Azores, with 2.6 kilograms of heroin, an amount estimated to be sufficient for over 26,000 individual average doses.

The Dakar-Praia Corridor, a key regional infrastructure project, has officially commenced its operational phase.

Beaches along Portugal's Costa de Caparica will be closed to the public until June as sand replenishment operations are carried out, beginning this Thursday at São João beach.

Cape Verdean judicial police arrested seven individuals, aged 17 to 37, in Praia on Thursday, dismantling an improvised drug production laboratory in the Achadinha neighborhood.

Search operations have resumed for a 17-year-old who disappeared on Wednesday afternoon at Dragão Vermelho beach in Costa da Caparica, Portugal.

Portuguese lifeguards are cautioning the public about a heightened risk of drownings during the Easter period due to unsupervised beaches, advocating for year-round surveillance to enhance public safety.

A road accident involving three light goods vehicles in the district of Leiria, Portugal, resulted in one fatality and the closure of the Via Atlântica.

For Easter, sun and beach destinations remain popular, but there's a notable increase in long-haul travel to places like Japan, Peru, and Australia, despite stable demand and higher prices.

The MILID Foundation has intervened in Praia and Pretoria, focusing on building population resilience and promoting information integrity and digital platforms governance, rather than advocating for restrictive technology regulations.

An opinion piece expresses outrage over the potential construction of a wind farm near the protected area of Malhão beach, questioning how past environmental errors can be repeated.

Thirty-five beaches in Portugal's Algarve region are affected by cliff instability, with urgent repair works expected to be completed by May, according to the Environment Minister. Praia do Penedo is highlighted as the most concerning case.

Ministra diz que nalguns casos não pode ser “abrir a porta e estar na praia. Isso, por muito bonito que seja, tem muito risco”, alerta, admitindo que há bares que terão de ser deslocados.

The Portugal News features an article about the sunset at Praia do Molhe in Ferragudo.

Por mais sinais de perigo que se ponham, diz a ministra do Ambiente, “as pessoas muitas vezes não respeitam”. Por isso, não afasta a hipótese da proibição do acesso à praia.

Cajueiro da Praia e Serra da Capivara lideram a estratégia do Piauí para conquistar o mercado europeu na BTL 2026.