Portugal

Athletes will be able to train, recover and connect at the ATHX Hybrid Hotel during the 2026 World Finals in Lisbon

Ad Feature ATHX Games and adidas open their first Hybrid Hotel

Derry City and Strabane District Council Children and Young People’s Coordinator Clare Maguire addressing the European Healthy Cities Annual Business Meeting and Technical Conference in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

Derry showcased on global stage as council presents child‑friendly city success

An emotional Conor Barr of Derry City, left, is consoled by teammate Patrick McClean after giving away a penalty in Tallaght.

'Kaiser Conor' is raising the Barr for Derry City

Families are booking last minute March sunshine breaks as search interest surges

Last minute travel deals surge

Craving some sunshine? It's the best time of year to book a holiday - and these deals are amazing

Loveholidays sale launches holidays from just £17 per person per night

Casa Rosa pool area

'My new friends and I tasted Sir Cliff Richard's wine'

Derry model and entrepreneur Joanna Cooper and her husband, Ireland rugby player Conor Murray pictured back in 2023 at the Breitling Boutique Dublin launch party and Six Nations celebration in Dublin. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images for Breitling).

Rugby star Conor Murray and Derry wife Joanna Cooper to move to her home city

You could hit the jackpot and have a holiday in Dubai for just £99 - or it might just be a beach holiday in Spain

This £99 mystery holiday deal includes Barbados, New York, or Dubai

P&O Cruises offers Black Friday holiday savings up to £400 per cabin

The sunsets at Pine Cliffs are unmissable and it is obvious how the resort got its name.

'My stay at Portugal's luxury resort was perfect from start to finish'

Porto has lots of unmissable restaurants including Golden Catch

Portugal: 7 Stunning restaurants in Porto for a truly unique night out

The Yeatman's wine spa

'I spent 72 Hours in Porto - it should be Portugal’s no 1 destination'

Stay at the Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club in Portugal

Bargain breaks: Holiday firms share Black Friday deals

Stephen Brett on the podium at the World Karate and Kickboxing Championships held in Albufeira, Portugal.

Double golds for Derry brothers in Portugal

Group pictured enjoying the Mellow Deeds Choir performance at the City of Derry International Choir Festival in Creggan on Friday morning.

Mellow DEEDS Choir perform at City of Derry International Choir Festival

Group pictured enjoying the Mellow Deeds Choir performance at the City of Derry International Choir Festival in Creggan on Friday morning.

16 pics of the Mellow DEEDS choir at City of Derry International Choir Festival
The Mellow DEEDS Choir performed magnificently at the City of Derry International Choir Festival as part of their community engagement programme.
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Todd German from SeaLife Scarborough and Scott Blacker from SeaLife Blackpool releasing Nazare a loggerhead sea turtle into the sea off the coast of Horta in the Azores

Heartwarming moment loggerhead sea turtle is released back in the wild

UK holidaymakers are being warned of “numerous flight cancellations” that are set to hit airports in Portugal this week. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Flight cancellations to hit airports in holiday hotspot

Paul Spiers, who was denied a crowdfunded trip by his employer, enjoys a free holiday to Portugal.

Watch: Cleaner denied crowdfunded trip enjoys free holiday to Portugal

Road sweeper Paul Spiers, with Lisa Knight who organised the holiday fundraiser.

Watch: Cleaner denied crowdfunded trip “over the moon” to win holiday

Lounge by the pool at the Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club

Bargain Algarve mini-break with stay in five-star beach club

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Dua Lipa performing on stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

How to see Glastonbury's best acts on tour near you

The Vibra Blanc Cottage, Menorca

Latest bargain breaks and holidays - from the Balearics to Florida

Cunard's new cruise ship Queen Anne.

Watch: Take a look inside Cunard’s new cruise ship Queen Anne

Blue fireball shoots across night sky in Europe.

Watch: Blue fireball shoots across night sky in Europe
Watch the meteor shoot past a group of amazed onlookers.
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Ireland swimmers Nicole Turner, joint gold medallist, left, and Dearbhaile Brady, bronze medallist, after the Women's 50m Freestyle S6 Final during day five of the Para Swimming European Championships at the Penteada Olympic Pools Complex in Funchal, Portugal. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

"It was quite a shock seeing my name come up there!"

Destination unknown. Itinerary unknown. I went on Wizz Air's mystery trip holiday that had over 5,000 entries and here's what I thought of it. Picture: Isabella Boneham

She who dares? I went on holiday to a destination unknown

W Algarve’s top suites can offer sea views and private sunbathing areas (image: Marriott International, Inc.)

W Algarve review: 5-star paradise brings new energy to popular region

Some of the runners from Derry firm Metacompliance who will be taking part in the 40th edition of the Waterside Half Marathon for the Foyle Hospice on Sunday September 3rd. (Photo: Paul McIntyre)

Derry firm on front foot for charity at Waterside Half Marathon

Some of the runners from Metacompliance who will be taking part in the 40th edition of the Waterside Half Marathon for the Foyle Hospice on Sunday September 3rd.

Derry tech firm putting best foot forward for Waterside Half Marathon

Travel Solutions have announced 2024 holidays to Algarve and Majorca from City of Derry Airport.

Direct flights to Palma and Faro from Derry confirmed for summer 2024

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A British man died in a paragliding accident in Portugal

British man dies in Portugal in tragic paragliding accident

EastEnders confirm return date of very popular character

British holidaymakers warned of new travel rules

British holidaymakers warned of new travel rules to European countries

Madeleine McCann

Madeleine McCann: Police compare soil to samples in suspect’s van

Portuguese firefighterOfficials are seen during a new search operation amid the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in the Arade dam, in Silves, near Praia da Luz, on 23 May, 2023.

Breaking Madeleine McCann: ‘Number of items’ found at reservoir

The investigation into Madeleine’s disappearance is continuing irrespective of the charges brought, the prosecutor’s office said.

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Search for Madeleine McCann ends in Portugal - findings unknown

Madeleine McCann

Police sniffer dogs comb woods in Madeleine McCann search

Police divers have been spotted entering the Arade Dam on Tuesday morning

Breaking Maddie McCann investigators seen with ‘bags of evidence’ near dam

Madeleine McCann was 3 years old when she went missing in 2007

Breaking Major Madeleine McCann update: police gather at remote reservoir

Jet2 has announced 20 new destinations from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Jet2 make huge announcement on new routes with 20 destinations listed

Kate and Gerry McCann

Madeleine McCann’s parents issue heartbreaking statement for birthday

Spain launches ‘digital nomad’ visa to allow Brits to live there for up to 5 years - how to apply

Brits can now live in Spain for up to 5 years thanks to new visa

Kate and Gerry McCann, whose daughter Madeleine disappeared from a holiday flat in Portugal 16 years ago, are seen during an interview with the BBC’s Fiona Bruce at Prestwold Hall n 2017.

Madeleine McCann’s parents issue new statement

Alfama neighborhood, Lisbon

Portugal named best summer holiday destination for those over 50

Su Pollard, Bobby Seagull, Vicky Pattison, Rita Simons, Nabil Abdulrashid, Shane Lynch and Millie Knight

Friday: Pilgrimage: The Road Through Portugal (BBC2, 9pm)

The government has issued a warning to anyone travelling to Portugal - here’s the latest advice

Government issues warning to Brits travelling to Portugal

Julie Wendell is not missing Madeleine McCann, DNA results have confirmed - Credit: Getty Images and Dr Phil

Breaking Woman who claimed she was Madeleine McCann gets answers after DNA test

Breaking Police searching for Madeleine McCann to get extra funding

Tripadvisor 25 best beaches - the UK locations which made the cut

Oldest dog ever: Bobi the Rafeiro do Alentejo farm dog from Portugal breaks Guinness World Record

Bobi the farm dog breaks record as oldest in recorded history

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