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Why Portugal loses 'about half of its lifeguards' each beach season

Portugal’s lifeguards' federation warns of too few lifeguards patrolling beaches, blaming low pay, poor job security and lack of strategy.

5 June 2026

Earth News

Inside Portugal's €111m battle to stop its beaches from vanishing

Portuguese authorities have earmarked €111 million for coastal restoration and protection.

9 April 2026

Earth News

Seawater contamination in Nazaré: Over 100 people treated for nausea

The beach was closed on Friday but reopened on Saturday night. The water was contaminated by sewage that was discharged due to a "technical fault."

3 August 2025

Earth News

Portugal to enforce beach access rules amid luxury resort development

Portugal has pledged stricter public access rules for a popular 45-kilometre stretch of its coastline amid concerns over rising housing prices and restricted beach access due to luxury resorts.

21 July 2025

World News

Crowds flock to Portugal's beaches as government eases lockdown

Crowds took to the beaches in Portugal as coronavirus restrictions were eased.

24 May 2020