Tracking environment for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · TransportationGiant 10-metre Atlantic waves trigger orange alerts along Portugal’s north coast, closing ports and halting ferries—check safety updates before heading to the coast.
Environment · TransportationCivil protection teams in Madeira handled 353 emergency calls during Storm Emília with no serious injuries. See incident breakdown, safety advice and travel alerts for residents.
Transportation · Environment10-metre Atlantic swells put six Portuguese coastal districts on orange alert, closing ports and cancelling ferries. See affected areas and safety advice.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal’s wine output falls 20%, lowest in a decade. Learn how higher shelf prices and shrinking exports could hit Portuguese consumers and tourism this summer.
Culture · EnvironmentIn 2025 Portugal’s Côa Valley unveils new science labs, 30 PhD grants and silent electric tours, safeguarding UNESCO rock art—discover how this green overhaul elevates every visit.
Environment · TransportationMadeira, Portugal extends storm alert to Sunday: gusts up to 74 km/h and 7 m waves disrupt flights, ferries and freight. Stay updated with the latest safety guidance.
Tourism · EnvironmentYear-round lifeguards, drones and training keep Odemira’s Alentejo beaches safe this winter. Discover how Portugal protects surfers and families every day.
Transportation · EnvironmentIPMA red warning halts Madeira–Porto Santo ferry and grounds flights; passengers stranded. Check latest alerts, airline notices and rebooking options before traveling.
Environment · TechDiscover how Guimarães uses EU funding, green corridors and real-time sensors to divert floods, cool heat islands and model climate-resilient cities in Portugal.