Tracking environment for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · National NewsSee if your area is in Portugal's extreme wildfire zone and learn the bans, insurance impacts and safety steps expats must follow. Check IPMA map daily.
Environment · TourismAlgarve beach nourishment begins 2025: multi-million sand pump widens shores and shields seafront homes before summer 2026.
Environment · ImmigrationVila Real wildfires deploy 10 aircraft and 600 firefighters. Check alerts, air-quality tips and insurance steps for newcomers in Portugal.
Environment · HealthLisbon's new shade corridors drop street temps by up to 12C and appear on Carris maps—plan cooler errands and bike rides this summer. Have your say.
Environment · TourismWildfire swept Peneda-Gerês, closing trails and hurting rentals. Get safety updates, permit rules and insurance guidance for life in northern Portugal.
Health · EnvironmentPortugal UV index soars to 9-10 nationwide August. Expats: get shade times, SPF advice and emergency links to stay safe from burns and heat stress
Environment · TourismPeneda-Gerês fire burned 5,786 ha; see which trails remain closed, how to help locals and the timeline for safe hikes. Stay updated today.
Environment · TourismPonte da Barca wildfire aftermath: trail closures, insurance claims and booking updates. Get expat safety guidance before visiting Peneda-Gerês.
Environment · PoliticsSerial arson arrest near Águeda highlights Portugal's wildfire risk. Learn new penalties, insurance implications and safety steps before summer hits.