Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Culture · TourismSetúbal Jazz Festival 2026 returns 5–14 Feb: 10 nights of jazz in cinemas, churches & free photo shows—boosting winter tourism for local cafés and hotels.
Culture · TourismJoin Loulé’s Feb 15–17 Superhero Carnival—€2 tickets aid Algarve charities and winter tourism. Enjoy 13 floats, 600 performers and an 80k-visitor economic boost.
Immigration · TourismPortugal delays full biometric passport checks until Sept 2026. Pre-enrol fingerprints to speed queues and avoid delays at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.
Tourism · EconomyDiscover how Portugal's 2026 tourism boom will push up rents, crowd transport and tighten green rules—plus tips for residents and businesses to adapt and profit.
Tourism · HealthSpain’s legal gap fuels ayahuasca retreats near Portugal, exposing Portuguese travellers to legal, health and insurance pitfalls. Learn the risks before you go.
Tourism · EconomyAfter €9 million in storm damage, tourism businesses in Central Portugal can claim EU grants, subsidised loans and tax deferrals—apply before February deadlines.
Transportation · TourismUnannounced safety drill at Alvor Aerodrome near Portimão paves way for short-haul flights, promising cheaper travel, 120 local jobs and higher property values.
Tourism · EconomyDiscover how 6.5M pilgrims at Fátima in 2025 impact traffic, rentals and jobs in Portugal’s Centro region. Plan your commute and seize opportunities.
Tourism · EconomyLearn how Pope Leo XIV’s May 2027 visit to Fátima, Portugal could spark a pilgrim boom, drive up rentals and channel Vatican aid to Storm Kristin victims.