Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Culture · TourismÉvora's 2027 Cultural Capital status brings funding opportunities, artistic programs, and sustainable tourism to Alentejo. Open calls active—find out how to participate.
Sports · TourismUFC Fight Night Macau returns May 30, 2026 with Figueiredo vs Song Yadong. Portuguese citizens enjoy 90-day visa-free access. Plan your spring 2026 trip.
Tourism · EconomyAlgarve tourism revenue jumps 4.1% in February despite flat visitor growth. Learn how premium pricing and longer stays are reshaping Portugal's southern economy in 2026.
Culture · TourismLisbon's Temps d'Images 2026 brings 14 boundary-pushing works to 11 venues across May-June and October. Experience experimental arts beyond tourist zones.
Culture · TourismDisney+ mystery series filmed in Lisbon reaches 150M+ viewers worldwide. How the Portugal-Spain co-production boosts tourism and local film industry.
Tourism · HealthAuthorities suspend search for 17-year-old who vanished at Dragão Vermelho beach. Why unguarded beaches during Easter make Portugal's coast deadly.
Culture · TourismPorto's Serralves Museum ranks 84th globally with 902,000 visitors in 2025—the only Portuguese museum in the top 100. Learn how this impacts culture and tourism.
Culture · TourismDiscover ELOS festival in Nelas (April 17-24) celebrating Portuguese author António Lobo Antunes. Literary walks, author encounters, and regional writers from central Portugal.
Environment · TourismPortugal launches €27M emergency coastal defense repairs across Ovar, Caminha, and Algarve before May bathing season. Sand replenishment and seawall stabilization underway.