Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · TourismDiscover how Cacela Velha’s 50 residents in Portugal’s Algarve combat cliff erosion and overtourism with an €8.8 million sustainability plan. Learn more today.
Transportation · TourismHeavy snow in Serra da Estrela forces road closures below 1 400 m. Expect travel delays and hotel cancellations. Check local updates and pack chains.
Tourism · EconomyCosta Nova’s striped cottages attract visitors as residents urge Ílhavo to curb Airbnbs and protect heritage—discover how new rules could shape your visit.
Economy · TourismLearn how Portugal’s projected 2%+ growth, 2026 budget surplus and €1.8B hotel boom could spark new jobs, higher wages and investments for residents nationwide.
Politics · TourismLisbon will ban take-away alcohol sales after 23:00 mid-February to reduce street noise. Residents welcome calmer nights, but hotels fear minibar revenue hits.
Sports · TourismJoin Portimão’s Winter Series with a record 32-car GT3 grid and new prototype races. Tickets from €10 include paddock access & live YouTube streaming.
Transportation · TourismPortugal’s airports processed 68.9 million passengers from Jan–Nov 2025, up 4.7%. Discover how the surge is creating jobs, longer queues and a new runway debate.
Environment · TourismDiscover how a 150-million-year-old dinosaur nest uncovered in Santa Cruz, Portugal, is driving new CT research, 3D models and a Geo-Trail set to boost tourism.
Tourism · EnvironmentTiny Jurassic eggs unearthed on Santa Cruz cliffs near Lisbon promise breakthrough CT-scan data and could extend Portugal’s popular Dino-Rota tourism corridor along the Silver Coast.