Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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 · 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.
Culture · TourismEurovision Song Contest launches in Bangkok November 2026, expanding to Asia with 600M potential viewers. Portugal competes in Vienna; expats in Asia can stream the Asian edition.
Transportation · TourismMadeira Airport closed again due to 80km/h winds, diverting flights to Porto Santo. March saw 160+ cancellations from storms. What this means for your travel.
Tourism · TransportationTwo-hour queues hit Lisbon Airport on April 3, 2026 as EU Entry/Exit System (EES) strains border control. What residents and travelers should expect at arrival.
Transportation · TourismRail traffic reopens Marco to Régua on Douro Line. €110M electrification progresses toward 2029 completion. Tourists and commuters can now plan spring travel.