Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · TourismFrom 10 Dec to 10 Jan, Portugal may suspend the new EES at its airports to cut Christmas queues, revert to manual checks and enrol 10% of non-EU travellers.
Transportation · TourismPortugal's €200M upgrade adds 70% more e-gates and extra staff, aiming to slash 2-hour passport queues at Lisbon Airport by summer 2026. Get practical tips.
Tourism · TransportationIn 2026, Portimão will dredge the Arade River and widen quays so 220-metre cruise ships can berth, adding 100+ calls and pumping revenue into Algarve tourism.
Environment · TourismFive Alentejo councils in Portugal battle EDP’s 70 MW floating solar project at Alqueva, warning of tourism and landscape damage. Learn what’s at stake.
Transportation · TourismAfter 30 cm of snow, Serra da Estrela’s EN339 to Torre reopens, but freeze-thaw and black ice linger until 14 Dec. Carry chains, follow IPMA alerts, plan ahead.
Tourism · EconomyIn 2025, Silves in Portugal’s Algarve stages its 20th Medieval Fair, celebrates a wine boom and confronts a citrus crisis—discover why this inland gem matters now.
Tourism · EconomyAPAVT’s 75th-anniversary congress in Macau mapped out flights, easier visas and digital marketing so Portugal can attract 500,000 Chinese tourists by 2026.
Tourism · CultureDiscover Lisbon’s eco-friendly Christmas 2025: 182 km of LED lights, free concerts, festive markets and sustainable workshops. Embrace holiday cheer!
Tourism · TransportationPortugal pushes for direct Saudi flights to Porto and Faro, targeting affluent visitors, boosting year-round tourism and shaping Expo 2030 ties. Learn more.