Tourism · EnvironmentPorto Residents Get First Look at Eco-Friendly Christmas Lights
Preview Porto's eco-friendly Christmas lights-LEDs light up Aliados and videomapping animates Clérigos. Get dates, transport tips and Nov 29 switch-on details.
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Tourism · EconomyDomestic Travel and Higher Guest Spending Boost Portugal's Tourism Revenues
Domestic travel, pricier stays and longer visits are boosting Portugal tourism revenues by 7.6% in 2024, cushioning hotels despite flat foreign demand.
Culture · TourismAlmodôvar’s Lizard Guardian Myth: From Treasure Hunt Chaos to High-Tech Digs
How Almodôvar’s enduring Lizard Man legend turned a 1986 gold-rush disaster at Mesas do Castelinho into a showcase of Alentejo’s cutting-edge archaeological surveys.
Culture · TourismMafra Palace Reawakens with Portugal’s National Music Museum
Explore Portugal’s National Music Museum, opening 22 Nov inside Mafra Palace’s restored Baroque wings. Free entry until 30 Nov—book your timed ticket online now.
Tourism · EconomyDomestic Travel Fuels 7.6% Jump in Portugal’s Tourism Revenue to €5.7 B
Portuguese residents' domestic travel lifted overnight stays and tourism revenue by 7.6% to €5.7 billion by September, driven by Algarve & Madeira. Discover more.
Tourism · TechAlgarve Reimagined as a Family Playground with Tech-Savvy Secrets
Explore Algarve, Portugal with our family-friendly digital guide: hidden beaches, play spots, tech hacks and 2025 insider tips. Plan your trip today for 2025!
Tourism · EconomyPortugal Reclaims Pousadas Hotels, Paving the Way for Heritage Upgrades
Portugal repurchases Pestana's 49% Pousadas stake, unlocking EU funds for heritage-hotel upgrades and boosting heritage hotels ahead of the 2026 management tender.
Tourism · EconomyHow Vila Viçosa’s Marble Revival is Shaping Culture and Commerce
Discover Vila Viçosa’s marble heritage, restored palaces, UNESCO bid, sustainable quarries and vibrant arts scene. Plan your 2025 Alentejo, Portugal getaway.
Culture · TourismFather John Misty’s Mahashmashana Tour Lands in Lisbon & Porto This June
Secure tickets for Father John Misty’s Mahashmashana Tour opening in Lisbon (1 June) and Porto (2 June). Subscriber pre-sale 20 Nov, public sale 21 Nov — act fast.