Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tourism · CultureExplore Loulé’s 1908 Algarve market: 7AM fish, handwritten haggles, free Wi-Fi & late-night food court. Get parking, hours & event tips—plan your visit now!
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.
Environment · TourismEurope battles ‑20 °C cold and flight chaos, yet Portugal's Algarve stays sunny at 16 °C. Check IPMA forecasts, rain outlook and packing tips before travelling.
Tourism · Economy2025 cruise traffic delivered an €80M boost to Lisbon’s economy and funds a €36M shore-power grid that will cut port emissions by 77% before 2030 citywide.