Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · TourismHantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship heading to Canary Islands. One Portuguese citizen aboard. WHO monitors rare Andes virus cases. Travel safety info.
Culture · TourismDiscover Serralves em Festa's 20th edition: 50 hours of free contemporary art, 650 international artists, and aerial acrobatics May 29-31. Plan your visit.
Tourism · CultureMadeira's 2026 Flower Festival hits record €1.1M investment with 95% hotel occupancy. Two parades, cultural events, and autonomy celebrations through May.
Sports · TourismWorld Rally Championship returns to Portugal May 7-10. Free viewing zones, ticketed stages from €15, and €190M economic boost. Complete schedule and attend guide.
Health · TourismFirst cruise ship hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on MV Hondius. Portugal health authorities on alert. Learn symptoms, prevention, and what it means for cruise travel.
Sports · TourismCascais hosts Europe's largest women's bodyboarding event with record 220 participants. Free lessons, world champions, and pathways to international careers await.
Tourism · Transportation · ImmigrationAmerican travellers leaving Portugal are missing flights at Lisbon Airport because passport control comes AFTER security. Here's how long border checks really take and when to arrive.
Transportation · TourismEverything travelers need to know about Lisbon's new Luís de Camões Airport in Alcochete: 2037 opening, 100M passenger capacity, location, and what it means for your trip.
Transportation · TourismHow to travel from Lisbon to Porto in 2026: Alfa Pendular train times and prices, Rede Expressos & FlixBus tickets, A1 driving costs, and which option suits you.