Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · TourismDirect Newark-Faro flights return 15 May 2026—four weekly departures, Polaris seats and faster Algarve entry. Book early from €650 return for summer sun.
Culture · TourismDiscover 2025’s top caldo verde & bifana spots across Portugal—complete with tasca addresses, nutrition tips and speedy home hacks. Taste tradition today.
Tourism · CulturePortugal dos Pequenitos in Coimbra invests €7 M to add five miniature modern landmarks, opening 2027, aiming to extend tourist stays and delight families.
Economy · TourismPortugal’s external surplus slid 22% to €5.7 B Jan–Aug 2025 as imports and energy bills soared—see how this could hit Portuguese household budgets in 2026.
Tourism · CultureHead to Alcoutim for the Partridge Fair, where game dishes, craft stalls and hunting demos animate the eastern Algarve. Find parking, shuttle and lodging tips.
Tourism · SportsDiscover how new disc golf parks in Alvaiázere deliver sunny winter play, fresh jobs and fibre-ready stays—Portugal’s inland gem invites Nordic athletes and remote workers year-round.
Transportation · TourismTransavia adds 17 routes and summer flights, lowers fares and boosts departures between Portugal, France and the Netherlands—good news for Portuguese travellers.
Tourism · EnvironmentSecure your spot on Alentejo's free 11-day walking festival this autumn. New Pyrite Belt routes and QR logbooks. Spaces capped at 50 per trail—register fast.
Sports · TourismAlgarve surfer Yolanda Hopkins qualifies for the 2026 World Surf Tour, a milestone poised to boost sponsorship deals and Portugal’s booming surf tourism.