Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tourism · HealthSpain’s legal gap fuels ayahuasca retreats near Portugal, exposing Portuguese travellers to legal, health and insurance pitfalls. Learn the risks before you go.
Tourism · EconomyLearn how Pope Leo XIV’s May 2027 visit to Fátima, Portugal could spark a pilgrim boom, drive up rentals and channel Vatican aid to Storm Kristin victims.
National News · TourismRumours of a fictitious Pope Leo XIV visit are inflating hotel and tour prices in Fátima, Portugal. Learn how to verify Vatican news and avoid costly scams.
Tourism · EnvironmentPlan your Portugal Carnaval 2026: take advantage of the 17 Feb paid day off, track hotel price spikes, hop extended trains and discover greener, low-waste parades.
Politics · TourismPortugal’s president visits Rome to ink a €500M naval deal, secure a 2027 papal pilgrimage and seek storm relief funds—boosting jobs and tourism.
Economy · TourismSee how Portugal’s 2026 growth raises wages above inflation, trims mortgage rates and adds hospitality and construction jobs—discover the impact on your budget.
Transportation · TourismDiscover how Porto’s Dom Luís I Bridge, a 140-year-old double-decker marvel, moves 30 million metro riders yearly while remaining a UNESCO-protected icon.
Politics · TourismPorto, Matosinhos and Gaia take charge of Douro riverfronts by 2026, promising a riverside library, cleaner beaches and scenic bike paths—see what's coming.
Tourism · EconomyUS arrivals to Portugal rose 14% in 2025, swelling tourism revenue and driving a property-buying spree in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve—discover the numbers.