Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · TourismRed alert grounds Azores ferries, risking fresh food and medicine shortages, stranding tourists. Check ticket rebooking and backup transport options across the islands.
Transportation · TourismRyanair may axe all six Azores routes from March 2026 after a 35% fee hike, cutting 400,000 seats and pushing up fares for Portugal-based travellers. Learn what’s at stake.
Environment · TourismDiscover how Cacela Velha’s 50 residents in Portugal’s Algarve combat cliff erosion and overtourism with an €8.8 million sustainability plan. Learn more today.
Tourism · CultureOver 235,000 people visited Loulé’s museum network in 2025, proving the Algarve is a 365-day hotspot. Discover free Sundays, workshops and off-season events.
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!
Tourism · EconomyDiscover Vilamoura’s winter boom: 17 °C sunshine, off-season hotel deals, golf and CSI 5* equestrian events under crisp Algarve skies. Plan your escape now.
Transportation · TourismHeavy snow in Serra da Estrela forces road closures below 1 400 m. Expect travel delays and hotel cancellations. Check local updates and pack chains.
Tourism · EconomyCosta Nova’s striped cottages attract visitors as residents urge Ílhavo to curb Airbnbs and protect heritage—discover how new rules could shape your visit.
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.