Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tourism · EconomyAlgarve hotel rooms average €206 while Lisbon’s crowded airport keeps prices flat. Explore region-by-region data to plan your next trip or property investment in Portugal.
Immigration · TourismLisbon Airport passport-control queues have dropped from four hours to about 70 minutes, but non-EU travellers should still allow extra time as the EES settles.
Culture · TourismLorde returns to Lisbon, Portugal after eight years to headline NOS Alive 9-11 July 2026. Get ticket prices, CP train deals, hotel tips and the full lineup.
Culture · TourismVagos Metal Festival grows to five days, 5–9 Aug 2026. €159 passes selling fast; rail and airport shuttles help fans across Portugal book now.
Culture · TourismExplore Portugal's Tagus Valley Rock Art Centre: 12k-year engravings, AR displays, easy rail access. Book timed visits for a crowd-free experience.
Other News · TourismA 23-year-old Portuguese man is in custody after a late-night knife attack that killed a US tourist and wounded another in central Cascais; officials vow stricter nightlife patrols.
Tourism · CultureAlgarve Halloween 2024 unleashes 12 days of parades, haunted parks and seaside parties—your second summer. Grab dates, ticket prices and insider travel hacks.
Transportation · TourismNearly 50M travellers passed through Portugal’s airports by Aug 2025. Discover which hubs grew fastest and how extra traffic will affect flights and capacity.
Tourism · TransportationLisbon–Seoul route is 84% full as Málaga charters test demand; more Korean flights could soon reach Portugal, maybe even Porto, by 2026—discover what’s ahead.