Environment · TourismBeach Horseback Tours Are Eroding Alentejo’s Protective Dunes
Alentejo dunes act as storm shields. Learn new riding permits, fines and how to pick eco-friendly tours before booking your beach horseback trip.
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Economy · TourismPortugal’s External Surplus Shrinks to €5.7 B as Imports Surge
Portugal’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 · CulturePartridge Fair Returns to Alcoutim, Reviving the Eastern Algarve Economy
Head 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 · SportsDisc Golf Over Olive Groves: Alvaiázere Bets on Year-Round Tourism
Discover 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 · TourismBudget Flyers Win: Transavia Makes Portugal Its Second Home Base
Transavia adds 17 routes and summer flights, lowers fares and boosts departures between Portugal, France and the Netherlands—good news for Portuguese travellers.
Tourism · EnvironmentWalk Alentejo for Free in 2025: 11-Day Festival Adds Pyrite Belt Trails
Secure 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’s Yolanda Hopkins Joins Surf Elite, Surf Tourism Set to Surge
Algarve surfer Yolanda Hopkins qualifies for the 2026 World Surf Tour, a milestone poised to boost sponsorship deals and Portugal’s booming surf tourism.
Tourism · EconomyAlgarve Hotel Prices Reach Record Highs as Lisbon Airport Capacity Hits Limit
Algarve 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.
Tourism · CultureMadeira Nets Michelin Gala—Secure Your Seats for Autumn 2025 Star Dinners
Madeira Michelin Gala lands in March 2026. Reserve autumn 2025 preview chef dinners and package flights from Lisbon or Porto for a winter foodie escape.