Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tourism · ImmigrationPortuguese sisters among 200 tourists detained during Rio police raid on April 21, 2026. What happened, who was targeted, and safety advice for travelers.
Tourism · Health7-year-old dies in Italian hotel pool drain accident. Learn essential safety checks for EU pool facilities and what Portugal travelers must verify before swimming.
Tourism · EconomyPortimão port reopens for cruise ships after €2.5M dredging. 100+ calls yearly bringing €40-50M to Algarve economy. Jobs, tourism surge expected for residents.
Tourism · EconomyMadeira's Banana Centre transforms struggling heritage crop into thriving agritourism draw with 65K annual visitors, supporting 3,000 farmers.
Tourism · Economy€4.5M in grants now available for rural tourism projects in Portugal through 2026. Up to 90% funding for interior villages, nature tourism, and heritage ventures.
Sports · TourismToyota, Hyundai, and M-Sport clash at Portugal's May rally. Watch Katsuta defend his title against Ogier plus 13 Portuguese teams. Free spectating available.
Tourism · Other NewsMatthew, 47, from UK, missing in Lisbon since March 26 after attending motorsport event. Important safety information for British residents and travelers in Portugal.
Culture · TourismExplore Casa do Alentejo's 17th-century palace in Lisbon Baixa. Affordable restaurant, library & cultural events celebrating Alentejo heritage.
Tourism · EnvironmentVereda do Areeiro reopens after 2024 fire with new one-way rules, €10.50 fees, and mandatory online booking. Book now for April-May weekend visits via Simplifica.