Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tourism · EconomyMadeira welcomes 129 cruise ships, 324K passengers in Q1 2025. Learn how surge affects local economy, housing, and quality of life for island residents.
Tourism · EconomyCPLP nations commit to establishing first UNESCO geoparks in African and Asian Portuguese-speaking countries by 2036. Tourism and economic development opportunities.
Culture · TourismPortuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos launches "Transfiguração" at Museo Picasso Málaga. Her monumental feminist installations merge with Picasso's works through September 2026.
Health · TourismEU sends experimental Favipiravir to treat hantavirus patients as cruise ship outbreak reaches 14 cases. Low risk for Portugal, but returning travelers should monitor symptoms.
Tourism · TransportationLisbon airport faces 2-3 hour waits as EES overwhelms borders. €29B tourism sector at risk. 360 new officers arrive July—but is it too late for summer?
Culture · TourismDiscover the Lisbon Book Fair through June 14. Up to 50% off books, 2,200 events, 350 pavilions. Heat tips, visitor guide, and author highlights inside.
Tourism · CultureSudoeste festival seeks sponsors for potential 2027 return to Zambujeira do Mar. What the 30th anniversary comeback means for Alentejo tourism and summer plans.
Culture · TourismBad Bunny performs at Estádio da Luz May 26-27. Expect heat waves, Metro crowding, and major economic boost. Essential info for Lisbon residents.
Culture · TourismDiscover Festa do Avante's 50th anniversary: €35 tickets, diverse artists, camping near Lisbon. Your complete guide to Portugal's largest cultural festival in Seixal.