The Portugal News26 OctNew licences for Portugal’s airports
Portugal’s aviation regulator has issued ground-handling licences to SPdH, the company owned by Menzies Aviation, for services at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.
The Portugal News25 OctPortugal This Week: News, Tourism, Immigration & Top Stories
The Portugal News brings you Portugal This Week: News, Tourism, Immigration & Top Stories
The Portugal News25 OctBeach-cleaning robots expand into new environments
Autonomous robots are removing cigarette butts and litter from Spanish beaches, tackling coastal pollution.
The Portugal News24 OctBeach of the Week: Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Porches
Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha in Porches is one of the most beautiful spots in the Algarve, particularly famous for its little white chapel, Capela de Nossa Senhora da Rocha, standing on top of the cliffs overlooking the ocean.
The Portugal News24 OctPortugal named Europe’s Leading Destination
Portugal has reinforced its position as one of Europe’s leading destinations, securing more than 30 distinctions at the 2026 World Travel Awards, including Europe’s Leading Destination and Europe’s Leading Tourist Board for Turismo de Portugal.
The Portugal News24 OctCross-border tourism records continued annual growth
Cross-border travel between Canada and the United States increased in September, according to Statistics Canada.
The Portugal News24 Oct€2 million investment in sand replenishment in Madeira
The Government of Madeira is investing 2.1 million euros to curb coastal erosion on Porto Santo. The initiative involves dredging the harbour and replenishing the beach with 170,000 cubic meters of sand.
The Portugal News23 OctDiscover The Residences Vale do Lobo
Generous interiors, expansive terraces and carefully considered outdoor spaces have been designed around the Algarve lifestyle at The Residences Vale do Lobo. Created to offer an elevated residential experience within the established surroundings of the iconic resort, the new homes are delighting discerning buyers from
Portugal Resident23 OctArrow gets green light to buy Castro Marim Golf & Country Club assets
The British-owned Arrow has been given the green light to acquire the tourism and golf operations of Castro Marim Golf & Country Club, further expanding its already sizeable presence in The post Arrow gets green light to buy Castro Marim Golf & Country Club assets appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 OctPortugal to have a new tourist tax in Esposende
The Esposende Municipal Tourist Tax, of two euros in the high season and €1.5 in the low season, will begin to be charged within 30 days, according to the regulation published in the Diário da República.
The Portugal News23 OctPortugal anticipates tourism revenues exceeding €53 billion
Portugal is expected to reach 50 million non-resident tourists and €53 billion in sector revenue by 2035, estimated the Secretary of State for Tourism, citing data from the World Tourism Organisation.
Portugal Resident23 OctAlgarve tourism boss: ‘Double-digit visitor growth should no longer be the focus’
The Algarve should stop measuring tourism success simply by how many more visitors it can attract, according to the region’s tourism chief, who says the focus must now shift to The post Algarve tourism boss: ‘Double-digit visitor growth should no longer be the focus’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 OctFree outdoor music park opens in Portugal
A new park in Guimarães invites visitors to explore music outdoors, with 65 interactive sound stations set among greenery.
The Portugal News22 OctAutumn Festivals and Events in the Algarve
Autumn is such a changeable season, especially in the Algarve. It begins while the weather is still hot and sunny, the beaches are busy, and summer doesn’t seem to be quite over yet. Then October arrives; things slowly start to quieten down, the temperatures become more comfortable, and suddenly Halloween is just aroun
The Portugal News22 OctLufthansa to expand Portugal and archipelago flights
The Lufthansa Group will expand its flight network for summer 2027, with Porto and Funchal among the destinations set to benefit from additional services operated by Brussels Airlines.
The Portugal News22 OctAeroplanes rerouted in Lisbon to reduce noise for 35,000 inhabitants
The takeoff routes at Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport will be altered by the end of the year, a decision which the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) has approved.
The Portugal News22 OctRyanair marks 3-million-passenger milestone at Madeira Airport
Ryanair has announced that it has now passed the three-million-passenger mark at Madeira Airport since starting its operations in the autonomous region in 2022.
The Portugal News22 OctBritish are the biggest spenders on tourism in Portugal
Foreign tourists are increasingly spending less money per purchase in Portugal, yet some markets stand out.
Portugal Resident22 OctLisbon Oceanarium offers €15 tickets for Halloween
The Lisbon Oceanarium is celebrating Halloween with a special Halloweek promotion, offering 2,500 tickets at a reduced price of €15 for visitors of all ages. Available to purchase online from The post Lisbon Oceanarium offers €15 tickets for Halloween appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctBranded residences shift towards coastal and resort destinations
Knight Frank’s latest Global Branded Residence Survey shows how fundamentally the branded residences sector has changed over the past decade, as well as its rapid rate of growth. The sector The post Branded residences shift towards coastal and resort destinations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 OctPortugal tourism growth slows in August
Portugal’s tourism industry continued to grow in August, although the latest figures suggest that the pace of expansion is beginning to ease.
Portugal Resident21 OctTwo Algarve beaches named among Europe’s best
Two Algarve beaches have been named among the 20 best in Europe by readers of the British edition of Condé Nast Traveller, with Praia da Falésia taking an impressive fourth The post Two Algarve beaches named among Europe’s best appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News20 OctEnglish tourist, 34, left with traumatic brain injury after falling off cliffside ropes in Aljezur
A 34-year-old English man suffered a traumatic brain injury this Tuesday afternoon, 20 October, after falling around 10 metres (33ft) from a cliff near Praia do Amado, in the Algarve municipality of Aljezur.
The Portugal News20 OctTAP deal gives Lufthansa over 30% of Europe-Brazil market
Lufthansa’s planned acquisition of a stake in TAP Air Portugal could give the German airline group a commanding position on flights between Europe and Brazil.