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The Portugal News15 Aug

Beach of the Week: Praia da Angrinha

There are plenty of beautiful beaches in the Algarve, but Praia da Angrinha in Ferragudo has something that makes it quite unique – a majestic, well-preserved castle standing right above the beach.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Istanbul becomes Europe’s busiest airport

Istanbul Airport has overtaken Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport after handling 8.15 million passengers in July, compared with Heathrow’s 7.9 million. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Loggerhead Turtle attempts beach nesting

A loggerhead turtle attempted to nest on Cotobro beach in Almuñécar, prompting authorities to monitor the area in case it returns. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Everything Cristiano Ronaldo Owns in Portugal and Around the World

From luxury hotels in Madeira to high-end homes, thriving businesses and global investments, Cristiano Ronaldo has built an empire that stretches far beyond football.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Swimming ban lifted at Areínho Beach

Areínho Beach, in the municipality of Ovar, is once again open for swimming, the local authority announced, following more than three weeks of closure due to microbiological contamination of the water by Escherichia coli.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Tourism no longer lives only on tourists

For many years, the success of tourism was measured relatively simply. More tourists, more overnight stays, more revenues. 

The Portugal News13 Aug

Algarve to host Newtour Travel Summit

The Algarve is set to welcome hundreds of tourism professionals this November for the Newtour Travel Summit 2026, as the region seeks to reinforce its position as a year-round destination for major industry events. 

The Portugal News13 Aug

Airport passenger numbers in Portugal rise

National airports handled 7.1 million passengers in June, a year-on-year drop of 0.2% following record highs in the previous five months, bringing the total for the first half of the year to 35.341 million, a 2.5% increase, Statistics Portugal (INE) reported today.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Summer event tourism in Portugal could generate up to €6 billion

Tourism linked to summer events has established itself as a key driver of attraction and economic activity in Portugal.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Faro Airport Arrivals: No Queues This Morning!

Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve have enjoyed a particularly smooth start to the day, with no queues visible in the arrivals lounge this morning.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Is the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince on holiday in the Algarve?

Besides the announcement that Mohammed bin Salman would spend some time in Madeira, the Royal Saudi Arabian aeroplanes are parked at Faro Airport.

The Portugal News12 Aug

Minister announces surprise police road checks for holiday weekend

Luís Neves says motorists should expect inspections without warning as authorities reinforce patrols across the country.

The Portugal News12 Aug

Portugal’s Hobbit House sits 1,100 metres above sea level

A centuries-old stone shelter in the mountains of northern Portugal is attracting attention for its resemblance to the homes of Tolkien’s Hobbits, offering visitors the chance to stay in an unusual rural retreat surrounded by unspoilt countryside.

The Portugal News11 Aug

Turismo de Portugal launches a competition for climate refuge projects

Turismo de Portugal launched a €1 million call for proposals today aimed at municipalities and parish councils for “climate refuge” projects, the agency announced in a statement.

The Portugal News11 Aug

These flights allow lucky passengers to observe the solar eclipse

The Spanish airline Vueling announced on Monday that passengers will be able to observe the solar eclipse on eleven of their flights. 

The Portugal News11 Aug

Viseu and Lisbon forge strategic partnership to boost joint tourism promotion

The Municipality of Viseu and the Lisbon Region Tourism Board (ERT-RL) have formalised a Strategic Cooperation Protocol focused on tourism and regional promotion. 

The Portugal News10 Aug

Brits led spending in Portugal with over €500 million in expenditures

Visitors from the United Kingdom generated the highest spending volume in Portugal via foreign payment cards during the first six months of 2026.

The Portugal News10 Aug

Portuguese man-o’-war invasion forces beach closures after 120 stings recorded in a single day

A massive influx of Portuguese man-o'-wars along the coast of the Basque Country, Spain, led to the temporary closure of several popular beaches and required medical attention for over 120 people stung in a single day. 

The Portugal News9 Aug

What is school holiday burnout and how can you avoid it?

With school summer holidays approach, juggling work and childcare can lead to burnout. So what is it and how do we avoid?

The Portugal News8 Aug

Beach of the week: Peneco Beach

Peneco Beach in Albufeira is unique for several reasons. 

The Portugal News8 Aug

Mexico turns seaweed into economic opportunity

Mexico is expanding efforts to tackle record amounts of sargassum washing onto Caribbean beaches, deploying more collection boats and floating barriers to intercept the seaweed before it reaches shore.

The Portugal News8 Aug

Ireland unveils long-term tourism growth strategy

Ireland has launched a new tourism strategy aimed at strengthening the sector through sustainable growth, regional development and increased visitor spending. 

The Portugal News7 Aug

120 stings of Portuguese Man-o' war recorded in a single day

A massive influx of Portuguese man-o'-wars along the coast of the Basque Country, Spain, led to the temporary closure of several popular beaches and required medical attention for over 120 people stung in a single day.

The Portugal News7 Aug

Prime Minister goes on holiday in the Algarve

Luís Montenegro has been seen spending time in the Algarve despite previously stating that he did not intend to take a summer holiday this year, opting instead to remain focused on government business.