The Portugal News7 AugUrgent works on Portuguese beaches are completed
The most urgent investments to repair the damage caused by the storms of January and February of this year on Portuguese beaches have been completed, while other less priority projects will continue until 2028, said the Minister of the Environment.
The Portugal News7 AugSecrets of the Cliffs in the Algarve
The naturist beaches reveal the wildest and most untouched side of the Algarve.
The Portugal News7 AugOnly Portugal and Spain can officially sell "sangria" under that name
A glass of sangria is almost synonymous with summer in Portugal. Served everywhere from beach bars to family barbecues, it's one of the country's best-known drinks. But what many people don't realise is that the name "sangria" is legally protected across the European Union.
The Portugal News7 AugNew Transavia route between Portugal and Belgium
The low-cost airline Transavia will begin a new connection between Porto and Brussels on 14 December, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, the carrier announced.
The Portugal News6 AugNew Portugal competition for climate refuges
Turismo de Portugal has developed the Climate Refuge Network Program “Stay Cool” to support various initiatives at the municipal or parish level to adapt tourism destinations to climate changes.
The Portugal News6 AugPortuguese health authorities warn of the dangers of drowning
The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) has published a guide with recommendations to prevent drowning, warning that high temperatures lead to increased visits to beaches, rivers, reservoirs, swimming pools and other water bodies, thereby increasing the public’s exposure to drowning risk.
The Portugal News6 AugElderly British travellers struggle with European Union new fingerprint checks
Some older British travellers are experiencing unexpected delays at European airports after the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) failed to recognise their fingerprints, leaving them waiting for manual checks that can take hours.
The Portugal News6 AugNew Resort in Carvoeiro by Carvoeiro Branco opens
Carvoeiro Branco opened Primelife, a new development in Carvoeiro.
The Portugal News6 AugEspinho Planetarium to hold an event at Praia da Baía during the solar eclipse in Portugal
Astronomers and other professionals from the Espinho Planetarium will be holding a free event on 12 August at Praia da Baía to help the public observe and understand the solar eclipse, which is expected to obscure 98% of the sun at that location.
The Portugal News6 AugCampsite on Terceira Island in the Azores evacuated due to storm
The bad weather recorded in the Azores since the night of 5 August caused several floods in São Jorge and São Miguel and forced the relocation of 67 people at the Praia da Vitória campsite on Terceira Island.
The Portugal News5 AugRising sea levels could lead to the disappearance of 40 per cent of Portugal beaches
A Greenpeace report suggests that Portugal has become one of the places most vulnerable to climate change, due to the length of its coastline and rising sea levels.
The Portugal News5 AugACI Europe demands urgent resolution of flaws in new border control system
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe has urged European authorities to urgently address the disruptions caused by the implementation of the Entry and Exit System (EES), the new border control system for the Schengen Area
The Portugal News5 AugLagoa's beaches in the Algarve maintain excellent water quality
Lagoa Municipality has announced that all of the municipality's beaches continue to hold an excellent bathing water quality classification, confirming the high standards of the area's coastline.
The Portugal News4 AugPassengers Breeze Through Faro Airport Arrivals During Busy 5pm Period
Passengers arriving at Faro Airport experienced a smooth and efficient journey through arrivals on Tuesday afternoon, with one traveller reporting that border procedures took less than five minutes.
The Portugal News4 AugAlgarve resorts among Portugal's nominees in Europe's top travel awards
Hotels and resorts across Portugal have once again been recognised in this year's World Travel Awards, with the Algarve securing nominations in several of Europe's leading tourism categories.
The Portugal News4 AugKAN.JO returns to the Algarve with an Asian-inspired dining experience
The restaurant at Algarve Marriott Salgados Resort & Spa has launched a new season with a gastronomic concept that combines Japanese tradition, contemporary creativity and Portuguese flavours.
The Portugal News3 AugTAP flight to Boston diverted to Azores due to technical issue
A TAP Air Portugal flight bound for Boston made an unscheduled landing in the Azores on Sunday, 2 August, after the crew identified a technical issue during the journey, marking the second operational disruption involving the airline in as many days.
The Portugal News3 AugWe Flew United’s Nonstop Faro to Newark Flight: Here’s What Economy Is Really Like
If you’re wondering what the nonstop Faro to Newark flight is actually like…
The Portugal News3 AugTourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal's GDP in 2025
Tourism contributed €36.2 billion to the economy in 2025, representing 11.8% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and added 0.3 percentage points to real economic growth, the INE reported.
The Portugal News3 AugMuseums in Portugal recorded nearly 1.7 million free entries
The museums, monuments and palaces under the tutelage of Museus e Monumentos de Portugal (MMP) recorded 1,697,223 free entries, 306,654 of which were used by foreign visitors.
The Portugal News2 AugPortugal expands E-Gate access for foreign residents at airports
Foreign nationals legally residing in Portugal can now use automated passport control gates when arriving at and departing from the country’s airports, helping eligible travellers avoid lengthy immigration queues during the busy summer season.
The Portugal News2 AugPortugal no longer competes only for tourists
For many years, Portugal measured its ability to attract the world through a simple indicator: the number of tourists who visited us. Tourism continues to be one of the biggest forces in the national economy, but it is no longer the only sign of the country's growing attractiveness.
The Portugal News2 AugOvernight stays by non-residents in Portugal fell in June
The tourist accommodation sector recorded revenues of €3,148.3 million and 36.8 million overnight stays through June, a month in which overnight stays by non-residents declined for the first time in eight months, as reported by INE.
The Portugal News2 Aug10 festivals worth visiting in Portugal this August
If you are visiting Portugal in August, you’re in luck. Apart from the warm weather, long sunny days, beaches and beautiful sunsets, August is also the busiest month of the year for festivals.