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The Portugal News28 Oct

easyJet strike announced in Portugal for December

Cabin crew based in Lisbon, Porto and Faro are planning a five-day strike, with potential disruption to flights during the Christmas travel period.

The Portugal News28 Oct

Portugal beach named fourth best in Europe

Praia da Falésia in Albufeira has been voted the fourth-best beach in Europe in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards by British travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. It is also the highest-ranked Portuguese beach on the list.

The Portugal News27 Oct

Which airports in Portugal have the most flight delays?

If you are flying from Portugal, the airport you travel from could make a difference to how likely you are to face a long delay.

The Portugal News27 Oct

easyJet to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi in 2027

Anyone who has spent a flight staring at the seat in front of them, having forgotten to download a film or podcast, may soon have another option.

The Portugal News27 Oct

A smooth getaway from Faro Airport today

Passengers leaving Faro Airport today reported a remarkably hassle-free experience, with no queues at immigration or security and staff praised for their friendly assistance.

The Portugal News27 Oct

TAP expands operations in Porto to Africa

TAP Air Portugal has just launched a new direct flight between Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto and the island of Sal in Cape Verde.

The Portugal News27 Oct

Ryanair kicks off the winter season with four new routes in Portugal

Ryanair has launched its biggest winter schedule to date, adding four new direct routes from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto. 

The Portugal News26 Oct

New 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 Oct

Portugal This Week: News, Tourism, Immigration & Top Stories

The Portugal News brings you Portugal This Week: News, Tourism, Immigration & Top Stories

The Portugal News25 Oct

Beach-cleaning robots expand into new environments

Autonomous robots are removing cigarette butts and litter from Spanish beaches, tackling coastal pollution. 

The Portugal News24 Oct

Beach 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 Oct

Portugal 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 Oct

Cross-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 Oct

Discover 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

The Portugal News23 Oct

Portugal 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 Oct

Portugal 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.

The Portugal News23 Oct

Free 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 Oct

Autumn 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 Oct

Lufthansa 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 Oct

Aeroplanes 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 Oct

Ryanair 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 Oct

British are the biggest spenders on tourism in Portugal

Foreign tourists are increasingly spending less money per purchase in Portugal, yet some markets stand out.

The Portugal News21 Oct

Portugal 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.