The Portugal News1 OctThe Serene River Beach with AquaFun!
Nestled within the very centre of Portugal, alongside the slopes of the Serra de Alvéolos near Proença-a-Nova, the Praia Fluvial do Malhadal creates a sanctuary of gorgeous, cooling waters and untamed woodland.
The Portugal News1 OctBurgau to have new residential development just five minutes from the beach
Burgau, which is in the civil parish of Luz (in the municipality of Lagos), is going to host Burgau Bay, a new private residential area consisting of 16 houses with two bedrooms each.
The Portugal News30 SepteasyJet strikes in Portugal threaten around 500 flights in early October
The cabin staff of easyJet in Portugal are planning to go on a five-day strike which has been called by the National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC).
The Portugal News30 SeptPut your business in front of people interested in Portugal
Every day, people turn to The Portugal News to discover what is happening in Portugal. Some have lived here for years. Others are planning a holiday, a move, an investment or the next step for their business. For advertisers, that creates an opportunity to reach people while Portugal is already on their minds.
The Portugal News30 SeptPortugal climbs to 11th in Global Tourism Ranking
Portugal has moved closer to the world’s top 10 countries for tourism development, climbing to 11th place in the latest ranking from the World Economic Forum.
The Portugal News30 SeptPortugal to host conference on the future of sustainable tourism
On 14 October, Peniche will bring together tourism experts, researchers and representatives from across Portugal for a conference focused on how destinations can use data to make tourism more sustainable.
The Portugal News29 SeptStudy finds social media has less influence on Portuguese holiday choices
Fewer Portuguese travellers say social media has persuaded them to visit a destination they had not planned to see.
The Portugal News29 SeptPortugal aims to break into top 10 most competitive tourism markets
The country is aiming to become one of the world’s ten most competitive tourism destinations as the Government seeks to increase the sector’s economic value rather than just attract higher visitor numbers.
The Portugal News29 SeptCarvoeiro beach tests new way to tackle invasive seaweed
This week, Lagoa Council is testing whether the piles of seaweed washed up at Praia do Carvoeiro can be collected before it reaches the sand.
The Portugal News29 SeptPackage holiday prices rise 14.3% in Portugal
Anyone booking a package holiday in Portugal this August was likely to have noticed a higher price than a year ago. New Eurostat figures show that package holiday prices rose 14.3% compared with August 2025, one of the sharpest increases in the European Union.
The Portugal News29 SeptPortugal Starts A New Chapter and Investors Are Responding
Portugal's story is changing. The country is no longer attracting just visitors. It is attracting significant international capital, and that shift deserves the attention of investors.
The Portugal News28 SeptRyanair launches campaign with fares starting at €15
Since most travellers decide to go on holiday in the summer, autumn provides a pleasant alternative because of the lower prices, the more moderate temperatures, and the special kind of landscape.
The Portugal News28 SeptDelta flight makes emergency landing in Porto after smoke detected onboard
A Delta Air Lines flight carrying 296 passengers was forced to make an emergency landing at Porto Airport on Sunday, 27 September, after smoke was detected inside the cabin.
The Portugal News28 SeptTourist photo leads to discovery of new plant species in Monchique
A simple photograph taken by a tourist in the hills of Monchique has led scientists to discover a plant species previously unknown to science.
The Portugal News28 SeptPortugal adopts technology from French firm to combat illegal online gambling
Turismo de Portugal, the agency that includes the Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service (SRIJ), has hired the French company Sharp Vision to implement a technology platform that will monitor the illegal online gambling market.
The Portugal News28 SeptSix detained in Albufeira during suspected fuel transfer to speedboat
Six people have been detained after the GNR discovered around 200 containers of fuel near Praia do Castelo in Albufeira.
The Portugal News27 SeptPortugal municipality working on implementing tourist tax
The municipality of Alijó plans to implement a tourist tax of two euros per overnight stay and two euros per arrival by hotel boat, to reinvest in tourism and support Douro winegrowers, it was announced.
The Portugal News27 SeptThe real engine of the next decade is called productivity!
For many years, we have become accustomed to evaluating the performance of the Portuguese economy through some relatively simple indicators: GDP growth, job creation, exports, investment or the number of tourists. All are still important, but there is another indicator that will probably determine our standard of livin
The Portugal News26 SeptStaying at the 5–star Wine House Hotel in Douro Valley
Quinta da Pacheca is one of those places that almost doesn’t feel real when you first arrive.
The Portugal News26 SeptBeach of the Week: Carvoeiro Beach
A picturesque beach in the heart of the village
The Portugal News26 SeptThe debut of Rock & Dão brought big names in music
The first edition of the Rock & Dão festival featured national and international musicians, as well as culinary and wine specialities from the Viseu Dão-Lafões region. Over two days, visitors could fully immerse themselves in the district’s history.
The Portugal News25 SeptHave you seen Portimão’s little Benagil?
Algar dos Três Castelos is a striking rock formation hidden between Praia dos Três Castelos and Praia do Amado in Portimão.
The Portugal News25 SeptRyanair threatens United Kingdom flight cuts over taxes
Ryanair has warned that it could cut flights from the UK if the government presses ahead with plans that would allow mayors to introduce a tourist tax on overnight stays.