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The Portugal News17 Sept

International hotel group plans up to 10 hotels in Portugal

Portugal is considered one of the most attractive hotel markets in Europe, with international operators continuing to see opportunities to expand in the country.

The Portugal News17 Sept

Charity Dinner to Raise Funds for Associação Lighthouse Global’s Educational Projects

An evening of good food, live music, and community spirit will help make a difference for children and young people in Portugal at a special charity dinner organised by Associação Lighthouse Global on Thursday, 24 September, at 7.00 pm at Vilarosa Hotel, Portimão.

The Portugal News17 Sept

Portuguese reveal their ideal solo holiday

A four-to-seven-day break is the ideal length for Portuguese travellers planning to go on holiday alone, according to a new study from eDreams.

The Portugal News16 Sept

Air France-KLM boosts flight capacity in Portugal

For the winter period spanning 2026 and 2027, the Air France-KLM Group will raise its seat-kilometre capacity in the Portuguese market by 12% when compared with the corresponding period the year before.

The Portugal News15 Sept

easyJet launches sale with up to 20% off flights from Portugal

easyJet has launched a new sale offering discounts of up to 20% on selected flights to and from Portugal.

The Portugal News15 Sept

Ryanair rejected allegations of partially sucked passenger

Michael O’Leary, chief executive of Ryanair, publicly rejected the allegations that a passenger had been partly sucked out of the aircraft after a window broke during a flight from Greece to Germany.

The Portugal News15 Sept

Passengers in Portugal airports continue increasing

In July 2026, Portuguese airports welcomed over 7.7 million passengers, a 2% year-on-year increase and a recovery after the 0.2% decrease in June. 

The Portugal News15 Sept

Faro Airport security queues: An insider tip

Passengers flying from Faro Airport may want to allow a little extra time for security. 

The Portugal News15 Sept

A New Way to Enjoy Portugal's Nature from Your Terrace or Garden

Portugal is known for its golden beaches, historic villages, rolling countryside, cork oak forests, wetlands, and Atlantic coastline. However, it doesn't take much effort to discover the country's natural beauty if you don't go too far. Sometimes, you don't need to look far to find something in nature that displays art

The Portugal News14 Sept

EU law may block Brits from buying second homes in the bloc

A new proposed EU law may block British people from buying holiday homes in the European Union. 

The Portugal News13 Sept

Café of the Week: Pedras Amarelas

Café with a View in Praia da Galé

The Portugal News12 Sept

Beach of the Week: Tavira Island

If you are looking for a beach where you can spend the whole day, Tavira Island is a great choice. A beautiful stretch of white sand, clear water and plenty of restaurants and bars make it one of the most popular beach destinations in the eastern Algarve.

The Portugal News11 Sept

Secret archaeological sites open for free visits in Portugal

Dozens of archaeological sites across Lisbon and the surrounding area will open to visitors for free this weekend as part of the fifth edition of Open House Arqueologia.

The Portugal News11 Sept

Lisbon airport taxis to introduce fixed fares

From 15 October, passengers taking a taxi from Lisbon Airport will face a minimum fare of €16 under a new system designed to clarify prices and tackle complaints about overcharging.

The Portugal News9 Sept

Airports in Portugal register 20.8 million passengers

Airports in Portugal handled almost 20.8 million passengers between April and June, although growth slowed considerably compared with the first three months of the year. 

The Portugal News9 Sept

Hundreds of UK flights cancelled after air traffic control failure

At least 250 flights have been cancelled across the United Kingdom following a technical failure in the country’s air traffic control system

The Portugal News9 Sept

Americans become top foreign tourists in the Douro

American tourists are increasingly discovering Northern Portugal, with the US now becoming the leading foreign tourism market in the Douro.

The Portugal News9 Sept

New Tourist Tax in Portugal

The Tomar City Council unanimously approved the final version of the regulation for the tourist tax of two euros per overnight stay, estimating to collect around 300,000 euros per year.

The Portugal News8 Sept

9 Most Beautiful Towns in Portugal

Portugal's beauty isn't confined to Lisbon's tiled façades, Porto's riverfront or the beaches of the Algarve. Head away from the country's biggest cities, and some of its most memorable places are considerably smaller, sometimes little more than a collection of houses gathered beneath a castle or around an ancient chur

The Portugal News7 Sept

New parking facility planned for Algarve tourism hotspot

Plans for a long-awaited new parking facility in Praia do Carvoeiro have taken another step forward, with the project now expected to move towards a public tender next year.

The Portugal News6 Sept

Portugal Needs Tourism. It Needs Houses. And It Needs to Plan Both

For many years, Portugal had a clear objective: to attract more tourists, more investment and recover cities that were losing population, commerce and heritage. 

The Portugal News6 Sept

Having fun at Parque Warner Madrid

Roller coasters, known characters, all of that in a cinematic environment - that is what Parque Warner Madrid brings to its visitors.

The Portugal News5 Sept

Portugal Already Knows Where Tourism Can Fail - The Question Is Whether It Will Act in Time

Portugal has a curious relationship with its structural problems: we often do not lack diagnoses, we lack decisions made before these diagnoses turn into crises. 

The Portugal News5 Sept

Beach of the Week: Praia da Cova Redonda

Praia da Cova Redonda, in Porches, is reached by one of the longer beach staircases in the Algarve, with more than 100 steps leading down to the sand.