Portugal


Lisbon Named Europe's Best City And Cruise Destination For 2026

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Lisbon has reclaimed its shine on Europe's tourism map, earning two titles at the World Travel Awards Europe 2026, prese... Read more

This 19th-century Portuguese Farmhouse In The Algarve Is Being Transformed Into A Wellness Retreat

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Shanti-Som Algarve will offer six different programmes focusing on things like detoxing, relaxation, and burnout recover... Read more

Lisbon Airport Taxis: Fixed Fares Aim To End 'tourist Trap'

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Since Thursday, passengers landing at Lisbon airport who want to take a taxi can now rely on a fixed price for their tri... Read more

Hospitality Is The Key: Porto Tops Ranking As Europe's Friendliest City, With Lisbon Close Behind

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Portuguese hospitality has once again won over international travellers. Porto was voted Europe's friendliest city, with... Read more

Immersed In Tradition: A Guide To Celebrating The Grape Harvest In Portugal's Douro Region

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The scent of crushed grapes fills the Douro in September. At harvest time, local producers invite tourists to roll up th... Read more

'A Trap For Tourists': Police Find Taxi Violations At Lisbon Airport Following Scam Reports

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Portuguese police carried out an operation at the arrivals area of Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, in which 67 offen... Read more

This Boutique Hotel In Lisbon Has An In-house Library, Rooftop Sunset Sessions And A Pillow Menu

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Villa Dorothéa is designed as a private micro-neighbourhood within Lapa, threaded through with passageways that give it... Read more

Porto Santo Travel Guide: Escape To One Of Europes Most Underrated Islands

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Just a short ferry ride from Madeira, Porto Santo has long lived in its bigger neighbour’s shadow. But, with nine kilo... Read more

60 Years Uniting The Banks Of The Tagus: 25 De Abril Bridge Remains Portugal's Busiest Crossing

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Opened in 1966, the 25 de Abril Bridge is marking its 60th anniversary. The crossing between Lisbon and Almada remains t... Read more

Planning Holidays In Portugal? New Map Promises Crowd-free, Peaceful Beaches

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Portugal's government has moved to bring order to the beaches, issuing maps that show, in black and white, where sunshad... Read more

How Portugal's Alentejo Region Has Become A Hotspot For Luxury Hotel Openings

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New openings, villa relaunches and stylish boutique stays are drawing fresh attention to Portugal’s Alentejo region, f... Read more

Discover Lisbon Like A Local With Our Guide: Seven Insider Tips For Its Seven Hills

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Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps... Read more

48 More Police Officers Deployed To Lisbon Airport From Friday

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Lisbon airport has recently seen long queues at border control, with delays increasingly blamed on the new Europe-wide E... Read more

Europe's Best Stargazing Destination Is In Portugal

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The Dark Sky Alqueva reserve has been recognised at the 2026 Tourism Leaders Awards, but investment in astrotourism rema... Read more

Portuguese Among Top In Europe For Desire To Travel In 2026, But High Costs Remain A Concern

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Nearly 50% of those polled in the country cited financial limitations as a reason not to travel, according to a study by... Read more

Lions, Mascots And Robots: Macao Displays Its Charms To Captivate Audiences In Madrid

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The Experience Macao Roadshow has brought culture, gastronomy and entertainment to the Madrid public, with an open-air n... Read more

Looking Inland: Portugal To Boost Regional Tourism With €11 Million Projects

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The projects will support nature, gastronomy, wellness and cultural tourism within Portugal’s inland, and attract visi... Read more

Religious Tourism: 10 Portuguese Monuments To Visit At Easter

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Located from the north to the south of Portugal, here are some of the most popular religious monuments to visit during H... Read more

Brazilian Airline GOL Announces Direct Flights Between Rio De Janeiro, Lisbon And Paris

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GOL Airlines has announced new direct flights between Rio de Janeiro, Lisbon and Paris. This is the first time the Brazi... Read more

From Berlin To Tenerife: All The Destinations Ryanair Wont Fly To Anymore In 2026

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Ryanair has added another French airport to its list of route cuts for 2026, citing aviation taxes. Read more