Portugal Travel News

Firefighters are containing a wildfire near Benagil in the Algarve. Visitors travelling to the area should check conditions and follow local authority guidance.

British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, died on 14 August in Stage 8 of the Volta a Portugal 2026 after a car struck the peloton near Ponte de Lima.

Portugal recorded a 10% rise in international arrivals in H1 2026, with the UK overtaking Germany as the top source market for the first time.

Portugal's Volta deposit return scheme fully activates on 10 August 2026. Here's how it affects visitors at supermarkets and bottle return points.

Three major music festivals and a medieval fair run across Portugal in August 2026: Paredes de Coura, Kalorama, and Viagem Medieval.

Lufthansa and Air France-KLM both submitted bids for TAP Air Portugal on July 30, 2026. What it means for fares and travellers flying to Portugal.

The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally runs 16–19 July, drawing 20,000+ riders to the Algarve. Traffic disruption expected near Faro Airport.

Ground handler strike at Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Madeira and Azores airports, 25-28 July 2026. What is affected and how to check your flight status.

EU Entry/Exit System is live in Portugal. Non-EU visitors face biometric border checks at entry. What to expect and how to prepare for summer 2026.

Portugal wildfire state of alert, 9 July 2026: mainland interior regions at high risk. Coastal areas remained safe. Travel advice and what to avoid.

Afro Nation Portugal 2026 at Praia da Rocha, Portimao, 3-5 July. Headliners Asake, Tyla, Wizkid and Burna Boy. Tickets, transport and where to stay.

Portugal wildfires 2026: central region fires in July burned 7,000+ hectares across Vouzela and Águeda. Vouga rail suspended, state of alert declared.

TAP Air Portugal now flies Porto to Terceira four times weekly on an A320neo, cutting journey times for travellers in northern Portugal.

Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa 2026: now requires €3,680/month income and a mandatory savings reserve. Full eligibility rules and application steps.

Air Canada flies Ponta Delgada to Toronto Pearson three times weekly from 11 June to 5 September 2026. Schedules, fares, and booking tips inside.

TAP Air Portugal launched five-weekly nonstop service between Lisbon and Athens on 1 July 2026, opening a direct link between the two European capitals.

Santos Populares 2026: Santo Antonio in Lisbon 12-13 June, Sao Joao in Porto 23-24 June. What happened and what to expect at Santos Populares 2027.

Rock in Rio Lisboa runs 20-21 and 27-28 June at Parque Tejo with Katy Perry, Linkin Park, Rod Stewart, 21 Savage and more. Day tickets from €89.

Funchal's Atlantic Festival ran from 5 to 28 June 2026 with an international fireworks competition each Saturday evening, marking its 20th edition.

A general strike in Portugal on 3 June 2026 could cancel up to 500 flights including TAP services. Here is what travellers need to know.

Delta Air Lines launched the first nonstop JFK–Porto service on 21 May 2026, giving New York travellers a direct route to northern Portugal.

Portugal nationality law 2026: residency requirement for citizenship extended to 10 years for most non-EU nationals. Details and who is affected.

From January 2026, Madeira's classified PR hiking trails require advance booking via SIMplifica. Fees start at €4.50 per trail; PR1 costs €10.50.