Where should you go on holiday in July in Portugal?
For many people, July is the “official” month for summer holidays. Schools are closed, the days are long, the sea is warmer, and the calendar fills up with festivals.
Portugal among OECD countries with real wage growth
Pre-tax wages increased in 35 countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), including Portugal, between 2024 and 2025, according to the latest data released by the international organisation.The average wage rose in all OECD countries between 2024 and 2025 in nomina
Natural treasures in Portugal: destinations worth visiting
Portugal is much more than popular beaches and historic cities.
The best natural pools in Portugal
Portugal might be famous for its long Atlantic beaches, but not everyone fancies sand in their shoes or battling windy afternoons. That’s where the country’s piscinas naturais come in.
Lisbon’s best Blue Flag beaches in 2026: swimmable spots near the city
You don’t have to drive down to the Algarve to find some of the best Blue Flag beaches in Portugal.
The Wolf by Vale do Lobo: new modern pub in the Algarve
A new contemporary pub and gastro bar has opened in the Algarve this summer, with The Wolf by Vale do Lobo now welcoming guests at the established Vale do Lobo resort.
Birth rate vs. death rate: what is happening in Portugal?
In May 2026, 9,216 deaths were recorded in Portugal (37 of which were of residents living abroad), 209 fewer (-2.2%) than in the previous month and 445 fewer (-4.6%) than in the same month last year. The figures were released this Friday (12 June 2026) by the National Statistics Institute (INE) and also show that the birth rate is declining.
Lisbon least affordable capital amid high rents and living costs
Lisbon’s appeal has grown steadily in recent years, but the numbers for 2026 show a city where wages are struggling to keep pace with the basic cost of a comfortable life.Recent data from Tradingpedia underlines how housing costs, both for renters and buyers, are at the heart of an affordability cri
11.4 million people reside in Portugal: 1.6 million are foreigners
Portugal’s National Statistics Institute (INE) has updated the number of residents in Portugal to over 11.4 million people, following the inclusion of 1,597,539 foreign nationals.
Guide to Portugal’s only national park
If you ever hear someone say Portugal doesn’t have a proper national park, they’ve simply not made it up to Gerês.
This mountain village is the capital of natural pools in Portugal
There’s a village in Serra da Estrela with more than a dozen natural swimming pools linked by hiking trails. Clean, icy water tumbles down the hillside, filling rock pools that look almost hand-carved.There’s no airport, no five-star hotels, and no queues outside museums.
7 lesser‑known Blue Flag beaches in the Algarve
The Algarve leads Portugal again in 2026 for Blue Flag beaches, but most people still gravitate towards the big resort names.
Eight best family-friendly beaches in Portugal
Portugal’s Atlantic coastline stretches for more than 800 kilometres, and it isn’t all wild surf and dramatic cliffs. There are plenty of safe beaches in Portugal for children, especially in the Algarve, around Lisbon and along the sheltered lagoons of the south.
Rising longevity creates new property segment in Portugal
Longevity has been rising in Portugal and, as a result, a new segment is emerging in the real estate market.
Blue Flag beaches in the Algarve in 2026
Across the western cliffs, through the resort coastline, and all the way to the barrier islands, the Algarve once again dominates the national Blue Flag list. In 2026, dozens of beaches and marinas across the region have received the award, confirming the Algarve as Portugal’s benchmark for wat
Vale do Lobo: the perfect place for a ‘playcation’ in the Algarve
Active family holidays are having a bit of a moment.
Portugal’s new Blue Flag beaches: coastal and inland finds for 2026
Portugal’s newest Blue Flag beaches for 2026 stretch far beyond the usual Algarve suspects. This year’s additions to Portugal's Blue Flag recognitions include wild Atlantic sands in the north, river beaches in central Portugal, and freshwater reservoir spots in the Alentejo.Rodanho Beach, Viana
Portugal’s wild, no-traffic atlantic escape
Out in the mid-Atlantic, there’s a wild Portuguese island where a single volcanic cone dominates the skyline.
São Pedro Festival in Portugal 2026: where to celebrate Saint Peter’s Day
There’s something about late June in Portugal that shifts the mood entirely. Streets fill with streamers, long outdoor dinners appear as if by instinct, and the smell of grilled sardines hangs in the air.
Portugal's Blue Flag Beaches: 2026 guide to the finest shores
One of the best things about Portugal is its incredible coastline, but with literally thousands of beaches, figuring out where to lay your towel can be tricky. That's where the Blue Flag award comes in handy.
It looks like Hawaii, but it's in Portugal
If someone tells you that you can experience a tropical setting without leaving Europe, they’re not exaggerating.
Santos Populares: Portugal's summer festivals
June in Portugal means one thing: Santos Populares. Across the country, neighbourhoods fill with paper lanterns, grilled sardines, basil pots with cheeky love poems, and street parties that run well past midnight.
Homes in Portugal for comfortable ageing and retirement living
It is widely recognised that Portugal is now highly sought after by international buyers, as well as valued by locals, as an ideal place to retire.
Lagoa da Esturranha: Portugal’s hidden turquoise lagoon
When you first see the photos, it is easy to swear you are looking at some cove in Croatia: turquoise water, rocks and greenery in contrast.
Best music festivals in Portugal 2026
Music festivals in Portugal 2026 are already taking shape, turning attention to open-air stages and late nights. The calendar stretches across July, August and early September, with major names landing in Lisbon, the Algarve and smaller northern towns.