Portugal travel news

Solo travelling is having a real moment, and Lisbon is right in the thick of it, thanks to being the sort of city that makes going it alone feel easy.

Portugal’s national trade unions have announced a general strike for Thursday, 11th December, the first time in 12 years.

As Portugal gears up for Christmas 2025, the travel picture is tilting towards compact breaks, city lights and island escapes, with cars setting the pace.

Portugal’s planned airport strikes from September to January 2026 have been cancelled following negotiations between unions and employers.

Portugal airport strikes cancelled: Portugal’s planned airport walkouts by SPdH/Menzies ground handlers have been called off after a court-decreed minimum services order left workers saying there were no conditions to exercise the right to strike.

Lisbon’s iconic Glória Funicular, a historic transport link between Restauradores Square and Bairro Alto, is set to undergo a major safety redesign following a tragic accident that left 16 people dead and 22 injured on 3rd September 2025.

If you’re planning a trip to Portugal this summer, there’s good news: the planned airport strikes have been cancelled, ensuring smoother travel for passengers flying to or from the country.The Metallurgical and Related Industries Union (SIMA) has officially withdrawn its strike notice for ground han

Update 14/08/25: The planned ground handling strikes at Portuguese airports have been cancelled following an agreement between the SIMA union and Menzies management.