Tourism in Portugal

The motorhome trend has been taking hold in Portugal in recent years due to international influence and has gained new momentum with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has generated an increase in demand for this type of tourism this summer 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a big effect on holiday plans for this year.

The travel magazine, International Living has chosen Portugal as one of the seven best locations in the world to go on a road trip.

The Portuguese Algarve is possibly one of the most touristy areas in Europe, but at the same time, it has a traditional past related to the art of fishing and is home to several quaint fishing villages and small towns.

This summer 2020 sees more unique circumstances than most years, but fear not, the holidays aren’t cancelled and Portugal is open for tourist business this summer.

Summer can be a bit of a nightmare when it comes to tourist traps, and now that tourism is open for business this summer after the COVID-19 pandemic, people are dreaming of the summer holidays more than ever after months stuck at home.

Staying in tourist accommodation or simply going to a restaurant: such activities previously required no second thought but suddenly became impossible due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal and across much of Europe.

The COVID-19 outbreak led governments to close their borders and take public health measures to protect the population. After months of confinement, safe travel to Portugal is finally possible this summer.

The European Commission says it is "reasonably optimistic" about Portugal's "rapid economic recovery" after the crisis generated by COVID-19 and believes that the way in which the country "controlled" the pandemic will benefit the recovery of tourism this summer.

After months of confinement, and with the gradual lifting of restrictions in Portugal and across Europe, catching some sun and getting some fresh air is top of everyone's list.

In the wake of the coronavirus health crisis, many European countries have been considering the options and outlining their plans regarding tourism this summer.

The weather is starting to make it feel more like summer in Portugal and after months of being stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the reopening of the country underway, the idea of going to the beach is definitely becoming more appealing.