Tourism in Portugal

Autumn 2020 is just around the corner and there is no better time than this time of year to discover the history of Portugal. The cool weather and the bare ground create the perfect setting to visit the ancient architectural wonders on offer in the country.

Emergency brigades to stabilise coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes, bans on groups of more than 4 people in cafes near schools and rules to avoid concentrations in public transport and at work.

Travelling with pets in Portugal: is it better to take them with you if you have found tourist accommodation that accepts four-legged friends, or leave them in specialised care while you're on holidays? These are common doubts for those planning to travel in Portugal, but we are here to help.

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.