Tourism in Portugal

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.

Leave your summer holiday plans on 'stand by'.

The coronavirus outbreak could cost Portuguese hotels between 500 and 800 million euros by June. This is according to forecasts by the Hotel Association of Portugal (AHP), after conducting a survey among national hoteliers to understand the impact that Covid-19 is having on the sector.

More than just a business venture Retiro Atlântico is a life project and is the first glamping (glamorous camping) space on the island of São Jorge, in the Azores. With a certified biological farm, the idea was born at the hands of a local couple, always connected to nature.

Spring is in the air and trees and flowers are starting to blossom everywhere.

Built in the 17th century, and classified as a property of public interest, the Barra de Aveiro Fort in Ílhavo, which enjoys a privileged location, will be granted 50 years use for tourist purposes under the Revive programme.

The year 2020 is full of perfect plans for art lovers and we're taking care of preparing a cultural agenda in Portugal for you. Take the opportunity to visit some of the best exhibitions in the country and have fun in the world of painting, sculpture, photography and even animal exhibitions.

The tourism industry is still somewhat of a goldmine for the Portuguese economy and it shows no signs of slowing down in 2020: visitors, overnight stays and profits are all growing at a good rate.

Anyone who visits Sintra is undoubtedly left awestruck in wonder. The romantic Portuguese village, close to Lisbon, is part of the 101 wonderful landscapes in the world included in a new book released by the largest travel guide publisher in the world, Lonely Planet, called "Wonders of the World".