Latest news and stories about travel trends in Portugal for expats and residents.
Motivated primarily by leisure or recreation, residents in Portugal took more tourist trips in 2025, reaching maximum levels both domestically and abroad since the pre-pandemic period.
Twenty-six million. This is the record number of trips made by citizens residing in Portugal last year. According to the National Statistics Institute (INE), this is an increase of 13.7% compared to 2023, when the Portuguese made 22.9 million trips. In addition to being the first time that levels have been surpassed...
Data shows a record number of trips taken by residents in Portugal throughout 2025.
Portugal ranks among the top choices for European travellers for the 2026 summer season.
Portugal ranks among the top choices for European travellers for the 2026 summer season.
Young Europeans are the fundamental reason for this increase in optimism regarding travel, as travel intentions among those aged 18 to 34 have increased significantly.
Interest in travelling is at its highest level since 2020, albeit in a climate of greater caution
Travelling is more expensive, one of the consequences of international conflicts, but despite the uninviting prices, bookings for summer holidays are already proceeding at a good pace. There are also changes in the chosen destinations, while health is becoming a growing concern, with an increase in demand for travel consultations.
The war in Iran has wiped the Middle East off the travel map, along with much of Asia and Oceania. Now, it is the rising cost of living that weighs most heavily on summer decisions, with prices on the rise.
Home News As Middle East conflict disrupts travel, Portugal emerges as a safe European alternative As Middle East conflict disrupts travel, Portugal emerges as a safe European alternative Global events often shape travel and relocation trends in ways that are not immediately obvious.
Portugal is the fifth country in the European Union (EU) where the most popular regions for getaways booked via computer or mobile phone are located. The attractiveness of the Algarve placed the southern Portuguese region at the top for short-term tourism in the third quarter of last year, with 6.7 million nights booked.
The southern region of the country is an alternative for tourists who had holidays booked for countries near the conflict zone with Iran, namely Dubai or Egypt, and who had to cancel.
An international study concludes that content generated by artificial intelligence increases the perception of risk and may deter tourists, influencing travel decisions and local economies.
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The president of Turismo do Porto e Norte de Portugal, Luís Pedro Martins, admits that tourism levels in Portugal may rise due to the conflict in the Middle East and explains the trade-offs of such an increase.
Portuguese demand for Easter trips remains stable compared to 2025, with specific signs of growth, higher prices and a cautious climate that, nonetheless, has not stopped the desire to travel. The post Portuguese “not losing desire to travel”, stress agencies appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Stable demand, higher prices, and more diverse destinations. Cape Verde, Brazil, and the Caribbean remain at the top, but Japan, Peru, and Australia are recording notable growth.
Miguel Quintas, president of the National Association of Travel Agencies, explains how the conflict in the Middle East is affecting travel bookings.
Sun destinations and long-haul travel are among the preferences for Easter. Bookings remain in line with 2025 despite higher prices and conflicts in the Middle East.
