Latest news and stories about visitor numbers in Portugal for expats and residents.
In what was promised to be “the largest BTL ever”, expectations were exceeded, with Portugal's tourism fair welcoming three thousand more visitors than last year. It will return in March 2027.
Home News Overnight stays increased in Portugal Overnight stays increased in Portugal Tourist accommodation recorded 32. 5 million guests and 82. 1 million overnight stays in 2025, increases of 3.
Home News Record number of visitors to museums and galleries in Algarve city Record number of visitors to museums and galleries in Algarve city Loulé recorded its highest ever number of visitors to the municipality’s museums and art galleries in 2025.
The ‘lighthouse’, located in the Sítio da Nazaré, has gained prominence because of its association with the giant waves at Praia do Norte. Over ten years, visits increased from about 50,000 to more than three million.
Home News Algarve Zoo had thousands of visitors Algarve Zoo had thousands of visitors The 50 zoos and aquariums that are members of the Iberian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AIZA) exceeded 15 million visitors in Portugal and Spain.
Tourist accommodation recorded revenues of €393.5 million in November. The tourism sector registered 2.2 million guests and 5.1 million overnight stays in the same month.
