Portugal

Tourism closes the summer with revenue rising 6% despite the fall in the French

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Briefings

Portugal's tourism sector achieved a 6% revenue increase in September 2026, driven by 3.4 million hotel guests and 8.7 million overnight stays, with average stays falling to 2.57 nights. The Algarve and Madeira saw the highest average nights per stay, while the West and Vale do Tejo experienced the largest decline. French tourist arrivals dropped 5.5% and Polish arrivals surged 11%.

Key points

• September 2026 saw Portugal's tourism revenue rise 6% to 890.2 million euros, with 3.4 million hotel guests and 8.7 million overnight stays.
• Average hotel stays fell to 2.57 nights, concentrated heavily in the Algarve (27.5% of total) and Grande Lisboa (22.2%), while the West and Vale do Tejo saw the largest decline.

Context

Data from the Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (INE) confirms a 2.5% rise in total guests and 2% in overnight stays, with resident stays accelerating by 3.1% while non-resident stays grew 1.6%. French arrivals dropped 5.5% and Polish arrivals surged 11%.

Limitations

Data reflects September 2026 estimates from the INE; average stay length and regional breakdowns are based on available evidence. Some regional performance metrics are inferred from reported trends rather than direct measurements.

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