- Portugal recorded 3.4m guests in July 2026, up 1.0pc year-on-year
- Irish visitor numbers reached 71,134 in July, 29.3pc above pre-pandemic levels
- Canada, Germany and Netherlands showed strongest overnight stay growth at 6.6pc, 5.3pc and 3.9pc
- Tourism receipts for January-July 2026 totalled €16,524.22m, up 3.6pc
- Alentejo and Norte regions recorded largest overnight stay increases at 7.5pc and 6.3pc
Portugal’s tourist accommodation establishments have recorded 3.4m guests in July 2026, representing a 1.0pc increase compared to the same month last year, while overnight stays have risen 2.1pc to 9.6m. Irish visitors to Portugal have reached 71,134 in July, up 2.4pc on July 2025 and 29.3pc ahead of pre-pandemic levels, with the rolling annual total standing at 581,647, a 3pc increase on the twelve months to July 2025. Canada, Germany and the Netherlands have demonstrated the strongest year-over-year monthly growth rates in overnight stays, with increases of 6.6pc, 5.3pc and 3.9pc respectively.
The Alentejo region and the Norte region have recorded the largest increases in overnight stays, with growth of 7.5pc and 6.3pc respectively. From January to July 2026, Portugal has welcomed 18.5m guests who have generated 46.5m overnight stays, with England accounting for 18.1pc of the total, Germany 11.4pc and the United States 9.8pc. The preliminary travel and tourism indicator for July 2026 points to a 1.5pc increase in exports compared to July 2025, totalling €3,653.68m.
Tourism receipts for the first seven months of 2026 have reached €16,524.22m, exceeding the €15,948.23m recorded in the homologous period of 2025, representing a 3.6pc increase. Tourism expenditures for the cumulative period from January through July 2026 have risen to €4,096.84m, up 5.5pc from the €3,883.05m recorded in the previous year. Portugal’s tourism sector continues to demonstrate resilience with sustained growth across all key metrics.
Portugal statistics agency shared “Portugal’s tourism sector has demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout 2026, with the July figures confirming the sustained recovery trajectory we have observed across all source markets and regions.”
Banco de Portugal shared “The 3.6pc increase in tourism receipts for the first seven months of 2026 reflects the continued strength of Portugal’s position as a leading European destination, with expenditure growth of 5.5pc indicating increased visitor spending across all categories.”
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