Portugal
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; three nations to co-host 2030 edition
The decisions complete a mostly opaque 15-month bid process which FIFA president Gianni Infantino helped steer toward Saudi Arabia without a rival candidate.
- Graham Dunbar
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Port guide: Porto, Portugal
Portugal’s second-largest city, once known only for commerce, has acquired new-found fun in lively arts and nightlife scenes, and has a gloriously scenic setting.
- Brian Johnston
In the can – preserving Portugal’s fishing heritage
There are plenty of fish in the sea, but Portugal’s traditional fish canneries are as rare as beluga caviar.
- Catherine Marshall
- ★★★★★
- Hotel reviews
This timeless hotel combines history, design and craftsmanship
Five historic buildings brought seamlessly up-to-date provide a place for people to slow down and connect in this charming Porto hotel.
- Karen McCartney
The charming riverside wine region in the midst of a craft beer boom
Viticulture has long dominated Portugal’s second city, but travellers who prefer beer (cerveja) are increasingly merry here.
- Steve McKenna
River cruising takes off in Europe’s port wine mecca
More cruise ships than ever have been sailing merrily down the stream in Portugal this year, and it’s no wonder demand is rising.
- Brian Johnston
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- Extreme weather
‘Climate breakdown’: State of calamity in Portugal as fires rage out of control
An anticyclone combined with high temperatures has created “a cocktail of dangerous conditions” north of Lisbon. More than 15,000 hectares have been scorched.
- Pedro Nunes and Sergio Goncalves
Airline review: It has a bad rep, but I would definitely fly this again
Was it just my lucky day, or do the bad experiences receive more airtime? Surprisingly, my first-ever easyJet flight exceeds expectations.
- Catherine Marshall
Traffic jams in paradise: A look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in 2024
In Portugal alone, authorities are looking to halve the number of tourists allowed at one of its biggest attractions.
- Laurie Kellman
Seven ways to keep cool in sweltering southern Europe
If you travel through southern Europe during the hottest part of the year, you’ll need a little respite from the sun. Here are seven of the best ways to keep cool.
- Maria Pasquale
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