Portugal increases tourist taxes in response to surge in tourist numbers

The Portuguese system is part of a broader European trend that is accelerating.

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Author  HrTurizam.hr

6. June 2026.
Portugal is expanding and increasing its tourist tax in 2026 in response to a surge in tourist numbers and strain on infrastructure. Visitor numbers are reaching new records, and local communities are finding ways to cope with the costs of tourism success. Publicly available data shows that Portugal welcomed around 19 million foreign visitors in 2024 and recorded more than 56 million overnight stays, continuing...
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Author  HrTurizam.hr

6. June 2026.