Portugal
A weekend in Porto

A weekend in Porto
Everything you need to know for a break in Portugal’s enchanting second city
10 May 2022
World of Wine Porto: a journey from root to vine to your palate

World of Wine Porto: a journey from root to vine to your palate
There’s museums, restaurants, shops and experiences to enjoy in Porto’s wine district
4 Feb 2022
‘Right to rest’: inside Portugal’s bold bid to regulate remote working

‘Right to rest’: inside Portugal’s bold bid to regulate remote working
Newly passed leglisation bans bosses from contacting employees outside work hours
15 Nov 2021
Golfing in the Algarve 

Golfing in the Algarve
Pack your clubs – and hit the fairways and greens in Portugal this off-season
1 Sep 2021
Portugal moved to amber list: 112,000 Brits scramble to return home

Portugal moved to amber list: 112,000 Brits scramble to return home
Tourists and the travel industry react with dismay to the government’s announcement
4 Jun 2021
Portugal travel guide: best hotels and experiences

Portugal travel guide: best hotels and experiences
Places to stay and things to do in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve
13 May 2021
Portugal bans remote learning for private schools

Portugal bans remote learning for private schools
Expat children unable to learn from home after criticism of state school online teaching
27 Jan 2021

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Is Spain set to join Portugal on the UK’s ‘no-holiday’ list?

Is Spain set to join Portugal on the UK’s ‘no-holiday’ list?
Spike in Covid cases reported by Madrid could see the popular tourist destination declared unsafe for Britons
22 Jul 2020
UK facing diplomatic backlash over ‘air bridge’ plans

UK facing diplomatic backlash over ‘air bridge’ plans
Portugal angry about being denied quarantine exemption
29 Jun 2020
Is second wave of rave sparking Europe-wide Covid outbreaks?

Is second wave of rave sparking Europe-wide Covid outbreaks?
Authorities struggling to close down illegal parties in London and other cities around the continent
29 Jun 2020
Madeleine McCann investigation was flawed from the start

Madeleine McCann investigation was flawed from the start
An ex-detective who worked on the investigation explains why the search was doomed to failure
8 Jun 2020
Troia Peninsula: sand, sea and sardines in Portugal

Troia Peninsula: sand, sea and sardines in Portugal
A long spit of sand on the western edge of Europe has history galore - and a winning way with seafood
3 Oct 2018
Oliver Fisher hits first ever European Tour round of 59

Oliver Fisher hits first ever European Tour round of 59
Englishman makes history in the second round of the Portugal Masters
21 Sep 2018
World Cup group B: Spain and Portugal progress

World Cup group B: Spain and Portugal progress
Group B final standings and results
25 Jun 2018
Video: Brazilian surfer breaks ‘biggest wave’ record

Video: Brazilian surfer breaks ‘biggest wave’ record
Rodrigo Koxa rides 80ft-high wave off the coast of Portugal
1 May 2018
The Yeatman: Porto’s premier wine hotel

The Yeatman: Porto’s premier wine hotel
Enjoy a two-Michelin-star dinner with glorious views over one of Europe’s prettiest cities
12 Dec 2017
Is it time the UK decriminalised drugs?

Is it time the UK decriminalised drugs?
Making personal use legal appears to have stopped Portugal's heroin epidemic, but there's a different story in the Czech Republic
18 Jul 2017
Vila Vita Parc: Spreading style on the Algarve coast

Vila Vita Parc: Spreading style on the Algarve coast
With seven restaurants, three tennis courts, numerous pools, spas, a private yacht and more, there's a slice of luxury to suit all tastes
7 Jun 2017
Soulful city: A guide to Porto

Soulful city: A guide to Porto
Old and new collide in the narrow cobbled lanes and hip hillsides of this Portuguese city
29 May 2017
The 15 most luxurious places to travel this Easter

The 15 most luxurious places to travel this Easter
Make your break even more special by visiting some of the world's most indulgent holiday hotspots
31 Mar 2017
'Even Jesus didn't please everyone,' says Ronaldo sculptor

'Even Jesus didn't please everyone,' says Ronaldo sculptor
Artist insists footballer has given his blessing to commemorative bust at Madeira's Aeroporto Cristiano Ronaldo
30 Mar 2017
Europe's top glamping retreats

Europe's top glamping retreats
Experience the call of the wild in eco-friendly comfort
8 Aug 2016
A design for the high life: the best hotel architecture

A design for the high life: the best hotel architecture
Cutting-edge architectural design is transforming the world’s luxury hotels. Ian Belcher selects some of the most spectacular boltholes
29 Jun 2016
Euro 2016: Hodgson defiant as England limp past Portugal

Euro 2016: Hodgson defiant as England limp past Portugal
Manager 'happy' as Rooney, Vardy and Kane fail to fire in final warm up game before match against Russia
3 Jun 2016
Rooney 'excited' by Mourinho link but focused on Euro 2016

Rooney 'excited' by Mourinho link but focused on Euro 2016
England captain talks about his new boss and England's chances ahead of warm-up against Portugal at Wembley
2 Jun 2016
China bans women 'seductively eating bananas' 

China bans women 'seductively eating bananas'
Fruit lovers hit by crackdown on online porn – and other tall tales
9 May 2016
MAN UTD: Five stars injured in internationals

MAN UTD: Five stars injured in internationals
With as many as five players injured on international duty, United deserve to be given a break
19 Nov 2014
Who will win the World Cup... of drinking?

Who will win the World Cup... of drinking?
How the World Cup in Brazil would pan out if it was decided by alcohol intake
19 Jun 2014
WORLD CUP 2014: The intelligent punter's guide

WORLD CUP 2014: The intelligent punter's guide
Who should you put your money on? And who'll win the Golden Boot? Our guide to the World Cup odds
17 Jun 2014
Muller shows Rooney how it's done

Muller shows Rooney how it's done
German striker leads rout of Ronaldo's men, but Pepe red-card clash reopens dive debate
17 Jun 2014
Eusebio dies at 71: five facts about the Benfica legend

Eusebio dies at 71: five facts about the Benfica legend
The Portuguese legend was actually from Mozambique and lost three times at Wembley
6 Jan 2014
EURO: after Spain, Ireland wants a soft bailout, too

EURO: after Spain, Ireland wants a soft bailout, too
The renegotiation can-of-worms has been opened as Ireland demands same pain-free bailout terms as Spain
10 Jun 2012