Traveling to Portugal and investment immigration have become increasingly popular. The golden month of October is crisp and cool—neither too hot nor too cold, with just a hint of chill—making it the perfect season for travel. Set your work aside and enjoy the wonderful beauty that autumn brings while immigrating to Portugal.
In the first half of this year, nearly 2.4 million people visited Portugal's museums, palaces, monuments, and other historical sites, an increase of 177,000 visitors compared to the same period last year. The most popular monument remains the Jerónimos Monastery. Additionally, the National Museum of Ancient Art (MNAA) is the site that attracted the most new visitors.
Across all museums, monuments, and palaces, the number of visits increased by 8%, with the primary growth occurring in cultural venues in the north. These figures include the northern, central, Alentejo, and Algarve regions. The Jerónimos Monastery remains the national leader in popularity with 378,000 visitors, followed by the Belém Tower with 242,000 visits, and the National Museum of Ancient Art (MNAA) with 143,000 visits. Relevant sources state that the National Museum of Ancient Art has seen its largest positive growth in years, with visitor numbers increasing by approximately 123% year-on-year.
In the northern region, the number of visitors to state-administered cultural venues also grew by 112,000, with Guimarães Castle recording the highest attendance at 138,000 visits. The most sought-after attraction in the central region is the Aveiro Museum, with 21,000 visitors. Further south, in the Alentejo region, the Évora Museum is the most popular, with approximately 12,000 visitors. The largest growth in visitor numbers was seen at the "Casa de Burgos" in Évora, which increased by 70%. Algarve's tourist venues received 122,000 visitors in the first half of this year, with the "Fortaleza de Sagres" being the most visited, recording an increase of 10,000 visitors compared to the same period in 2013.
Amidst this tourism boom in Portugal, the country has left a deep impression on many visitors. This has laid the groundwork for investment immigration to Portugal and may potentially spark a new wave of interest.
