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Travel patterns of Portuguese residents

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21 August 2024

Travel patterns of Portuguese residents

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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

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According to statistics, in March 2024, Portuguese residents made 1.7 million journeys, with 49.2% traveling to visit friends and relatives.

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Portugal

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

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In March 2024, Portuguese residents made a total of 1.7 million journeys, with the majority traveling for the purpose of visiting friends and relatives (49.2%). Notably, the main purpose for tourism in Portugal shifts during the high-demand season from April to September, when leisure, recreation, and holidays become the prevailing motivations. Additional data is available through Statistics Portugal’s automatically updated public database, offering insights into the monthly travel patterns of Portuguese residents, including data segmented by gender and travel purpose.

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