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ADVERTISEMENT Portugal has a bold new message for travellers: look beyond Lisbon. While its culture-rich capital has long charmed visitors with its buzzing nightlife and historic neighbourhoods, the influx of tourism has reached a tipping point. In August 2024, Portugal set a new tourism record with 10.5 million overnight stays, up 3.8 per cent from last year. The country welcomed 3.8 million visitors that month -a 5.9per cent increase -making it one of the busiest periods on record. These