{"id":72607,"date":"2024-12-28T23:41:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T23:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/?p=72607"},"modified":"2024-12-28T23:42:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T23:42:59","slug":"2024-a-year-of-achievements-and-recognitions-for-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/knowledge\/2024-a-year-of-achievements-and-recognitions-for-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"2024: a year of achievements and recognitions for Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The year 2024 was marked by great achievements for Portugal, with the country standing out in various global and regional rankings. In this article, we revisit some of the most notable moments, celebrating the areas where Portugal excelled.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Awards and Recognitions<\/h3>\n<h4>Lisbon Named Best World Heritage City of 2024<\/h4>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-72574 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/469648550_1123826326113608_6743658339163157043_n-e1734697587709.jpg\" alt=\"Lisbon named best World Heritage City for the first time\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/469648550_1123826326113608_6743658339163157043_n-e1734697587709.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/469648550_1123826326113608_6743658339163157043_n-e1734697587709-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/469648550_1123826326113608_6743658339163157043_n-e1734697587709-1536x1145.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/469648550_1123826326113608_6743658339163157043_n-e1734697587709-600x447.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese capital stood out for its cultural richness, historical preservation, and dedication to sustainable tourism. This title places Lisbon as an international reference and an example of healthy coexistence between heritage preservation and tourism.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Portugal: 7th Largest Natural Stone Producer in the World<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-72578\" src=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/462364788_1085699523259622_5094172351651791850_n-e1734697659332.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/462364788_1085699523259622_5094172351651791850_n-e1734697659332.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/462364788_1085699523259622_5094172351651791850_n-e1734697659332-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/462364788_1085699523259622_5094172351651791850_n-e1734697659332-1536x1148.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/462364788_1085699523259622_5094172351651791850_n-e1734697659332-600x448.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The natural stone sector not only drives the national economy but also enhances Portugal&#8217;s prestige in global markets, showcasing the excellence of its production and exports.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>European Startup Hub<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-72582\" src=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/global-data-hub-e1734697847497.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/global-data-hub-e1734697847497.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/global-data-hub-e1734697847497-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/global-data-hub-e1734697847497-1536x1063.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/global-data-hub-e1734697847497-600x415.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Portugal is much more than a tourist destination; it is also a powerhouse in the startup world. In 2024, the country shone as one of the main innovation hubs in Europe, being the choice of some of the fastest-growing startups in the region.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>World Travel Awards 2024 Recognitions<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-72586\" src=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-travel-awards-e1734697913585.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-travel-awards-e1734697913585.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-travel-awards-e1734697913585-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-travel-awards-e1734697913585-600x411.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Portugal was widely recognized at the 31st edition of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldtravelawards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Travel Awards<\/a>, winning 31 awards, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Europe\u2019s Leading Island Destination: Madeira<\/li>\n<li>Europe\u2019s Leading Beach Destination: Porto Santo<\/li>\n<li>Europe\u2019s Leading City Destination: Lisbon<\/li>\n<li>Europe\u2019s Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination: Porto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These distinctions reinforce Portugal&#8217;s position as a destination of excellence.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Other Rankings and International Recognitions<\/h3>\n<h4>Lisbon and Porto in Global City Rankings<\/h4>\n<p>Lisbon and Porto stood out in the annual Time Out Global ranking of the 50 best cities in the world for 2024, with Porto reaching 10th place and Lisbon 13th, surpassing cities like Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Portuguese Passport<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Passport.jpg\" alt=\"Portuguese passport\" width=\"1100\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Passport.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Passport-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Passport-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Passport-705x467.jpg 705w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Passport-450x298.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 2024, the Portuguese passport remained among the most powerful in the world, ranking 5th globally and allowing holders visa-free access to over 190 destinations. This is a testament to Portugal\u2019s reliability and international reputation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Renewable Energy<\/h4>\n<p>The country climbed to 7th position in the global ranking of attractiveness for renewable energy investments, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and energy transition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Portuguese Olive Oil: The Best in the World<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-72590\" src=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/azeite-e1734698063620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/azeite-e1734698063620.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/azeite-e1734698063620-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/azeite-e1734698063620-1536x1142.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/azeite-e1734698063620-600x446.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The quality of Portuguese olive oil was once again recognized in 2024, consolidating its position in the international market as the finest and most sought-after &#8220;liquid gold.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Local Achievements with Global Impact<\/h3>\n<h4>Porto: A Destination of Excellence<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68645\" src=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/move-to-portugal-cidade-do-porto-num-dia-de-ver-o.webp\" alt=\"City of Porto on a summer day\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/move-to-portugal-cidade-do-porto-num-dia-de-ver-o.webp 1920w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/move-to-portugal-cidade-do-porto-num-dia-de-ver-o-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/move-to-portugal-cidade-do-porto-num-dia-de-ver-o-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/move-to-portugal-cidade-do-porto-num-dia-de-ver-o-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The city of Porto once again captured the hearts of travelers and was included in the rankings of must-visit destinations. Its blend of tradition, modernity, and hospitality continues to attract millions of tourists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Sustainability in Focus<\/h4>\n<p>Several Portuguese cities, including Cascais and Braga, stood out in sustainable initiatives, whether through urban mobility awards or clean energy projects.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Sports Achievements<\/h3>\n<h4>Performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72602\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72602\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72602\" src=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/08572b4c-portugal-madison-cycling-ap.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/08572b4c-portugal-madison-cycling-ap.webp 1600w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/08572b4c-portugal-madison-cycling-ap-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/08572b4c-portugal-madison-cycling-ap-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/08572b4c-portugal-madison-cycling-ap-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72602\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Portuguese athletes Iuri Leit\u00e3o and Rui Oliveira (right) celebrate their victory in the men&#8217;s Madison race at Paris 2024 on Saturday. (AP Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Portugal had a historic participation in the Paris Olympics, winning four medals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gold Medal: I\u00fari Leit\u00e3o and Rui Oliveira in Men&#8217;s Madison Track Cycling<\/li>\n<li>Silver Medal: I\u00fari Leit\u00e3o in Men&#8217;s Omnium Track Cycling<\/li>\n<li>Silver Medal: Pedro Pichardo in Men&#8217;s Triple Jump<\/li>\n<li>Bronze Medal: Patr\u00edcia Sampaio in Judo, -78 kg category<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This performance matched Portugal\u2019s best Olympic record, showcasing the country\u2019s growing excellence in sports.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Portugal in the 2024 Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/h4>\n<p>Portugal once again hosted the start of the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, with great success. The presence of prominent Portuguese cyclists such as Rui Costa, Nelson Oliveira, and Jo\u00e3o Almeida, along with the enthusiasm of the public, helped promote cycling routes and tourism in the country.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Qualification for Euro 2024<\/h4>\n<p>The national football team achieved a remarkable qualification for Euro 2024, winning every game in the qualifying stage\u2014a first in Portuguese football history.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Portugal reaffirms its prominent position on the global stage, being a reference for resilience, creativity, and quality in various fields. May 2025 bring even more achievements to celebrate!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The year 2024 was marked by great achievements for Portugal, with the country standing out in various global and regional rankings. In this article, we revisit some of the most notable moments, celebrating the areas where Portugal excelled. &nbsp; Awards and Recognitions Lisbon Named Best World Heritage City of 2024 The Portuguese capital stood out [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":61739,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2072],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-72607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-knowledge"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72607"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72607\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=72607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=72607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}