The municipality of Lagoa, which includes the parishes of Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Porches, Estombar and Parchal, has been named one of…
Category: Tourism
Winter in Algarve
During September Algarve towns took part in European Mobility Week. Faro, Loulé and Portimão closed roads allowing freedom of movement…
Algarve best beach destination, another 26 awards for Portugal
It may have been an unusual year for travel, but Portugal remains in the spotlight as it is named Europe’s…
Algarve open for tourists this summer
Portugal’s hospitality industry is ready to welcome tourists. The Algarve region, which is highly sought after by tourists for its beautiful beaches, great golf…
Defense along Algarve’s coastline
During the Middle Ages the Moors were the main inhabitants of Portugal and built many castles and fortresses. However, some…
No Brexit impact felt on tourism in Portugal
Tourists from the United Kingdom continue to represent the largest market of visitors to Portugal, with numbers increasing in the…
UK still main tourist market for the Algarve
Tourists from the UK made approximately 700,000 overnight stays in the Algarve during October 2019, an increase of 4 percent…
Tourism oscars and The Kiss
Yet again Portugal has come out on top; in tourism and also, surprisingly, at the World Living Statue festival. For…
Salt of the earth
Below the town of Loulé, 230 metres below in fact, there is a working rock salt mine where visitors are…
Algarve Tourism Board looks to the Americas
It’s been an interesting year for the Algarve’s tourism market. Despite a drop in overall tourist numbers, the region registered…