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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…
Portuguese custard tarts
The Portuguese Pastel de Nata is now a global brand Bloomberg tells us. It has even made an appearance, as…
Stunning coastal trails for running/walking challenge
Lagoa is to host a trail running challenge on Sunday, January 27 using trails along the municipality’s coastline. Walkers will…
Salt of the earth
Below the town of Loulé, 230 metres below in fact, there is a working rock salt mine where visitors are…
What can you do in the Algarve?
Sure, you can spend the day at one of the many striking beaches – and we definitely recommend that you…
Make the most of your Algarve holiday
You have now booked your holiday in the Algarve. But, how can you enjoy it to the full? With so much…
Historical and cultural gems in the Algarve
The Algarve is a treasure trove of historical and cultural gems. With routes taking you past Roman villas, Neolithic sites,…
Nature’s organic leather – cork
Cork is a 100% organic material composed of the bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber) with Portugal being…
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…