Demand for Algarve getaways continues to rise
As we march towards the summer peak season in the Algarve, enquiries still continue to skyrocket. According to a recent study by Rightmove, internet searches by British tourists for destinations
Our villa rental checklist for new owners in the Algarve
For property owners in the Algarve, the decision to rent your property is a huge decision. As a leading villa rental specialist in the region, SandyBlue believes that this decision
Putting the Algarve’s hidden gems on the map
The popularity of the Algarve’s golden triangle continues to rise in 2022. Certain areas have always been the go-to places for many tourists, like Quinta do Lago or Vale do
Embracing the rise of ‘impact travel’ in the Algarve
We are seeing so many trends in travel right now. Post pandemic, tourists are embracing travel in new and exciting ways. It’s all about exploration, recharging and being with loved
Travel trends to observe for summer 2022
2022 is well underway and travel is high on many people’s agenda. At this time of year, those who have not already booked their summer getaways will be looking for
The importance of a marketing launch for your Algarve property
Making the decision to rent your property in the Algarve is a big step to make. Knowing countless property owners throughout the Algarve, the SandyBlue team understands how much care
Embracing the power of feedback for your villa
2022 will be the year for really meeting guest expectations. Furthermore, with travel fully back on the map, guests will be searching high and low for the perfect getaway. So,
Incorporating shoulder seasons in villa rental strategies
Like with many sun holiday destinations, July and August really are the peak season here in the Algarve. The sun is at its hottest, the beaches are busy, and all
Villa improvements to maximise your rental value this summer
Towards the end of 2021, SandyBlue witnessed an unprecedented demand for villa holidays in the Algarve. This demand came from many markets across the world, with enquiries up 22%, bookings
Algarve villas in high demand from Portuguese nationals
Throughout 2021, the rise of the ‘staycation’ for Portuguese nationals was a very notable trend. While this market would usually travel outside of Portugal, the pandemic obviously saw this change.