Tourism businesses affected by Odemira fire say government help “essential and indispensable”
The Casas Brancas network of tourism providers has been totting up the damages suffered by associates in the fire that began last Saturday and says government help is “essential and
Record number of cruise ships dock in Leixões
The port of Leixões, in northern Portugal, received a record number of cruise ships in the first half of 2023, according to a note from the Administration of the Ports
André Gomes takes charge as Algarve’s new tourism chief
André Gomes succeeds João Fernandes André Gomes, the new president of Algarve Tourism Region (RTA), took office on Tuesday, August 1, during a ceremony held at the Algarve International Racetack
Complaints lodged citing police brutality against visiting young foreigners in Algarve
Parents of two young holidaymakers take complaints to ‘highest levels’ The parents of two young men allegedly beaten in different incidents by police in the Algarve have lodged separate complaints
Off-grid and ignorant in Portugal
The Treasure Hunt We had a clear plan in mind: to find a ruined house on a little patch of Portugal, a summer fixer-upper as we wandered the globe. But
Exploring the Algarve – places tourists need to see
As villa rental specialists in the Golden Triangle, SandyBlue guests are well accustomed to areas like Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago and many more. After all, there is plenty
Holiday rental changes set to damage tourism industry
The president of the Alojamento Local em Portugal (ALEP) association warns of the “destructive” nature of the holiday rental changes and that the biggest impact will be felt in the
Vila Vita Parc voted “top 3 best resorts” in Spain and Portugal
Travel + Leisure’s annual ‘World Best Awards’ survey for 2023 Vila Vita Parc – part of the globally renowned Leading Hotels Of The World – has announced that it has
Tourist accommodation rises 10% in May to 7.1 million overnight stays
Albufeira, Algarve, stands out for REDUCTIONS in overnight stays Portugal’s tourist accommodation sector recorded 2.8 million guests in May, 12.1% more than in the same month of 2022, and 7.1
New catalogue reveals Algarve’s creative tourism activities
Activities include everything from tasting vinegars and learning to make traditional dishes to learning how to shape a clay bowl A new catalogue compiling 20 creative tourism activities in the