ALGARVE WITHOUT TOURISTS – Coronavirus outbreak deals massive blow to Algarve
The coronavirus outbreak is posing a major and unprecedented challenge to the Algarve, Portugal’s main tourism destination and with an economy that relies mostly on tourism. With the number of
Marooned motorhomers wonder how they will get back home
Marooned motorhomers watching Europe closing its borders are wondering ‘how on earth they will ever get back home’. The Resident heard from a couple who describe themselves as “one of
Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair postponed after tourism boards pull out over coronavirus fears
Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair has been postponed until May after national and regional tourism boards – the Algarve’s included – confirmed that they wouldn’t be taking part over coronavirus fears
Vilamoura to host global tourism conference
An international conference called the t-Forum will be held at Vilamoura’s Hotel Vila Sol between Wednesday, March 18 and Saturday, March 21. The event is organised by the University of
Tourism boards pull out of Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair over coronavirus fears
Portugal’s national and regional tourism boards – including the Algarve tourism board (RTA) – have confirmed that they will not be taking part in Lisbon’s BTL tourism fair due to
Tourist project to revive Algarve’s craft and food
The Algarve’s tourism board (RTA) has launched a new project entitled ‘Algarve Craft & Food’ which aims to promote traditional crafts and cuisine as assets to attract more holidaymakers. The
Algarve home to two of world’s best “holiday destination for nudists”
Ilha da Barreta in Faro and Odeceixe in Aljezur have been named two of the world’s best holiday destinations for nudists in a study carried out by online travel website
Alvor among TripAdvisor’s 25 emerging destinations in the world
The picturesque fishing village of Alvor (Portimão) has been included in a list of the “25 emerging destinations in the world” created by online travel website TripAdvisor. Alvor is one
Faro tourist train to gain new stops and ‘hop-on hop-off’ option
Faro’s tourist train is getting new stops and the possibility for tourists to ‘hop on and hop off’ starting in April, the local council has revealed. The route is being
Faro Council to rake in €500,000 with new “tourist tax”
Faro Council will be implementing a new “tourist tax” in the municipality on Sunday, March 1 which is expected to generate around €500,000 for the local coffers. The revenue will