It was a special “away day” designed to bring yet more holidaymakers to the rural Sotavento (eastern) Algarve region. Five international tourism operators visited a number of municipalities to enjoy, first-hand, the best the area has to offer. They were introduced to the natural beauty of the Guadiana River, the mountain landscape and the wonders of local gastronomy.
According to a press release by Odiana, the association for the development of the Lower Guadiana area, the trip was a joint collaboration involving the Algarve Tourism Association (ATA), Megasport, the municipal authority of Alcoutim and Odiana itself.
Representing the French, Danish, Swedish and German markets, the visitors began their trip in Alcoutim and made their way down numerous walking trails, visiting local landmarks and ending with a typical rural meal.
In the afternoon, they were taken on a bike ride around the picturesque town of Cacela Velha, arriving at Tavira’s Praia do Barril just before sundown.
Odiana reports that at the end of the trip the operators all promised to return, bringing holidaymakers with them.
“This was yet another strong initiative to promote the municipality’s local resources on an international level,” the association added.
