Portugal’s ANA, which operates 10 airports in the country (including Faro), has reassured passengers that it is taking key measures to minimise the impact of COVID-19. In a message to airline travellers, the Aeroportos de Portugal operator stressed it was prioritising the safety of workers and … Read more about Portuguese Airport Operator Urges Calm… as British Embassy Updates Travel Advice
Portugal is set to take its fight against the coronavirus pandemic to a new level, moving from a State of Alert to a State of Emergency. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa announced after a meeting of the State Council today that a State of Emergency would be decreed, and prime minister António … Read more about Portuguese President Declares State of Emergency in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
Portugal has remained relatively unaffected by the coronavirus outbreak compared with other countries. Nevertheless, authorities remain cautious and are prepared to activate emergency measures and systems to deal with any health issues that might arise. Throughout Portugal, latest reports … Read more about Coronavirus Impact Minimal in the Algarve… but Authorities Remain Vigilant
Final tourism figures for 2019 have now been confirmed, and the news is hugely positive for the Algarve. According to regional tourism authorities, referring to latest data from the national statistics institute (INE), hotels and other accommodation establishments recorded significant increases … Read more about Tourists Enjoy the Algarve in Record Numbers
When Arnold Palmer turned 50 in 1979 a grand era dawned for “senior” golfers. Popularly known as “The King” he was the first superstar of golf’s fledgling TV age from the 1950s, setting the scene for other legendary figures who followed him, including Jack Nicklaus, Severiano Ballesteros, Greg … Read more about New Beginnings in the Algarve for Senior Tour Golfers
Portugal’s national airport authority reported a record total of just over nine million passengers travelling through Faro Airport last year. ANA-Aeroportos de Portugal attributed this new milestone (in 2018, the airport welcomed 8,685,571 passengers on commercial flights) to synergies between … Read more about Record Passenger Numbers at Faro Airport in 2019
The Algarve will be further boosting its air connections this summer, with a first intercontinental flight during the high season and a new Brussels route. Scheduled by Air Transit, the flight between Faro and Toronto (Canada) is an extension of an existing route that has been operating weekly … Read more about New Summer Flights Linking Faro with Toronto and Brussels
Faro Town Hall is hoping to capitalise on the Algarve region’s rich cultural diversity by being named European Capital of Culture in 2027. The decision is not due to be made until 2023, but the process – overseen by the European Commission – takes several years. Officially announcing Faro’s … Read more about Faro Presents Official Bid to Become 2027 European Capital of Culture
