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The Algarve has dominated recent editions of the World Travel Awards in the category for Europe’s leading beach destination. So much so , in fact, that authorities are increasingly keen to diversify the region’s image and promote its many other diverse attractions. Like health and wellness travel, … Read more about Algarve Tourism… Much More Than Beach Holidays

For many people travelling to the Algarve, autumn is the season when the area is at its most appealing. The summer tourist crowds have eased off, the weather remains pleasant but not too hot when the midday sun is at its most potent, there tends to be a more relaxed ambience than during the peak … Read more about Fascinating Autumn Festivities for Faro Airport Travellers

The Algarve has been a mainstay of the European Tour since 1973. That year – the second official season of the newly-branded, modern-day tour – Penina in Portimão hosted the Portuguese Open, an event dating to 1953 The tournament changed its guise over the years, but was played mostly in the … Read more about European Tour Golfing Pedigree on the Algarve

Turismo Portugal and Faro Airport have both been honoured for the high quality of services and amenities they provide to tourists and airline passengers. At a local level, during official celebrations for Dia do Município (Municipal Day), Faro Airport was awarded the gold grade merit medal. … Read more about Prestigious International Tourism Award for Portugal

A recent report from the National Statistics Institute (INE) of Portugal has highlighted positive tourism figures for Faro and the Algarve. The data collected by INE for the first half of the year shows a  7.9% increase in total revenues (€431.3 million total), 9.3% more guests (€2.17 million total) … Read more about Positive tourism figures for Faro and the Algarve during the first half of 2019

If you are planning a holiday this winter, you are in luck. EasyJet have announced 12 new routes from Bristol Airport in the UK, including one to Faro. There are also new routes to other top holiday destinations across Europe. The new flights to Faro are due to begin operation on 17 November this … Read more about New route to Faro with EasyJet

The number of passport control gates is set to increase at Faro Airport. This comes as part of plans to reduce waiting times and to improve passport control at airports across Portugal. Faro Airport will receive 16 new passport control gates, with 10 more being planned for Funchal Airport and one … Read more about More passport control gates at Faro Airport