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
New Beginnings in the Algarve for Senior Tour Golfers
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
Record Passenger Numbers at Faro Airport in 2019
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
New Summer Flights Linking Faro with Toronto and Brussels
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 Presents Official Bid to Become 2027 European Capital of Culture
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
Relaxing Autumn Season in the Algarve
For many local residents, autumn in the Algarve is their favourite season. The boisterous high season is over for another year, the pace becomes more chilled-out, and the lead up to the Christmas-New Year festive season is full of attractive cultural events and leisure activities that are popular … Read more about Relaxing Autumn Season in the Algarve
Surprise Visit by Justin Rose to Quinta do Lago
He might have won the 2013 US Open (one of golf’s coveted “majors”) and be the reigning Olympic golf champion, but Justin Rose hasn’t forgotten his roots in the sport. This year, the 39-year-old globe-trotting star decided to sponsor and give his name to the annual Telegraph Junior Golf … Read more about Surprise Visit by Justin Rose to Quinta do Lago
State-of-the-Art Golf Academy at Dom Pedro
Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection has inaugurated a new €120,000 golf academy at at its Pinhal course. The academy was officially inaugurated during a gala celebration on the eve of the Portugal Masters, including an exclusive golf clinic with the 2017 champion, Lucas Bjerregaard. During the … Read more about State-of-the-Art Golf Academy at Dom Pedro