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Portugal Golf Holidays – Study shows how tourists perceive the Algarve

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Benagil Beach, Algarve. Tourists have a good impression of the Algarve

Tourists and residents shared their opinions about the Algarve

The perception of tourism in the Algarve has been recently updated according to two surveys. Although visitors generally have a quite good view of the region, locals are well aware of the industry’s significance to the area’s economy.

The two reports, dubbed RESTUR (for residents) and TurExperience (for tourists), were produced by the University of the Algarve’s Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Wellbeing (CinTurs) and presented at the regional tourist board’s (RTA) headquarters.

Visitors from Portugal and other countries in the area, such as the United Kingdom, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Ireland, were among those who participated in the survey.

In the TurExperience study, researchers aimed to respond to the question, “How do tourists feel and view the Algarve as a destination?”.

“Whilst there have been previous studies on the demographics of the region’s visitors, we hope to draw attention to the fact that the present investigation was conducted all year round”. The coordinator of the study, Manuela Guerreiro, remarked, “We did not limit ourselves to just one month or two”.

To sum up, the results demonstrate that the Algarve is widely regarded as a “reputable and trustworthy destination”, as seen by the high proportion of repeat visitors.

But, visitors’ trust in the region is unrelated to its history and culture, thus this is where the Algarve should concentrate its efforts. “We need to make more of an effort to strengthen our identity” Guerreiro added.

Regional tourist board president, João Fernandes, is thrilled with the study’s positive findings. He said it was reassuring to know that visitors had a generally favourable impression of the region.

Findings from RESTUR were also presented, which supported Fernandes’ claim that locals recognise and appreciate tourism’s contribution to the economy. The vast majority of the 4,026 citizens polled in the Algarve’s 16 municipalities agreed that tourism helps the economy grow and provides new opportunities for people to find work.

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Portugal Golf Holidays – Algarve hasn’t had so many tourists in January in 20 years

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Albufeira. The most popular destination for golf holidays in Portugal had a great January

More people spent their holidays in the Algarve this January

The largest hotel association in southern Portugal announced that January’s average occupancy rate in the Algarve, the most famous destination for golf holidays in Portugal, was 36.9 percent, the highest percentage in that month of the past 20 years.

The first data on the monthly development of activity in the sector was provided by the Association of Hotels and Tourist Enterprises of the Algarve (AHETA), and the number of this year is close to the percentages obtained in 2000 (40.3 percent) and 2001 (37.5 percent).

Room occupancy in January 2023 was 3.8 percentage points higher than in January 2019 (the year before the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic) and 2.6 percentage points higher than in January 2020. (one month before the start of the pandemic).

The average number of guests staying in a hotel in the Algarve in January this year was 11.7 percent more than in January 2022.

The association claims that the growth was driven mostly by the Irish (+1.0 pp) and British (+0.4 pp) markets. Meanwhile, AHETA notes that the markets in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Canada all had “significant gains” compared to 2019.

Tavira (+18 pp), Faro (+13.2 pp), and Vilamoura/Quinta do Lago (+11.5 pp) saw the greatest gains compared to 2019.

The Algarve has some of the best golf courses in Europe, like Monte Rei (considered the best in Portugal) and Quinta do Lago South. Last year, 5 golf courses in the region have been placed among Europe’s top 100, which proves the excellence of the Algarve.

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Portugal Golf Holidays – Three Portuguese destinations among the best in Europe for spring breaks

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Three Portuguese destinations for spring breaks

The famous magazine Lonely Planet has placed the Western Algarve, Madeira and Azores among the best for spring breaks in Europe. Consider these regions for your next golf holidays.

At the Western Algarve, part of the most famous Portuguese destination for golf holidays, Lonely Planet recommends the whitewashed little towns, the stunning beaches, the fabulous Cabo de São Vicente, and the natural park of Costa Vicentina on the west coast of the region. The Western Algarve has brilliant golf courses, some of the best in Europe, like Palmares in Portimão and Boavista in Lagos. Challenging but marvellous golf rounds are waiting for you in the Algarve.

Of the Azores, the magazine highlights the island of São Miguel, the biggest of the archipelago. Lonely Planet describes the Azores as stepping stones over the mid-Atlantic that resemble a lost planet with their jagged cliffs, waterfalls, and crystalline lakes. In São Miguel, it is suggested the geothermal marvels of Furnas, the Terra Nostra botanical gardens, and the Sete Cidades lagoon, known as the main natural attraction of the Azores. Despite the small size, the Azores have wonderful golf courses, with Batalha being often considered the best.

Lonely Planet calls Madeira the ‘island of the eternal spring’ and describes the island as a botanist’s fantasy. The magazine’s recommendations are a delicious wine tasting in Funchal, the wonderful Botanical Gardens of Madeira, the Cabo Girão and the traditional toboggan rides on Madeira’s steep streets. Madeira has dazzling golf courses like Santo da Serra that are ready to give you a great holiday experience.

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