Tourism in the Algarve region witnessing significant recuperation and expansion.
Alright, buckle up as we dive into the juicy details of the Algarve region's tourism boom last month! The Algarve, a tourism heavyweight in Portugal, witnessed an impressive surge in visitors, with a whopping 10.1% jump in guests and a staggering 11.3% rise in overnight stays compared to the same period in 2024. This delightful growth was mainly driven by the Easter holidays, which fell in April this year, and the booming interest from non-resident guests, whose numbers swelled by 10.6%, surpassing the 8.6% leap seen among residents.
The Algarve snuggled up for a comfortable 1.86 million overnight stays in April, resulting in an 11.3% year-on-year increase. These cozy slumber parties generated a hefty 129 million euros in revenue, registering a significant 16.1% boost compared to the same month in 2024. The positive tidings didn't stop there, as total revenue for the first four months of the year inched forward by a respectable 4.7%. Averaging at 3.77 nights, the Algarve's average stay was one of the longest in the country, with a national norm of 2.50 nights.
Albufeira emerged as the shining star among Algarve municipalities, boasting 678 thousand overnight stays and posting a 4.8% growth, largely due to non-resident guests (+7.6%). Other towns like Portimão, Lagoa, Lagos, and Loulé also shone brightly, with noteworthy performances. The number of passengers passing through Gago Coutinho International Airport in Faro also skyrocketed, reaching an impressive one million passengers in April, representing a 13.6% rise compared to the same month in 2024.
André Gomes, the president of Turismo do Algarve, expressed his satisfaction with the outcomes, proclaiming, "These results not only reinforce the Algarve’s position as a tourist destination of excellence, but also demonstrate our capacity for adaptation and resilience in an extremely competitive international context." He further praised the regional strategies for promoting and diversifying the tourism offer, expressing the desire to secure the Algarve's position as "a pillar of the national economy and an example of success in the sustainable evolution of the tourism sector." So there you have it, folks, scotch on the rocks for a well-deserved toast to the Algarve's triumphant tourism cruise!
The Algarve's airport, Gago Coutinho International Airport, witnessed a 13.6% increase in passenger traffic in April, contributing to the tourism boom. The surge in visitors from non-resident guests was a substantial factor in the Algarve's impressive 10.1% jump in guest numbers. The flourishing tourism sector in the Algarve, with its extended stays averaging 3.77 nights, has generated revenue of 129 million euros in April alone, showcasing the region's significant contribution to Portugal's lifestyle and travel industry.
