The Algarve is on the rise.
The region of south-west Portugal has just been distinguished for the ninth time "best seaside resort in Europe" at the 29th edition of the World Travel Awards.
Almost a habit for this region worthy of a summer postcard: it is the ninth time since 2012 that the seaside resort has obtained this distinction, the fourth time in a row since 2019. A "
pride
" according to João Fernandes, president of the Algarve Tourism Association: "
I would like to thank all the professionals in the tourism sector for their commitment and professionalism which contribute daily to making our region the best seaside destination in Europe
", he said. declared.
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A distinction that rewards "the diversity and richness of the tourist offer" in the region
The World Travel Awards have been rewarding players in the tourism world since 1993.
Among the dozens of prizes awarded each year, that of the best seaside resort in Europe, very regularly awarded to the Algarve.
Jean-Pierre Pinheiro, director of the Portuguese Tourist Office in France, explains to
Le Figaro
that this distinction essentially crowns the region's repeated efforts in favor of tourism: "
This distinction rewards the richness and diversity of the offer of tourism in the Algarve
" he describes.
“
Professionals in the sector have made many efforts to expand the local tourist offer.
The resort offers its visitors a wide range of activities to do throughout the year, such as cycle tourism or
It is this complementarity of the tourist offer that was recognized by the jury this year
,” he explains.
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In addition to the distinction itself, the title of “
best seaside resort in Europe
” has generated many positive effects for the region over the years: “
These distinctions have benefited the notoriety of the Algarve
.
This notoriety has enabled us to convince certain brands, such as the Accor group and Club Med, to settle in the region and in Portugal with quality projects
.
In ten years, the Algarve has also benefited from a real boom in terms of hotel accommodation and air services
” adds Jean-Pierre Pinheiro.
