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Algarve wins World Tourism Award
We like to talk about the Algarve region – both good and less good – because we believe in giving you a very complete picture of the region. Sometimes we report on the unemployment rate and the various taxes and tools, but sometimes we talk about great destinations, festivals and as is today’s case, about the Algarve winning a World Tourism Award.
The Best Wine of the Algarve in 2013
This year the 6th annual competition for ‘The Best Wine of the Algarve’ was held on the 17th of August at the Fatacil – which rand till the 25th in Lagoa.
Summer jobs help Algarve economy
The Algarve actually registered a decrease in the number of people signed up at job centres when compared to the previous months of June and July back in 2012, a sign that even if seasonal, there are a couple more jobs out there.
ASAE targets Algarve rentals
About one third of the Algarve rentals which fall under the ‘local lodging’, or ‘alojamento local’, regime are operating illegally and fail to comply with the minimum standards of hygiene and safety required by law, according to the ASAE, the official body responsible for inspecting these accommodation units.
Bordeira guide
This Bordeira guide has to start with the mention that this is not the same place as Bordeira nr Sao bras Alportel, this is a small village in the western Algarve known for a huge beach with sand dunes which is very popular with surfers.
Burgau guide
We’ve made it a bit of a mission to talk about the lesser known destinations and towns of the Algarve and today we’ll make a quick Burgau guide.
