Discover a variety of exciting accommodation options in the Algarve as the region’s hotels and resorts win prestigious World Tourism Awards and more and more..
From the new Faro routes to New York and Marrakesh to the latest accommodation options in the Algarve and Portugal From Faro to New York..
Vila Vita Parc will celebrate it’s 30th anniversary with 30 weeks and 30 events, from gastronomy to art and wellness Vila Vita Parc Resort in..
Essential sat down with Jorge Beldade, regional director of operations for the Minor Hotels Group As a key figure in tourism in the Algarve, Jorge..
Algarve conquers for the 3rd consecutive time the title “Europe’s Leading Beach Destination”, making it the 8th time Portugal has brought home over 20 awards..
From being voted “best country in the world” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller to being nominated for 54 awards in the World Travel..
Vilamoura Marina has been named ‘International Marina of the Year’ in 2021 by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) and the British Marine Federation It is..
Penina Hotel in Portimão is offering a three-night stay to anyone who has a photo of the iconic moment Paul McCartney performed an impromptu song..
As Zoomarine celebrates its 30th anniversary, Essential spoke with CEO Pedro Lavia about the park’s evolution, the challenges of the pandemic and the future A..
Right in downtown Faro, the new 3HB is the Algarve’s first five-star Urban Boutique Hotel After renovating two buildings, one of them a centenary structure,..
The secluded beach of João de Arens in Portimão has been named the “best beach in Europe” by UK travellers, according to online travel platform..
Quinta do Lago has been named Portugal’s number one golf resort in Golf World’s inaugural poll of the ‘Top 100 Courses and Resorts in Portugal’...
The Algarve has received 14 awards from the ‘Cinco Estrelas Regiões’ competition. Now in its fourth edition, the initiative uses the votes of around 346,000..
The Algarve is again the region flying the most Blue Flags in Portugal this year, having maintained the 91 flags it was awarded last year..
Three hotels in the Algarve – Tivoli Carvoeiro, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura and Anantara Vilamoura – have been included in the 2021 edition of Condé Nast..
