The new Algarve Walking Season website is a fantastic resource to find out about upcoming events and is a comprehensive guide to walking opportunities throughout the year in the Algarve. Visitors can easily view the calendar of all walking festivals in the region, including their locations and key features. It also provides regular updates on these festivals and walking-related news in the area.

Recently voted Europe’s Best Urban Destination at the World Travel Awards, visitors to Lisbon could be excused for remaining in the heart of the city to soak in its vibrant culture, cuisine and numerous tourist attractions, however, they are well-advised to also check out the surrounding region too. Here, the team at Visit Lisboa (https://www.visitlisboa.com/en), highlights five day trips that can be taken by bus or train and cost less than €5 each way (and are free with the money-saving Lisboa Card).

TAP Air Portugal is giving a ‘High Five’ to a trio of its transatlantic routes, with flights to Chicago, San Francisco and Washington celebrating their five-year anniversaries this month. In June 2019, TAP doubled its US destination offering, launching flights to Chicago, San Francisco and Washington D.C. from its Lisbon hub.

The resort’s exclusive tennis school, led by the former British No1 player and TV sports presenter and commentator Annabel Croft, provides guests of all ages with the chance to improve their skills. Pine Cliffs’ state-of-the-art tennis facilities include five floodlit courts - two clay courts, three hard courts and a padel tennis court, which can be booked by the hour or as a block for the week.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed Portugal’s Travel & Tourism sector is on the brink of a historic year, with its economic contribution expected to exceed €54 billion.

The Algarve, in southern Portugal is the most affordable European holiday destination according to the Holiday Money Report from Post Office Travel Money.