On World Tourism Day, we celebrate not only the beauty of our planet, but also the importance of tourism as an agent of peace. This year, the theme ‘Tourism and Peace’ invites us to reflect on the importance of tourism as an activity that promotes understanding, solidarity and coexistence between different cultures. Given the current international climate, the theme is more relevant than ever. And that's also why the transformative power of tourism must be emphasised more than...

The APAL - Albufeira Promotion Agency publicly presented its new image at an event that took place last Thursday, January 18, at the AHETA auditorium - Algarve Hotels and Tourist Enterprises Association. The event marked the first anniversary of the current board of directors and announced some of the initiatives scheduled for 2024, the year that marks the 20th anniversary of this Association. Approximately a hundred guests attended the presentation, including members of the board of...

As a partner in the organization of Albufeira's New Year's program, APAL congratulates the Albufeira City Council and the entire team involved in the preparation and implementation of the Albufeira New Year's Program. It was another successful organization in which Albufeira stood out positively with a series of events that attracted thousands of visitors, greatly contributing to boosting the local economy and projecting us as one of the most relevant destinations during this time of the...

The APAL - Albufeira Promotion Agency has decided to award the status of "Honorary Member" to the Albufeira Volunteer Firefighters Humanitarian Association. The decision, approved at the last Board Meeting, aims to recognize the valuable work carried out by this Association throughout the territory, essential for enhancing Albufeira as a safe and reliable destination. Furthermore, the measure aims to facilitate the development of synergies between the Firefighters and APAL

The budget and Activity Plan of APAL - Albufeira Promotion Agency for 2024 have been approved. The General Assembly, chaired by José Carlos Rolo, Mayor of Albufeira, took place last Tuesday in the AHETA auditorium, where APAL's offices are located. The activity plan includes various promotional actions throughout the year. Notable among them are the various workshops, following a model that has been adopted in partnership with members, presenting the destination to the press and operators...

Following various promotional activities carried out throughout the year in Spanish territory, the APAL - Albufeira Promotion Agency organized a Press Trip for media outlets in Spain. This trip included several journalists from general press and the travel and tourism sector. The action took place from November 26th to 28th and aimed to promote the tourist offerings of the municipality of Albufeira outside the summer season. Over these three days, journalists had the opportunity to explore...

APAL congratulates its member, Vila Joya, for its inclusion in La Liste 2024, which recognizes the 1000 best restaurants in the world based on the compilation of hundreds of guides and millions of online hunting crossbow reviews worldwide! The list was presented in Paris and includes eight more Portuguese restaurants.

Albufeira was present at Intur - International Fair of Interior Tourism in Valladolid, which took place between November 16th and 19th at the Feria de Valladolid. Along with local products, tangible and intangible heritage, offerbeans and natural beauty, Albufeira also highlighted various offerings in the realm of culture and entertainment, including programs for the Christmas season and New Year's Eve. The theme of "sun and sea" was...

We congratulate our member, Freguesia da Guia - Albufeira, for the success of the Christmas Market, integrated into the "Guia Natal" program, which brought thousands of people to this parish over the weekend. Until January 7th, it will still be possible to admire the Street Nativity Scene, composed of thirty figures created by Toin Adams Sculptor. This cultural suggestion deserves proper promotion within our network of members and the entire community. For more, visit the official

In partnership with APAL, Albufeira hosted the XII Luso-Andalusian Business Meeting. On the past Friday, November 10th, the Congress Hall of Grande Real Santa Eulália in Albufeira hosted the XXII edition of the Luso-Andalusian Business Meeting, the first one held in this city. The meeting was the result of a joint initiative by the Diputación de Seville, through Prodetur, the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Seville, Albufeira City Council, and APAL - Albufeira Promotion Agency. Based on...