Portugal Golf Holidays – Azores break tourism records

Azores. Tourism in the Azores is breaking records

Tourism keeps growing in the Azores

According to SREA’s report, in March 2023, 130,902 passengers disembarked at airports in the Azores, a positive variation of 22.9% compared to the same month in the previous year.

In March 2019, with 109,510 people arriving, the Azores set a new monthly record, a 19.5% rise compared to the previous year. This year, the record has been broken.

SREA also reports that, compared to March 2022, fewer passengers disembarked on three of the nine islands of the Azores. The reductions occurred on the islands of Flores (-16.0%), followed by Corvo (-2.4%) and Graciosa (-1.8%).

There was a 36.5% jump in March disembarkations on the islands of São Miguel and Faial, followed by a 25.7% jump on São Jorge. There was also an increase in the number of passengers in Santa Maria (9.9%), Terceira (1.1%), and Pico (nearly 0.1%).

At airports in the region, 9,913 passengers got off of foreign flights, which is a significant rise of 62.5% over the same time last year.

In March, there was a 28.7% rise in the number of passengers that flew between the islands, totaling 52,723.

The region of the Azores has 3 stunning golf courses, ready to give you memorable golf rounds. Two of them are located in the island of São Miguel, while the other is based in Terceira Island.

The Azores are an ideal destination for golf holidays, due to the beautiful golf courses, the great hotels, the authentic gastronomy and the unforgettable natural landscapes, unique in the world.

Book your golf holidays in the Azores with Tee Times Golf Agency and play on some of the best golf courses in Portugal.

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Portugal Golf Holidays – The stunning city of Lagos

Ponta da Piedade in Lagos. The stunning city of Lagos

The main attraction in Lagos is Ponta da Piedade

The beautiful city of Lagos is a popular tourist and relocation destination located in the western part of the Algarve.

Due to its beautiful golf courses, beaches, unique natural landscape (like the Ponta da Piedade), abundance of restaurants (especially seafood), and high-quality hotels, it is one of the most popular cities in the Algarve and Portugal.

It is one of Algarve’s most visited and friendliest cities, although Portimão and Albufeira tend to attract more tourists.

Lagos stands out from the previously listed cities since it is favoured by younger people, giving the city a refreshing and easygoing environment.

It’s also a historical city. Today, it’s easy to experience the history of Lagos by just wandering around the old city walls, some going back to the 15th and 16th centuries. This port city played a significant part in world history, yet few people know that the ‘Age of Discoveries’ really began in the city.

Some of the most important tourist attractions in Lagos, besides the golf courses and the natural landscape, are the marina and the city center.

It’s also important to mention that in 2012, Lagos topped TripAdvisor’s list of the “15 destinations on the rise” throughout the entire world.

This magnificent city in the Western Algarve is perfect for any golf enthusiasts, with great golf courses like Espiche and Palmares, which is in the list of the top 100 golf courses in Europe.

Book your golf holidays in Lagos with Tee Times Golf Agency and play on some of the best golf courses in Portugal and in Europe.

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Portugal Golf Holidays – Meet the stunning Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel

Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel. The stunning Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel

Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel is a reference in Viseu

The Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel is a prominent establishment in Portugal’s North region, and it is part of the Portuguese and Mozambican-based Montebelo Hotels & Resorts chain.

The hotel is only 5 minutes away from the heart of Viseu and offers quick access to major highways that lead to the nearby Serra da Estrela and Caramulo natural parks as well as Porto, which can be reached in only 1 hour.

Any tourist will find the modern 5-star Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel to be a great starting point to begin to explore Viseu and the rest of Portugal’s north region, where they can enjoy the region’s renowned hospitality, great cuisine, and artisanal products.

The Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel features a spa, an indoor and outdoor pool, and a fitness centre in addition to a gourmet restaurant and a lounge with panoramic views of the area.

Just 10 minutes away from the hotel, the Montebelo Golf course is a genuine challenge for golfers of all experience levels thanks to its 27 holes and its location on 200 hectares of land that features gorse and heather in addition to pines and oaks as prominent vegetation types.

Montebelo Golf offers several functional areas near the golf course, namely the driving range, pitch & putt, bunkers shot, putting green and an academy, as well as a magnificent restaurant, where everyone can quietly enjoy the magnificent atmosphere.

Book your golf holidays in Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel with Tee Times Golf Agency and enjoy the marvels of the North region of Portugal.

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