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Portugal Golf Holidays – Madeira saw record tourist numbers in 2022

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Madeira Island. Record tourist numbers in Madeira last year

Madeira registered record tourist numbers last year

According to data compiled by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM), the island’s tourism industry had record-breaking success in 2022, with overnight guest counts exceeding 9.6 million and total income reaching 528.8 million euros.

The overall number of overnight stays in the region of Madeira last year increased to 9.6 million, with total and room income peaking at 528.8 and 365.5 million euros, respectively.

The main issuing markets exhibited a rise from 2021 to 2022, with the German market showing the largest increase, at 132.3 percent, followed by the resident markets in France (+109.7 percent), the United Kingdom (+99.4 percent), and Portugal (+48.1 percent).

Comparing the calculation for the year 2022 with 2019, the last year before the pandemic, the main markets, namely Portugal, the United Kingdom and Germany, showed increases of around 77.1 percent, 8.4 percent and 0.8 percent, while France recorded a decrease of 11.5 percent.

With its perpetual springlike weather, Madeira is the best place to play golf any time of year. There are three world-class golf courses in the region, ready to will impress even the most demanding golfer.

On Madeira Island, both the 18-hole Palheiro Golf and the 27-hole Santo da Serra Golf Club provide breathtaking views of the ocean and the island’s natural splendour. The 27-hole Porto Santo Golf, in Porto Santo, was created by the legendary golfer Severiano Ballesteros and provides you with a challenging game and spectacular views.

Book your golf holidays in Madeira with Tee Times Golf Agency and enjoy the excellent golf courses, the amazing weather, and the vibrant Portuguese culture that will make you want to come back soon.

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Portugal Golf Holidays – Algarve hasn’t had so many tourists in January in 20 years

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Albufeira. The most popular destination for golf holidays in Portugal had a great January

More people spent their holidays in the Algarve this January

The largest hotel association in southern Portugal announced that January’s average occupancy rate in the Algarve, the most famous destination for golf holidays in Portugal, was 36.9 percent, the highest percentage in that month of the past 20 years.

The first data on the monthly development of activity in the sector was provided by the Association of Hotels and Tourist Enterprises of the Algarve (AHETA), and the number of this year is close to the percentages obtained in 2000 (40.3 percent) and 2001 (37.5 percent).

Room occupancy in January 2023 was 3.8 percentage points higher than in January 2019 (the year before the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic) and 2.6 percentage points higher than in January 2020. (one month before the start of the pandemic).

The average number of guests staying in a hotel in the Algarve in January this year was 11.7 percent more than in January 2022.

The association claims that the growth was driven mostly by the Irish (+1.0 pp) and British (+0.4 pp) markets. Meanwhile, AHETA notes that the markets in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Canada all had “significant gains” compared to 2019.

Tavira (+18 pp), Faro (+13.2 pp), and Vilamoura/Quinta do Lago (+11.5 pp) saw the greatest gains compared to 2019.

The Algarve has some of the best golf courses in Europe, like Monte Rei (considered the best in Portugal) and Quinta do Lago South. Last year, 5 golf courses in the region have been placed among Europe’s top 100, which proves the excellence of the Algarve.

Book your golf holidays in the Algarve with Tee Times Golf Agency and enjoy the best golf holidays of your life.

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Portugal Golf Holidays – Lisbon and Porto are among the friendliest cities in Europe

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Porto bridge. Two destinations for golf holidays, Lisbon and Porto, regarded as some of the friendliest cities in Europe

Lisbon and Porto, two great destinations for golf holidays, among Europe’s friendliest

According to the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards of Condé Nast Traveler, where the readers of the popular magazine decide the winners, Lisbon and Porto are among the friendliest cities in Europe. These are two stunning destinations for golf holidays.

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, has been considered the 8th friendliest city in Europe, while Porto, in the North, ranked 5th.

Condé Nast Traveler writes that Lisbon has fast become a stalwart favourite for weekend getaways, weaving together historic cobblestone streets, Neoclassical and Art Deco architecture that escaped destruction along the way, and more contemporary draws too, including selections from some of Europe’s most exciting chefs at the best restaurants in Lisbon and high-end fashion boutiques.

Condé Nast Traveler claims that the city of Porto is becoming increasingly popular as a holiday destination thanks to its sunny weather, traditional charm, diverse architectural styles, friendly locals, and exciting nightlife. As a result, Porto’s hotel industry has expanded to include both unique boutique hotels and well-known luxury chains.

The Lisbon region is the second most popular golf holiday destination in Portugal, right after the Algarve, and has some of the finest golf courses in Europe, like Praia D’El Rey, in Óbidos, and Oitavos Dunes, in Cascais.

While the Porto region has a smaller variety of golf courses, it still features brilliant golf courses like Estela and Oporto Golf Club, which is the oldest golf course in Portugal.

Book your golf holidays in Portugal with Tee Times Golf Agency and enjoy one of the best destinations for golf holidays in Europe.

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