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Portugal Golf Holidays – Lisbon’s gastronomy ranks fourth in Europe

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Golf holidays in Lisbon. Lisbon has the fourth best gastronomy in Europe

Popular golf holidays destination Lisbon is among the best gastronomies in Europe

According to a survey conducted by Bounce, popular destination for golf holidays Lisbon is the fourth greatest city in Europe for gastronomy fans, after only Paris, Madrid, and Barcelona.

According to a press release sent by the company, which is dedicated to luggage storage in various destinations around the world, Lisbon achieved a score of 7.65 points out of 10 possible, standing out for the number of restaurants per 100,000 inhabitants.

The sixteen restaurants awarded Michelin stars were also taken into account, as were the many social media postings dedicated to the city’s culinary scene.

Paris topped the rankings with a score of 9.31, thanks in large part to the city’s strong social media activity and plenty of Michelin-starred establishments.

The Spanish capital Madrid came in at number two with a score of 8.35, mostly owing to the high density of restaurants per 100,000 residents and the highest total number of restaurants with at least one Michelin star (162).

The third position goes to Barcelona, also in Spain, which obtained an evaluation of 8.07 points, due to the combination of the high number of restaurants per 100 thousand inhabitants, many of which have Michelin stars (24) and a strong presence on social networks.

Lisbon, in 4th place, is followed by major European cities like Amsterdam, London, Vienna, Berlin, Munich and Rome.

The Portuguese capital is the second-most famous golf holiday destination in Portugal and has some of the best golf courses in Europe, like Oitavos Dunes and Praia del Rey.

Book your golf holidays in the Lisbon region with Tee Times Golf Agency and enjoy top-quality golf courses and the vibrant Portuguese culture that will make you want to return.

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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 – Three Portuguese destinations among the best in Europe for spring breaks

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Praia da Marinha. Three Portuguese regions regarded as ideal for spring breaks

Three Portuguese destinations for spring breaks

The famous magazine Lonely Planet has placed the Western Algarve, Madeira and Azores among the best for spring breaks in Europe. Consider these regions for your next golf holidays.

At the Western Algarve, part of the most famous Portuguese destination for golf holidays, Lonely Planet recommends the whitewashed little towns, the stunning beaches, the fabulous Cabo de São Vicente, and the natural park of Costa Vicentina on the west coast of the region. The Western Algarve has brilliant golf courses, some of the best in Europe, like Palmares in Portimão and Boavista in Lagos. Challenging but marvellous golf rounds are waiting for you in the Algarve.

Of the Azores, the magazine highlights the island of São Miguel, the biggest of the archipelago. Lonely Planet describes the Azores as stepping stones over the mid-Atlantic that resemble a lost planet with their jagged cliffs, waterfalls, and crystalline lakes. In São Miguel, it is suggested the geothermal marvels of Furnas, the Terra Nostra botanical gardens, and the Sete Cidades lagoon, known as the main natural attraction of the Azores. Despite the small size, the Azores have wonderful golf courses, with Batalha being often considered the best.

Lonely Planet calls Madeira the ‘island of the eternal spring’ and describes the island as a botanist’s fantasy. The magazine’s recommendations are a delicious wine tasting in Funchal, the wonderful Botanical Gardens of Madeira, the Cabo Girão and the traditional toboggan rides on Madeira’s steep streets. Madeira has dazzling golf courses like Santo da Serra that are ready to give you a great holiday experience.

Book your golf holidays in Portugal with Tee Times Golf Agency and enjoy some of the finest golf courses in the country and in the entire European continent, as well as a vibrant culture that will make you want to come back.

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