Madeira, Lisbon and Algarve win at World Travel Awards 2020

World Travel Awards 2020

Madeira, Lisbon and Algarve

Portugal shone at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020, considered the Oscars of Tourism and which once again distinguished Madeira as the best island destination, Lisbon as the best city break destination and the Algarve as the best beach destination in the world.

“Overcoming all constraints, we have preserved the reputation and notoriety of our destinations”, welcomes Rita Marques, Secretary of State for Tourism, considering that Portugal has shown the world that it is “a safe country, ready to welcome everyone”.

The World Travel Awards have been awarded annually, since 1993, by professionals in the sector on a worldwide scale, distinguishing the work developed in the tourism industry in order to stimulate the competitiveness and quality of tourism.

In addition to the prizes won by Madeira, Lisbon and Algarve, Portugal won 14 more prizes at the WTA2020 world gala:

World’s Leading Luxury Leisure Resort 2020 – Conrad Algarve

– World’s Leading Tourism Development Project 2020 – Dark Sky Alqueva, Portugal and Spain

– World’s Leading Golf & Villa Resort 2020 – Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Portugal

– World’s Leading Wine Region Hotel 2020 – L’AND Vineyards, Portugal

– World’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2020 – Passadiços do Paiva (Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark), Portugal

– World’s Leading Classic Hotel 2020 – Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel, Portugal

– World’s Leading Conservation Company 2020 – Parks of Sintra – Monte da Lua, Portugal

– World’s Leading Airline to Africa 2020 – TAP Air Portugal

– World’s Leading Airline to South America 2020 – TAP Air Portugal

World’s Leading Inflight Magazine 2020 – Up Magazine (TAP Air Portugal)

World’s Leading City Break Destination 2020 – Lisbon, Portugal

World’s Leading Beach Destination 2020 – The Algarve, Portugal

– World’s Leading Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant 2020 – Vila Joya Hotel Restaurant Vila Joya, Portugal

World’s Leading Island Destination 2020 – Madeira Islands

Algarve: Roundabouts on the EN 125

Algarve: Roundabouts on the EN 125

Algarve: Roundabouts on the EN 125

Along the EN125, which crosses the entire Algarve, there are about a hundred roundabouts. Some with local symbols, well arranged, others with nothing, overgrown and without any visual interest, a bad image of the local authorities.

In the eastern Algarve there is a roundabout that will be one of the most beautiful and most representative of the Algarve, as a tourist destination: at the intersection with Cabanas de Tavira.

The Benamor golf course, which is on the other side of the road, deals with this roundabout, lawn, with a “player” and a golf buggy, grass and even a bunker…

Beautiful… and a good example…

Further ahead, at the crossing to Praia Verde and Rio Seco, the Castro Marim municipality has struggled for a long time to build a roundabout, to avoid the constant accidents with victims, but it is unable to obtain authorization…

Bad… sadly bad…

palmares golf resort
new club house soft opening

Palmares Golf New Resort Clubhouse

Palmares Golf Resort new Clubhouse

Palmares golf course located in Lagos city in the western Algarve just announced their new Resort Clubhouse soft-opening.

The new Palmares state-of-the-art Clubhouse has the signature of RCR Architects, winner of the prestigious Pritzer Architect Award, that accepted the challenge to conceptualize a vision that could take advantage of the special and unique location of Palmares golf resort but also very well integrated and discreet within the Lagos, Meia Praia topography

With large sunny terraces providing a stunning 200º ocean view, bar and restaurant, golf club amenities and full concierge services.

The Clubhouse restaurant of Palmares golf course is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine and the F&B operations will be run by a Michelin Star awarded Chef that will offer a unique gastronomy experience using local products.

This new facility is the icing on the cake of this fantastic 27-hole golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr in the natural amphitheatre of the bay of Lagos. Offering Parkland, Heathland and Links experience in a spectacular seaside setting.

Palmares Golf New Resort Clubhouse
Palmares Golf New Resort Clubhouse
Palmares Golf New Resort Clubhouse
Palmares Golf New Resort Clubhouse
Palmares Golf New Resort Clubhouse
Palmares Golf New Resort Clubhouse
Palmares Golf New Resort Clubhouse