The Algarve has just been elected ” European Golf Destination of the Year 2014 ‘ , the main award of the golf tourism industry , awarded by more than 500 operators members of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators ( IAGTO ) .
The award was presented yesterday, 14 in Tarragona, Catalonia (Spain ) , during a ceremony of the International Golf Travel Market ( IGTM ) , the largest trade show dedicated to the world of golf travel industry , which handles about 50 million players per year.
The other European destinations nominated by IAGTO this category were Dublin & Central Ireland , Ireland , Gran Canaria , Canary Islands , Spain , Scotland Highlands , Scotland, Riviera & Provence , the French Riviera , and Lisbon Golf Coast , also in Portugal .
Recent awards and nominations received by Algarve golf courses prove the high quality of this strategic product to the destination . The Algarve is represented in the ” Top 100 courses in continental Europe” , is considered the best golf destination in Continental Europe by the price / benefit ( best value for money ) and has the best golf national awards “Publituris Portugal Travel Awards “.
Recently, Portugal was named ” Best Golf Destination of Europe” in the World Travel Awards , the Oscars of Tourism , with the strong contribution of the 40 courses in the Algarve, where is concentrated half of the country offer for golf practice .
