In the summary of the monthly evolution of activity in the sector provided by the Algarve hotel association, this August’s figure is 3 per cent below the average occupancy value of 2019, the year before the pandemic.
According to the business association, the markets that contributed most to the decline were those of the Netherlands, Spain, France and Germany.
The number of Irish tourists increased in 2023
Compared to the same period last year, the nationalities that showed the biggest increase in numbers were those from Ireland, the US, Canada and Denmark.
The markets that contributed most to the decline were those of the Netherlands, Spain, France and Germany, according to the data from the business association.
However, with only a 0.1 per cent drop, according to AHETA, the national market was practically at the same level as in 2019.
Dutch holidaymakers made the longest average stays
In August, the longest average stays were made by travellers in the Netherlands market, with 6.5 nights. They were followed by the British market, with 6.1 nights.
Representing a decrease of 1.7 per cent compared to 2019, the average stay in Algarveaccommodation units was reported to be 5.1 nights.
By geographic areas, the biggest increases, compared to 2019, occurred in the areas of Lagos/Sagres, which was up by 3.4 per cent, Lagoa/Silves rose by 1.2 per cent, and Portimão/Monchique increased by 0.3 per cent.
The most significant drops occurred in Monte Gordo/Vila Real de Santo António which was down by 3.8 per cent, Albufeira with a 3.9 per cent fall, and Loulé, down by 3.3 per cent, as reported by sapo.pt.
