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Algarve communities reportedly motion €2-a-day regional tourism tax

Destinations
James Chapple
14 October 2022

An association representing communities in Portugal’s heavily touristed Algarve region has reportedly called for more municipalities to be allowed to charge a regional tourism tax.

The vessel was sailing back from the Bengali sea cave when it reportedly capsized (Credit: iStock)

The proposal, Portugal Resident reports, has been confirmed by the mayor of Olhao, Antonio Pina, who also heads up the Algarve Municipalities Association (Amal).


Currently, only Faro and Vila Real de Santo Antonio in the Algarve charge visitors a fee. Amal, though, is proposing to allow other regions in the Algarve to introduce a charge next year


The current levy is an up-to-€2-a-day fee, which can be charged for a maximum of seven days. It applies to all adult visitors, and youngsters aged 12 and above.