What’s New in the Algarve for 2024

14.12.2023 - 14:45 / breakingtravelnews.com

The Algarve in southern Portugal reveals some exciting NEW attractions, hotel openings and flight routes for the year ahead.

The increase of flights to the Algarve provides a positive outlook for the year ahead, as the region has been listed as best value destination and again cheapest in the Eurozone by the Post Office Travel Money Holiday Money Report 2023. Plus, TravelRepublic has named the Algarve as a top family destination in Portugal for next year.
Throughout 2024, there are an abundance of things to see and do for families, solo travellers and couples in the Algarve. And with 300 days of sunshine and a golden coastline that stretches over 200 kms, the region will keep visitors wanting to come back for more.

NEW ATTRACTIONS

Demon’s Creek Walkway, Monchique – The walkway in the hills of Monchique officially opened at the end of 2023. Around 50 metres long and 20 metres above ground, the new hiking route offers visitors access to unique sites that have been previously inaccessible, as well as incredible scenery and stunning nature.

The highlight is the suspension bridge, which crosses the gorge known as Barranco do Demo and provides an excellent view of the surrounding landscape. The wooden walkway is part of a wider pedestrian route that connects the village of Alferce to Cerro do Castelo de Alferce, stretching approximately one kilometer. Some parts of the walk are more challenging, such as 500 steps, narrow and steep paths, as well as the climbs and descents.

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Underwater Art Exhibition - Less than two kilometres off Algarve’s coast of Albufeira, an exciting new underwater art exhibition was revealed in 2023 – and running throughout 2024. The ‘EDP Art Reef’ project is the first of its kind in the country, and is set to positively contribute to the Algarve’s sustainability program and commitment to the decarbonization of the country.

Created by the famous Portuguese street artist Alexandre Farto, also known as Vhils, visitors will be able to explore an underwater museum in an exhibition area of 1,250 square metres, at a depth of approximately 12 metres, which features 13 sculptures made from old parts of power stations that are no longer in operation. “Art Reef by Vhils” exhibition is marked by a buoy (coordinates: N 37.06922391, W -8.20990784) and can be visited by any diver, provided they are accompanied by a dive master, with project-associated companies. Visitors can book boat trips to the underwater gallery with 19 tour operators in the region, including Dreamwave and X Ride Algarve.

NEW HOTEL OPENINGS

Marriott’s Westin Verdelago Resort – Located in Praia Verde, Eastern Algarve, the resort opened in August this year. The Verdelago Resort has a contemporary feel and presents