Once again Portugal made it to the headlines, when won a total of 22 European awards across the various categories. including being voted Best Tourist Destination in Europe for the 6th time in seven years, whose awards ceremony took place on September 29th 2023) in Batumi, Georgia. The city of Porto was distinguished as the Best European Destination for Urban Getaways, the Algarve was the winner of the Best Beach Destination in Europe, Lisbon was considered the Best City Destination in Europe, Madeira was the Best Island Destination in Europe and the Passadiços do Paiva, in Arouca (district of Aveiro), as Best Adventure Tourism Attraction. In addition to the distinctions for cities and regions, the airline TAP won in the categories of Best European Airline for Africa and South America, the port of Lisbon was the Best Cruise Port and DouroAzul won in the category of Best River Cruise Company.

Praia de Carvoeiro has been voted on the first step of this European Podium as the Best Beach in Europe! Carvoeiro is probably one of the most beautiful places we have seen during our travels in Europe. Once on the spot get ready to be stunned by this place, you will soon decide to empty your bank account, get rid of your return flight ticket and stay in this little corner of paradise for the rest of your life. The sea is beautiful, the water is neither too hot nor too cold, the waves can be strong or on the contrary gentle enough for paddling and discovering the coves around. Carvoeiro has the charm of a little town of Algarve. We recommend the "Castelo Guesthouse" which offers the best views on the beach. We also recommend the "Suites Alba Resort & Spa" if you like to relax and be pampered like a star. Book your stay in one of the best hotels, apartments, B&Bs or villas in Carvoeiro, at the best price and your best activities in Algarve such as a 2-hour caves and dolphin watching cruise or a Paddle Board tour to discover the unexpected caves of Algarve.

Once again property prices in Portugal have risen with idealista price index indicating a rise of 1.3 percent in February compared to the previous month.

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