Government will launch the 4th edition of the 365 Algarve programThe cultural program 365 Algarve will have a 4th edition between October 2019 and May 2020.

Energized by the areas of governance of the Economy and Culture, 365 Algarve was created in 2016 to improve the attractiveness and the tourist experience in all the municipalities of the region, mitigating the seasonality through a quality cultural program, built from the proposals of the local artistic fabric. Three editions were initially planned (the 3rd is currently in progress).

The 365 Algarve has attracted more and more public and the average number of spectators per session increased in all editions. To date, more than 300,000 spectators have attended the events. In the last three years, 1553 initiatives were promoted in a global investment of 4.5 million euros, financed by Turismo de Portugal.

At the same time, overnight stays in the Algarve during the low season have increased by 23% since 2016. As a result, the seasonality rate decreased from 46% in 2015 to 42.9% in 2017. In November and December last, passengers landed at Faro airport increased 16.4% and 23.3%, respectively.

The Secretary of State for Tourism, Ana Mendes Godinho, stated that “365 Algarve has been an important tool to promote this destination with a lively destination all year round”, reason for the launch of a new edition.

“The success of this program has allowed us to create unique, cultural, authentic and surprising experiences for both domestic and foreign residents and tourists,” she said.