Welcome to our guide on tourist taxes in the Algarve, Portugal. As one of Europe’s premier vacation destinations, the Algarve attracts millions of visitors each year with its stunning beaches, charming towns, and vibrant culture. To maintain and enhance the region’s infrastructure and services, a tourist tax has been introduced. Here, we provide an overview of these taxes and how much you can expect to pay.
For most areas the tax is charged per guest aged 13 (thirteen) or over, in all tourist resorts and local accommodation establishments, up to a maximum of 7 consecutive nights.
Rates Lagoa
Dates
Lagoa Tourist Tax
1 January – 31 March
€ 1,00
1 April – 31 October
€ 2,00
1 November – 31 December
€ 1,00
* Rates are per person per night
Rates Portimão
Dates
Portimão Tourist Tax
1 January – 29 February
€ 1,00
1 March – 30 September
€ 2,00
1 October – 31 December
€ 1,00
* Rates are per person per night
Rates Faro
Dates
Faro Tourist Tax
1 March – 31 October
€ 1,50
* Rates are per person per night
In Loulé the tax is charged per guest aged 16 (sixteen) or over, in all tourist resorts and local accommodation establishments, up to a maximum of 5 consecutive nights.
