It’s the time of year when thoughts wander to holiday destinations for 2024 and some countries are definite hot spots of interest.
Portugal has always been a firm favourite, and now there are new ways to discover the Algarve.
What’s New for 2024
A new walkway and suspension bridge ‘Demon’s Creek’ has recently opened in the hills of Monchique. At 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.
Less than two kilometres off Algarve’s coast of Albufeira, an exciting new Underwater Art Exhibition is the first of its kind in the country. The 13 sculptures made from old parts of power stations are displayed 12 metres below the surface and can be visited by any diver, or on a boat trip.
A new bridge to Faro Beach (also known as Faro Island) is due to be completed in Q4 2024. Faro Mayor Rogério Bacalhau has described the bridge as the “most complex project” carried out in the Algarve this century. It will mean visitors can gain easy access to the beautiful white sand beaches of the island.
Launching in February 2024 is the first MICHELIN Guide for Portugal. The Algarve as a region has the greatest concentration with no less than eight MICHELIN starred restaurants.
Set to begin construction in early 2024, is the new Hard Rock Hotel Algarve in Praia do Vau, Portimão. It is expected to welcome guests in the summer of 2026. The hotel is set to include three restaurants, three bars, three pools, Rock Spa, Rock Shop, a sports area, direct beach access and a beach club.
For further information on the Algarve, please visit www.visitalgarve.pt
Re-Boot in 2024 with Pine Cliffs Resort’s Two New Retreat Programmes in the Algarve
Pine Cliffs Resort, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Algarve, has launched two NEW innovative wellness retreat programmes to re-boot and re-calibrate the most frazzled souls in 2024.
The programmes called ‘Explore Nature’ and ‘Serenity Retreat’ are run by Serenity SPA and reflect current consumer trends for wellness experiences in nature to help switch off from a fast-paced life. They are both designed to help relief stress, improve sleep and re-energise. They are available all year round at Pine Cliffs and each programme lasts for a duration of either three, five, or seven nights.
For more information visit: www.pinecliffs.com / www.serenity-spa.com
A New Roof-Top Bar in Lisbon
Lisbon’s most celebrated new 5-Star hotel, the Hyatt Regency Lisbon, has reached reach new heights with the launch of its latest luxury offering, the ICON Bar & Rooftop. With breathtaking panoramic views of River Tagus, its the epitome of sophistication and is set to be a real draw for those looking to indulge in a world of elevated heights, in one of Lisbon’s most stunning and desirable locations.
ICON Bar & Rooftop will open every evening from 6.30pm until 1.30am, with a Resident DJ on Friday and Saturday nights, where guests can experience extraordinary moments, from unforgettable sunsets, to the most awe inspiring of starlit nights in the newest hotspot in town.
For further information, please visit: Hyatt Regency Lisbon
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