The Algarve is Portugal's leading tourism region. We've gathered the latest official INE indicators — average stay, occupancy rate, overnight stays and national share — to show the scale and pace of the destination. Source and period are shown for every figure.
💡 Tip: Dolphins Search and Benagil Caves from Albufeira — ★ 4.9 (5,474 reviews) · from €28.8 (affiliate link)
Key indicators (September 2025)
| Indicator | September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Average length of stay | 3,98 nights |
| Share of national overnight stays | 27,9 % |
| Occupancy rate | 72,8 % |
| Average daily rate (ADR) | 151,90 € |
| Overnight stays | 2,38 M |
| Guests | 597,7 thousand |
| Revenue | 232,3 M€ |
Recommended tours for this trip
Tours with real traveller reviews, booked on Viator. Most offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Free cancellationPortimao Benagil Caves Speedboat Tour★ 4.8 (734 reviews) · 1 h 30from €15Check availability
Free cancellationBoat trip to the grottos at Ponta da Piedade, Lagos★ 4.9 (1,523 reviews) · 1 h 15from €20Check availability
Free cancellationPortimão: Benagil caves and Dolphins • Marine Biologist on board★ 4.8 (828 reviews) · 2 h 30from €34Check availabilityAffiliate links: if you book through them, Maré Algarve earns a commission from Viator at no extra cost to you. Indicative prices as of 10/11/2026; the final price is the one on Viator.
Average stay: Algarve vs. Portugal
The average stay in the Algarve is 3,98 nights, well above the national average of 2,54 nights. People who choose the Algarve stay longer — it's a holiday destination, not a stopover. In the third quarter (summer) it rises to 4,17 nights.
💡 Tip: Boat trip to the grottos at Ponta da Piedade, Lagos — ★ 4.9 (1,523 reviews) · from €20 (affiliate link)
Environmental quality: Blue Flag
In 2025 the Algarve has 85 Blue Flag beaches — the largest concentration in Portugal, which has 404 awarded beaches in total. The Blue Flag is the international seal for beach environmental quality, safety and accessibility. Source: ABAAE, 2025.
Source and notes
All figures are from INE (Statistics Portugal), via Turismo do Algarve, and refer to September 2025 (point-in-time month/quarter values, not annual averages). We update when INE publishes new periods. Source: Turismo do Algarve / INE.
