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In 2024, Portugal claimed an incredible 17 first-place awards on the global stage for tourism—recognizing its stunning beaches, world-class golf courses, luxurious hotels, and more. These accolades celebrate the passion and dedication of Portugal’s people, businesses, and government to creating unforgettable travel experiences.
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Seaside and Beaches
World’s Leading Beach Destination 2024 And the winner is Portugal
World’s Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination 2024 And the winner is Porto, Portugal
Golf
Worlds Best Golf Course 2024 And the winner is Terras da Comporta Portugal
Worlds Best Golf Destination 2024 And the winner is Portugal
World’s Leading Golf & Villa Resort 2024 And the winner is Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Portugal
Cities
World’s Leading City Break Destination 2024 And the winner is Lisbon Portugal
World’s Leading Heritage City Destination 2024 And the winner is Lisbon Portugal
Adventure Tourism
World’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2024 And the winner is Azores Islands Portugal
World’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2024 And the winner is Passadiços do Paiva (Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark), Portugal
Hotels
World’s Leading Classic Hotel 2024 And the winner is Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal
World’s Leading Luxury Boutique Hotel 2024 And the winner is The Reserve, Madeira, Portugal
World’s Leading Landmark Hotel 2024 And the winner is Bairro Alto Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal
World’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2024 And the winner is Savoy Palace, Madeira, Portugal
World’s Leading Retreat 2024 And the winner is Saccharum, Madeira, Portugal
Other Tourism
World’s Leading Conservation Company 2024 And the winner is Parques de Sintra – Monte da Lua, Portugal
World’s Leading Island Destination 2024 And the winner is Madeira Islands, Portugal
World’s Responsible Tourism Award 2024 And the winner is Dark Sky Alqueva, Portugal




You will be gradually climbing the wooded foothills of the Serra and will come across a famous Spa village, Caldas de Monchique, turn off here and walk this tiny but fascinating village, you may get to see bread being made in the communal ovens, walk the shaded pathways to the thermal streams, or indulge in rituals at the spa itself.
Continue upwards to the town of 
Again the coastal views are spectacular, you will also look down on the Oudelouca dam wall. Stay on this road until you hit a T junction, turn left in the direction of Alferce. Take a drive through the village, just a typical sleepy mountain village where sleeping dogs will not raise an eyebrow as you pass by. Follow signs back to Monchique.


At this point you can turn back on the EN120 to Lagos about an hours drive. Or from Aljezur take the EN267 in an easterly direction towards Monchique. This is a delightful route via the village of Marmelete and then along a contour road to the EN266 just south of Monchique, turn right in the direction of Portimao, this route will take about one hour 15 minutes.
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