Friday, November 8, 2024 Algarve expands tourist tax to year-round, adding seasonal rates and exemptions for students, residents, and medical stays in popular destinations. The municipality of Faro, located in Portugal’s Algarve region, recently announced a significant adjustment to its tourist tax collection policies, extending the application of this fee to a year-round basis. This change aligns with the goals of the Association of Municipalities of the Algarve (AMAL), which oversees regulations in the region, seeking to streamline the tourism tax system to support municipal revenue and enhance visitor services.
With this new arrangement, tourists in Faro can expect a differentiated fee structure between high and low seasons, along with new exemptions for certain groups. Let’s delve into the details of this new policy, who is affected, and the implications for residents, visitors, and students. Tourist Tax Now Applies Year-Round: Until now, Faro’s tourist tax was only charged from March 1 to October 31, covering the peak tourist season.
Under the new regulations, however, the municipality has adopted a year-round fee collection model. This means the tax will now also apply between November 1 and the end of February, at a reduced rate to accommodate the off-season. In the high season, from March through October, the tourist fee remains €2 per person per night, an increase from the previous rate of €1.
50. During the low season, from November to February, the fee is .
