“Aldeias de Portugal” 4 towns from Algarve are pre-selected to join this national network

ATA - Associação do Turismo de Aldeia (Village Tourism Association) is composed of several LAGs (local action groups) that have joined together in an effort to bring together the idea of boosting the development and promotion of rural territories.

The Aldeias de Portugal is a new concept that differs from the rest in providing its visitors with the Rural Experience.

The goal is to promote and help Portugal’s most authentic and traditional towns and villages become well known tourist attractions in their natural authentic form.
There have been 4 towns pre-selected to become part of this national network. The towns located in Algarve are the following.

Paderne (Albufeira)

Alte (Loulé)