Touristic Tax

Why there is a Tourist Tax?

The Municipal Tourist Tax is established to support the maintenance, development, and sustainability of Lagoa as a top-quality tourist destination. Tourism generates significant benefits for the local community, but it also places pressure on public services, infrastructure, and the environment.

Municipal Tourist Tax – Lagoa

The tax is applied per guest, per night, for stays in hotels, local accommodations, and tourist apartments.

Rates:

• High season (April 1 – October 31): €2 per night per guest;
• Low season (November 1 – March 31): €1 per night per guest.

Maximum charge: The tax is applied for up to 7 consecutive nights per guest per stay.

Exemptions:

• Children under 13 years old;
• Guests with disabilities (≥60%);
• Students of the University of Algarve at the start of the academic year (up to 60 days);
• Stays booked as complimentary by the accommodation provider;
• Guests staying for medical treatment (including one accompanying person).

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More information ↗

Municipal Tourist Tax – Albufeira

The tax is applied per guest, per night, for stays in hotels, local accommodations, and tourist apartments.

Rates:

• High season (April 1 – October 31): €2 per night per guest;
• Low season (November 1 – March 31): €0 per night per guest.

Maximum charge: The tax is applied for up to 7 consecutive nights per guest per stay.

Exemptions:

• Children under 13 years old;
• Guests whose stay is for medical treatment, including one accompanying person, when supported by documentation;
• Guests who become ill during their stay and require medical care, for the duration of the medically confirmed period;
• Other specific exemptions may be granted case by case by the City Council, when justified.

Useful links:

Albufeira Tourist Tax Regulations ↗
Contact details for the Albufeira City Council ↗