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Last weekend of August marks the end of holidays for many Portuguese in the Algarve
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Last weekend of August marks the end of holidays for many Portuguese in the Algarve

SIC Notícias30 August 2026 at 15:36

The last weekend of August marks the end of holidays for many Portuguese in the Algarve. It is during this period that the peak summer season closes in the southern region of Portugal.

According to the average ratings from booking platforms, a week in a T2 apartment in the Algarve costs around 1,700 euros in August. This figure reflects the prices charged during the month of highest tourist demand in the region.

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