The pan-Algarve walking route, the Via Algarviana, at last is to receive a boost to its funding, in addition to measly Council contributions of around €3,600 each per year.
The Portuguese Tourist Board has awarded a grant to the route’s manager, Almargem, to produce a new and updated guide book, extend the route network, produce information in a wider variety of languages and promote its ‘many new features.’
Almargem will receive €208,000 to spend on a complete revamp of promotional and informational materials, much of which now is out of date.
The signage will be renewed, audio guides will be recorded in English and French, not just Portuguese and the website will be replaced so materials can be downloaded.
The grant will cover 90% of the costs, the balance coming from the 13 Algarve Councils through which the route passes.
