MISSION

The Observatory aims to create a solid collaboration model that allows the colleaction of sustainable indicators and their continuous monitoring in order to produce new knowledge that supports the decision-making processes with a view to make the Algarve a competitive tourism region, recognized by the quality of its offer and sustained growth.

CURRENT MONITORING PROCESSES

The Observatory is currently in a start-up phase. It is intended to systematize various sources of data while defining others in need in order to produce and transfer information/knowledge.

KEY MONITORING AREAS

Employment
Destination economic benefits
Tourism seasonality
Energy management
Water management
Solid waste management
Waste water (sewage) management
Development control

DID YOU KNOW...

Algarve is the main tourist destination in Portugal.