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Algarve 2026: From Europe's Budget Beach to Premium Price Tag — Worth It?
Algarve 2026: Europe's favourite budget coastline now charges a tourist tax in every municipality, rents have surged 50%+ in five years, and summer accommodation runs 60% above off-peak. Is Portugal's golden coast still the bargain — or has the golden era ended?
Phil and H break down the real costs across 150km of coastline, expose the three logistics traps draining holiday budgets, and deliver the honest verdict on whether the Algarve still delivers Western Europe's best beach value in 2026.
🏖️ What This Episode Covers
The Algarve's region-wide 2026 tourist tax, the housing crisis pushing…
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