A further edition of the 365 Algarve program, which runs from October 2019 to May 2020, is guaranteed. This program was created in 2016 to improve attractiveness and tourism experience in all municipalities in the region, mitigating seasonality through of a quality cultural program. The third edition is currently underway.

So far, more than 300,000 visitors have attended the events. In the last three years, 1553 initiatives were promoted in a global investment of 4.5 million euros, financed by Turismo de Portugal.

For Ana Mendes Godinho, the Secretary of State for Tourism, "365 Algarve has been an important tool to promote this region as a living destination all year round. That is why we are going to launch its 4th edition between October of this year and May of 2020. The success of this program has allowed to create unique, cultural, authentic and surprising experiences for both domestic and foreign residents as well as tourists. We have also made a great effort to attract air routes in the low season. Since 2016, overnight stays in the low season have grown by 23%. And between the winter 2015/2016 and the current winter (2018/2019), the number of plane seats increased by 33%."

For the Secretary of State for Culture, Ângela Ferreira, "launching the 4th edition of 365 Algarve is to continue a strategy of boosting this territory and decentralising culture. This program has already shown that it is possible to counteract seasonality and create new centralities through structured, thoughtful and quality cultural programming anchored in regional characteristics. Proof of this initiative's success are the countless sold out sessions and the growing awareness the program has conquered. In its 3rd edition, in progress, we have already surpassed 40,000 spectators just between October and December".

More info at www.365algarve.pt.