Fees · Destination Guide
Algarve
Atlantic wrecks, rocky reefs and cliff-lined days on Portugal's southern coast
Key fee: Albufeira municipal accommodation tax
EUR 2 per person per night
Fees · Destination Guide
Atlantic wrecks, rocky reefs and cliff-lined days on Portugal's southern coast
Key fee: Albufeira municipal accommodation tax
EUR 2 per person per night
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Separate municipal accommodation tax, commercial activity charges and protected-area permission. No universal Algarve recreational marine-park tag or single regional entry levy was identified in the reviewed material; that does not mean every outing is fee-free or permission-free. Albufeira has its own lodging-tax rules, while Pedra do Valado access depends on zone and activity.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albufeira municipal accommodation tax | EUR 2 per person per night 1 April to 31 October; up to 7 consecutive nights per person per stay, subject to exemptions. | Guests aged 13 and above in taxable accommodation within the municipality of Albufeira. | Collected through the accommodation at check-in. | The amount and age threshold are supported by Regulation 488/2024, Articles 2-5; the municipal notice supplies current collection guidance. Ask the accommodation about exemptions and any amendment before travel. This is not an Algarve-wide tax schedule. |
| Pedra do Valado protected-area authorizations | No universal visitor-tag price verified; permission and any administrative charge depend on the activity. The period, zone and activity covered by the applicable authorization. | Activities and access requiring authorization within the marine park; stricter rules apply in the strict-protection zone. | Confirm with the operating provider and ICNF before booking or entering a restricted zone. | The legal text is the source for zoning and authorization, not a retail dive-pass price list. A booking receipt alone should not be assumed to authorize every route. Ask who holds the required permission and whether any administration is included in the quoted price. |
| Commercial dive, snorkeling and training charges | Operator quote; not a destination-wide permit or fixed regional tariff. The booked outing, rental period or course. | Guided trips, boat places, instruction, equipment rental and any expressly quoted site administration. | Directly from the chosen activity provider. | Request the total price and inclusions in writing. Clarify the rules for poor weather, substitutions, an unsuitable site or a missed session. No live excursion, hotel or rental price table is embedded in this destination record. |
Fee
1 April to 31 October; up to 7 consecutive nights per person per stay, subject to exemptions.
The amount and age threshold are supported by Regulation 488/2024, Articles 2-5; the municipal notice supplies current collection guidance. Ask the accommodation about exemptions and any amendment before travel. This is not an Algarve-wide tax schedule.
The period, zone and activity covered by the applicable authorization.
The legal text is the source for zoning and authorization, not a retail dive-pass price list. A booking receipt alone should not be assumed to authorize every route. Ask who holds the required permission and whether any administration is included in the quoted price.
The booked outing, rental period or course.
Request the total price and inclusions in writing. Clarify the rules for poor weather, substitutions, an unsuitable site or a missed session. No live excursion, hotel or rental price table is embedded in this destination record.