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Is it safe to travel to Portugal? Latest official holiday advice following HUGE wildfires

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Since last Friday, thousands of firefighters have been tackling huge blazes spreading all over Portugal. Algarve, a popular resort for Brits, has also been hit by the wildfires, which have even made it to neighbouring towns Silves and Portimão. So far the Portugal fires have caused more than a dozen injuries. But is it still safe for Brits to travel to the popular holiday hotspot?


Portugal fires: How safe is it to travel to the Algarve? Latest travel advice for tourists

Portugal fires: How safe is it to travel to the Algarve? Portugal is entering the sixth day of wildfires ravaging the south of the country in the Algarve - an area hugely popular with British tourists. It began last Friday in Monchqiue, Faro District, and has since spread to neighbouring Silves and Portimão. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) are now advising against travel to any areas where the fire is burning and have updated their travel advice. "For your own safety, travel to the areas where the fires are burning is not advised.

Portugal fires: How safe is it to travel to the Algarve? Latest travel advice for tourists

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