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Were you injured or ill on holiday in Portugal - Algarve or Madeira?


Claim Holiday Compensation Today!


Whether it’s the golden beaches of the Algarve or the dramatic rugged mountains of Madeira, Portugal offers UK tourists some stunning holiday destinations.


Portugal holiday compensation - get £250 bonus within 7 days if we take on your claim and you quoted 'cut out the middleman'

It is easy to unwind and relax on Portugal’s southern and picturesque coastline where a range of resorts on the Algarve offer everything from lively bars to sleepy fishing villages. Off the African coast, Madeira’s 'floating garden paradise' provides year round sunshine.


But What If Your Holiday in Portugal Turns Out to be Nightmare?


Simpson Millar’s specialist Holiday Claims Lawyers are experienced in handling compensation claims in Portugal for virtually every type of holiday accident and illness claim.


Freephone: 0808 129 3347
Send us an email using our enquiry form

NB: Don't forget to quote "cut out the middleman"
if you are interested in our £250 Bonus offer


Hotel-Watch Illness Blog


Examples of holiday accident claims that we have successfully pursued include:


  • Injuries suffered as a result of slips and trips on defective or slippery flooring in hotels in Portugalr
  • Injuries sustained whilst on transfer coaches
  • Holiday claims arising from broken swimming pool tiles, and
  • Claims for electrocution and poorly maintained equipment

Outbreaks of food poisoning and sickness in Portugal resulting from inadequate hygiene practices can also ruin holidays and leave holiday makers with expensive medical bills. British tour operators, such as, First Choice, Thomson Holidays, Thomas Cook etc, are under a legal duty to ensure that their customers’ package holiday accommodation is safe and hygienic, and that they are not exposed to the risk of holiday illness, ie food poisoning.


UK tourists on package holidays are protected by legislation in the form of the 1992 Package Travel Regulations. Holiday Compensation Solicitors are able to bring illness or accident claims against UK tour operators. For further information, take a look at our guide to holiday compensation.


Typical Causes of Holiday Illness and Sickness Claims in Portugal:


Bacteria is the most common cause of most holiday hotel sickness. Some common bacterial infections include:



Common holiday illness symptoms:


  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Fever
  • Vomiting

Check our Hotel-Watch feature to see if we are dealing with any hotels in Portugal that are currently affected by illness outbreaks.


Ill on holiday or accident at your Portugal hotel claim compensation for your holiday from hell. Our Holiday Compensation Solicitors monitor hotels in Portugal – the Algarve and Madeira for sickness outbreaks. If you find it useful we have put together a list of Portuguese hotels that are currently featured by the leading UK tour operators:






Holiday Compensation


We are committed to maximising compensation for our clients and expediting the process for holiday accident and illness claims.


If you have suffered an accident or illness during your holiday in Portugal call our Holiday Claims team on:


Freephone: 0808 129 3347
Send us an email using our enquiry form


NB: Don't forget to quote "cut out the middleman"
if you are interested in our £250 Bonus offer



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