The Algarve with its stunning vistas, Roman roads, masses of flora and fauna, Moorish legends and traditionally quant buildings, as long been an artist’s paradise. From local old women skilfully twisting and weaving palms leaves under the shade of a tree making beautiful hats, to young sprightly artists set up with a canvass and paint
New research has uncovered that the best value villa holidays are in Portugal and Spain. According to the Self Catering on a Shoestring Report, which was carried out by the Post office and Meon Villas, Spain and Portugal offers the best value for money in terms of purchasing food and drink from supermarkets on self-catering
History, architecture, legendary beaches and beautiful bird reserves – Reasons to visit Faro, Algarve. The old Faro saying, “A weekend without sunshine is like a Sunday without church,” epitomizes this beautiful region of the Algarve. Pristinely kept beaches stretch either side of faro, doused in a daily coating of sunshine, whilst you can never walk very
From Saturday 4 June 2011 until Sunday 5 June 2011, the International Algarve Fair will be taking place in the town of Lagos. Cited as being “where all the Algarve meets”, this annual event seems to go from strength to strength and attracts an escalating international crowd with each passing year. With hundreds of exhibitors,
Algarve pins hopes on West End shows to boost tourism. Portugal’s economy may be in a fragile state, with many believing a European bailout is impending, but that has not stopped the county’s national tourism agency searching for new ideas to attract tourists to Portugal this summer. Part of the drive to lure British tourists
With the warm Portuguese sun persistently beating down on the Algarve tourists flock to this popular resort. The perfect destination to soak up some sun, play golf in some of Europe’s most prestigious golf courses and enjoy some of the region’s delicious cuisine. Although the Algarve is rapidly advancing as a place to soak up
Since 1994 the Algarve Cup, a woman’s national football tournament, has been held annually in the Algarve. Alongside the Women’s Olympic Football and the Women’s World Cup, the Algarve Cup is one of the most prestigious women’s soccer events in existence. The tournament consists of 12 of the top women’s football teams from different countries,
One of the highlights of the Algarve has to be Tavira, here is our guide to Tavira’s tastiest restaurants. For those who had the pleasure of visiting Tavira on the Algarve, a return visit is almost always definite. With a mighty river running through this attractive and architecturally-inspiring town, which dates back to around 2000
Are you looking for details of the top five Algarve golf courses? The Algarve has been described as being a ‘golfer’s paradise’. With the main golfing season in the Algarve ending in late spring, now is the time to start planning your golfing getaway in Portugal’s southernmost province. A ‘golfer’s paradise’ doesn’t get its reputation
With its extensive, sandy, sun-drenched coastline beginning to come alive, and with a string of spectacular and unique religious festivals dedicated to Easter, the Algarve, year after year, proves to be a popular Easter destination. Below are three of the Algarve’s most fabulous events to make Easter 2011 a “feliz Pascao”! Flower Torches Festival –
