Category Archives: Algarve
Blue Summer Festival Algarve in October 2014
Lagos and Portimao are again preparing for celebration, as they say goodbye to summer in the Blue Summer Festival in October. Considering that summer “has left the… Continent” officially on September 1st, we will take it as a special courtesy that it decided to stay on the mild shores of the Algarve until October 23rd, the first day of the festival.
Prison punishment for mistreatment of animals
In line with the new Western regulations, mistreatment of animals is a criminal offence punishable by prison time in Portugal as well. After intense efforts made by animal protection organizations and anonymous petitioners fighting to protect pets and other animals from abuse, prison punishment for mistreatment of animals has finally become law.
Portuguese universities aspire to go international
Portugal is apparently taking great steps towards acquiring a true name as a European player, not only from an economic point of view, through tourism and export, but also through education, as Portuguese universities aspire to go international.
Environmental Award for Tavira
Algarve Portugal again comes into the spotlight and enjoys good publicity, having another reason to take pride in the environmental Award for Tavira. ECO XXI was handed out to the Municipality of Tavira by the European Blue Flag Association.
A taste of the Algarve: A glass of wine
In our previous article, we started talking about how to enjoy a taste of the Algarve and we discussed about the best dishes you can experiment in the region (mostly consisting of fish, seafood, but also various types of meat).
A taste of the Algarve: Best dishes
The cuisine of a certain realm tells much about its roots, destiny and spirit. The breathtaking landscape, with high cliffs emerging from the shore of the blue Atlantic Ocean and with entwining hills and steep valleys, but also the specific lifestyle offer a taste of the Algarve that is both sweet and melancholy.
