Events in Algarve in November and December
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A quick introduction to the Algarve
For those of you who are new to the knowledge of the existence of the Algarve, we thought to make an article right at the beginning of the year to start you off with a basic idea of what the region of the Algarve is all about, before you dive into some of our other articles about different destinations in the region.
We’ve talked about, and most likely we’ll continue to talk about the wonderful weather, beaches and culture of the Algarve in the future, but today we’ll focus on things that are less obvious, although just as popular once you get there.
Winter low-season in the Algarve
January has only started for a week, and most of Europe still has to go through at least two to three months of freezing to cold weather, and there are surely some who were not able to take a break from work for the end-of-year holidays but will want to do so soon, and that’s when the Algarve is primed and ready for their business.
There is a very well delineated difference between Algarve in the summer high-season and the winter low-season.
During the summer, at least half of Europe seems to shut down and run either for the mountains or for the coastline – and in the case of the Algarve, it seems like those who prefer the coastline all come here. This obviously means a spike in all prices and obviously very crowded resorts.
Silves attractions to get national recognition
At a meeting on the 6th of December, Silves attractions were officially classified as being national monuments.
The classification of these Silves attractions as a national monument ‘is extremely important’ according to the town’s mayor because this type of official recognition of the city’s heritage can only help to increase its attractiveness as far as tourism goes.
Algarve destinations – Alte village
The Algarve destination of Alte village is part of the Loule parish, and is most famous in the country for its natural spring waters that run all throughout the year. This is quite fortunate because the village is set inland and is surrounded by hills, so a source of water would be crucial to its existence.
Algarve as a winter destination
Not many people consider the Algarve as a winter destination, and that’s a very simple mistake to be made, after all the Algarve is great in the summer right?
Well while in the summer its high temperatures and warm waters definitely attract the most of its visitors, one should also be aware that during the winter season, while most of Europe is encased in rain, snow or ice, or all of them, the Algarve is still wonderfully sunny.
Algarve destinations – Almancil guide
Almancil town is part of the Loule district and close-by to Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Largo. The region formed by the three places is called the Golden Triangle because it is one of the most expensive areas of the region, but there’s an interesting paradox at work here. Houses can sell for well into the millions however Almancil appears to have been forgotten by the tourism industry, but that is not necessarily for the worst.
