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Three yearly Algarve events
The Algarve is not only one of the most visited regions in Europe, but thanks to its wonderful weather and rich, diverse and vibrant culture, it is also a modern hub for creative arts. The region is much more-so than great sandy beaches and wonderful food, so let’s take a bit of time and talk about three of the major, yearly, events that take place somewhere in the Algarve.
The 2012 Silves Medieval Fair – Feira Medieval Silves
We find ourselves right in the middle of the Silves Medieval Fair, or “Feira Medieval Silves” as the portughese is called, which started on the 28th of July and will continue till the 5th of August this year. These means that for a total of nine days, the historic city centre of Silves will be transported back in time when it was a prosperous medieval city in the Kingdom of the Algarve.
The overarching goal of this Fair is to offer to modern eyes, a view of what the city had been and how the world was those many centuries ago. Young and old, residents and tourists are all welcomed to this event which also plans to promote the country and the city to the world at large. And in the Algarve, you need to set yourself apart from the plethora of coastal resorts or quaint villages, by any means necessary, and a medieval fair will surely shine a bright light on Silves.
