Category Archives: Algarve
Quick Carvoeiro guide
Today we’ll try to give you a bit of a Carvoeiro guide, since this is one Algarve destination that we haven’t talked about pretty much till now.
The small fishing village of Carvoiero used to survive on the tuna fishing industry and its sole claim to fame was that in 1554, off Cape Carvoeiro a major naval battle toop place in which a Portuguese flotilla destroyed the fleet of a Turkish corsair.
The best times to visit the Algarve
It can be difficult to pinpoint what the best times to visit the Algarve are, mainly because the Algarve isn’t that cut and dry of a destination, nor is it a small one. Usually people think of the Algarve as a place for sea and sunshine, and they’re totally right, the region is well-known for its wonderful golden sandy beaches, however that is only the coast that we’re talking about, the Algarve goes quite a bit inland where the offerings are quite different while still remaining extremely interesting.
Algarve history travel guide 2
In today’s look at the Algarve history travel guide, we’ll continue on from Cacela Velha where we last left off and head westwards toward the now privately owned for of Sao Joao da Barra in Cabanas, which is now a bed and breakfast. Then you can see the Forte de Rato in Tavira which became landlocked by the shifting sands of the Atlantic coast before it was actually finished.
Tavira is described by many to be the prettiest city in the Algarve, and while that may or may not be a disputed notion, what cannot be disputed is its history, having been home to Phoenicians, Romans, Moors and then to many various Northern European settlers.
Algarve food and drink – Wine
Surely we talked about Algarve wine only a few days ago, but in that article we took a generalized look at the history and some geographical influences that make Algarve wine what it is, today we’ll look at it more from the point of view of its impact on the traditional culture of the place, especially the culinary culture.
Benefiting from the Mediterranean climate, traditional grape varieties, low level of acidity and lots and lots of sun, result in some very high alcohol drinks and as such the wines and brandies of the Algarve have become a very important part of the entire region’s gastronomic traditions.
Algarve health destination branding for the future
Algarve health destination
Most people will know by now that the Algarve is quite well known both in the Europe as well as all around the world for being a great tourist destination for those looking for sun, sand and wonderful weather all year-round.
That is still true however recently it appears that the Algarve will start being promoted as a health and wellbeing destination as well.
The Algarve is great for self-catering vacationers
According to a recent survey from the Post Office Travel Money, self-catering vacationers who will choose the Algarve as their destination for their holiday can cut their spending costs by more than half, when you compare it to other warm European destinations such as Cyprus.
These savings are there only for those who like to self-cater, and considering the tough economic times, more and more people are considering it as more than just a viable option, considering the difference in costs that it implies.
