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Cataplana Algarvia

Tourist Guide — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:41:12 +0000

This is the typical “Cataplana Algarvia”, one of the many cataplana dishes in the Algarve. It’s not hard to make at all, but it requires very fresh fish for the best experience. Cataplana Ingredients 200g of Lophius/Monkfish 200g of Grouper fish 200g of Porgy fish 150g of prawns 150g of clams 2 onions 2 tomatoes [...]

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Lagos, a rising tourism destination

Tourist Guide — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:23:35 +0000

And the first place goes to… Lagos! photo by 77strummer The municipality of Lagos has been featured in Trip Advisor as one of the top rising destinations for tourists. Lagos has been among the most paradisiac places in the Algarve Region. If you have never been to Lagos, you should definitely consider a visit. Here [...]

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Algarve among top 45 places to go in 2012

Tourist Guide — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:28:42 +0000

The New York Times just published an article featuring the 45 places to go in 2012 and Algarve is on the 29th position on the list, between exotic places like Antarctica, Paraty (Brazil), the Maldives, among others. According to Alexander Lobrano, the author of the Algarve profile featured on the article, Algarve is the “Portuguese [...]

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Reveillon 2011-2012 New Year’s Eve in the Algarve

Tourist Guide — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:41:00 +0000

Thinking about doing something different for Christmas or New Year’s? Then you should see what’s happening right here in the Algarve. Although tourists know us better for our summer parties…truth is, we like to have fun all year round, and start getting ready for the holidays in late October, early November — when food, drinking [...]

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Algarve, Europe’s most famous secret

Tourist Guide — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:34:51 +0000

The Algarve Tourism has released a great video that illustrates the magnificent and beautiful Algarve. If you had thought before in planning your holidays in the Algarve but never did it, after watching this video you have no more excuses. Because it’s getting to resources like this site, that you will discover the hidden secrets [...]

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Wines of the Algarve

Tourist Guide — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:13:15 +0000

Because of its exceptional climate, its soil and its south-facing location, the Algarve has what is known in specialist wine terminology as an excellent terroir for growing vines. For this reason, the Tartessians are thought to have been the first people to produce wine in the region in about 2000 B.C. They were followed by [...]

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10 reasons for you to visit the Algarve

Tourist Guide — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:16:18 +0000

When one thinks about the Algarve, it’s inevitable thinking of beautiful images of gorgeous white sand beaches and warm clear waters… The sunshine and clear blue sky, whitewashed houses with their terraces and chimneys. Algarve is the southmost region of Portugal, washed by the Atlantic Ocean, and it’s all about sunshine all year round and [...]

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Algarve holidays, when, where and how

Tourist Guide — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:19:36 +0000

The Algarve region is certainly Portugals’ most popular tourism destination; it’s like a post-card picture attracting families, couples and golfers to its fabulous beaches, picturesque and cosy villages, quality hotels and first-class golf facilities. Located on the South-most of the country looking into the Atlantic Ocean with a Mediterranean breeze, the Algarve boasts a wonderful [...]

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Algarve Guide: Things to do in June

Tourist Guide — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:38:59 +0000

It’s June and the Summer starts to pick up. All over the Algarve the temperature is in average now 30 degrees Celsius and the beaches start to come back to live. Nevertheless this month all the attentions will be turned to Tavira, as the city hosts once again its popular Saints festivities until the 24th [...]

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1st Gastronomic week: Flavours of the Algarve

Tourist Guide — Sun, 31 May 2009 18:11:53 +0000

Eighty restaurants are participating in a brand new initiative called “Sabores do Algarve” (“Flavours of the Algarve”). Anyone who fancies sampling Algarvean delicacies prepared especially for the occasion is sure to find their mouth watering. Organised by the Algarve Tourist Board, the nine-day event is intended to showcase the region’s traditional wine and cuisine. Discover [...]

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