Algarve Chimneys - Sightseeing Attractions: Throughout the Algarve you'll notice that the walls of houses are mostly whitewashed. As we know, the Algarve has very long, hot summers and the whitewash deflects the hot sun from the buildings. Why So Many Chimneys? Why then you may ask do these same houses have so many chimneys, especially when the winters here are quite mild as well. Some of the houses seem to have four or five chimneys. It seems that whilst a house may have many chimneys, … [Read more...]
Cheap flights to Faro – Algarve Holidays
October 17, 2009 by
Budget Airlines that fly into Faro: Following are the budget carriers that offer cheap flights to Faro: U.K. Bmibaby EasyJet Flybe Flyglobespan Jet2.com Monarch Scheduled Ryanair Thomas Cook Airlines Thomsonfly First Choice Cheap Holiday Packages from the U.K. Jet2Holidays Monarch Holidays Belgium Jetairfly Germany Airberlin Germanwings TUIfly.com/Hapag Lloyd Express Netherlands Transavia Norway Norwegian Air Shuttle … [Read more...]
Europe's Biggest Tourist Complex
October 15, 2009 by
Vilamoura is Europe's biggest tourist complex: Along the coastal stretch, between Lagos and Faro, is a strip of luxury resorts, villa complexes and high-rise hotels. Vilamoura sits between these two towns and is a key example of the types of rapid tourist developments that have sprung up in the Algarve. Vilamoura commands pride of place on the Algarve coast and has in fact become Europe's biggest private tourist complex, with an area covering 1,600 hectares. In Vilamoura you'll find all types … [Read more...]
A Cataplana Meal in the Algarve
October 14, 2009 by
The Flavours of the Algarve: Portuguese food in the Algarve is more than just grilled sardines and grilled chicken. To get away from the stereo-type touristy food, and for a taste of the true flavours of the Algarve, have a dinner at a cataplana restaurant. Cataplana - The Utensil The cataplana is a wok-shape hammered copper pan with a hinged domed lid. It was introduced to the southern Portugal region during the Moorish occupation in the 8th century AD. The cataplana is meant to be a … [Read more...]
The Algarve – Portugal
October 13, 2009 by
More than Sun, Sand and Sea: The Algarve is noted for its stretches of beautiful beaches and with 280 days of sunshine in the year, this is one of the favourite holiday destinations for Europeans seeking a beach holiday or just time to chill out. The Algarve coastline is very varied and along its 200-kilometer coast, there are all types of coves, cliffs and caves, rocky as well as sandy beaches. Along the west coast are stunning beaches like Arrifana which is sheltered below high … [Read more...]
The Algarve – Europe's Premier Golfing Destination
August 11, 2009 by
Portugal is a well established golfing destination and many golf enthusiasts and professionals come to Portugal on specialist golfing holidays. The Algarve in particular is one of Europe's top golfing regions. Its mild winter season and the large number of quality championship golf courses make the Algarve a desirable golfing destination. Most of the golf courses are by the sea and golfers enjoy spectacular scenery whilst playing golf. Golf is big business in the Algarve and there are over … [Read more...]