Faro's Sé with its Eccentric Organ: Faro's Sé stands in the square that's called Largo da Sé. The Sé is a cathedral and the seat of the bishop. The Sé stands on a site that was formerly a mosque. The first Christian church in Faro was built on the site but when the English attacked in 1596 the building was destroyed. All that survived were the base of the belltower, its medieval doorway and two chapels. Long-term reconstruction resulted in a cathedral which became a blend of … [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...]