Ingreja de São Lourenço is Almancil's treasure: East of Vilamoura and just outside the town of Almancil stands Ingreja de São Lourenço, a small, Baroque-style white chapel which is the main sightseeing reasons why most tourists come to Almancil. Inside the chapel is one of the Algarve's most … [Read more...]
Cheap flights to Faro – Algarve Holidays
Budget Airlines that fly into Faro: Following are the budget carriers that offer cheap flights to Faro: U.K. EasyJet Flybe Thomas Cook Airlines Tui Airways (was Thomson) First Choice Cheap Holiday Packages from the U.K. Jet2Holidays Belgium Tui fly Germany … [Read more...]
Faro – Algarve
The Administrative Capital of the Algarve: Faro has been the administrative capital of the Algarve since 1756. The word Faro comes from Farum which was taken from the last part of the name of a past Moorish governor. When the Moors ruled Faro, they renamed the town in the 11th century after one … [Read more...]
Faro – Algarve
The Administrative Capital of the Algarve: Faro has been the administrative capital of the Algarve since 1756. The word Faro comes from Farum which was taken from the last part of the name of a past Moorish governor. When the Moors ruled Faro, they renamed the town in the 11th century after one of … [Read more...]
Europe’s Biggest Tourist Complex
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 … [Read more...]
A Cataplana Meal in the Algarve
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 … [Read more...]
Algarve sweets at Faro’s best coffee shop
Portuguese love their Sweets and Cakes: The Portuguese we are told are sweet-toothed and have a great love of cakes. This we find out for ourselves to be absolutely true as everywhere we go, there are pastelarias and cafes with counters that are stocked full with all kinds of sweet … [Read more...]
The Algarve – Portugal
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 … [Read more...]
Faro Airport – Faro Transfers
Getting to and from Faro Airport: Faro Airport is the gateway to the Algarve and is situated just 4 km from the centre of Faro. This modern airport is very busy in the summer months as it serves the entire coastal area of Portugal's southern-most province. Apart from the mainstream carriers, … [Read more...]
Pigging out on Porcini – Eating out in Rome
In pursuit of Funghi Porcini: On our first night in Rome, we race off to our favourite restaurant on Campo dei Fiori. After a few weeks on the road, a fix of good Italian food is much needed and at La Carbonara, we know that we'll have a good meal. I eagerly ask the waiter if they have funghi … [Read more...]
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