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Chimneys of the Algarve

October 24, 2009 By Helen Page

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 … [Read more...]

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Cheap flights to Faro – Algarve Holidays

October 17, 2009 By Helen Page

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...]

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Europe’s Biggest Tourist Complex

October 15, 2009 By Helen Page

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...]

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A Cataplana Meal in the Algarve

October 14, 2009 By Helen Page

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...]

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The Algarve – Portugal

October 13, 2009 By Helen Page

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...]

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The Algarve – Europe’s Premier Golfing Destination

August 11, 2009 By Helen Page

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 … [Read more...]

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