The Algarve is a region of reference for tourism and economics in Portugal
The Algarve region has a great cultural influence of Mediterranean and Muslim origins. Peoples such as the Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians established trade routes and coastal colonies, and the Romans consolidated the urban and agricultural presence, building towns and introducing infrastructures such as roads and aqueducts.
The Algarve’s climate is Mediterranean, with Atlantic and North African influences, making it one of the sunniest and mildest regions in Europe.
The Algarve’s climate is characterized by hot, dry summers, with average temperatures of around 28°C to 35°C, and temperatures can exceed 40°C in some inland areas.
The skies are generally clear, with almost no rain between June and September, and sea breezes cool the coast.
Winters are mild, with average temperatures of around 12°C to 18°C during the day and minimum temperatures rarely drop below 5°C.
The Algarve receives around 3,000 hours of sunshine per year.
It is one of the regions with the greatest exposure to sunlight in Europe, making it ideal for tourism almost all year round.
The people of the Algarve, that is, the people of the Algarve, have an identity marked by centuries of contact with different cultures and by the unique geographical environment of the region.
The people of the Algarve are welcoming and hospitable;
The Algarve is a region with a strong tradition of welcoming, due to its long history of contact with foreigners (from the Discoveries to modern tourism).
The people of the Algarve tend to be friendly, discreet and approachable, but they maintain a certain initial reserve that quickly gives way to a warm coexistence.
Linked to the land and the sea;
Many people of the Algarve have roots in activities such as fishing, agriculture, nature conservation and crafts (e.g.: construction work, basketry, copper and cork work).
They are known for their in-depth knowledge of the territory, plants, the cycles of nature and the sea.
Proud of the local culture;
They greatly value their popular traditions, such as:
Gastronomy (grilled fish, cataplana, figs, almonds); music (such as the Algarve corridinho) and local festivals (pilgrimages, fairs, religious festivals).
Algarve cuisine is one of the richest and most distinctive in Portugal, strongly marked by its connection to the sea, its Arab heritage and local products, such as almonds, figs, carob and citrus fruits.
Some of the main characteristics of Algarve cuisine are related to a strong influence of the sea.
Fish and seafood are the mainstays. Fresh, simple and grilled, they are the basis of the cuisine, such as grilled sardines, grilled sea bream and sea bass, fried or grilled cuttlefish or stuffed squid, as well as cataplanas and rice and seafood.
Algarve culture is one of the richest and most diverse in Portugal, marked by a very unique identity that results from its geographical position, its multicultural history (Roman, Arab, Christian) and its deep connection to the sea and the land.
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