Public holidays in Portugal consist of a mix of civil and religious days, observed at national, regional and municipal level. There are…
Category: History
Defense along Algarve’s coastline
During the Middle Ages the Moors were the main inhabitants of Portugal and built many castles and fortresses. However, some…
Historical and cultural gems in the Algarve
The Algarve is a treasure trove of historical and cultural gems. With routes taking you past Roman villas, Neolithic sites,…
Romans leave their mark
Archaeological excavations carried out recently have shown there are remains of an ancient Roman city, Balsa, in Tavira. The existence…
History in the Algarve
The Algarve is a region that has had its fair share of history, from the rise of the Arabic caliphate…