Curiosities
Barlavento and Sotavento Algarve: What's the Difference?
Discover the difference between Barlavento and Sotavento Algarvio, which cities belong to each area, climate, beaches and which one to choose to visit.
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Curiosities
Why are Traditional Houses in the Algarve White?
The white houses are one of the most striking images of the Algarve. Discover why they were whitewashed, how they helped combat the heat and what influence they had on the region's traditional architecture.
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Curiosities
The Origin of Dom Rodrigo: The History of one of the Most Iconic Sweets in the Algarve
Discover the story of Dom Rodrigo, one of the most famous traditional sweets in the Algarve. Discover its origin, the ingredients, why it is wrapped in colored paper and the tradition that spans generations.
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Curiosities
The Origin of the Name Algarve: The History and Meaning Behind the Word
Discover the origin of the name Algarve, its meaning in Arabic, the influence of the Islamic occupation and how this word has crossed more than a thousand years of history until today.
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