Locals are so fond of grilled sardines that they have dedicated an amazing holiday to this popular delicacy. Sardinha Festival takes place in early August; the birthplace of the holiday and its permanent venue is the city of Portimao. Numerous tents are set at the city's main streets and squares and chefs cook delicious grilled sardines there. During the festival there are often interesting competitions; fiercest …
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One of the largest events in the region is FATASIL Fair, where both large industrial enterprises and local artisans take part. The Fair is held in the second half of August, and it usually lasts for 10 days; the permanent venue for the exhibition is Lagos. FATASIL appeals not only to fans of shopping, but also to those who enjoy exciting recreational activities. After appreciating the diversity of exhibited …
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Gourmets should certainly spend several days in Albufeira. This city is famous for its upscale national restaurants where you can taste the most popular sea delicacies. The famous national dish is cataplana cooked of several shellfish and fish species. National restaurants offer interesting dishes of sea bass and sardines. These dishes are cooked in different ways. To taste unusual national specialties, …
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Praia do Amado enjoys unchanged popularity among fans of surfing; it has great conditions for training. Waves in this part of the coast are always pretty strong and the number of tourists is relatively small, so nothing will prevent surfers to train and rest. If Praia do Amado will seem too crowded, then you can go to the neighboring areas of the coast, where the number of tourists will be much less. It's also worth …
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7. In addition to standard entertainment, there are fishing centers in the Algarve. You can rent all the necessary equipment there, as well as book trips to the most interesting places for fishing. 8. The province has both luxury resorts and quite modest and picturesque towns appealing to budget travelers. One of the most prestigious resorts is Vilamoura; the most expensive hotels, restaurants and shops are …
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The resort is located in the unique nature reserve, so travelers can relax amid picturesque pine forests and clear lakes. Fans of sports entertainment would enjoy this land too, as the most prestigious golf resorts and ultramodern sports complexes are located on its territory. Vilamoura is a great beach resort; it was literally created for recreation and entertainment. Every year, its infrastructure is becoming …
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Moving around in Portugal - transportation
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The total length of railway tracks is more than 2,500 kilometers. As for other European countries, this is rather small. As a result, the railway does not cover all regions of the country. All trains are divided into first and second class. The quality of service in long distance trains is at an average level. The main point of the railway interchange is considered to be Lisbon. There are four separate railway stations on its territory which cover all directions. You can purchase tickets at the ticket office of the station or book in advance via the internet.
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Economy roadmap of Portugal
In the river valleys, as well as in the Algarve region, there are excellent vineyards, thanks to which winemaking has been actively developed. Currently, Portugal is one of the main countries in Europe, which exports wine throughout the world. Muscat wines, port wine, as well as various sorts of dessert rose wines are the most popular exports. Due to the territorial location of Portugal, fishery is developed here too. In the coastal waters, there are anchovies, sardines, tuna and cod. Statistics show that one third of the country is covered by forests. This gives the woodworking industry an opportunity to actively flourish. The most valuable in Portugal is cork oak and pine, from which products are manufactured and exported to various countries around the world. However, the pulp industry is based on imported product. For the production of paper, eucalyptus is imported from Australia.
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