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Real Name: Michael
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Algarve - The West

by Gerrem - last update: Jun 23, 2005

Beach near Olhos d'Aqua
The Algarve coast line stretches about 100 miles from the western-most tip to the Spanish border.
The western ends juts out into the Atlantic, a rugged, undeveloped area, which has retained its natural charm - traditional arts and crafts, which have all but disappeared from the eastern coast - form part of the way of life here.

The western coastline is extremely dramatic, with cliffs of black rock from which Algarvian fishermen cling precariously hundreds of feet above the sea, for hours on end. Beaches vary from tiny, intimate coves to long lengths of open soft sand, where the Atlantic waves crash and retreat.

The name Algarve comes from the Arabic al-gbarb ("the west"), referring to the province's position at the western edge of the former Muslim empire and, as well, at the western edge of al-Andalus, of which the Algarve was part until it became a separate Arab governorate in 1140.

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Pros:"Fantastic coast line, beaches, much history"
Cons:"didn't found any"
In A Nutshell:"We come back !"
Gerrem's Algarve Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 14 - Photos: 14
 
Restaurants
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
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Transportation
Tips: 1
Local Customs
 
Packing Lists
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Shopping
 
Sports Travel
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General Tips

Gerrem's Algarve Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Sunset at the AlgarveJune, 2005 3
The golden rocks of the Costa d’OiroJune, 2005 8
Beaches, beaches beachesJune, 2005 8
The Moorish Castle of SilvesJune, 2005 8

Comments for Gerrem about Algarve
Maurizioago Sat Sep 15, 2007 09:03 UTC
 I've been to Algarve lately and I liked a lot. Ciao!
JessH Tue Apr 17, 2007 09:16 UTC
 Hallo Michael. Great page here with superb tips & lots of detailed info! My ratings are definitely with you! Viele liebe Gruesse aus der Wueste :-) Jess
Pawtuxet Wed Sep 20, 2006 21:09 UTC
 What's with the colorful cows? I just saw another one in Warren, Rhode Island today. Is it a fad?
Bwana_Brown Mon Aug 1, 2005 20:34 UTC
 Michael, a great page for information on the Algarve! Also, a very interesting story about the history of chimneys in Portugal! I took saw the plaque to the young German at Cabo de St. Vincent, but could not read the text.
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