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• Introduction to The Algarve by FROMMER'S November 20, 2006 In the ancient Moorish town of Xelb (today called Silves), a handsome and sensitive vizier once lived. During one of his sojourns into northern lands, he fell in love with a beautiful Nordic princess. After they married, he brought her back to the Algarve. Soon the young princess began to pine for the snow-covered hills and valleys of her native land. The vizier decreed that thousands of almond trees would be planted throughout his realm. Since that day, pale-white almond blossoms have blanketed the Algarve in late January and early February. The young princess lived happily ever after in her vizier's sun-drenched kingdom, with its sweet-smelling artificial winters -- or so the story goes. (read article)
• Putting in Portugal September 19, 1998 Adam Ruck tees off in the Algarve (read article)
• Portugal: Algarve without the aggro February 26, 2000 Few visitors realise they can escape the crowds. Michael Church heads east from Faro and marvels at the quietness (read article)
• Portugal: A walk on the selfindulgent side by Alan Bestic March 03, 2001 In the Algarve, Alan Bestic relishes the new flexible walking holiday, which allows you to choose your route, your pace and whether to take a taxi (read article)
• Faro: City guide by Tim Pozzi January 14, 2002 Hundreds of tourists fly into Faro - and most are immediately whisked away to the resorts. Tim Pozzi stayed longer, and enjoyed a town whose unshowy charm is unjustly neglected (read article)
• Algarve: Weekend to remember by Tim Pozzi March 26, 2002 City dweller Tim Pozzi is seduced by the indolent charm of a sleepy Algarve backwater (read article)
• Resort report: The Algarve May 06, 2006 Francisca Kellett runs a health and beauty check on villages along the coast and makes her choice of the best hotels and restaurants. (read article)
• And finally a trip that's child's play November 06, 2006 Katie Derham was sceptical about visiting the Algarve off season but, with motherhood ruling out a long flight, she took the plunge and found the area offered a delightful location for a winter family break.. (read article)
• Portugal: Has the tide turned for the Algarve? by Paul Mansfield February 01, 2008 As well as hosting Euro 2004, Portugal hopes to win British visitors back to its most developed stretch of coast with a new upmarket image. Paul Mansfield assesses its chances. (read article)
• The Algarve: a year after Madeleine McCann April 25, 2008 For the moment southern Portugal is synonymous with Madeleine McCann, and fewer people are visiting. Cassandra Jardine reports. (read article)
• Vila Castelo Parque Central Algarve: Where to stay by Yolanda Carslaw November 17, 2008 Yolanda Carslaw checks into Vila Castelo Parque, a sleek yet uninspiring collection of spacious apartments near Ferragudo, in the Central Algarve. (read article)
• Vila Vita Parc Central Algarve: Where to stay by Yolanda Carslaw November 17, 2008 Yolanda Carslaw heads to the extensive Vila Vita Parc complex, near Arma&ccedil<ao de Pera in the Central Algarve. (read article)
• Vila Joya Central Algarve: Where to stay by Yolanda Carslaw November 17, 2008 Yolanda Carslaw spends the night at Vila Joya, a secluded and stylish hotel near Albufeira in the Central Algarve. (read article)
• Portugal: Quality service by Tim Faircliff November 01, 2002 Tim Faircliff improves his forehand in the Algarve on courts used by Borg and McEnroe (read article)
• Algarve: Weekend to remember by Tim Pozzi March 11, 2003 Lagos on the Algarve is overrun in the summer, but in winter, says Tim Pozzi, you can escape the crowds with ease (read article)
• Tavira: Weekending by Tony Jefferies August 16, 2003 This elegant seaside town remains resolutely Portuguese, says Tony Jefferies (read article)
• Tavira: autumnal elegance on the Algarve by Helen Pickles October 01, 2008 Enjoy romantic ruins, exquisite seafood and sunshine in the quiet fishing town of Tavira on the Algarve, says Helen Pickles . (read article)
• Portugal's best activity holidays February 13, 2009 (read article)