Xarém is a traditional dish of the East Algarve, mainly Tavira which has innumerous ways of preparation. It basically consists of corn flour cooked with clams, with sardines, with grilled meat, you name it...The original and most common way is with clams. So for this you will need:1Kg of clams 100g of smoked bacon 100g of cured ham 1/2 Pork sausage 200g of corn flour 0.5dl of white wine salt and pepper to … [Read more...]
Conquilhas recipe
November 1, 2008 by
Conquilhas, you can never have enough of them. I remember in my childhood we used to make competitions for who could eat it the fastest. It's a fun dish to make and usually goes very well with a cold drink, beer or vinho verde.What do you need:1Kg of conquilhas 4 table spoons of olive oil 4 - 6 garlic cloves cilantro lemon wedgesUsually you'll get your conquilhas in sea water. When you arrive home you will notice that … [Read more...]
Vacations in Tavira: where to stay
October 26, 2008 by
There are plenty of good and affordable choices when it comes to find a place to stay during your vacations in Tavira. I have a list of places for accommodation in Tavira in the section of pages where you can choose from Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast and if you feel adventurous... Camping.When it comes to Hotels, I should say that both Vila Galé Tavira and Vila Galé Albacora are excellent choices. While the first one is more … [Read more...]
Tavira Webcam: Roman bridge
October 12, 2008 by
I bring you yet another goodie. A webcam of Tavira's Roman Bridge. What a great view!On December 3rd 1989, a flood caused by a full day of heavy rain destroyed the bridge partially, after that the bridge was restored and restricted to people only. It is still possible to see how the old Roman bridge looked before in some amazing photos.During the Spring and even Winter it’s possible to see otters swimming in the Gilão river although … [Read more...]
Tavirense and Balsense Fish Canneries
October 12, 2008 by
In 1915, the Padinha administration that was managing the local government, faced on of its worst nightmares. It witnessed strong protests from the local population due to a decision of the republican government - elected in June that year - to transfer the Infantry Regiment Headquarters from Tavira to Faro. This would also mean the departure of the Regimental Music Band to the capital of Algarve, something which the government had tried do in … [Read more...]