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Author: Jenny Grainer
Publisher: Pen Press
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 247
ISBN-13: 9781907499005
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJenny Grainer was born in England but has lived in the Algave since 1968. This collection of stories from Jenny's life document Portugal's growth and development in the eyes of an Englishwoman.
Author: Ricardo Agarez
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2016-06-03
Total Pages: 398
ISBN-13: 1317182626
DOWNLOAD EBOOKForeword by Adrian Forty. The Algarve is not only Portugal’s foremost tourism region. Uniquely Mediterranean in an Atlantic country, its building customs have long been markers of historical and cultural specificity, attracting both picturesque driven conservatives and modernists seeking their lineage. Modernism, regionalism and the ‘vernacular’ – three essential tropes of twentieth-century architecture culture – converged in the region’s building identity construct and, often the subject of strictly metropolitan elaborations, they are examined here from a peripheral standpoint instead. Drawing on work that won the Royal Institute of British Architects President’s Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis in 2013, Algarve Building challenges the conventional inclusion of Portuguese modern architecture in ‘Critical Regionalism’ narratives. A fine-grain reconstruction of the debates and cultures at play locally exposes the extra-architectural and widely participated antecedents of the much-celebrated mid-century shift towards the regional. Uncelebrated architects and a cast of other players (clients, officials, engineers and builders) contributed to maturing a regional strand of modern architecture that, more than being the heroic outcome of a hard-fought ‘battle’ by engaged designers against a conservative establishment, became truly popular in the Algarve. Algarve Building shows, more broadly, what the processes that have been appropriated by the canon of architectural history and theory – such as the presence of folk traditions and regional variation in learned architecture – stand to gain when observed in local everyday practices. The grand narratives and petites histoires of architecture can be enriched, questioned, revised and confirmed by an unprejudiced return to its facts and sources – the buildings, the documents, the discourses, the agents and the archives.
Author: Lisa Selvidge
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2013-08-17
Total Pages: 187
ISBN-13: 0955985609
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Algarve is the source of inspiration for this exciting new collection of short stories, memoirs and poetry. Seventeen contemporary writers both recollect and recreate the lives of people along the Algarve coast from Tavira to Sagres and up into the mountains. They take us on a journey back in time to the Moors, through the Revolution of April 1974, and into the twenty-first century. Some mourn the vanishing years of the simple pastoral life, impoverished though it was, some celebrate it. Others on short visits have been enchanted or amused by an event with one of its inhabitants and, somehow, when they left, a bit of their heart has stayed behind. All of them are united by their fondness of Portugal and its serene and laid-back southern province.
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Published: 2017-04-11
Total Pages: 596
ISBN-13: 0147546699
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. With its medieval hilltop towns, magnificent beaches, traditional Fado music, and excellent food and wine, Portugal is Western Europe's most exotic destination. Fodor's Essential Portugal puts the best the country has to offer at your fingertips. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Sintra, Queluz National Palace and Lisbon · Side Trips from Evora including Guadalupe, Montemor-O-Novo and Monsaraz · Side Trips from Funchal including Monte, Porto Santo and Calheta · Coverage of Lisbon and environs; Estremadura and the Ribatejo; Evora and the Alentejo; The Algarve; Coimbra and the Beiras; Porto and the North; Madeira
Author: Dan Stanislawski
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Published: 1963-01-01
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 0292741820
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA land of long ago on the brink of tomorrow. That is the Algarve, the southernmost province of Portugal, a land that knew the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Visigoths, Moslems—and yet retained its own distinctive personality. In the 1950s it first felt the impact of industrialization, and from that situation the author developed this book. In presenting this descriptive geography of the Algarve, Dan Stanislawski offers no thesis, except that geographers, economists, politicians, humanists—all those interested in the way the world is developing—should watch the small, culturally disparate areas of the world, to learn what they have of value to teach, to enjoy the qualities of their independent ways of living, and to observe and evaluate their reaction to modern change. This book, the result of detailed observation of one such region, is a valuable contribution to the knowledge necessary to form sound value judgments on the future development of these areas. From this account the charm of the Algarve emerges in all of its picturesqueness. With the aid of Stanislawski's vivid descriptions, his eighteen helpful maps and graphs, and his more than ninety photographs, the reader moves leisurely through this appealing, but unpublicized, region: along roadways bordered by rock walls and blooming almonds, traveled by sturdy burros bearing their loads of produce; through colorful landscapes of the Lower Algarve, with their pastel-calcimined dwellings and their intensively cultivated plots of olives, figs, carobs, grain, and vegetables; along the rugged cliff coast near Portimão, and the boat-filled port of Faro; past the canyon gardens of the Caldeirão; along the Arade River with its cork barges; northward past Cape S. Vicente to the area of wind-sheared trees. Guided by Stanislawski, the reader comes to understand Algarvian problems inherent in soils, topography, climate, location, and history. He sees the Algarvians following the occupational practices that have produced for them, in the midst of difficult conditions, a stable culture: fishing, netmaking, shipbuilding, farming, herding, and so on. He realizes that these people, with their unique cultural background and environment, desire to live, and to change, in their own way. Finally, he learns how it is possible to communicate effectively with the Algarvians and with millions of other people whose peculiar problems tend to isolate them from the rest of the world.
Author: Kathleen Peddicord
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2017-09-05
Total Pages: 57
ISBN-13: 0525533818
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe definitive guide for anyone dreaming of a move to paradise: Portugal’s Algarve region Welcome to the Algarve, the best of the Old World plus the most beautiful beaches in Europe—at a bargain price. Whether motivated by a desire for adventure, discomfort with the current political climate, or the need to make the most of a diminished nest egg, more and more Americans are considering an overseas move. Drawing on more than three decades of experience helping people relocate happily and successfully, Kathleen Peddicord shows how finding a new home in Portugal can improve your quality of life—and help you save money. She addresses all of the essential issues, including: finding a home to own or rent, researching and understanding your tax liability, obtaining health insurance and medical care, avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls, and opening a bank account. Whether you're most interested in its great weather; safe and stable infrastructure; top-notch, inexpensive healthcare; low cost of living; undervalued property market; or easy access to the rest of Europe and North Africa, Your New Life Overseas: Portugal (The Algarve) is the ultimate guide to making your dreams of a life abroad come true.
Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Published: 2015-11-01
Total Pages: 277
ISBN-13: 1743609930
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Algarve is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire the views from Silves' Castelo, visit Europe's southwesternmost point at Cabo de Sao Vicente in Sagres and wander Faro's picturesque Cidade Velha; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of the Algarve and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Algarve: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Algarve map (included in print version), plus 13 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Faro, Tavira, Loule, Silves, Monchique, Lagos, Sagres, West Coast Beaches and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Algarve, a colorful, easy-to-use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximise a quick trip experience. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of the Algarve's neighbourhoods? Check out our Lonely Planet Portugal guide. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Europe guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Author: Inês Tito
Publisher:
Published: 2021-04-16
Total Pages: 106
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Western Algarve. Greater Than a Tourist - Western Algarve, Portugal by Author Inês Tito offers the inside scoop on Europe's most beautiful secret. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the 'Greater Than a Tourist' series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a Local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to discover new activities at your next travel destination.Inside this travel guide book you will find: Visitor information from a Local Tour ideas and inspiration Save time with valuable guidebook informationGreater Than a Tourist- A Travel Guidebook with 50 Travel Tips from a Local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.
Author: John Fisher
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2010-04-01
Total Pages: 787
ISBN-13: 140538736X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Rough Guide to Portugal is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of the country's unique attractions. The Rough Guide to Portugal guides you around the fashionable cities of Lisbon and Porto, takes you hiking in the hills of central and northern Portugal, and covers every beach along the Algarve making it the ideal companion whether you're on a city break, beach holiday, walking or driving. The guide unearths the best sites, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife across every price range- from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels. You'll find specialist coverage of Portugese history, art and literature and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each region. The locally-based Rough Guide author team introduce the best vineyards, country taverns and fado clubs and provide reliable insider tips from driving Portugal's roads to shopping for linen and lace. Explore all corners of Portugal with authoritative background on everything from Porto's architecture to surfing at Peniche, relying on handy language tips and the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Portugal.
Author: Alyson Sheldrake
Publisher:
Published: 2020-04-06
Total Pages: 420
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story of one couple's move from the UK to live in the sun. From propositioning a builder, to battling bureaucracy, and adapting to a slower pace of life in the sunshine; this is the refreshingly honest and often hilarious account of one couple's move from the rainy UK to the sunny Algarve in Portugal. Alyson and Dave Sheldrake were determined to realise their dream of living abroad; so they ended their jobs, packed up everything they owned and moved to the Algarve to start a new life. Follow them as they battle with the Portuguese language, set up their own businesses, adopt a rescue dog and navigate the 'expat' world. Part guidebook, mostly memoir; this book is for anyone who has ever wondered what moving abroad is really like; and is essential reading for anyone considering moving to Portugal.
