#Algarve Chimneys

[fabien-euskadi]

The Algarve has disappointed me countless times all over the years, but I still love its pretty traditional chimneys (a tradition that is not all that traditional, since these chimneys only appeared by the end of the XIX Century). But, maybe, what makes these chimneys so pretty is their contrast agains the light blue sky.

All these examples were photographed in the village of Conceição de Tavira (not to be mistaken with the Conceição of Faro).

[ricmlm]

Celebrate "Portucalidade" with chocolate flavor in Óbidos

Transforming tons of chocolate into sculptures, sweets, drinks and unlikely combinations is the aim of the Óbidos International Chocolate Festival which, over three weekends, celebrates "Portugality" in the 'sweetest' village in the country.

Celebrate "Portugalidade" with chocolate flavor in Óbidos

Of the 30 tons of chocolate that will pass through the town of Óbidos, in the district of Leiria, until the 17th, around five are being transformed into the Belém Tower, the Barcelos rooster, an Algarve chimney or the statues of D. Afonso Henriques, fado singer Amália Rodrigues or the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

The festival's "aim is to promote the best that is done in the area of sweets, pastries and pastry gastronomy", this year's new feature is the fact that the 16 large sculptures are being sculpted live, in front of the public, over the three weekends of the event.

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[rabbitcruiser]

Albufeira, Portugal (No. 11)

D. Manuel I granted it a new charter on August 20, 1504. Albufeira was almost completely destroyed by the earthquake of November 1,1755: a large wave completely submerged the lower part of the village, where 27 houses were standing and these were on the verge of collapse. When the sea withdrew, the survivors rushed to the church, located near the village, a new quake, however, caused the collapse of the vast nave that buried its 227 occupants under its rubble. A new calamity occurred in Albufeira, in the 19th century, due to human evil, on the occasion of the liberal struggles, the Miguelist guerrilla of Remexidosurrounded the militants of the liberal guerrilla who had taken refuge in this village, which was ruthlessly surrounded, culminating in a devastating fire and the death, on July 2, 1833, of 174 members of the population of all ages and social conditions.

From the 1960s onwards , Albufeira became a major tourist resort of international renown. The locality was elevated to city by law of August 23, 1986.

Source: Wikipedia

[lostinlifetravelling]

Algarve chimney

[yama-bato]

Chimney in Algarve

[desoldesal]

Chaminés algarvias

“Most of the chimneys in the Algarve resemble minarets, turrets or mini mosques but in actual fact they are nothing to do with the occupation by the Moors from 711 to 1249 when the Algarve was known as Al Gharb.”

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Loulé Municipality - Algarve

Loulé Municipality – Algarve

The racy, cosmopolitan lifestyle of the world’s leading tourist centres.A long ribbon of fine, golden sand tucked between the blue of the sea and the bold ochres of the cliffs. The splendour of tiles in a chapel that is itself a work of art. The changing greens of the orchards and the woods of the hills. An endless variety of decorated chimneys, carefully wrought in a filigree of whitewashed…

[agirlandherholga]

the chimneys are beautiful here — each more elaborate than the next. 

[dsandrvk]

Saturday, April 2 - Portimao, Portugal

The internet is a little spotty, so I may post more pictures later. We arrived in the Algarve region town of Portimao this morning and will leave after lunch tomorrow. Tomorrow we were originally scheduled to go to Casablanca, but Morocco is still closed to visitors by sea. This morning we took a tour out to the southwesternmost part of Europe, a place called Cabo de Sao Vincente. The lighthouse there is one of the most powerful in Europe and perched on top of very high cliffs.

On our way there we stopped at the town of Lagos (pronounced Louwsh) which was home to Henry the Navigator. Son of the king and part English, he was responsible for pushing world exploration and navigation, founding a school for navigation and devoting his life and resources towards that goal. Now the town has a large marina, lots of shops and cafes, and the remnants of the old wall and fortifications. It also has lovely cobblestone streets, a fountain that resembles a sailing ship, and a Portuguese "cow".

One of the sadder things in town is a fairly non-descript building (third photo) which is the site of the oldest slave market in Europe. There is a small museum, and while the Portuguese are not proud of this fact, they are determined to tell the story so we don't forget it. The slave trade, made possible because of the proximity to the African coast, made Portugal a world power far disproportionate to its size.

We finished the day back in Portimao walking to the beach and then around the town, where there were lots of stork nests. At one time, Portimao had 22 sardine canneries - no wonder they are now somewhat of a delicacy. All that are left of most are tall chimneys - perfect for the storks. We finished off with local beers near the square before catching our last shuttle bus. Tomorrow we have booked a boat tour to see the sea grottos. We can fit it in before we leave port, and it is one of the things to do here in Portimao, especially since this town itself is more of a port and has a fairly depressed old town.

[fabien-euskadi]

Five typical chimneys from the Algarve region. These ones are all from Cachopo.

[rabbitcruiser]

Albufeira, Portugal (No. 10)

The current area of ​​the municipality of Albufeira has been occupied by man since at least 2000 BC The Romans gave it the name of Baltum, and the Arabs. which they occupied in 716, called it Albuar or Albuhera. 

Its castle, practically impregnable due to its strategic position, was the last Arab stronghold to fall into the hands of King Afonso III of Portugal , who marked the victory with the practice of unnecessary cruelty. Albufeira was submitted in 1249, then in 1250 it was donated to the order of Avis.

After five centuries of Arab presence, we can speak of a profound change in urban and rural reality that still constitute a true Arab legacy. The decisive advances in agricultural techniques (nora , dams, vegetable gardens, etc.) were, on the other hand, the white houses with roof terraces and the winding streets, in addition to numerous linguistic influences.

Source: Wikipedia

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The only genuine Algarve, Portugal chimney renovated from Albufeira city on Quinta Biodósio, Estrada da Nora. There are still a few dozen in the district. In Albufeira we know two or three but in poor condition. #algarve #albufeira #estradadanora #ferreiras #biodosio #teoturis #osikmcn #gagicrc #chimney #chimneys #typical #portuguese #moorish #portuguesechimneys #portuguesechimney #quintabiodosio #portugal #tourism #heritage https://www.instagram.com/p/BrJnmKhHjng/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n7qgtiy1k8oh

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Albufeira Chimneys by Anna Nielsson

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Short stay: Longevity Cegonha Country Club, Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

By Michael Edwards on Jun 27, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Health & Safety, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Join a Pilates class, take the shuttle to Vilamoura’s marina, opt for a personal training session and then spend time in the relaxation room before dinner. All this plus a staff as warm and welcoming as the Algarve sun.

There’s a luxurious freedom to life at Longevity Cegonha Country Club (LCCC). Many guests are taking time out from busy lives putting together a “me-time” programme of massages, meditation and sunbathing: looking to rebalance, recharge and relax.

Alternatively, Longevity Cegonha  Country Club can be a boot camp, with a rigorous regime to get back in shape. Start with the energising “Shot of the day”, something like ginger, lemon and vinegar before moving onto the breakfast smoothie.

The welcome

With just six rooms and 26 suites, by a process of elimination, the reception staff usually know who you are as soon as you arrive.

Then there’s a tour of the club. Imagine a quintessential Portuguese village – pastel pink and pale yellow houses, green wooden shutters, those Algarve fluted chimneys, vivid red bougainvillea contrasting with white walls, traditional-style gas lanterns perched on posts and a lily pond – then you’ve got the oasis of the rural calm that is LCCC.

The rooms

Tiled with cooling ceramic tiles, made from local materials, the rooms are comfortable, simple and spacious 4* accommodation. Ground floor rooms have gardens, all with patio furniture and a lawn, some with flourishing blue and white agapanthus.

Suites have two bedrooms and a lounge with a dining area. They are popular with friends travelling together or mother / daughter trips. A kitchen, with fridge, is appreciated for cooling drinks. If you want to self-cater there is a four ring hob. But why would you with the Cafe on hand?

The bathroom

Bathrooms are light and spacious with plenty of room to spread out your toiletries around the wash-basin. If you’ve had a tough day in the gym – or with your personal trainer – there’s a deep, wide bath for a restorative soak. Obviously, there’s a shower too and a generous supply of fragrant toiletries.

The facilities

There’s a crescent-shaped pool, with a jacuzzi, for gazing out over those pine forests. Tennis court too.

The Iyashi dome, a high-tech Japanese sauna, is probably the headline grabber. It’s a cross between an MRI scanner and tandoori oven which detoxes, purifies, removes up to 600 calories and trims your waist in 30 sweltering minutes. Sauna, sensations shower and relaxation room are all based around the Spa and it’s treatment rooms.

Everyday there’s a full programme of dancing, Pilates, stretching and yoga in a studio next to a small gym.

The location

An easy 20 minutes transfer from Faro airport, LCCC is inland from Vilamoura and runs a shuttle into the marina. Alternatively you can hire bikes to explore.

LCCC is at the heart of Vilamoura’s golf-landscape and guests can book tee-times, club-hire and buggy at the Dom Pedro Old Course as part of their package. Celebrating its 50th birthday, this mature course is just a 5 minute shuttle journey away.

Other nice touches

It’s well worth doing an initial and detailed Wellness Evaluation. Discovering your metabolic age can be life-changing.

  The osteopathy session will also pick up problems waiting to happen: backs compensating for a weak shoulder, knees working overtime to make up for a damaged ankle. Don’t worry they will break the bad news gently.

The best bit

The Cafe is at the hub of LCCC life with a sun-soaked terrace overlooking the azure pool and woodland.

Food at the cafe is an education in nutrition. Yogurt, fruit, nuts, eggs and a little bread are a surprisingly filling breakfast.

Guests on full-board meet again for lunch, along with LCCC’s black cat. For both lunch and dinner, soups such as broccoli, pumpkin, vegetable, tomato and basil are simply superb. Then it may be fish, steak or veal with salad and vegetables. For vegans there’s the renowned and ginormous house salad served in a cavernous bowl.

Many guests are solo travellers and the cafe creates a sense of community as they chat about their day’s adventures. They can even socialise over a glass of organic red wine.

Cost

Longevity Cegonha Country Club offers the 5-night Longevity Feel Rebalance & Golf starting from 1,668EUR/£1,490 per person in a single classic room.

The final verdict

“It’s so much more relaxed than most Wellness places,” said one veteran of many a retreat. “You can dip in and out of the programme as you like. It’s sociable but without the peer pressure of some health resorts. If you want a break from the dietary programme you can choose to have chicken with the salad. If you want an evening off find a restaurant by Vilamoura marina.”

It is hard to leave Longevity Cegonha Country Club without feeling healthier for the experience and also without making some resolutions for a better future.

Disclosure: Our stay was sponsored by Longevity Cegonha Country Club.

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