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The noble tree of the Algarve

Posted on March 26, 2014 by weloveportugal

The Algarve landscape would not be complete without the majestic cork oak, Quercus Suber, as a backdrop. Indigenous to the Mediterranean, it was revered by the ancient Greeks as a symbol of honour and liberty and they marvelled at its … Continue reading →

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