Category Archives: Algarve countryside

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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Blossoms fit for a Queen

Posted on February 18, 2014 by weloveportugal

Nothing graces the countryside more magnificently on grey winter days than the whites and sometimes pinks of the almond trees in blossom. Inspiring poets, artists and writers, the almond tree, Prunus dulcis, has a long history in the Algarve. Folklore … Continue reading →

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