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Author : Mette Heinicke
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9783886187805
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (878 download)
Download or read book Algarve written by Mette Heinicke and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2001 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ricardo Agarez
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317182618
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)
Download or read book Algarve Building written by Ricardo Agarez and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-03 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword 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 : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744083621
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 The Algarve written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Algarve is an enticing holiday destination – renowned for its ochre-splashed coastline of shallow bays, dramatic cliffs and buzzing resorts. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you’ll find your way around the Algarve with absolute ease. Our updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of the Algarve into helpful lists of ten – from our own selected highlights to the best beaches, wineries and outdoor activities, museums and castles. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Algarve is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Make the most of your trip to this sunny coast with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that the Algarve has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Algarve you will find: - Six easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of the Algarve’s must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of the Faro , Tavira , Silves , Monchique , Loulé , Lagos , Parque Natural da Ria Formosa , Sagres , Albufeira and Portimã - The Algarve’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping - Streetsmart advice: for getting ready, getting around, and staying safe - Themed lists, including the best museums, beaches, golf courses, wineries and much more. - A laminated pull-out map of the Algarve, plus four full-color area maps. Looking for more on Portugal’’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Portugal. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 146548826X
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Algarve written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Algarve is an enticing holiday destination - renowned for its ochre-splashed coastline of shallow bays, dramatic cliffs and buzzing resorts. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around the Algarve with absolute ease. Our regularly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of the Algarve into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best castles and forts, museums, clubs and late-night bars, restaurants and wineries. You'll discover: - Six easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of Algarve's must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of the Faro, Tavira, Silves, Monchique, Loulé, Lagos, Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, Sagres, Albufeira and Portimão - Algarve's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sampling authentic local food - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including family activities, outdoor pursuits and coastal and river cruises - Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on the country's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Portugal.
Author : Lisa Selvidge
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0955985609
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (559 download)
Download or read book Summer Times in the Algarve written by Lisa Selvidge and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-08-17 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 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 : Kathleen Peddicord
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0525533818
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (255 download)
Download or read book Your New Life Overseas: Portugal (The Algarve) written by Kathleen Peddicord and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 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 : Nike Werstroh
Publisher : Cicerone Press
ISBN 13 : 1783628014
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (836 download)
Download or read book Walking in the Algarve written by Nike Werstroh and published by Cicerone Press. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook describes 33 walks in the beautiful Algarve in southern Portugal. Boasting good weather, easy access, stunning scenery and some great hiking trails, the region is a perfect destination for a walking holiday. It is best known for its spectacular coastline: the coastal trails presented here afford ample opportunity to admire the plunging sinkholes, striking sea-cliffs and rock-hugged beaches. However, the interior is every bit as beautiful and other walks explore the forested slopes of Monchique and the tranquil countryside between the mountains and coast. The routes range from 3.5 to 17km and cover the sun-kissed south coast, the rugged Vicentina Coast, the Monchique mountains and traditional villages of the eastern Algarve. Many can be accessed by public transport and details, along with tips on refreshment opportunities on route, are provided in the text. The route description is accompanied by clear mapping and notes on local points of interest. Showcasing the region's varied landscapes, highlights include Cabo de São Vicente, Europe's most southwesterly point; the Algarve's highest peak, Fóia (902m); historical sites; dramatic cliffs, arches and sea-stacks; and idyllic beaches. With information on the Algarve's history, plants and wildlife and advice on travel and potential bases, the guide is an ideal companion to exploring this captivating region.
Author : Ari Hakkarainen
Publisher : Klaava Media
ISBN 13 : 9527074843
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (27 download)
Download or read book Algarve, Southern Portugal written by Ari Hakkarainen and published by Klaava Media. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Algarve, Southern Portugal is a visual travel guide that shows the key places, sights, and activities on the south coast. Once you find something that is for you, you may study the descriptions for details. Top 5 listings in the travel guidebook give you a quick overview on the key towns, attractions and activities in the region. You can quickly identify candidates for resorts you might want to stay, places you might want to visit, natural parks to explore, or scenic drives for next day’s road trip. Detailed descriptions of all towns, villages, sights, activities, and events are then easy to find and study from he book.
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 0241304962
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (413 download)
Download or read book Algarve (Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal) written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: The Algarve is the ultimate travel guide to this popular region of Portugal. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from island beaches and surfing hotspots to bustling markets and pretty inland villages. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: The Algarve covers Faro, Olhão, Fuseta, Tavira, Cabanas, Cacela Velha, Vila Real de Santo António, Alcoutim, Loulé, Albufeira, Armação de Pêra, Cavoeiro, Ferragudo, Portimão, Praia de Rocha, Alvor, Silves, Lagos, Sagres, the Serra de Monchique, the western Algarve, and resorts within the central Algarve. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Portugal, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the Algarve, including accommodation, transport, food, drink, costs, health and information on sports. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Portugal. The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: The Algarve is equivalent to 92 printed pages.
Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1788687167
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (886 download)
Download or read book Lonely Planet Pocket Algarve written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's 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. Hike the cork-, pine- and gorse-covered hills of the interior; visit the natural reserve of lagoons, wetlands and sand islands at Parque Natural da Ria Formosa; and surf at the prime beaches of the west coast. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Algarve and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's 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, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss 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, the West Coast Beaches and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Algarve is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, and is packed with the best sights and experiences for a short trip or weekend away. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Portugal for an in-depth guide to the country. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 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 Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Author : Berlitz
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1785732668
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (857 download)
Download or read book Berlitz Pocket Guide Algarve (Travel Guide eBook) written by Berlitz and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insight Guides Pocket Corfu Travel made easy. Ask local experts. The definitive pocket-sized travel guide. Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is the ideal on-the-move travel guide for exploring Corfu. From top tourist attractions like Angelokastro, Liston and Paxi, to cultural gems including Paleokastritsa - the islands most beautiful spot, the pebbly coves of the northcoast and sandy beaches of the west, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. Features of this travel guide to Corfu: - Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography - Historical and cultural insights: delve into the island's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour maps: with every major attraction highlighted, the maps makes on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: from transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Covers: The south; North of Kerkyra Town; The northeast; The north; The northwest; The west; Paxi; Andipaxi; Parga Looking for a comprehensive guide to Greece? Check out Insight Guides Greece for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1839052325
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (39 download)
Download or read book Insight Guides Pocket Algarve (Travel Guide eBook) written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insight Guides Pocket Algarve Travel made easy. Ask local experts. The definitive pocket-sized travel guide. Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is the ideal on-the-move travel guide for exploring the Algarve. From top tourist attractions like Ponta da Piedade, Falesia beach and Lagos, to cultural gems, including the Moorish town of Silves, Igreja do Carmo, the famous chapel made from monks skulls, and Olhao fish market, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. Features of this travel guide to Algarve: - Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography - Historical and cultural insights: delve into the region's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour maps: with every major attraction highlighted, the maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: from transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Covers: Western Algarve; Albufeira and central Algarve; Faro and environs; Eastern Algarve; Excursion to Lisbon Looking for a comprehensive guide to Portugal? Check out Insight Guides Portugal for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1409352897
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book The Algarve Rough Guides Snapshot (includes Faro, Olhão, Fuseta, Tavira, Cabanas, Cacela Velha, Vila Real de Santo António, Alcoutim, Loulé, Albufeira, Armação de Pêra, Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Portimão, Praia da Rocha, Alvor, Silves, Lagos and Sagres) written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-30 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in ePub format. The Rough Guide Snapshot to The Algarve is the ultimate travel guide to this beautiful part of Portugal. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from atmospheric Olhão old town and historic Lagos to the sandy beaches around Faro and the wild surf coast of Sagres. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars, and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to Portugal, with all the practical information you need for traveling in and around the Algarve, including transportation, food, drink, costs, health, sports, and activities. This Snapshot guide covers: Faro, Olhão and the islands, Fuseta, Tavira, Cabanas, Cacela Velha, Vila Real de Santo António, Alcoutim, Loulé, Albufeira, Armação de Pêra, Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Portimão, Praia da Rocha, Alvor, Silves, the Serra de Monchique, Lagos, the western Algarve, Sagres, and west coast beaches. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to Portugal.
Author : Berlitz
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1780047894
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (8 download)
Download or read book Berlitz: Algarve Pocket Guide written by Berlitz and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Berlitz Pocket Guide Algarve is a concise, full-colour travel guide that gives you reliable, user-friendly detail and great photos to uncover Portugal's southern coastal region - one of Europe's premier beach destinations known for its magnificent year-round weather, superb golf facilities and top sports holidays. The Algarve has many pleasures to tempt the visitor: discover glorious stretches of golden sand of leading resort Albufeira, ocean-skimming golf courses and the excitement of big-game fishing, horse riding or tennis. Or for something more sedate, explore the shops to find hand-painted ceramics in towns such as Faro, Lagos and atmospheric Tavira - one of the region's most historic cities. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you get around. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Algarve's Top 10 Attractions, followed by ideas for how to spend the Perfect Day. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife and shopping to sports. The book provides all the essential background information, including an overview of the Algarve's history, sporting facilities, and suggestions for excursions to Lisbon. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.
Author : Berlitz Publishing
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1785730290
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (857 download)
Download or read book Berlitz Pocket Guide Algarve (Travel Guide eBook) written by Berlitz Publishing and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portugal's southern coastal region is one of Europe's premier beach destinations, known for its magnificent year-round weather, superb golf facilities and top sports holidays. Be inspired to visit by the updated Berlitz Guide Pocket Algarve, a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the Algarve has to offer. Inside Berlitz Guide Pocket Algarve: The Algarve has many pleasures to tempt the visitor: discover glorious stretches of golden sand of leading resort Albufeira, ocean-skimming golf courses and the excitement of big-game fishing, horse riding or tennis. Or for something more sedate, explore the shops to find hand-painted ceramics in towns such as Faro, Lagos and atmospheric Tavira - one of the region's most historic cities. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you get around. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Algarve's Top 10 Attractions, followed by ideas for how to spend the Perfect Day. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife and shopping to sports. The book provides all the essential background information, including an overview of the Algarve's history, sporting facilities, and suggestions for excursions to Lisbon. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.
Author : Alyson Sheldrake
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (354 download)
Download or read book A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal written by Alyson Sheldrake and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-18 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a person decide to move abroad to start a new life? And why do so many people choose the Algarve in Portugal as their dream destination? In this compilation of life stories, you can read about a whole range of different people who have made the Algarve their home. Read about the families that moved to live in the Algarve in the early 1970s, before tourism was even an idea. Find out more about the people who packed up everything they owned to follow their dreams of a new life in the sun. Funny moments, heartfelt journeys, and real-life modern adventures are all covered in this new and fascinating anthology. Read their stories - and be inspired. Includes a foreword written by the British Ambassador to Portugal.
Author : Dan Stanislawski
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292741820
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)
Download or read book Portugal's Other Kingdom written by Dan Stanislawski and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1963-01-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 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.
