Enjoy your Portugal Holidays with a Difference… Experience the artistic and cultural traditions of A

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A new way to explore the Algarve, the crown of Portugal in the South, is to explore its rich traditions, covering its Moorish and Roman history. A good way to start your Algarve holidays is to discover the Neolithic times by visiting the Pedra do Alagar dolmen, and then follow a Roman road to Sagres, which was the departure point for the 15th century saga of the Portuguese Discoveries. Following Sagres, you can proceed to Lagos, in Western Algarve. Take beach rentals in Lagos, to savour the beauty of the sun rising and setting with breathtaking hues at the horizon. You can choose beach villas holiday rentals in Lagos that allow you to experience traditional Portuguese life as well as conveniently explore both the coast line as well as inland. As you make your way through the city’s historic centre, you can listen to the melodious strains of amateur musicians, some singing the traditional Portuguese Fado. You can add excitement to your day with the bright and cheerful colours of various crafted articles on display at the stalls in the street. You can round your day off with a peaceful stroll along the sea front close to your Algarve Portugal beach house, while watching the yachts sketch gentle lines in the sparkling water. During your Portugal holidays, at Lagos you can visit a small museum at the fortress dedicated to the Portuguese Age of Discovery. You might learn a thing or two about the great maritime adventures that gave “Worlds to the World” and the historic role played by the city of Lagos itself. While resting at your beach rentals in Lagos or on the terrace of the fortress, you can fill your mind with the magnificent view of the bay and the marina. During your Algarve holidays, it would be memorable to take a stroll amidst the rock formations of the headland of Ponta da Piedade, together with your loved ones. From here, one can move on to Silves, the old capital of the Algarve’s Moorish kingdom. It is a lovely walk uphill towards the ancient red castle at the hilltop. From its battlements, you can observe the majestic profile of Silves, which seems to rise up from the midst of an immense orange grove. You can also visit the cathedral and the city’s Archaeological Museum which houses a magnificent Arab cistern. Fortunately, it is not difficult to find holiday rentals in Portugal, as there are some comfortable Algarve villas and Algarve apartments available for rent in these parts. As you make your way further inland of Algarve Portugal, you can drive up into the scenic hills of the Serra de Monchique. Discover several shades of green during your Algarve holidays, rather than only the blues of the ocean. As you stroll through the streets of the spa town of Caldas de Monchique, allow yourself to travel back in time in the 1920s and seek out the Fonte dos Amores, the famous “Lovers’ Fountain” inside the spa’s cool, fresh park. It would be great to learn about some Moorish legends associated with the place. The good thing is that one can find gorgeous Portugal villas for rent all along this travel route, and they are easy to book before hand, or impromptu through www.ownersdirect.co.uk   During your next Portugal holidays, use the opportunity to discover a new side to Algarve Portugal, to uncover local legends and stories that have inspired the names of places and manifest themselves in the region’s traditional songs. If you book your holiday lettings in Portugal, in town centres, you could participate in local festivals, enjoy the regional music and discover local handicrafts at traditional markets and fairs. It is a pleasure to watch skilful women twist dwarf palm leaves to make beautiful hats, or men weaving wicker baskets. As you wander around the streets of Algarve Portugal, you will become familiar with the characteristic white houses with their ornate chimneys that are a true symbol of traditional Algarve culture. During your Algarve holidays, you will collect a treasure trove of memories for a lifetime.