http://www.algarvebuzz.com Algarve Buzz is a journal that shares the trove of treasures to be discovered in Algarve Portugal from beautiful places, culture and history to incredible food, wine, scores of festivals, nightlife and of course the “Calor” (heat) of the Portuguese Latinos. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:16:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What to do in the Algarve when it's too cold to go to the beach in December? With mild days and cool nights, the Algarve in December is a great time to enjoy a few rounds of golf at one of the many courses like Vale Do Lobo and experience ... http://www.algarvebuzz.com/christmas-in-the-algarve/ It’s true, you can visit or live in the Algarve and get by without speaking much Portuguese since most Algarvians are very accommodating and speak English. But if you’re looking for an opportunity to learn one of the world's most spoken languages during your visit to the Algarve or if you’re ... http://www.algarvebuzz.com/learn-portuguese-in-algarve/ Are you looking out for both your health and the environment?  If so, you might want to head out to Faro's Municipal Market to pick up some great produce and kick off the Biologic Agriculture week that starts today.(credit: doublebug) More information is available through Universidade do Algarve at: 289 870 ... http://www.algarvebuzz.com/bio-fruits-veg/ In the Algarve we never really think Winter will arrive; our beautiful clear blue skies and sunny days, fool us into believing we're a year round tropical local. With November's arrival, we're reminded that even with great weather, the days are getting cooler and the evenings even chillier.  For cold ... http://www.algarvebuzz.com/things-to-do-in-algarve-september-2/ The evenings are getting chilly and although there still some die hard beach lovers trying to get the last possible drop out of summer, reality is upon us, fall has arrived.  This was cemented by smoking chestnut vendors on the streets this past weekend. But before we pack away all ... http://www.algarvebuzz.com/algarve-guide-october/ Photography, is one of those words that can convey different things to different people. To me it's traveling in time, capturing a split second in someones life, an event, a place, and sometimes even an emotion. It can take you up, down, backward, forward and to places you'd never see ... http://www.algarvebuzz.com/algarve-photography-workshops/ Brian Mehl, an extraordinary painter whose acrylic painting of Sir Cliff Richard’s Adega do Cantor can be seen on the Vida Nova wine label and various painting at the Praia d”Oura and the Oura Praia hotel is hosting an exhibition till September 27th for the public in Galeria da Escola ... http://www.algarvebuzz.com/brian-mehl-art-gallery/ It pains me to say it, but its true, summer is over. This summer in the Algarve, we had the Bike Rally, Med Festival, Jazz Festivals, Wine Festival, Art Festivals, Sand Festival, Sardine Festivals, Seafood Festivals, Reggae Festivals, Sweet Festival, Book Festival, Photo Festivals, Surf Festival, Medieval Festivals and many ... http://www.algarvebuzz.com/things-to-do-in-algarve-september/ From the many posts on events lately, you can probably guess cooking in the Algarve in summer is reduced to grilling and on the run eats that are fast, filling and leave lots of time for the beach. If you want a big meal you look for a restaurant with ... http://www.algarvebuzz.com/algarve-chick-pea-tuna-summer-salad/ Living in the Algave we're never far from the relaxing sounds of lapping waves hitting the shore so it's no wonder that music filling the air is always a welcome in its many forms. This summer brings a new wave of music appreciation with the kick off of the first ... http://www.algarvebuzz.com/international-guitar-festival-algarve/