Saint Anthony, Saint John and Saint Peter As in many other Portuguese towns and cities, June is a special month in Tavira, marked by the celebration of the Popular Saints – Santo António (Saint Anthony), São João (Saint John) and São Pedro (Saint Peter). The celebrations will feature a series of traditions and festivities involving […]
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The project “Safe Food in Alto Tâmega e Barroso” is a part of the PNAES (National Plan forBalanced and Sustainable Food) and was approved under the European financing programPDR2020 (Technical Assistance Rural Network). The project is supported by a partnershipwhich is constituted by two regional partners: ADRAT – Association for the Development of AltoTâmega Region, […]
Last February, at the event to present the book “O Pomar de Sequeiro” (The Dryland Orchard), the President of the Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDRALG), José Apolinário, highlighted the importance of agriculture and rural development for the ALGARVE 2030 regional development strategy. He also defended the integration of the Mediterranean Diet into this […]
Although Portugal is not one of the countries in the so-called Mediterranean basin, its proximity to these countries has brought to Portugal traditions and eating habits typical of that region, including festivities, traditions, and certain specific eating habits, such as the use of olive oil, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, honey, the consumption of […]
The Olive Oil Goes to School is a project of CEPAAL – Center for Studies and Promotion of Alentejo Olive Oil, co-financed by the IOC – International Olive Oil Council, and its main objective is to educate and raise awareness among first cycle students (ages between 6 and 10 years) to the importance of consuming […]
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Portugal and Tavira lead the coordination 2024 of the seven states and communities of the Mediterranean Diet
After celebrating the 10th anniversary of the inscription of the MD as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on 4 December 2023, 2024 will be a special date for Tavira. There are numerous projects that we have been developing within the community with the aim of safeguarding and disseminate the Mediterranean Diet, namely craft workshops, culinary […]
By Ana Mercês Sota Ingredients: 15 ml of milk6 eggs200 g of demerara sugarGrated orange zest2 tbsp of alfarroba flour1 tbsp of cornflourCinnamon to taste100 g of white sugar for the caramelCake mould with a lid for steaming Preparation Put the white sugar in the cake mould and heat at a low temperature until it […]
Events, News, Portugal
A Taste of History: Tavira’s Palácio da Galeria Presents Interactive Culinary Events Celebrating the Mediterranean Diet
The kitchen of the exhibition “Mediterranean Diet – A Millenary Intangible Cultural Heritage” at Tavira Municipal Museum/Palácio da Galeria used for culinary demonstrations in partnership with the Vila Real de Santo António School of Hospitality and Tourism | 18 October and 7 November 2023 In the context of World Food Day, the Vila Real de […]
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Celebrating Heritage: Tavira Workshop and Lisbon Exhibition Mark 20th Anniversary of UNESCO Convention
The commemorations for the 20th Anniversary of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage featured a workshop in Tavira and an exhibition in Lisbon: “The Feast” of Portuguese Intangible Cultural Heritage. In 2023, the Directorate General for Cultural Heritage (DGPC) celebrated the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of […]
The Municipality of Tavira held various cultural activities as part of the European Heritage Days programme on 22–24 September, including a talk, visits to exhibitions and monuments, wine tasting and an accordion concert. These activities were aimed at publicising and safeguarding the municipality’s artistic, historical and cultural heritage, fostering dialogue between experts from different areas […]
