Cachopo Open Days
March, 18th, 19th – The Municipality of Tavira promotes, between March and June, the program “Cachopo Open Days”, which consists of carrying out scientific research and dissemination activities aimed at the
The Recovery and Resilience Plan – PRR
It defines a set of investments and reforms that should contribute to the following dimensions: resilience, climate transition and digital transition. In Portugal, and following the approval of the Innovation
Opening of The Viticulture Collection in Pitve
Island Hvar, Tuesday 28th February 2023 – The Viticulture Collection, founded in 1989, has been re-established in the renovated building of the former elementary school in the village of Pitve.
TerritorialMED Project – Lisbon and “Tejo” River Valley Region
The Seminar “Challenges for Safeguarding and Enhancement of the Mediterranean Diet in the Territories”, held on May 31, 2022, aimed to present the results of the TerritorialMED Project – Safeguarding
Christmas Season On The Island Of Hvar
The Christmas season in Hvar begins with the Feast of Saint Nicholas on 6 December. Today, giving presents on this occasion is quite usual, unlike some fifty years ago when
Christmas can only smell of Choux pastry fritters
Porojenje Jedino More Imat Vonj Od Pašuratih Choux pastry fritters – pašurate or fritule are the favourite Christmas dessert on the island of Hvar. It is a type of round
“Kalikantzari” Goblins, A Blanket Term For The Mythical Festive Season
Like in many other countries of Europe, goblins (kalikantzari) chose the days of Christmas to make their scary and messy appearance! It is believed that they always come into the
Christmas and New Year’s Customs and Food Habits in Greece
Christmas and New Year’s Day are gloriously celebrated. The streets, lighted and decorated, contribute to the cheerful atmosphere. On the eve of those two celebrations, early in the morning, children
Christmas village in Agros
Located in the Troodos mountain range, in Pitsilia region of Lemesos (Limassol) district, Agros sits at an altitude of 1.100 metres. The layout of this picturesque village resembles that of
About the New Year’s Tradition of Vasilopita
On New Year’s Eve, housewives make a festive bread, a “pitta” dedicated to the feast of Saint Basil, called Vasilopitta. Vasilopita is sourdough pitta and is prepared with wheat flour,
Algarvian Nativity Scene
In the municipality of Tavira, families began to prepare the Algarvian Nativity Scene on December 1st, enough time for chickpea and vetch sprouts to germinate. There were those who only
TerritorialMED Project – Mediterranean Diet in Algarve region
The Seminar “Challenges for Safeguarding and Enhancement of the Mediterranean Diet in the Territories”, held on May 31, 2022, aimed to present the results of the TerritorialMED Project – Safeguarding
