Now there are some foods that must only be eaten in certain countries and so we turn to sardines and taste in the Algarve.
Because it doesn’t matter how many sardines I’ve eaten.
And they are a real go-to as they’ve been an easy make since first I started cooking them as a student.
They’ll never taste of the Algarve and the beach or roadside barbecue.
Always helped of course by a cool bottle of Sagres.
All of which smells wafted back to me and tastes settled on my palate.
Fishy festival
With our Algarvian pals bringing their Sardine Festival this summer to our attention.
Their free fishy fest runs from August 1-6 in Portimão.
This year, the landmark event will be held along the riverside area of the River Arade.
For five nights, the streets will be lined with craft stalls and grilled sardines.
There are also concerts and historical reenactments of the unloading of the sardine and a ‘sardinhada’ – a classic charcoal grilled sardine – for all hungry visitors.
Racing cert
Now Portimao is an hour’s drive west from your airport entry point Faro.
Where my old pal from Ireland and adopted Portugueser Carole is championing the town.
And telling all to spend some time there rather than just use it as a fly-through.
Now helpfully the Algarve chiefs have pointed us in the direction of a range of apartamentos to stay.
And also the Algarve Race Hotel & Resort, overlooking the international race track.
And as the name suggests it will be right up your street if you’re a petrolhead.
If you’re minded to check it out this spring ahead of returning in August then they have an offer on for the Spring from €53.
And on the menu there will deffo be sardines and taste in the Algarve.