There’s 20 in total and they’re all gathered in a catalogue elaborated by Portugal’s tourism board which hopes to boost creative tourism during the country’s summer holidays.

Tasting vinegar, making ‘tiborna’ (a bread poured in olive oil) and ‘xarém’ (a corn meal stew) or ‘doce finos’ (fruit-looking pastries made of egg and almond), learning and working esparto grass, sugarcane basketweaving, moulding a clay bowl or making traditional Portuguese tile art are examples of some of the creative programs available to learn more about the Algarve with your own two hands, with help from chefs, pastry chefs, and artisans from the region. All these programs can be combined to suit the preferences of each visitor, following the new dynamics of social tourism and exercising environmental responsibility.

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The “Algarve Creative Tourism” catalogue is available to read and download in the multimedia section of www.visitalgarve.pt. The goal of the issue is simple: to invite visitors to put their hands to use in an artistic form in the Algarve, through activities that highlight local food products and the region’s arts and crafts.

From now on, visiting the South of Portugal will offer the opportunity to develop your creative potential by taking part in authentic experiences, learning about the region’s historic heritage through the voices of local residents, creating a rich culture for a holiday destination.

The catalogue was developed as part of the Algarve Craft & Food project, supported by partnerships with the Algarve tourism board, Tertúlia Algarvia and the QRER (Low Density Territories Development Cooperative), with financing from the CRESC Algarve 2020 program.