Dear
Reader,
I was wrong about Faro.
Before I ever saw the city, I convinced myself it was boring. My rationale? It had an international airport, so I concluded it was overrun by mass tourism and should be avoided.
Not true at all, I discovered!
Yes, the tourists fly in, of course, but Faro has kept a strong Portuguese identity, and its lively center, with a marina, jacaranda trees, and stately buildings, is a tonic for the eye.
The place has character and a keen sense of history. It’s not a clone of anywhere else, and smart money, domestic and foreign, is arriving to boost the economy.
Continue reading on page 10 of this month’s issue…
Also In This Issue Of Portugal Letter:
- From The Desk Of Founding Publisher Kathleen Peddicord: At Home In Ireland…
- Reader Questions Answered: Paying Tax In Portugal; The Coast Of Portugal Versus The Coast Of France; Is Panama Blacklisted In Portugal?; And More Of Your Questions Answered…
- Interview With An Expat: Figs On The Funcho—How Cheryl And Graham Smith Set Up This Stunning Holiday Accommodation…
- Flavors Of Portugal: Sweet Carolino Arroz Doce…
- Portugal Letter 101: A 360-Degree View Of The Portugal Residential Real Estate Market…
- Como Se Diz?: Your Monthly Portuguese Language Lesson—Definite Articles…
- Spotlight On: Rotary Clubs In The Algarve…
- On The Easel: Capturing The Charm Of Portuguese Architecture…
- Out And About: The World Of Bansky; Quinta Art Collective—New Art Exhibition; Festival F; Paulo De Carvalho—60 Years Of Song; Art Expo Algarve; And More…
- This Month In Global News: Alibaba Cloud To Establish Its First International Service Center In Portugal; New Lisbon To Algarve Cheap Bus Travel; And More News From Portugal…
- Real Estate Developments: Green Spaces In The Heart Of Lisbon…
- Coming Next Month: Portugal’s Second City—The Beguiling And Thriving Porto…
And much more…
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Sincerely,
Harry Kalashian
Publisher, Portugal Letter
