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| In the center is the Dona Ana Beach, and the building on the left is the Convento da Trindade (Trinitarian Convent).]] | In the center is the Dona Ana Beach, and the building on the left is the Convento da Trindade (Trinitarian Convent).]] |
| Although [[international tourism]] and a generally high receptivity to [[globalism]], [[economic globalization]] and [[foreign direct investment]] have brought a relatively high level of prosperity and development to the region, many personalities criticize the environmental impacts,<ref>{{cite news |title=Algarve anti-oil fight documentary screened in 22 theatres |url=https://www.theportugalnews.com/new...ght-documentary-screened-in-22-theatres/51439 |access-date=23 April 2020 |agency=The Portugal News |date=2 November 2019}}</ref> the high cost of living and the eradication of the Algarve's cultural and traditional characteristics that such outside influence has brought.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lemos |first1=Pedro |title=O betão ainda é quem mais ordena, dentro de ti, ó Algarve |url=https://www.sulinformacao.pt/2019/09/o-betao-ainda-e-quem-mais-ordena-dentro-de-ti-o-algarve/ |access-date=23 April 2020 |agency=Sul Informação |date=26 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Revez |first1=Idálio |title=Demolida uma das três últimas moradias emblemáticas da praia da Rocha |url=https://www.publico.pt/2019/11/06/local/noticia/demolido-tres-ultimas-moradias-praia-rocha-1892787 |access-date=23 April 2020 |work=6 November 2019 |agency=Público}}</ref> Algarve native Fernando Silva Grade (1955-2019), a nationally renowned [[plastic artist]] and activist with a [[licentiate degree]] in biology awarded by the [[University of Lisbon]] in 1983,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lusa |date=2019-09-10 |title=Artista plástico Fernando Silva Grade morre aos 64 anos |url=https://www.publico.pt/2019/09/10/l...plastico-fernando-grade-morre-64-anos-1886107 |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=PÚBLICO |language=pt}}</ref> in his 2014 book ''O Algarve Tal como o Destruímos'' (loose translation: The Algarve as we destroyed it), vehemently opposed the proliferation of the mass tourism and construction sectors, which, in his opinion, eroded large portions of a world unique coastline, degraded and destroyed Algarve's traditional architecture, along with the peaceful and [[slow-paced way of life]] that were once ubiquitous throughout the region. He further went on to criticize the inapt attitudes of politicians and city halls which continuously fail to preserve this legacy.<ref>{{cite book |author1=Grade, Fernando Silva|title=O Algarve tal como o destruímos |date=October 2014 |publisher=Escritório Editora |isbn=9789898507426 |edition=Second |pages=295|language=pt}}</ref> | Although [[international tourism]] and a generally high receptivity to [[globalism]], [[economic globalization]] and [[foreign direct investment]] have brought a relatively high level of prosperity and development to the region, many personalities criticize the environmental impacts,<ref>{{cite news |title=Algarve anti-oil fight documentary screened in 22 theatres |url=https://www.theportugalnews.com/new...ght-documentary-screened-in-22-theatres/51439 |access-date=23 April 2020 |agency=The Portugal News |date=2 November 2019}}</ref> the high cost of living and the eradication of the Algarve's cultural and traditional characteristics that such outside influence has brought.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lemos |first1=Pedro |title=O betão ainda é quem mais ordena, dentro de ti, ó Algarve |url=https://www.sulinformacao.pt/2019/09/o-betao-ainda-e-quem-mais-ordena-dentro-de-ti-o-algarve/ |access-date=23 April 2020 |agency=Sul Informação |date=26 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Revez |first1=Idálio |title=Demolida uma das três últimas moradias emblemáticas da praia da Rocha |url=https://www.publico.pt/2019/11/06/local/noticia/demolido-tres-ultimas-moradias-praia-rocha-1892787 |access-date=23 April 2020 |work=6 November 2019 |agency=Público}}</ref> Algarve native Fernando Silva Grade (1955–2019), a nationally renowned [[plastic artist]] and activist with a [[licentiate degree]] in biology awarded by the [[University of Lisbon]] in 1983,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lusa |date=2019-09-10 |title=Artista plástico Fernando Silva Grade morre aos 64 anos |url=https://www.publico.pt/2019/09/10/l...plastico-fernando-grade-morre-64-anos-1886107 |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=PÚBLICO |language=pt}}</ref> in his 2014 book ''O Algarve Tal como o Destruímos'' (loose translation: The Algarve as we destroyed it), vehemently opposed the proliferation of the mass tourism and construction sectors, which, in his opinion, eroded large portions of a world unique coastline, degraded and destroyed Algarve's traditional architecture, along with the peaceful and [[slow-paced way of life]] that were once ubiquitous throughout the region. He further went on to criticize the inapt attitudes of politicians and city halls which continuously fail to preserve this legacy.<ref>{{cite book |author1=Grade, Fernando Silva|title=O Algarve tal como o destruímos |date=October 2014 |publisher=Escritório Editora |isbn=9789898507426 |edition=Second |pages=295|language=pt}}</ref> |
| [[File:Scots Fans on the strip Gibraltar V Scotland 11 October 2015 (3).JPG|thumb|right|Scotland fans dancing on Francisco Sá Carneiro Avenue (The Strip) in [[Albufeira]] after the Gibraltar vs. Scotland [[UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group D#Gibraltar v Scotland|UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying game]] played at [[Estádio Algarve]]]] | [[File:Scots Fans on the strip Gibraltar V Scotland 11 October 2015 (3).JPG|thumb|right|Scotland fans dancing on Francisco Sá Carneiro Avenue (The Strip) in [[Albufeira]] after the Gibraltar vs. Scotland [[UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group D#Gibraltar v Scotland|UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying game]] played at [[Estádio Algarve]]]] |
| Other critics underline the over-dependency of the Algarve on tourism<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-11-23 |title=Portugal must diversify tourism-dependent economy after pandemic, government official says |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-portugal-tourism-idUSKBN2831TC |access-date=2023-07-11}}</ref> and the "sun and beach" modality of tourism in particular, the one mostly advertised by local and national authorities and, thus, most widespread. They accentuate the saturation of beach-side resorts that leave other types of tourist establishments, such as the ones dedicated to nature and health, with little occupancy. These critics also stress that overcrowdedness, filthiness and pollution are the consequences of this lack of diversity in the Algarve's tourism industry.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Guerreiro |first1=J. André |title=O turismo enquanto pseudo-ciência: o turismo cria, mas também destrói |url=https://www.barlavento.pt/opiniao/o...udo-ciencia-o-turismo-cria-mas-tambem-destroi |access-date=23 April 2020 |agency=Barlavento}}</ref> In addition, due to international mass tourism, some areas of the Algarve are drug dealing and prostitution hotspots, including [[luxury prostitution]] and male prostitution, performed mostly by foreign [[sex worker]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Informação |first=Sul |date=2019-08-19 |title=Três detidos por tráfico de droga e negócio de prostituição em bar |url=https://www.sulinformacao.pt/2019/0...co-de-droga-e-negocio-de-prostituicao-em-bar/ |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=Sul Informação |language=pt-PT}}</ref> | Other critics underline the over-dependency of the Algarve on tourism<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-11-23 |title=Portugal must diversify tourism-dependent economy after pandemic, government official says |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-portugal-tourism-idUSKBN2831TC |access-date=2023-07-11}}</ref> and the "sun and beach" modality of tourism in particular, the one mostly advertised by local and national authorities and, thus, most widespread. They accentuate the saturation of beach-side resorts that leave other types of tourist establishments, such as the ones dedicated to nature and health, with little occupancy. These critics also stress that overcrowdedness, filthiness and pollution are the consequences of this lack of diversity in the Algarve's tourism industry.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Guerreiro |first1=J. André |title=O turismo enquanto pseudo-ciência: o turismo cria, mas também destrói |url=https://www.barlavento.pt/opiniao/o...udo-ciencia-o-turismo-cria-mas-tambem-destroi |access-date=23 April 2020 |agency=Barlavento}}</ref> In addition, due to international mass tourism, some areas of the Algarve are drug dealing and prostitution hotspots, including [[luxury prostitution]] and male prostitution, performed mostly by foreign [[sex worker]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Informação |first=Sul |date=2019-08-19 |title=Três detidos por tráfico de droga e negócio de prostituição em bar |url=https://www.sulinformacao.pt/2019/0...co-de-droga-e-negocio-de-prostituicao-em-bar/ |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=Sul Informação |language=pt-PT}}</ref> |
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| The most striking symbol of the traditional Algarve architecture is undoubtedly the chimney, which reflected the individuality of the owner of the house and showed off his possessions. No two chimneys were alike, and the more intricate the design, the more expensive the work. Examples of these symbols of popular art and technical skill can be seen in the Algarve's rural hinterland, in the most affluent dwellings. The ''platibanda'' (platband) is another characteristic feature of the Algarve's architectural heritage. It is an elegant decorative strip that lines the facades and hides the roof or cladding, ornamented with geometric shapes and colors. It contrasts with the white of the whitewash and matches the colored bars that frame doors and windows. The four-sloped, or scissor truss are typical of aristocratic cities, and denote a strong Eastern aesthetic influence, which traveled along with silks and spices. | The most striking symbol of the traditional Algarve architecture is undoubtedly the chimney, which reflected the individuality of the owner of the house and showed off his possessions. No two chimneys were alike, and the more intricate the design, the more expensive the work. Examples of these symbols of popular art and technical skill can be seen in the Algarve's rural hinterland, in the most affluent dwellings. The ''platibanda'' (platband) is another characteristic feature of the Algarve's architectural heritage. It is an elegant decorative strip that lines the facades and hides the roof or cladding, ornamented with geometric shapes and colors. It contrasts with the white of the whitewash and matches the colored bars that frame doors and windows. The four-sloped, or scissor truss are typical of aristocratic cities, and denote a strong Eastern aesthetic influence, which traveled along with silks and spices. |
| [[File:Tavira Street 01.jpg|thumb|right|upright|A central street in [[Tavira, Portugal]]]] | [[File:Tavira Street 01.jpg|thumb|right|upright|A central street in [[Tavira, Portugal]]]] |
| They are associated with [[Tavira]], the princess of the Gilão, a well-preserved architectural gem and once a port of great strategic importance. They also exist in [[Faro, Portugal|Faro]], but their presence is residual today. In the western Algarve the winds blow from the Atlantic coast and, in its interior, there is the mountain climate. Here the houses are generally simpler, less sophisticated, built in masonry of mud or stone, and unadorned, only whitewashed. These simple rural houses are also found, in their charming simplicity, in the Caldeirão mountain range. On the coast, it is frequent the construction of açoteias, roof terraces of Arabic inspiration that were used to watch the sea, waiting for the boats returning from their fishing trips. It was also in these private spaces that fruit and fish were dried, and that people rested on hot summer nights. [[Olhão]] is the ex-libris of this architecture of pure and clean lines, deserving the nickname of cubist city, with its buildings clustered in cubes in a sinuous plan, direct influence of the [[architecture of Morocco]].<ref>Ricardo Agarez, Algarve Building: Modernism, Regionalism and Architecture in the South of Portugal, 1925-1965 (ISBN 1317182626, 9781317182627)</ref> | They are associated with [[Tavira]], the princess of the Gilão, a well-preserved architectural gem and once a port of great strategic importance. They also exist in [[Faro, Portugal|Faro]], but their presence is residual today. In the western Algarve the winds blow from the Atlantic coast and, in its interior, there is the mountain climate. Here the houses are generally simpler, less sophisticated, built in masonry of mud or stone, and unadorned, only whitewashed. These simple rural houses are also found, in their charming simplicity, in the Caldeirão mountain range. On the coast, it is frequent the construction of açoteias, roof terraces of Arabic inspiration that were used to watch the sea, waiting for the boats returning from their fishing trips. It was also in these private spaces that fruit and fish were dried, and that people rested on hot summer nights. [[Olhão]] is the ex-libris of this architecture of pure and clean lines, deserving the nickname of cubist city, with its buildings clustered in cubes in a sinuous plan, direct influence of the [[architecture of Morocco]].<ref>Ricardo Agarez, Algarve Building: Modernism, Regionalism and Architecture in the South of Portugal, 1925–1965 (ISBN 1317182626, 9781317182627)</ref> |
| [[Corridinho]] is the traditional dance of the Algarve bearing some resemblance to the [[polka]] and [[mazurka]]. The corridinho is a form of Portuguese folk dance whose the origin is unclear and believed older, although it gained popularity in the 1800s.<ref>Porto Editora – corridinho no Dicionário infopédia da Língua Portuguesa [em linha]. Porto: Porto Editora. [consult. 2021-10-10 12:21:56]. Disponível em https://www.infopedia.pt/dicionarios/lingua-portuguesa/corridinho</ref> | [[Corridinho]] is the traditional dance of the Algarve bearing some resemblance to the [[polka]] and [[mazurka]]. The corridinho is a form of Portuguese folk dance whose the origin is unclear and believed older, although it gained popularity in the 1800s.<ref>Porto Editora – corridinho no Dicionário infopédia da Língua Portuguesa [em linha]. Porto: Porto Editora. [consult. 2021-10-10 12:21:56]. Disponível em https://www.infopedia.pt/dicionarios/lingua-portuguesa/corridinho</ref> |
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