Who said spring starts in March?
That intoxicating aroma of flowers, those rays of sun that give us the perfect warmth, the colors of an explosive nature who wears pastel pink and white . Blessed spring. Add to that the beauty of the Beaches Y cliffs bathed by the Atlantic of the Algarve .
Can't you wait until March to enjoy the almond blossom ? Don't worry, in the Algarve the most flirty time of year has decided to show off early. A spectacular mantle of white flowers has colored the landscape of this Portuguese paradise, turning it into the perfect setting for a romantic getaway.
Almond trees in bloom in Lagos
As romantic as the legend about the origin of the Algarve almond trees. Through these Portuguese lands circulates a beautiful love story which tells that Gilda, a princess from the north, married the Arab caliph Ibn-Almundim in the Algarve.
The princess cried every day because she missed the snow that covered her remote kingdom . To end the homesickness of his beloved wife, the caliph ordered plant lots of almond trees in her land, which covered the fields in white, emulating snow. That was how Gilda stopped longing for her home.
So beautiful are the almond trees of the Algarve
It is worth enjoying this magical show, which is repeated every year from the end of January to the month of March . You can enjoy this flower festival in many places in this Portuguese region, but, without a doubt, the ideal place is silves , located on the slopes of the Sierra de Monchique, in the Barrocal.
Sylvester's fortress , built between the 8th and 13th centuries, can boast of being the largest and best preserved in the entire region, as well as one of the greatest examples of the Islamic architecture in Portugal.
In addition, the castle of what was the ancient Arab capital of the Algarve It was the stage where the love story between the princess and the young poet prince was forged.
Silves, with the castle as a backdrop
“Some associations, with the support of local municipalities, They take the opportunity to organize walks to contemplate the almond trees in bloom , as well as markets with the sale of local products during the flowering season", they tell us from Lighthouse Tourism.
That said, if you travel to Algarve in search of its anticipated spring prints, do not forget to visit Silves: after touring the fields in flower that draw the Arade river valley , a walk along the red sandstone walls that dominate the skyline of the city will finish conquering you. Can you think of a better plan for these dates?
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