The despair of the Lagoa Chamber after Remechido's attacks on Algoz and Alte, 185 years ago
In February 1837, panic and terror came to the door of the Algarve
In February 1837, panic and terror came to the door of the Algarve
Bridge turns 200 these days
There are still many remnants and ways of being, in many municipalities, which have reached our days, with alienated and apathetic societies, mediocre politicians, indebted councils and wasteful institutions
Silves, Tavira and Vila do Bispo deserved disparate evaluations from Governor Aires Garrido
Loulé, Monchique and Olhão, three distinct councils, representative of the barrocal, the mountains and the coast, respectively, however afflicted by the same problems
Lagoa and Lagos could not be more antagonistic councils
Far from a romantic or idyllic Algarve, the descriptions are sometimes shocking to the eyes of XNUMXst century Algarveans
Despite a general shortage and delay, the governor was shocked by the contentment with which the Aljezurenses and Alcoutenejos lived
Active citizen, he always fought for his homeland
In 1867, the Algarve was anything but idyllic or cosmopolitan
The work, despite having been published over 100 years ago, maintains a timeliness as amazing as it is surprising in the most diverse aspects.