The tents were up- show time!
The row of white tents transform the riverside
Whenever there’s a fair or an event, a sea of little white tents mushroom along the riverside at Tavira. Usually it’s confined to one bank of the river, alongside the gardens. When I saw tents lining both river banks, I knew something big was happening. The second Mediterranean Diet Fair had come to town!
Time to eat healthy!
Some of the products on display didn’t quite fit with my idea of healthy eating, but it’s all about selling as much as you can of locally produced goods. You’ll see what I mean.
Anyone got a sweet tooth?
As the sun goes down the atmosphere builds
It’s not just food. There are all kinds of things to buy. Owls, for instance!
Anyone have a weakness for owls?
The cork was used for larger products too
And there were some rather strange things!
The local shopkeepers are not always so keen on these events. They take away precious customers. But most people are happy to browse a little.
Casa das Portas is ever popular
I hope you enjoyed your Saturday browse round the shops and stalls. The fair was accompanied by entertainment every evening too. What a treat! The Eastern Algarve usually is, I find.
Don’t forget to play Six word Saturday will you? Cate at Show My Face is our hostess and will tell you the ‘rules’. Have a happy weekend!
restlessjo 
The first picture is a very cool shot. If you didn’t mention tents, I wouldn’t know notice it. I love the owls. Are those used as pencil holders? 😀
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Thanks, Rommel. Yes- I think they could well be 🙂
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What a lovely market!
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Yes, it was an excellent one 🙂
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That looks like fun Jo! I would have spent a lot of money there… 🙂
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I’m not too much of a shopper, Meg, but it’s always fun to browse a market. And this was a good one. 🙂
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I love the mice. They remind me of Bagpuss!
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I thought you meant the marzipan mice at first 🙂
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Those too! Mmmm, marzipan… 😉
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Thank you for expanding my concept of the Mediterranean Diet. I shall make use of my increased understanding to expand my … longevity … with cake! My favourite is the evening light from the buildings to the tents. And what is it with owls?
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You like them? (owls) They were meant for a friend who is a bit of a collector.
And I think you mean rotundity when it comes to cake, Meg? I do like that shot, though. 🙂
Good weekend?
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What a lovely market, Jo. I think I would have bought the cork owl and elephant. 🙂
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Tempting wasn’t it, Ad? Are you managing ok with Ma-in-law? Stair lift installation is pretty quick. Dad’s got one and he’d be marooned downstairs without it. I often wish he had a little flat though.
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Looks like and unmissable event!
My Six Words
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We had no idea that it was taking place until we arrived in the Algarve, so we were really lucky 🙂
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I have a terrible weakness for owls as I do for donkeys. Good thing I wasn’t there – I would have left a fortune 😀 Thank you for sharing these treasures, Jo 🙂
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I really wanted a cork donkey or elephant to sit in our hall, by the door, and welcome people, Paula. I once had my eye on a rather silly giraffe but we didn’t buy it, so of course it was gone when we went back. Our hall is rather boring. 😦
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Why didn’t you buy that donkey?
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I have no idea how much it cost and was busy trying to take photos while the stall holder frowned at me. I think he thought I was stealing ideas. As if I could make one of those!!!
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😆 poor you. I would buy it first then take it home with me and spend whole winter taking pics of it in new home.
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Why don’t I think like you? 🙂 🙂
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😉
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Owls are my favorite.
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There is something about them, isn’t there, Sartenada? They were included in this post for a rather special lady friend of mine but I like them too. 🙂
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So many wonderful things to look at and to eat, happy wandering Jo 🙂
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I’m wandering right now, Sam- through the photo album and the back streets of an Algarve village. It’s beautiful 🙂
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Stunning photo’s of a great day Jo and those little tents are cute indeed. Looks like little castles. 😀
I am sure the people who love sweet things enjoyed it there. You would fine me at the owls stall for sure and at the little shops. 😀
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No sweet tooth, Sonel? 🙂 I can be tempted but in the main I’m a savouries girl. Temptation is everywhere in Portugal though, because I love almonds and figs and they’re in everything. 🙂
Thanks, hon. Gentle hugs! I can just about see a patch of blue in the sky today. Yay! 🙂
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Nope. Not at all hon, unless it’s cheesecake or apple tart. hahahah. I so prefer salty savouries and it’s a good thing I don’t live there. I’d be rolling around in no time. hahahahah. I do love almonds and figs as well. So healthy! 😀
You’re welcome hon and gentle hugs to you as well and thanks for mine. Love it. 😀
So glad to hear that sweetness. Have a beautiful day. 😀
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Looks like a fun market, Jo. You took some very nice pictures. The fare reminds me of Istanbul’s Grand Market. The setup reminds me of London’s Camden Lock Market and the Notting Hill and Portobello Road Market.
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I love Camden Lock, Jim. Too long since I was there. Off to Nottingham next weekend to see my daughter. Now there’s a lady who loves to shop! 🙂
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Oh my those cakes look delightful! I would have enjoyed browsing around, I hope you had a good time!
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We had a fabulous time, Tonya. I’m still enjoying looking back. 🙂
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Love sweets! The owls are so cute I would have to bring a couple of them home, LOL
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I could spare you a couple, Marcia 🙂 And help yourself to the sweets!
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Thanks, Jo! LOL
Need to stay away from sweets as much as I can, they are my weakness.
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Tell the truth…was there any healthy food there?😉
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I did see lots of nuts! 🙂 🙂
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I like the look of the chocolate covered figs, which I have never tried before. It looks like a really lovely market – perfect for some slow browsing.
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It was great, Elaine! I was there all 4 nights. Not eating chocolate on all of them, of course 🙂
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I hope you ate chocolate on more than one night – it is very important to do thorough taste research. 🙂
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I wasn’t going to admit it but when you put it like that! 🙂 🙂
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so THAT’s why you went to Tavira! Healthy Med Diet hey? My OH bought me figs covered in chocolate for my birthday last year – I hope he remembers this year too, they were heavenly! Also like the marzipan – I know – neither are very healthy are they!
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You’re not going to hold a smidgeon of chocolate against me, are you, Jude? 🙂
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Not if you brought some back for me 😉
And haven’t already eaten it!
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Oh dear! I knew I’d forgotten something. (blushes!) 😦
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What a fun festival, Jo! Delicious post 🙂
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I’m feeling quite peckish looking at it, Amy 🙂
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🙂 great photo,
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ooops, my iPhone goes faster than my finger and brain… Sorry. I meant to say, great photos, and I love these tents. 🙂
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I knew what you meant, Amy 🙂 Hugs!
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Big hugs back :).
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I love these events and often go to sell at similar here in the UK!
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Cards and crafty stuff, Gilly? 🙂
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Cards, beautiful boxes and journals 🙂
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That is a lot of tents!!!
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Enormous number, Cee! There are usually only half as many 🙂 Many thanks for your visit.
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