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

The tents look so cute

But most people just want to eat!

Maybe sample a little chocolate?

I tasted- it was delicious!

And of course there’s cake!

And more cake!

And you’re bound to try the ginja liqueur, in a chocolate cup

It’s not just food.  There are all kinds of things to buy.  Owls, for instance!

Anyone have a weakness for owls?

In cork?

Or as tealights?

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

And Karisma always looks very inviting

With its pretty ceramic tiles

The chimneys are very popular tile patterns

But l especially liked this piece! How about you?

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!