Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 In : sport and entertainment
 The new schedule of the project Sport Senior, season 2011/2012, will begin next September 19. This project activity is promoted by the Municipality of Silves (CMS), through its Sports sector, and directs people aged over 55, resident in the county. All those wishing to register may do so in first class, free of charge, one of 21 classes in Alcantarilha, Silves, Loving, Armação de Pêra, Azilheira , Enxerim, Pear, Poço Barreto, Portela de Messines, Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, São Marcos da... Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Sunday, August 28, 2011 In : food and recipes
 The carob tree or St. John´s bread tree, is typical for the Algarve. In Portuguese the tree is called Alfarrobeira and the fruit of this tree is called Alfarroba ( al-harruba in Arabic). The carob tree is a member of the legume (pea) family. It is a large tree and grows to 15m in 50 years. It produces no fruit for the first 15 years of its life, but will fruit well into its old age. A large tree can produce one ton of beans in one harvest. Contrary to the orange trees, carob tree... Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Saturday, August 27, 2011 In : way of life
 This chick was not caught by a dog or cat and it is not sick either, nor is it a kind of turkey. No, this young hen is a true breed with an impressive French name: Cou-Nu, meaning "naked neck", which is exactly what they have. These kind of chicken can be found at many farms in the serra. Originally this breed comes from France and has a reputation of being hardy. They are great for breeding because they are excellent mums, but they are also appreciated for their high quality and tasty me... Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Saturday, August 27, 2011 In : way of life
 Who needs a new one, when these old beauties still perform so well?
Yesterdays motorcycles still run well here in the countryside of the rural Algarve. Plenty of people are the proud owner of an antique bike, sometimes pasted together from several other motorbikes. They are easily maintained, can be repaired by themselves and are a perfect means of transportation. If you pay attention you can spot some special ones.
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Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 In : festivals and fairs
 The Serrano Futebol Clube hosts the Festas de Verão (Summer Party) near the football stadium in São Marcos da Serra on August 13, 14 and 15. In the evening there will be live music and dancing, Bifanas and Chicken BBQ. You can make reservations for a table for €5 each at the Serrano Futebol Clube in the village.Programme:13 August: 17.00 Football tournament 21.00 opening of the fair21.30 dancing - music by the Irmãos Cabanas00.00 music and dance with the Grupo Marvilhas do Alentejo14 Augus... Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne on Saturday, July 30, 2011 In : information
 The use of cork dates back to the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks, but the father of cork is Dom Pérignon who started using cork to seal his sparkling wine bottles in the mid-1600s. Pérignon was a French Abbot residing at the Hautvillers monastery who was trying to find a new sealing solution to replace using wooden bungs wrapped in hemp to seal bottles. His innovation launched a new industry which today employs 100,000 people in the Mediterranean. Large scale cork production was first... Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Saturday, July 23, 2011 In : nature
 A lot of people in São Marcos da Serra deal with gardening based on folklore and superstition. But some of this old wisdom now has been proven scientifically correct! It is e.g. proven that seeds will absorb most water at full moon. According to many gardeners the phases of the moon are of the utmost importance. If you consider that the moon is responsible for the low-tide and high-tide in the oceans of the world, and that plants consist for a majority of water, you can imagine that the i... Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne on Thursday, July 21, 2011 In : food and recipes
 The area of São Marcos da Serra belongs to the protected region of " Mel da Serra de Monchique". The honeybees of the serra produce a very high quality honey because of the great biodiversity and the pure and clean air here. The bees visit the flowers of rosemary, eucalyptus, heather, orange tree, lavender, cistus, etc. One hive gives on average 25 kg of honey per year. Did you know that 1 honeybee makes about 1 twelfth (1/12) of a teaspoon of honey in her entire life?In July the honey is ... Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Saturday, July 16, 2011 In : way of life
 Most people think of sweet potatoes used in cooking and baking, but this healthy food, loaded with vitamin C and beneficial carotene, also makes an eye-catching plant! The fast-growing vine makes a gorgeous green house plant, and is easy to care for. This is done frequently by the women of the serra. It is easy, cheap and ornamental. This is how it works:
First choose a sweet potato with several buds, or "eyes." These are spots that are starting to sprout. You will often see these on potat... Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Thursday, July 7, 2011 In : festivals and fairs
 Summertime is partytime ! 16 July there is a traditional Festa Popular with music, dance, sardines and drinks in the hamlet of Fitos (Santana da Serra), next to São Marcos da Serra, Join in as of 1800 hours and enjoy the food, the people and the music by Neuza Guerreiro. Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Thursday, July 7, 2011 In : information
 São Marcos da Serra lost 169 souls during the last 10 years. The total amount of residents counted in the Censos 2011 was 1366 (1535 in 2001). For the total Algarve region there was an increase of residents of 13,9% to 450.484. The parish of Alcoutim lost the most inhabitants, namely 23,2%.
The council of Silves as a whole now has 37.087 residents.
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Posted by Marianne on Saturday, June 25, 2011 In : festivals and fairs
There is a large market down at the cemetery on the 28th of June, the day of São Pedro.Do your shopping and eat some grilled chicken while you enjoy the atmosphere. Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 In : festivals and fairs
It is a great experience to see how the historical centre of this ancient little town is transformed into medieval times. Everything is in style, including the clothes the stall holders wear and you really can imagine how life must have been a couple of hundred years ago. There are many performances to see, there is no entrance fee, the food is great and there are many nice things to buy. You can even participate yourself by renting (for a symbolic price) a costume and walk around dressed u...
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Posted by Marianne on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 In : festivals and fairs
In the neighbouring parish of Messines the "Festas dos Santos Populares" take place between 23 and 28 June 2011.
The festivities take place next to the Casa do Povo of Messines, near the Junta de Freguesia every day between 19.00 and 24.00 hours. There will be sardines, snacks, regional products, parades and musical entertainment. The programme: 23 June - Parade and dance 24 June - Pig on the roasting spit and ball with João Paulo Cavaco 25 June - Pig on the roasting spit and ball with Kavaidis... Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne on Monday, June 20, 2011 In : information
 New in the area of São Marcos da Serra is a young and motivated Médica Veterinaria (veterinary surgeon). So if you have small animals that need treatment or vaccination, just give Carla Guerreiro a call and she will come to your house for a consultation.Her telephone number is: 963169711 Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne on Thursday, June 16, 2011 In : sport and entertainment
 In many places you can see posters advertising a Sueca tournament, where prices may be a lamb, suckling pig, a rooster or a bifana, Sueca (also Portuguese for a Swedish woman) is a point-trick game with trumps and is probably the most widely played card game: it is played in most parks and coffee places where there are at least four people.
If you want to know how the game is played and maybe enter a tournament yourself, here are the rules: Sueca is a game for four players p... Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 In : festivals and fairs
 Come and experience the flavours of the Algarve, its cuisine, its culture, its crafts, the music and more....
The Primary School Dr. António da Costa Contreiras in Armação de Pera, will host the Fair of Tourism of the Municipality of Silves on 22 and 23 June.
According to organizers, "it is intended that the show is a vehicle for the dissemination of activities, whether economic, cultural or artisan, in the municipality of Silves. All parish councils, cultural groups and artisans are parti... Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 In : sport and entertainment
 The Serrano Futebol Clube invites all children between 6 and 12 years old to participate in a Summer Football Training (Escolas de Futebol) in the month of July. For more information you can call: 964576505 or 914527603 If you are interested you should register at the Serrano Futebol Clube in the village. Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 In : nature
 I just love the swallows! They are such pretty little birds, announcing spring has come, true acrobats in the sky, happy singers and on top of all that all they keep the mosquito population around your house within limits. So there are a lot of pro´s to let them build a nest around your home. This year a pair of barn swallows ( hirundo rustica) decided they really liked the top left corner of our entrance door. After getting rid of the foundations countless times, we decided to give in, lo... Continue reading...
Posted by Marianne on Sunday, June 5, 2011 In : sport and entertainment
Conquering the 5 "talefes" - S. Marcos da Serra - June 12, 2011The Center for biking/Canoeing and the Serrano Football Club, will host on June 12, 2011 a spectacular ride in our parish.
Location: S. Marcos da Serra
Secretariat: Soccer Field Serrano FC / Bombeiros
Concentration: Soccer Field Serrano FC / Bombeiros
Time: 9.00
Sign up limit: 150
Deadline for entries: up to 150 confirmed by June 8 (because of the listings for insurance)
Contacts:
Jorge Rita: 917822093
Luis Cabrita: 962564778
Carlos Pachec...
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