Taste Algarve

We booked this before visiting Tavira on the Eastern Algarve last July. We are four mature ladies and our fellow classmates were a Canadian family consisting of mum, her son and his two teenage daughters along with an American couple, an eclectic mix who gelled well. After meeting our host at the local market, which happened to be right behind our hotel, we went with him to buy the fresh fish and vegetables required for our cooking. As we had no transport he arranged for local taxi to Monte do Alamo in the hills outside Tavira (not far). We then helped our hosts prepare a traditional Portugese Cataplana followed by carob truffles, all taking a turn in the preparation. After the demo we enjoyed the fruits of our endeavours plus excellent local wines an al fresco beneath a shady carob tree in the grounds of the beautiful villa. Delicious! The kitchen was well laid out and modern but the building had charm and traditional features. Something different to try on holiday.