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#### Algarve - West. Not only in Portugal, but in the Islamic world as well. A corner of the earth with ancient history and unique charm. The architecture, cultural customs, and even the local cuisine reflect the influences of different peoples. * Faro, for example, the capital of today's coastal region, originated as a Phoenician settlement that later evolved into Roman Osunuba. In Santa Luzia, fishermen still catch octopus using ancient methods; In Olhão, graffiti art and pastry making compete for attention. Oysters play an important role on Culatra Island; In Tavira, tuna brought wealth. As for Villa Real de Santo Antonio, its name bears its aristocratic character. But it's not just the sea, with its lagoons, exotic coastal cliffs and golden beaches, that makes up the Algarve's scenery: the inland areas also add picturesque aspects. Rita Haines travels through the present and past of the Algarve region, into its people and their daily lives. Rita Hens, born in Frankfurt in 1956, has been moving between this large city on the Main River and the island of Madeira for eight years. Her travels around the world took her mainly to southern European, South American and Arab countries.