Algarve

American

[ahl-gahr-vuh, al-] / ɑlˈgɑr və, æl- /

noun

a coastal region of S Portugal. 1,958 sq. mi. (5,070 sq. km).

Algarve British

/ ælˈɡɑːv /

noun

an area in the south of Portugal, on the Atlantic; it approximately corresponds to the administrative district of Faro: fishing and tourism important

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The Lisbon region and the Algarve in the south were most affected, with the rain and wind predicted to reach peak intensity overnight Wednesday to Thursday.

From Barron's

There were also clashes with Portuguese police in the Algarve at Euro 2004.

From BBC

The team also included Robertus Potting from the University of Algarve and Markus Gaug, a lecturer in the Department of Physics at the UAB who is also affiliated with the IEEC.

From Science Daily

The race will be held at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao, which held two grands prix during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.

From BBC

Two others were seriously injured and three sustained minor injuries at Albufeira Camping Park in the Algarve, Faro's district commander for rescue operations told a press conference.

From BBC

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