Once again, the beautiful ‘Boa Esperança’ caraval is trailblazing for tourism.
The 16th century replica is sailing to Spain (Andalusia) in another promotion voyage, backed by the Algarve tourism board (RTA).
Its journey is expected to last almost three months. First stop is Seville, where it will host a special “showcooking event” promoting the delicious Algarvean cataplana – a traditional stew cooked in a clam-shaped copper utensil.
Then, it is time to set sail for Cadiz, Malaga and Almeria, where there are all manner of promotional activities planned.
Tourism boss Desidério Silva revealed the RTA is expecting “thousands of people” to enjoy the caravel and is “confident that the Algarve’s name will be widely promoted amongst residents and tourists of Andalusia”.
The initiative is supported by Spanish foundation Fundación Nao Victoria.
