One of the most advisable areas in Portugal to enjoy a quiet holiday is the region of the Algarve, in the south of the country. The weather is mild in winter and warm in summer, so it is very pleasant in any time of the year. Therefore it is possible to practice all kind of water sports.Among the tourist places in the south of Portugal, the most frequented ones are Lagos, founded by the Phoenicians and Albufera, one of the main tourist centres. Slightly quieter is Salema and of obliged visit is Sagre´s cape where is located the Enrique el Navegante naval school, the Portuguese King who stimulated the big discoveries of its country.People who like golf won´t be disappointed by the numerous golf courses distributed in the whole region, near the sea, to enjoy this sport all the year round.The tourism of interior in the area is another alternative that we can find in the Algarve. In the part of the mountains, there are the greenest gardens and fruit trees of Portugal, offering a beautiful landscape. In this side was erected the old Arabic city of Silves.Regarding the gastronomy in Algarve, fish and seafood are especially typical. Among them are shrimps, prawns and crabs. But the most traditional dishes are salty cod, cooked in many ways, and roast sardines which are specially served in festivities. One of the most worldwide known celebrations is the International Music Festival of Algarve which takes place every year in May and gathers a great number of musicians and public.In Guide, Albufeira´s municipality, we can find a sea zoo which is a dazzling  oceanographic park of educational entertainment with dolphins, seals, sharks, turtles, exotic and aquatic birds, alligators and tropical fishes. The sea zoo is unique in Portugal for its characteristics, for the exceptional quality of its shows and exhibitions and its interactive programme with dolphins.