At the beginning of the 20th century, the tree occupying most Algarve farmland was the almond tree, which became a regional symbol over the centuries. It represents beauty, creation, transience and longing.

Its fruit, the almond, is one of the main ingredients in Algarve confectionery and its most distinctive element. The most famous of regional confectionery made with almonds are the marzipan shapes known locally as doçe fino. This millennial art is one of the most vibrant and active popular cultures in Portugal. The variations of   produced by confectioners' hands are limited only by their imaginations. In this workshop, we’ll present the various types, themes and varieties of doçe fino as well as looking at the existing relationship between local everyday life, festivities and the development of this art form.

In this gastronomic and artistic activity, participants will be able to get their hands busy and model figures in a similar way to clay; learn the basics of the gastronomic technique with the guidance of a local confectioner, and learn some of the different techniques used in painting the sweets. The activity ends with tea and a tasting of the cakes made.

Facilitator
Doçaria do Sul

Participants
Max. 10 people

Duration
2h

Languages
Portuguese
English
Spanish

Observation
Perfect for families.
Children aged 7+ must be enrolled and can participate as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Enrolment required