. (TRAVPR.COM) UK - August 12th, 2011 - From 10th to 15th August, the Algarve fishing town of Olhao throws one of the biggest shellfish festivals on the planet. Whilst most of the popular dishes in the Algarve are fish-based, the Festival do Marisco celebrates this preference by bringing the finest, freshest seafood, prepared with the region’s full-flavoured sauces and intense condiments, to a temporary ‘theatre’ on the beach. The Jardim do Pescador Olhanense has an informal yet functional setting with tables and benches arranged on the sand beside counters serving seemingly endless varieties of fantastic fare, in quantities to satisfy the most ambitious of appetites. Cockles, clams, oysters, cuttlefish, fabulous crab and langoustine, plus squid and octopus; seafood devotees are assured of a spectacular display enriched with all the associated colour and aromas.  Naturally, an excellent choice of carefully-selected wine is available to accompany the feast, and enough ice-cold beer to bring everyone out of their shells. Entertainment is plentiful with concerts and folk-dancing continuing into the night, whilst a swimming pool will keep the children content. This high-summer outdoor celebration of Olhao’s raison d’etre, welcomes local and visiting aficionados alike. The region is beautiful, and the old Moorish town is sheltered inside a large natural harbour with safe bathing to revive the appetite. More information about visiting the Festival do Marisco in the Algarve can be found athttp://www.festivaldomarisco.com/.  Solmar Villas can offer great value Algarve villas for anyone keen to satisfy their gastronomic cravings at this bonanza of bounty from the sea. About Solmar Villas Solmar Villas is a family run business, based in the West Midlands, with over 15 years of experience offering high quality villa rentals. Their holiday property portfolio includes the Costa del Sol, Costa Brava, Costa Blanca, Menorca, Mallorca, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Malta and the Algarve. All Solmar Villas properties are chosen, inspected and approved by their staff and only those meeting the very highest standards are selected. Every holiday villa has a private swimming pool and is conveniently located within walking distance of beaches, restaurants and amenities. Solmar Villas is ATOL protected and a Member of ABTA. For more information call +44 (0)1283 505 710.  www.myalgarvecars.com   Algarve car Hire