ocr: Since the 1960s, Portugal's low crime level and relatively poor economic development reilectedin low prices) have contributedto its popularity as a tourist destination. Substantial economic growth has eroded some ofits appeal, but tourism is likely to remain a major income-earner. The most popular destination is the Algarve, Portugal's southernmost province, tollowed by the western resorts ofFigueira da Fozand the Troia Peninsula. Visitors are also attracted by Portugal's architecture, notably that dating from the Manueline period (1490-1520),and handicrafts, such as ceramics, lace and tapestr ...
