Archive for June, 2010

High quality entertainment in Loule: Festival Med!

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Best festival in the Algarve, do not miss it! Starting Wednesday 23 June and end Saturday night 26 June….

Femi Kuti

Considered to be one of the most important cultural events in the Algarve region, the MED Festival blends music from all around the world with Mediterranean culture and achieves a perfect combination of the most diverse artistic expressions.

Music is given special importance at this festival, with stages being set up in particularly attractive places all around the historic center, where more than 40 established bands and performers will be playing “world music”.

Besides music, the intense program of cultural entertainment offered to the festival’s visitors will consist of a wide and diversified range of gastronomy, street entertainment, theater, exhibitions and Mediterranean-inspired crafts.

During these hot summer days, Loulé will be transformed into a city filled with high quality entertainment and open to the world.

Watch this video to get in the mood. Orchestra Baobab performs Friday 25th.

Algarve Housing rent villa’s in the Algarve, please visit our website for YOUR ideal holiday villa!

For further information regarding the Festival: www.festivalmed.com.pt

You can contact us for more information regarding the festival or the villa’s we rent.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Jazz in the Algarve

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Starting tomorrow (18 June) till Sunday Night (20 June) there is spectacular Jazz in the Algarve. Not only the music is spectacular, but even more the setting, so together an event not to be missed! Combine the music events with a Private Holiday Villa of Algarve Housing, to make it even more perfect!

Amina Figarova from Azerbedjan in the Algarve

Who:

Friday 17 June: Michel Portal & Yaron Herman from Israel and France

Saturday 18 June: Sextet de Amina Figarova from Azerbedjan (picture above)

Sunday 19 June: Trio de Edmar Castaneda from Colombia

Sito das Fontes, Estombar, Lagoa, Algarve

Where:

Sito das Fontes, Estombar, Lagoa

Looking over the river do Arade, is an Roman amfi theater where the Jazz artists perform. The setting is stunning. There is a lounge area where you can enjoy the lush views over the river, and follow the concert on a big screen. After the concert DJ Luis Gomes will continue with good music, together with saxofonist Nana Sousa Dias.

An event not to be missed, must seen to believe it!

When:

18-20 June. Parc opens at 7pm, concert starts at 10 pm.

Price:

Friday night: 20 euro, Saturday and Sunday: 8 euro.

More information:

Website: http://www.lagoajazz.com

Telephone: (00351) 282380434

Get in the mood with a You Tube video impression of Michel Portal & Yaron Herman

Next weeks entertainment:

23 – 26 Jun 2010
For four nights you can enjoy Festival Med that transforms Loulé into a Moorish mecca of food, wine, music and street entertainment, featuring top-line world music acts such as Femi Kuti and Mazgani. Next week in this blog more.

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Why not combine the music events with a private holiday villa of Algarve Housing.

Contact me for more information about the events or the villas.

Warm Regards,

Michele


Top Luxury Villa in the Algarve

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Multi level private pool with Jacuzzi on the top

New on the books of Algarve Housing, an 10 en-suite bedroom villa close to Lagos (West Algarve) for a top
luxury stay in the Algarve, that is what Villa D’Ouro (Gold) offers. A converted luxury 4 star hotel to a 10 bedroom luxury holiday villa.

Your private Wine Cellar

The villa has a large lounge with private pool table, a large gym, sauna, and your own wine cellar for wine tasting. A covered nice terrace with splendid views over the hills of Lagos, overlooking the garden with nice multi level pool and jacuzzi.

A unique, charming Villa, decorated in modern style, yet which incorporates a certain attention to detail that is both warm and welcoming. Situated close to Lagos area with views to the inland. Every single detail has been carefully thought out, to produce a Villa which is ….quite different!

Located one hour from Faro Airport and two hours from Lisbon or Seville. The nearby long stretched, white, sandy beach of Meia Praia is about 3 km away, while the spectacular Ponta da Piedade headland is a little
further – 6 km. Historic Lagos town center is approximately 2.5 km.

All rooms are en-suite and have nice decorations

The Villa comprises of 10 bed rooms of modern, minimalist design, individually furnished by some of the world’s most famous interior designers. All rooms are air-conditioned, have a private balcony or terrace, satellite TV´s ( Lcd´s), mini-bar, hair dryer, telephone, safe and bath robes. Daily housekeeping and personal laundry service (extra charge) are standard.

Villa d'Ouro by night

A Bar, a breakfast room with outdoor terrace (with BBQ), a full equipped modern kitchen, a Wine Cellar and a lounge with pool table are part of the Villa D´Ouro amenities.

There is an outside pool with Jacuzzi (extra charge) a sauna and a fully equipped Gym (available from September onwards). A 2500 m2 landscaped garden surrounds the villa and the pool.

The immediate surrounding area offers a full range of amenities and activities, including restaurants, bars and extensive night life.   Golf is available at the nearby courses of Parque da Floresta, Boavista, Palmares, Penina or Morgado. Water sports include water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, diving, deep-sea fishing. Motor and
sailboat cruises, centered round the bustling Marina. Alternatively, we can arrange for jeep safaris, horseback riding, tennis, clay pigeon shooting, lawn bowling or micro-light flying.

An ideal holiday villa for a family and friends reunion, or a business incentive trip.

Please contact me for more information and prices or visit our website for more luxury holiday villas in the Algarve.

Warm
Regards,

Michele

Spent a Winter in the Algarve…

Friday, June 4th, 2010

In the Winter you have your private Beach!

Temperatures rising, Summer has started here in the Algarve with temperatures over 30 degrees! But you have to think ahead and after the summer there will be another Winter, and Winter in the Algarve can be very nice……Why not spent a winter in the Algarve? Check our website for nice villa’s in the Algarve and our attracting Winter let prices.

The Algarve is truly a year round destination. Spring and summer is long and winter is short but mild.

The Algarve is the region in Portugal with the best climate. Whilst there is snow and negative temperatures in the northern areas of the country, in the Algarve the sun beds wait for you. Winter is also the best time of the year to find ‘out of season’ inexpensive accommodation. Winter starts on the 21st of December and ends on the 19th of March, but our special Winter Rental Prices start on the first of November till the first of April!

Each season has its advantages. The golf courses are open all year round, the Algarve’s beaches may also be enjoyed throughout the year. Many are not only known for their fantastic infinite white sand and blue cool waters, but also for their seaside restaurants, offering a great gastronomic experience. Explore the local arts and crafts during all seasons. The Algarve is famous mainly for pottery, which can prove to be an extremely interesting experience.

Your dog will love it!

Algarve Housing rent Holiday Villa’s all year around. We have started with our Winter Rentals Promotion. Visit our website and contact me for the Special Winter Rental prices!

Not on our website, but a very nice 2 storey luxury apartment looking over the lagoon and river of Alvor. Ideal for a couple, and 2 extra guest is possible. Close to beach and lively centre of Alvor. Close to Portimao and Lagos. Use of large communal pool. Private terrace, with gorgeous views.

Please contact me for more information.

Click below to see a slide show of pictures of this very nice apartment near Alvor.



Warm
Regards,

Michele