We like to share some new villas with you! As always hand-picked and something different and nice. As we get a lot of enquiries of villas ‘walking distance to the beach’, we have added some nice ones!
Plus we have added a wheelchair paradise!!! For sure something different here in the Algarve!
We still have some nice offers for May and June, please check our section Special Offers for this!.

Pura Vida, is the name of this villa, which basicly means, enjoy the real pureness of life. Located just above Almancil, part of the Golden Triangle, quiet and peaceful, but close to beaches, shops, restaurants and golf courses. The large fruit tree garden with various fruits to pick from such as peaches, oranges, figs and much more!

Casa Moncharapacho, in the un-spoilt Eastern Algarve  is a very luxury villa in the countryside, close to the village Moncharapacho, 15 minutes drive to large, white beaches. The owner is an artist, which you can see in all decorations, furnitures and beautiful tiles. Walk into the gallery of an artist to rent this holiday villa!

Quinta Verde is a 3 bedroom villa, 5 minutes from the most beautiful beach of the Algarve, Praia da Marinha! A short drive from Carvoeiro. 6 lucky guests can stay and enjoy this pretty villa.

Carpe Diem, live by the day, and book this holiday villa close to beaches, lively Carvoeiro and many golf courses. With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms this luxury villas sleeps up to 8 people.

Casa Albufeira,, no surprise that this luxry villa located near Albuferia, still number one destination of the Algarve. Walking distance to the old town, the marina and praia Rafael! 4 large bedrooms, air-conditioning, jacuzzi, BBQ terrace, sea views and nice comfi seatings, all yours!

This Wheelchair Paradise, is unique in the Algarve! The luxury villa is completely renovated and furnished for wheelchairs. 5 wheelchair friendly en-suite bedrooms with each a private terrace, pool hoists. You can either rent the rooms individually, or have the villa private, with or without breakfast, drinks,lunch and/or dinner..

Warm Regards (very warm, 30 degrees now!)

Michèle

Algarve Housing

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Our hand-picked selection of new villas!!!

Algarvehousing rent unique villas in the Algarve, but what do you know about the nature of the Algarve ?  

Some facts and figures about the Algarve

With an area of 4,996 km2 and a resident population of 430 084 inhabitants, spread throughout 16 municipalities, the Algarve is located at Europe’s westernmost tip, in the south of Portugal. It has an average population density of roughly 80 inhabitants per Km2 and an entirely Atlantic coastline that measures roughly 150Km in length.

It is subdivided into three main areas, each of which contains some extraordinarily beautiful landscapes:

The coastal area

The coastal area is where most of the region’s economic activity is concentrated. In terms of landscape, the Algarve coast is very diversified, varying between abrupt and jagged coastlines, extensive sandy beaches, inlets formed by lagoons, marshland areas and various formations of sand dunes. The predominant rocks are essentially of the sedimentary type (as is the case with the arenites and conglomerates). Morphologically, the coastal area has a low altitude and mainly consists of plains, divided into fields and meadows;

The“Barrocal”area

The Barrocal area marks the transition between the coast and the mountains, consisting of limestone and schist. This area is also known as the “beira-serra” (literally the mountain edge) and is where most of the agricultural produce of the Algarve originates from;

The hills

The Hills occupy 50% of the territory and are essentially formed from schist and some granitic rocks (in this latter case, in Monchique, where there is an outcrop of nepheline syenite). The main ranges of hills are the Serra de Espinhaço de Cão, Serra de Monchique (where Foia, the highest point in the Algarve is to be found, at an altitude of 900 metres) and the Serra do Caldeirão or the Serra do Mú.

The Algarve’s geographical position gives it some special bioclimatic features. Although situated by the Atlantic Ocean, it has a temperate climate with Mediterranean characteristics, more than 3,000 hours of sunlight per year and a low annual average rainfall.

The most important sector of activity is the tertiary sector (retail and services), resulting from the region’s main economic activity – tourism. This sub sector of activity is so important in the Algarve that it accounts, both directly and indirectly, for roughly 60% of total employment and 66% of the regional GDP. It should be stressed that the Algarve receives roughly 5 million tourists per year.

 Source: visitalgarve.pt

This is brought to you by Algarve Housing, THE company for better holidays in Portugal. We rent unique holiday villas in the Algarve, hand picked and careful selected for YOU! From luxury villas till rustic windmills. Please contact us for more information regarding the unique holiday villas in the Algarve and the nature of the Algarve.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

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Do you know the Algarve nature is stunning and beautiful?

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The Algarve has beautiful beaches, weather, nature and the Atlantic Ocean. The Algarve is the most southern part of Portugal. An ideal way to enjoy all this is a cliff walk!

Praia do Marinho

When you drive to Praia do Marinho (take the turn off from the EN125 opposite International school Lagoa, and follow the signs Praia do Marinho), park you car at the rather large parking space. From here you already have some spectacular views of the golden rock formations and the Atlantic Ocean.

Long and short walks

You can choose to follow the cliff paths to the left, direction Armacao da Pera, or to the right direction Carvoeiro. The paths are sign posted and very easy to find. During these walks you find amazing scenery’s of the magnificent rock formations, and the information boards told me they were between 160 and 180 million years old, amazing! The colours are stunning, and at the moment you find a lot of flowers, among others the blooming Mimosa (see picture). You can make the walk as long or as short as you want!

So get your walking shoes and enjoy some cliff walking in the Algarve.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

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Cliff Walking Algarve

   

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May and June coming up, and we have arranged a few nice discounts for you! So need a break? You best read on!
We had a great winter so far, since the end of November hardly a drop of rain! Although the country need rain, we best enjoy the sun in the Algarve.
Need some sun? (not guaranteed)  and a nice villa in the Algarve? And still want to see the European Championship in June? All possible with our unique holiday villas in the Algarve!

6 Unique villas on discount

We have selected 6 unique villas for you with some special May and June discount prices, but please feel free to have a look around on my website, and contact me for any of the other fantastic holiday villas and/ or more details regarding the Special Offers for May and June!

Algarve Housing rent unique holiday villas in the Algarve!

Casa Jacaranda, with private Jacuzzi, 1150 for up to 12 lucky guests

Monte Boi, between Silves and Messines, 750 euros for May

Farm House Bem Posta, near the beach of Alvor: 10% discount

Algoz Residence, between Albufeira and Algoz, 10% discount

Casa dos Avos, countryside, modern villa, close Silves: 720 euros

Quinta Eucalyptus, between Monchique and Portimao, 700 euros

Algarve Housing rent unique villas in the Algarve, please visit our website for more nice holiday villas in the Algarve, and contact me for any information.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

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Need a break? We have some great offers for May and June!

The best parachute of Portugal will show this weekend spectacular aerial stunts for the Portuguese championships skydiving.
17 and 18 March, the free flyers jump from a plane to show spectacular tricks in the air. In this section, the parachutist is free in the execution of his jump. Blazing through the air with the head straight down, standing, on the abdomen, back or sideways … come and watch this event!
The event starts around 10 AM, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 March depending on weather. The location is the airport of Portimão (Aeródromo Municipal de Portimão).

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing for better Holidays in Portugal

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Spectacular Skydiving in the Algarve

Casa Santa Anna is a luxury villa Algarve, and we can offer this fantastic villa for a 50% discount price for March, April and May! The villa has a private pool, party room, magnificent views and sleeps up to 11 persons.

5 bedrooms, of which 4 en-suite, a party room with your own bar, pool table, music system, electric piano, for a real private party! Large covered terrace with superb views over the countryside, and only a few minutes drive to lively market town Loule.

If you want to leave this fantastic luxury villa for beach of play some golf, within 10 kilometres you can reach the most gorgeous white sandy beaches and renowned golf courses.

Be our guest and relax and unwind in Casa Santa Anna. (click link for more information and pictures)

March: 750 euros

April: 1000 euros

May: 1250 euros

Algarve Housing rent unique villas in the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal. Private villas with pools, form luxury villas till rustic Windmills. Please visit our website for other nice hliday villas in the Algarve.

Contact me for any further information.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

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50% discount for luxury villa Algarve!

Casa Tootsie, located only 1 km from picturesque Boliqueime, has 4 bedrooms, a private gym, pool table, play station and cinema screen! 8 lucky guests can enjoy this luxury villa Algarve! Located central Algarve with easy reach to white, golden, sandy beaches and renowned golf courses.

Algarve Housing rent unique villas in the Algarve, please contact me for any information regarding Casa Tootsie or any other villas,

warm regards,
Michele

Algarve Housing

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Enjoy some luxury, Enjoy Casa Tootsie!

Quinta do Castelo, unique, luxury villa in the Algarve, has a few weeks left in March and April.

We like YOU to stay in this very special villa, looking over the Castle of Silves, with private pools and Jacuzzi! We have a special offer for you for up to 6 persons, 1250 euros, this includes 1 rental car (worth 200 euros).

 March and April are, to my humble opinion, THE most beautiful months of the year! Why? The nature is blooming! The gorgeous smells of orange blossom, fields of daisy’s and poppy’s…

Quinta do Castelo is waiting for you! Please contact me for any further information regarding this special offer or how great the Algarve is in March and April!

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

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Luxury Villa On Special Offer!!!!

Of course Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the most famous and colourful carnival of the world, but if you cannot make it to Rio de Janeiro, carnival in the Algarve can be entertaining too! Especially this year as the weather forecast is looking good, the last many years it has been cold, windy and wet!

The carnival in the Algarve this year will be governed by the EU’s crisis. But in a playful way. Satire always is plentiful during the carnival parades. The largest carnival parade takes place in Loule. And with the 106-year existence, making this one of the oldest Loulé Carnival parades in Portugal. A colorful celebration that a large number of visitors from home and abroad attracts.

Samba dancers and politicians
Except for ‘Angela Merkel’, ‘Nicolas Sarkozy and Portuguese politicians, there are samba dancers and musicians performing in and around the floats. They will be making stirring music by the Av. Jose da Costa Mealha of Loulé. The parades are in the afternoon on 18, 19 and 21 February. Entrance is € 2.00.

Carnival Celebrations in Loule
Apart from watching the carnival parades in the afternoon, you can also join one of the many parties in the evening. On Saturday, February 18 from 22 pm there is the traditional carnival gala at “Palácio do NERA” in Loule. Dress up and join the carnival gala! Monday night, carnival with a DJ. Admission to the carnival gala on Saturday costs € 15,- and Monday you can go in for € 7,-.

More carnival in the Algarve
Many other location in the Algarve, carnival is celebrated, including 19 and 21 February from 14.00 parades in Paderne and Alte. And in the town Odiáxere (near Lagos) there is a carnival parade on the 21^st of February.

The traditional fisherman’s village Ferragudo, has Friday and Saturday night carnival party at the Tucabar with live music of various artists of the Algarve.

Saturday 18^th of February there is a carnival party at The Santa Eulalia Club, Albufeira with a Brazilian Samba group and various DJ’s, start 23.30 till early mornings!

 There are loads more parades and festivities, we just mentioned a few we think is worth to try!

This information is brought to you by Algarve Housing, the villa rental company for better holidays in Portugal. We rent unique holiday villas in the Algarve, from rustic windmills till luxury villas. Please visit our website for more information.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

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Carnival Rio de Janeiro or Algarve?

Algarve Housing wish you a Happy Valentine’s day and like to give some ideas for a lovely Valentine’s  in the Algarve.

Valentines day, Tuesday 14th of February, some romantic suggestions:

Cafe Ingles – Silves
S. VALENTINES ROMANTIC DINNER

LOVE MENU – FOR 2 PEOPLE

1 STARTER FOR 2 PEOPLE ( MOULES MARINÉRE ), 2 MAIN COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM ( SEABASS FILET WITH CHAMPAGNE AND ASPARAGUS OR PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES AND OYSTER SAUCE), 1 BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE, 1 CHOCOLATE FONDANT WITH ICE CREAM, STRAWBERRIES, CREAM AND MINT & COFFEE.
PRICE 35 €

BIG LOVE MENU – FOR 2 PEOPLE

2 GLASSES OF CHAMPAGNE, 2 STARTERS ( MOULES MARINÉRE), 2 MAIN COURSES TO CHOSE FROM ( FILET STEAK WITH DRIED FIGS AND MADEIRA WINE, SEABASS FILET WITH CHAMPAGNE AND ASPARAGUS OR PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES AND OYSTER SAUCE), 1 BOTTLE OF WINE JOÃO CLARA, 2 CHOCOLATE FONDANT WITH ICE CREAM, STRAWBERRIES, CREAM AND MINT & COFFEE.
PRICE 65 €

Reservations: 282 442 585

A Lota Restaurant Alvor

All you need is love….A Lota Restaurant, with it’s excellent location down by the harbour in Alvor, is a wonderful choice of restaurant if you are planning an unforgettable night with the one you love on Februarty 14th.

Every attention to detail has been given to the romantic mouthwatering menu which will be available only for this special night.
Download the attachment for details of the menu that takes you from the First Look through to Dating and finishing with the Sweetest Sin !

And if that wasn’t enough, should you opt to enjoy a bottle of Monte Mayor wine with your meal, A Lota restaurant offers you one night of a weekend stay at Hotel Santa Beatriz in Monte Maior, inlcuding a guided visit and wine-tasting at the Adega Mayor
Reserve your table today and enjoy the experience.

For reservations just call: 282 458 444

No Patio Restaurants – Lagos
No Patio Restaurant are planning a feast for Valentine’s Night. Reserve your table now and enjoy a delicious meal full of romance and spice!! A romantic menu with plenty of choice to share with the one you love.
Cupid’s champagne cocktail on arrival
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Love fruit soup
Tomato and roasted pepper soup with pesto croutons
Cupids arrows
Roasted green asparagus with a velvet hollandaise sauce
Pillow talk
Soft scallops pan-fried with smoked bacon
And a pea and mint puree

Main Courses
Between the sheets
Salmon supreme wrapped in filo pastry with Thai spices
presented on a lightly spiced coconut milk sauce
My Valentine
Loin of lamb pan-fried and placed on a bed of snow peas
served with fondant potatoes and a madeira jus
My hearts desire
Supreme of chicken with a smooth creamy sauce with vermouth
and mushrooms, served on rosti potatoes
All main courses are served with a selection of fresh vegetables

Desserts
Dark seduction
Rich chocolate mousse with a
liqueur centre
My heart is yours
shortbread biscuit with
a citrus mascarpone cream filling
Made for sharing
four individual berry desserts made for you
both to share
Coffee or tea
Enjoy a liqueur coffee for just
€4,00 extra

€35,00 per person

Reservations: 282 763 77

Algarve Housing rent luxury villas in the Algarve Portugal. Contact us for any information regarding the above Valentine’s suggestions or any detail for the unique and romantic villas we rent. Let us know about your Valentine’s day suggestions!

Happy Valentine!!!
Michele
Algarve Housing

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Love is in the air….