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Spring in the Algarve!

Monday, January 16th, 2012
Almond blossom

Can’t believe it is already January! January in the Algarve means start of the feeling of spring, as the beautiful Almond blossom is starting to come out, which gives some beautiful pictures! Next to the colourful oranges on the trees, and the lambs jumping up and down in the fields, this is always a nice start of the year! We just had a bit of rain, but looking at the forecast, the sun is back in the Algarve! It has been sunny since end of November last year!

Tip for coming weekend:
Querenca Sausage Festival 21 and 22 January
The Querença sausage auction in the church square in picturesque village of Querenca, is one of the highlights of the Querença Sausage Festival on the 21st and 22nd of January, continuing a long tradition for this traditional Algarvean village.

Sausage festival Querenca Portugal

The festival is in honor of São Luís, protector of animals, and is considered one of the most important rural gastronomic events held in the region.
The celebrations on Saturday night start with fado in the ballroom of the Casa do Povo de Querença.

But the real meaty action takes place on Sunday, from 11.00am in the Church Square, with the opening of the exhibition ‘Tradições Serranas, a Matança do Porco’ or ‘killing of the pig’.

The exhibition aims to recreate this tradition, ranging from the rearing of the pigs, through to the time the animal is killed, and the various ways the animal is prepared for food. Starting early, the public is encouraged to taste the grilled sausages.

At 15.00pm there is a church service followed by a procession through the streets of the village. Then at 16.30 there will be the auction of sausages in Church Square.

This festival continues a centuries-old tradition and is the flagship festival of its kind in the Algarve and, as such, “is an important tourist attraction at this time of year, highlighting the religious aspects of food,” according to Loulé Câmara.

The roots of this event go back to a time when families used the pig for food throughout the year. It was also a tradition to ask São Luís, patron saint of animals, to keep the pigs in good condition to ensure a supply of food for the household.

Sausage festival Querenca Portugal

In gratitude, families offer the best home-made sausages to the church if the animals have had a good life up until slaughter, the remainder being auctioned. (text: Algarve Daily News)

 

Enjoy the Algarve!
Warm Regards,
Michele

Algarve Housing – for better holidays in the Algarve

How to pay the toll on the A22 in the Algarve?

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
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This article contains information about how to pay the toll for residents of Portugal and visitors to the Algarve.

From December 8 (2011) motorists using the A22 in the Algarve will be charged electronically each time they pass a toll camera.

This system involves a series of cameras placed along the motorway which will record all vehicles travelling the road.

Residents must buy a transponder which is fixed to the windscreen of the car behind the rear view mirror and sends a signal to the cameras.

Travellers are charged 0.07 euro per kilometre, so 128km would cost €8.96.

Locally registered residents with Portuguese registered car

The transponder costs €27.50 and can be bought from the issuers, Via Verde (www.viaverde.pt) or from local post offices (www.ctt.pt) in person.

Users can then pay by a linked bank account (Portuguese only) or by pre or post pay at the post office or payshops and Via Verde shops. The system is similar to how mobile phones are used.

If a charge is unpaid, the users then have up to five days to pay before additional fines are added. A minimum of €10 can be pre-paid.

In order to buy the device and register an account, residents will need the proof of residency status, fiscal number, car registration details and if using the automatic payment, a Portuguese bank account.

There are also discounts that will apply. Residents will be exempt for 10 uses each month and a further 15% on all other uses.

Foreign registered vehicles for residents and visitors

Users can pre-pay with their vehicle registration number at the post office (www.ctt.pt)

There will also be temporary devices available for hire, costing €27 and with additional administrative charges. These will be valid for up to 90 days after which they can be re-registered as they must be linked to an individual vehicle.

Registering for a device is possible online at Via Verde but currently it is only in Portuguese, English speakers should visit their local post office for assistance.

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Rental car users

Visitors to the Algarve using rental cars can ask for instructions from the rental company.

Rental cars will be fitted with a transponder and charges will happen automatically.

Currently, visitors will be asked to pay for their use at the post offices and at pay shops or online using the post office website (www.ctt.pt).

In future there are plans to offer places to pay at service stations.

This news is brought by you by Algarve Housing. Algarve Housing rent luxury villas in the Algarve. Unique properties with private pools and gardens. From rustic windmills till luxury villas and town houses.

Next article we will inform you about Christmas in the Algarve.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

New Website for Algarve Housing!

Friday, October 28th, 2011
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Algarve Housing has a new website, and we like to share this with YOU! The new website is completely different, more friendly to use, with more information and better presentation of the villa’s and easy navigating. We hope you like it!

To celebrate the new website, we have some special winter discount prices! Plus we are ready for 2012, so do not hesitate and visit our new website and let us know if you need any further information.

Take advantage of some cheap prices in the winter, valid for November till April, Christmas and New year are excluded:

500 per week for 2 persons, exclusive costs for heating.

Casa Vilarinha

Algoz Residence

Palmeiral

Rodriques

Casa Colina

10% discount on the low season rent for:

Lavender

Monte Boi

Bordeira

A very special offer we have for Quinta do Castelo, 1 month in January or February for 1500 euros exclusive costs for heating:

We also have some nice new villa’s one of them is:

Casa Arrochella, a very special 4 bedroom, all en-suite luxury villa, located at the river do Arade with some magnificent views, a few minutes drive from fairy-like Silves.

We keep an update on the website for Special Offers/last minutes, but if you do not want to miss out, please become a ‘friend’ on my Face Book Page, and you will never miss out of any super deals of the unique villas of Algarve Housing.

Any feed back on the new website is welcome too!

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

michele@algarvehousing.net

Superbike in the Algarve

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Racing Portugal

14-16 October the Superbike motor races of the Algarve will be held in the International Autodrome in the Algarve. Temperatures still above the 25 degrees, so ideal to watch some racing in the Algarve!

Karting Algarve and racing Algarve is fun for the whole family, combining leisure and competition. Great fun for families, children, friends and companies.

Racing Portugal

International Autodrome Algarve

The international Autodrome Algarve is located just outside Portimao and offers racing Algarve as well as karting Algarve. Designed to be one of the best and most modern circuits in Europe, it has 32 different layouts and is FIA and FIM approved. State-of-the-art facilities together with an amazing track make the AIA one of the best circuits in the world. Designed to be one of the best and most modern circuits in Europe, the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve will benefit from the best conditions of safety and comfort both for drivers and the public. The Autodrome offers a safe and perfect place for racing Algarve and karting Algarve.

Racing Portugal

Racing Algarve

As motor sport is the key component of the project, it has been overseen since the beginning by the world governing bodies, the FIA and the FIM. The plans for the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve were approved by the FIA for Formula 1 and by the FIM for Super Bikes. As a matter of interest, the F1 version is different from the motorcycling circuit circuit, a good indication of how detailed the project is and the extent to which the sense of spectacle will be maximized in races for both types of vehicle.

The total capacity of the racing Algarve circuit will be 100,000 spectators, with 15,000 seats in the main stand and the remaining seats in other stands, and standing room in areas around the track. There will be a spectacular view of the circuit from all of these vantage points.

There will also be VIP boxes providing a range of services such as catering, above the pits and in the main stand. The VIP Tower is the project trademark.
It is planned that major races Algarve in the world motor racing and motorcycling championships will be held at the circuit, with the World Superbike Championship and the World Endurance Championship being firm fixtures. These races are broadcast worldwide on more than 80 television channels reaching more than 2 billion viewers, thus ensuring unparalleled publicity for the Algarve and for Portugal.

Events in the National Motor Racing and Motorcycling championships will also take place at the Algarve International Race Circuit. That means spectacular racing Algarve!

Karting Portugal

Karting Algarve

Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve is one of Europe’s largest kart circuits which can operate three tracks simultaneously. It even has a track for children up to 6 years of age who like to go karting Algarve. The venue also has a restaurant, boxes and shops and more than 50 different Kart categories for hire. In addition the track can be used for driving courses similar to those run by the racetrack as well as driving courses for karts. There will be no lack of official races, karting and championship trials and private competitions.

Karting Algarve is not only for competitions. The kart track is also a favorite place for testing, with artificially wet zones, to complement the existing Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Companies and teams will find this the ideal place for a variety of events, whether they want to hire meeting rooms, launch a new product or simply hold ‘team-building’ exercises. Karting Algarve is fun for lots of people and companies.

The Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve is, without doubt, a place of leisure and entertainment for fans, companies, families and children, who will all find a place of great fun here. For racing Algarve or karting Algarve.

Portugal Villas

Accommodation Algarve

Algarve Housing rent villas in the Algarve, from luxury villas till rustic windmills and cottages. Some with private tennis court, others with jacuzzi, pool table, but all with private pools and gardens, and many with outdoor kitchen to enjoy outdoor living in the Algarve. Please contact me for further information regarding Karting and Racing in the Algarve, and a nice holiday villa in the Algarve.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Looking for some Sun in September and October? We have some Special Offers!

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

We like to share some Top Special Offers for September and October 2011!

Algarve Housing rent villas in the Algarve Portugal. We have some very Special Offers for YOU! Book your holiday to the Algarvian sun, and enjoy the beautiful beaches, the friendly Portuguese, the lovely food, and a nice holiday villa!

Quinta Palmeiral Algarve Portugal

Quinta Palmeiral, located on a hill looking over the rolling hills towards Vilamoura, Quarteira and Vale de Lobo. With 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, an infinity edge salt water pool with gorgeous views. Close to Loule and Boliqueime, 15 minutes drive to white sandy, safe beaches!

We offer this luxury villa for 675 euros/week

Read more about this fantastic villa

Villa Monte Boi Algarve Portugal

Monte Boi, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and again fantastic views towards coast, located close to market town of Messines and historic Silves. 20 minutes drive to the beach. Relax and unwind, and enjoy the Algarve in Monte Boi.

Special offer: 650 euros/week

Read more about this nice villa

Casa Bordeira Algarve Portugal

Casa Bordeira, sleeps up to 7 guests, in very beautiful restored farmhouse, with nice private pool and gardens. Located in the countryside, but only a 15 minutes drive to the capital of the Algarve, Faro. Bordeira is the name of the typical Portuguese village, close to your holiday villa Algarve, where you still can enjoy the real Algarve.

Special offer: 650 euros/week

Read more about this special place to stay


Quinta Eucalyptus algarve Portgual

Quinta Eucalyptus

Quinta Eucalyptus Monchique is a newly renovated Algarvian farmhouse situated in a quiet valley in the foothills of Monchique. There are no other houses in sight but this 4 bedroom house is only a 20 minute drive from the nearest beach and only 30 minutes to the west coast.

Special offer: Sept: 700 euros/week, Oct: 650 euro/week

Read more about this country side farmhouse

Casa Colina Algarve Portugal

Casa Colina, was renovated and completed in 2011 and is suitable for 12 up to 16 persons. Casa Colina breathes an atmosphere of quietness and peacefulness and offers a paradise where you can enjoy beautiful sun sets and sun rises, while relaxing on the terrace and cool of in the private pool.

Special Offer: 6 persons: 650 euros. 50 euros for every extra person.

Read more about this Moroccan decorated villa

Casa Rodriques Algarve Portugal

Casa Rodriques, 8 lucky guests can enjoy this 2 storey house, 5 minutes from the largest beach of the Algarve, Meia Praia, and 5 minutes walk form Lagos. The villa is new, modern, located in little condominium. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and private pool. Contact me for more information, as villa is not yet on our website.

Special offer: 6 persons: 960 euros

Algoz Residence Algarve Portugal

Algoz Residence, sleeps up to 10, in Central Algarve, close to market town Algoz and lively Albufeira. Only 10 minutes drive to the beach. Walking distance to bars, restaurants and all amenities.

Special offer: 6 persons: 1135 euros. 30 euro extra per person.

Read more about this modern, luxury villa

Luxury Villa Jacaranda Algarve Portugal

Casa Jacaranda, this luxury villa near Silves, sleeps up to 12, includes private Jacuzzi, close to fairy-like Silves, close to golf course and less then 15 minutes drive to the beach.

Special offer: 1200 euros/week

Read more about this fantastic villa with jacuzzi

Luxury Villa Casa Vilarinha Algarve Portugal

Casa Vilarinha, located in the green valley between fairy-like Silves and market town Messines Algarve, Portgual. This Moroccan luxury villa, a hidden treasure, with 6 en-suite bedrooms, fantastic colonial, covered terrace looking over the private pool and lush gardens….

Special offer: 1250 euro for 6 persons.

Read more about this hidden oasis…


Please contact us for any further information regarding the Special Offers. We already taking on bookings for 2012, please contact me for more information.

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Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Sardine Festival Portimao Algarve

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Sardine Festival Algarve

The yearly “Festival da Sardinha Portimão ‘in fishing town Portimao Algarve, is starting again this Friday the 5th of August. Until August 15 there will be lots of fresh, grilled sardines to eat, but also wine and beer, plus you will find Portuguese crafts shops. Portuguese and tourists come to this festival to the “Zona de Portimão ribeirinha ‘with lots of Portuguese music.

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Dulce-pontes-algarve

Concerts at the Sardine Festival in Portimão
Friday evening starts with a concert with a great artist, Dulce Pontes.(watch video, below) Furthermore every night performances of national celebrities, such as Mickael Carreira on August 12. There is also a stage for local bands. The concerts of the bands starting at 21.30 hours, national celebrities from 22:30.

Mickael Carreira algarve

Mickael Carreira algarve

Fireworks
The sardines festival starts each day at 18.00 and lasts until 24:00. The last night finishes with fireworks.

Sardine Festival Concert Program
Entrance fee costs € 5.00 and children under ten years have free entrance. For further information on entrance fees and the Program on the website of the municipality on the Sardine Festival in Portimão.

Program of the national artists Portugal:

5th Dulce Pontes
6th Charanga Habanera
7th Per7ume
8th Virgem Suta
9th Aurea
10th Quadrilha
11th Amor Electro
12th Mickael Carreira
13th Susana Félix
14th Oquestrada
15th Trovante

Watch the Youtube video of Dulce Pontes

Combine Sardines of the Algarve, with nice entertainment in Portimao Portugal!

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Jazz in the Algarve!

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Jazz in the Algarve

The Algarve has lovely weather, fantastic beaches, nice restaurants, friendly people, lovely food and fantastic holiday villas!!!

Next weekend you can combine this all with a 3 day Jazz Festival:

Lagoa Jazz Festival, 1,2 and 3 July

Location: Sitio das Fontes, Estombar, Lagoa.

Start at 7pm till 10 pm

Program:

1 July: Omar Hakim & Rachel Z “The Trio of OZ” – USA

Watch video of this Jazz artist.

2 July: CINCO – Portugal

3 July: Quinteto de Daniel Mille – França

More information: +351 282 416 093

Enjoy lovely music in fantastic setting, open air concert, looking over the River of the Arade.

Casa Arrochela, also located at the river do Arade, close to the Sitio das Fontes Estombar. Combine the Jazz with this fantastic holiday villa!

Sleeps up to 8 persons in 4 en-suite bedrooms, located close to Silves, in fantastic surroundings of the River Arade. The views are beyond believe, Must seen, to believe!

Algarve Housing rent luxury villas in the Algarve, and one of them is Casa Arrochela. Please contact me for any further details about this special holiday villa in the Algarve, Portugal. Check out our website for more nice villas we offer.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarvehousing.net

Festival Med don’t miss this spectacular event!

Thursday, June 16th, 2011
George Clinton

The historical old town of Loulé will be transformed into a Global Village from June 22nd to 25th, singing, dancing and partying to rhythms from all over the world. Enjoy this gorgeous street festival with artisan craft work, exhibitions, gastronomy, theater and entertainment from all over the globe.

The emphasis of this festival is World Music, with performances of from some oftoday’s most respected artists in this area such as, GEORGE CLINTON Parliament Funkadelic, Muchachito Bombo Infierno, SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80, Luisa Sobral, Sean Riley & The Slowriders, Lula Pena, Magnifico, AFROCUBISM, DakhaBrakha, António Zambujo …

Price: 12 euros/night, 40 euros for 4 days.

More information about this Festival not to be missed.

A few You tube Videos of the Artists to get in the mood:

Watch a video of George Clinton


Muchachito Bombo Infierno

And what can I expcet of Muchachito Bombo Infierno?

Loule presents the 8th edition of the Festival MED, one of the oldest national festivals of world music, you better get your dancing shoes out of your cupboard, and enjoy!

This information has brought to you by Algarve Housing, who offers villas to rent in the Algarve. More information about amazing villas in the Algarve?

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Algarve Ready For The Summer

Friday, May 20th, 2011
Beach holiday algarve

The sun loungers and Tropical umbrellas are on the beaches, boat trips and activities are running, bars and restaurants are now on their long summer opening hours and, the weather is already shouting Summer!

Although the full Allgarve 2011 Summer Events program hasn’t been confirmed yet, you can rest assured that there will be plenty going on. Beach parties and beach entertainment, concerts, festivals such as the Silves Medieval Festival and Festival Med in Loulé and lots of sporting events including motor sports at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão.

Seafaris

Although life is very laid back here in the Algarve, things don’t stay still when it comes to activities! Every year activity companies add new programs to keep visitors entertained, a great example being Algarve Seafaris in Vilamoura with their fantastic new ‘Sea Fun Combi’ (combining a coastal cruise with a speed boat visit to the caves!), or in the case of Zoo Lagos in western Algarve, their new additions mean the pitta patta of little feet and the arrival of new species such as hippos, meerkats, prairie dogs and Lynx!

Shopping

Algarve Shopping

On the subject of new additions, the western Algarve shopping scene was given a real boost recently, when the fabulous Aqua Portimão shopping mall opened. Bringing H&M and Primark to the Algarve and other new brands and boutiques, Aqua Portimão has really got the locals talking…and reaching for their credit cards! Aqua Portimão is now the fifth major shopping mall in the Algarve, joining Algarve Shopping in Guia (Albufeira), Forum Algarve in Faro, Gran-Plaza in Tavira and Ria Shopping in Olhão.

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Algarve Special Deals

Self catering holiday villas, we regularly have special offers, and we will keep you updated about these unmissable bargains! Till the end of June we have a few very nice holiday villas on Special Offer, for only 500 euros/week. Contact us for more details!

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Algarve Beach Bars

As Summer is starting, many Beach Bars has opened their doors, with mouth watering cocktails, live music, like Club Nau, Praia Grande, Ferragudo.

Questions About The Algarve?

Please do not hesitate to contact me, about Things to do In The Algarve, where to stay, general things, I am happy to help YOU! Contact ME! Very regularly I up date myAlgarve Villa Rentals Face Book Page, so ‘like’ me, and you never miss out …….

So with the end of the week drawing to an end, we won’t waste any more time in sharing more of our news from the Algarve with you! Have a great weekend and we hope to see you soon!

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Cheap Holidays Algarve!

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

For only 500 euros/week we can offer some top villas

Algarve Housing rent unique properties in the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal.

At the moment we still have some available weeks in May and June, and we have a top offer for YOU! Take your chance, get a break, and enjoy the cheap rental prices, for fantastic villas in the Algarve. For 500 euros/week. Top value for Your money!

You need a break before the busy high season starts? You want good value for money? Take your chance NOW! and enjoy the Algarve with its famous nice white beaches, golf courses, good food, friendly people and more to discover!

Here we go:

Casa Lavender

Casa Lavender, sleeps up to 6 persons, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, modern villa with private pool, between Silves and Messines. Located in very nice, green valley.

Monte Boi

Monte Boi, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fantastic views to the coast, private pool, located close to market town Messines, and historic Silves.

Casa Bordeira

Casa Bordeira, sleeps up to 7, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, close to capital Faro, and airport, private pool, unique location

Quinta Palmeiral

Quinta Palmeiral, renovated, modern farmhouse, with THE MOST gorgeous views to Golden Triangle (Vilamoura/Quinta do Lago), sleeps up to 4, two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fantastic infinity edge pool, close to Loule and Boliqueime.

You need a break before the high season starts? You want good value for money? Take your chance NOW! and enjoy the Algarve with its famous nice white beaches, golf courses, good food, friendly people and more to discover!

Please contact me for any further details.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing