Five reasons to visit the Algarve

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What is the new normal in the Algarve?

Keep a social distance of 2 meters, wear face masks in a public area, and hygiene like wash your hands regularly.

On daily bases, people ask me how is it to be in the Algarve? To me, it is still heaven! The new normal does not really affect me. You can still go to the beach (plenty of sun lounges to choose from), bars and restaurants are open. Make sure you always have a face mask with you, as when you enter a restaurant, you need to wear a face mask. Once you sit down, you can take it off and enjoy the lovely food and drinks. The sunsets are still stunningly beautiful, the temperature nice, the beaches sandy, and the seawater refreshing!

In March this year, I wrote the article below, but at the same time, the coronavirus hit Europe! It was not a good idea to promote the Algarve. But it is August now, and the Algarve is safe and clean, and with respect to the new normal, we can handle Covid-19 in Portugal! Algarve Housing like to remind you why to visit the Algarve!

 What To Pack For A Family Holiday to Portugal?

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5 Things You Absolutely Need for a Holiday to Portugal

When you are planning a holiday to Portugal, the first thing that strikes you is the tiring task of packing. If you have older kids with you they can manage their own packing. With toddlers and infants, there arises a confusion of what is important to carry and what is not.

There are a lot of things to pack apart from clothes which can get really hectic. You also have to keep in mind not to burden yourself or anybody else who is travelling with you to carry extra luggage. While on holiday in Portugal it is obvious you will carry with you souvenirs while coming back home. Hence the best tip is to travel light. For example, there is no need to carry 2 flip flops or 5 pairs of tees. I have listed below 5 important and most necessary items needed to pack for your holiday to the Algarve.

July in the Algarve

July in the Algarve

July in the Algarve

We started the first of July with a cloudy morning, but later in the day the sun came back as well as the heat. It is summer without any doubt.

July and August are the busiest months of the year in the Algarve Portugal. Algarve Housing update you every month with things to do for the coming month.

Along the coast you will find a lot of sunset and other beach parties with DJs and live bands performing at beach bars.

So here we go for July in the Algarve. There is so many things to do, but we will go for the highlights Algarve.

Top 10 Things to do With Children in the Algarve

family holiday

 

The Algarve is an increasingly popular holiday destination for families, and that is of no surprise. There is an impressive amount of activities in the Algarve that will make any child feel in paradise. And when children feel in paradise, so do their parents. To facilitate your choice, Algarve Housing made a top ten of exciting things to do with children in the Algarve.

Top 10 best things to do with children in the Algarve:

Luxury villas Ferragudo in the Algarve

 

Luxury villa Caneiros
Casa Caneiros

Algarve Housing like to present two luxury villas in the Algarve, both near Ferragudo, each luxury villa is unique on its own.

Casa Caneiros, a top luxury villa, walking distance to popular Caneiros beach, 5 minutes drive to picturesque Ferragudo.

Why top luxury and unique?

Private pool, heated (optional), high standard furnitures, aswell as inside as outside. Private jacuzzi with ocean views, air-conditioning thru-out, private parking, private large pool, unspoilt countryside views. Sleeps 8 guests, plus 2 extra guests (sofa bed).

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Casa Caneiros covered terrace

Relax in the shade and read a book at the covered terrace, or have a refreshing dip in the large private pool of the luxury villa Casa Caneiros.

Luxury villa Ferragudo
Luxury villa Ferragudo

Villa Ferragudo, another luxury villa, walking distance to Ferragudo and Praia Grande. Recently refurbished to the highest standards. Comfortably sleeps 10 over 5 bedrooms, plus 2 extra guests (sofa bed).

Luxury villa Algarve
Villa Ferragudo, private pool

The luxury villa has air-conditioning in every room, well equipped kitchen, table tennis table, ample sun lounges to work on your sun teint, and a covered terrace to have al fresco lunches and dinners.

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Covered terrace Villa Ferragudo

Ferragudo is a small picturesque village in the Algarve, located at the river Arade, close to Portimao, Lagos and Carvoeiro. Praia Grande is the main beach with 4 beach bars and restaurants where you can have nice meals, drinks and often you will be entertained by live music. How romantic, zipping on your coctail, watching the sun set, listening to some live music.

The village Ferragudo has a main square with various terraces and restaurants, and a few shops, local super markets and lots of entertainment in the summer months.

More information, pictures and prices, you can find on the web pages of Casa Caneiros and Villa Ferragudo.

Book your paradise in the Algarve now, contact me for any further information.

Have a great Christmas,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

New Villas In The Algarve To Rent

Just a quick note to inform you we have 2 new villas to rent in the Algarve.

A country style villa that sleeps up to 8, close to Loule, and a modern, contemporary style villa on a hill near Boliqueime that sleeps up to 10 lucky guests!

Viva Vista-Boliquieme

luxury villa algarve
Viva Vista

Luxury villa, that sleeps up to 10, where you can enjoy your breakfast with magnificent views!

and not only breakfast….

Viva Vista with private pool
Viva Vista with private pool

Ideal place for your holiday in the Algarve, not far from the most gorgeous beaches Algarve and amenities.

Please check out the website page for more information regarding this very luxury villa Algarve. Viva Vista!

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Viva Vista!

Casa Loule, sleeps up to 8, different style villa, farmy style, cosy, in the countryside, but very close to the so famous Golden Triangle where you find the best beaches and golf courses of Europe!

Villa loule
Casa Loule
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Casa Loule Bedroom

More information about availability, prices, pictures you find here!

 

Algarve housing rent villas in the Algarve, Portugal. Please check our website for more unique villas in the Algarve. You can contact me for any further infomation regarding your ideal villa in the Algarve.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

NEW for rent luxury beach villa!!!!!

Beach villa Algarve
Casa Farol Ferragudo

 

Algarve Housing is very happy to present a new luxury beach villa in the Algarve.

Details of Casa Farol Ferragudo:

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3, plus extra guest toilet

Air-conditioning throughout

Kitchen: well equipped

Pool: large and private

Outside: private, fenced, well maintained garden. Lounge areas in the shade. Table and chairs in the shade.Ample of sun lounges around the pool.

Furniture: all high quality.

Location: very good! walking distance to very popular Caneiros beach, walking distance to beaches, bars and restaurants. Only 5 minutes drive to picturesque Ferragudo.

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Pool Casa Farol Ferragudo

Ideal for your holiday in sunny Algarve! Just on the market, so lots of availability!

Prices:

June: 1500 euros per week

July and August: 2200 per week

Book your ideal sunloung NOW at the beach villa Algarve!

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Your sunlounge?

Please contact Algarve Housing for more information regarding this unique beach villa Casa Farol.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Your Paradise in July!

It’s the time of year when the thoughts of many people start to wander to when and where to go on holiday in July. A week or two away with your nearest and dearest, doing a little (or a lot) of whatever takes your fancy, sounds pretty appealing doesn’t it? You’ve worked hard all year and you’re really looking forward to getting away from it all for a while. Quite right too – you deserve it!Looking for sun, sea, sand? Relax and enjoy in the Algarve, and book a nice villa in the Algarve! We still have a few weeks available in July, of some gorgeous villas in the Algarve.  Below a few holiday villas Portugal, but contact me for more availability and prices!

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Casa Arrochela

 

Casa Arrochela

Sleeps: 8-10

Beach: 15 minutes drive

Located close to historic Silves, looking over the river Arade.

 

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Casa Pera

Casa Pera

Sleeps: max 14

Beach: 10 minutes drive

One of the most luxury villas of the Algarve, spoil yourself and book this villa!

 

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Casa Jacaranda

Casa Jacaranda

Sleeps: 12-14

Beach: 15 minutes drive

Countryside villa near Silves

 

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Casa Colina

Casa Colina

Sleeps: max 16!

Beach: 25 minutes drive

Countryside villa, walking distance to bars and restaurants.

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Casa Tunes

 

Casa Tunes

Sleeps: 10

Beach: 15 minutes drive

Luxury, modern villa with lush views, not far from Albufeira

 

Book your holiday in the Algarve now! With some nice available villas in July, you book your Paradise in the Algarve!

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

Revolution Day in Portugal! What to do?

25 April- holiday in Portugal
25 April- holiday in Portugal

25 April, Revolution day in Portugal. In 1974 ended the dictatorship and started the Democracy. This day is a national holiday in Portugal. Almost every town celebrates this with festivities like music, markets, performances.

Algarve Housing  like to give you a few highlights to choose from:

26 April

Odeleite Fair – Feira do Campo
Odeleite Fair

 

Odeleite Fair – Feira do Campo

In and around the small village Furnazinhas

Countryside activities such as a 8km walk in the area to discover the copper mines, donkey rides, and lessons in how to cook bread in the bread oven.

23-26 April

Faro- Cheese and Wine Fair

Manuel Bivar Gardens

Many stalls will be selling local products, crafts, liqueurs, honey, tapas, cheese and wine!

 

24-26 April

Portimao- Praia Marina

 

Agua Bike Race Portimao
Agua Bike Race Portimao

Agua bike races

24-26 April

FIM Bike Championship

Autodrome International Portimao

Featuring Superbike, Moto 2 and 3, Kawazaki Z Cup.

 

Another highlight of things to do in the Algarve:

27 April

Classical Ballet Olhao
Classical Ballet Olhao

 

Classical Ballet

Olhao Municipal Auditorium

Performed by the Russian Classical Ballet

9.30 pm

 

Algarve Housing  rent unique villas in the Algarve!

Contact me  for any more information!

Enjoy your weekend!

Michele

Algarve Housing

Algarve…a few weeks left for July and August!!!

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Algarve Holidays

Holiday in the Algarve? Don’t be too late!!!

Lovely, sunny Algarve, numerous lush, safe beaches, and so much more! Combine this with a nice villa in the Algarve  and the perfect holiday is born!

Don’t book too late, for your paradise in the sun, so please have a look at some suggestion below.
We selected a few villas with still a few spaces left in high season.

Algarve Housing rent a variety of villas, all unique villa’s in the Algarve. Please check our website, and do not hesitate to contact me for any further information.

Book your summer in the Algarve now, to get what you want, not what´s left.
Warm Regards,
Michele

Algarve Housing

Casa Canto

Casa Canto

Townhouse Boliqueime

Beach: 10 km

Bedroom/bathrooms: 4/4

Casa Arrochela

Casa Arrochela

Luxury villa near Silves

Beach: 15 km

Bed/bath rooms: 4/5

Casa Alfanzina

Casa Alfanzina

Villa walking distance to Carvoeiro

Beach 1.5 km

Bed/bath rooms: 3/2

Casa Salvador

Casa Salvador

Villa near Carvoeiro

Beach: 2 km

Bed/bath rooms: 4/3

Casa Tunes

Casa Tunes

Luxury villa near Tunes (Alfbufeira)

Beach: 8 km

Bed/bath rooms: 5/4

How may I help you?

Hello, I’m Michele, your contact for  Algarve Housing

.We pride ourselves in giving individual customer care, so if you have any questions please contact me.

Phone: +351 963 717 094 or Send an e-mail

Luxury 4 bedroom villa Casa Terra Carvoeiro

Casa Terra Carvoeiro
Casa Terra Carvoeiro

Algarve Housing  is happy to inform you a new luxury villa on our books,

Casa Terra Carvoeiro , this 4, all en-suite, bedroom villa. Beautiful, mature and secluded garden with large, private pool. The bedrooms are all spacious, as well as the bathrooms, and loung/dining area.

Casa Terra Carvoeiro
Casa Terra Carvoeiro

Close to Carvoeiro, beaches, golf courses, bars, shops and restaurants. Ideal villa for your holiday in the Algarve.

For more information re luxury villa Casa Terra Carvoeiro , click on the link..

Please

Contact us  for any more details, or other nice villas for rent in the Algarve.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

September in the Algarve? Sunshine and nice villas on discount!

Escape the bad weather?

Why not, the weather in the Algarve is still toptastic, flights getting cheaper, the beaches more empty, but still the nice sun beds, and the bars still playing live music, and nice cocktails still waiting for you!
Plus we have a few villas on discount! For September AND October.

Algarve Housing show you a few nice villas below, but please contact me for any more nice deals!

Casa Santa Anna

Casa Santa Anna  luxury villa near Loule, sleeps up to 9 guests.

Casa Jacaranda

Casa Jacaranda villa near Silves, sleeps up to 14 guests.

Bem Posta

Farmhouse Bem Posta close to Alvor, sleeps up to max 12 persons!

Casa Lavender

Casa Lavender luxury 3 bedroom villa between Silves and Messines

Casa Sesmarias

Casa Sesmarias luxury villa between Carvoeiro and Ferragudo, sleeps up to 8!

Casa Toia

Casa Toia luxury villa between Silves and Messines, sleeps up to 8!

Algarve Housing is the better villa rental company of the Algarve, for your perfect holiday in Portugal. Please visit our website to find your paradise in the Algarve.

Contact me  for any further information regarding the Algarve and the villas for rent in the Algarve.

Warm regards,
Michele

Algarve Housing

What’s on in August-Algarve

It’s August! So much to do in the Algarve, many festivals, concerts, exhibitions.  Algarve Housing is the rental company for unique villas in the Algarve, Portugal. We like to inform you with some highlights of entertainment in the Algarve in August. WHat’s on in August?


jazz loule algarve
jazz loule algarve

WHAT

Jazz Festival Loule

Click here for the full program

WHEN
1 till 3 August, from 10 pm

For the 20st time already! Enjoy great Jazz music in a relaxed evening environment in Loule Portugal.

WHERE
The castle of Loule

PRICE
€ 5.-

medieval fest
WHAT
Silves Feira Medieval
Medieval Festival

WHEN
August 8th 18.00 hrs- August 17th 2014

WHERE
Streets of Silves

DETAILS
Go back in time to another, medieval era; Dancers, acrobats and much more will be there to entertain you. Be a part of this event yourselves and rent your medieval costume!

A spectacular event which can’t be missed!

PRICE
free

marisco
WHAT
Festival do Marisco
Sea food festival

WHEN
9-14 August

WHERE
Olhao, east Algarve-Jardim Pescador Olhanense

DETAILS
Seafood festival near the Rio Formosa. A huge range of shellfish on offer, cooked in the traditional way, regional sweets, handicrafts and every day live music on large stage! A festival not to be missed.

sardines
WHAT
Sardine Festival

WHEN
13-17 August

WHERE
Riversite Portimao

DETAILS
The Portimão Sardine Festival is summer nights of fun and frolics all in celebration of the humble sardine!

Packed with omega 3s and very tasty when simply grilled over charcol, fresh sardines are totally delicious. At the Sardine Festival you can enjoy lots of sardines as well as other local, typical dishes, plenty of local wines, browse the arts and crafts stalls and enjoy every night some great live music too.

Leona lewis

WHAT
Concert Leona Lewis Sheraton Gala, Albufeira

WHEN
August 18th. 2014

WHERE
On the beautiful grounds of the Pine Cliffs, Sheraton Algarve

DETAILS
The beautiful grounds of the Pine Cliffs become stage of one of Britain’s most fabulous voices, Leona Lewis.Leona Lewis rocketed to fame as winner of the 3rd series of The X factor (UK) and her R&B and Pop sounds have brought her international nominations and awards including Grammy nominations and MTV awards.

Now in its 18th edition, the Summer Gala with Leona Lewis promises to be another stylish evening.

PRICE
From € 45,00 concert only up till € 595,00 for a platinum VIP treatment

fatacil
WHAT
Fatacil Festival

WHEN
August 15th. – August 24th. 2014

WHERE
Lagoa

DETAILS
The municipal festival grounds of Lagoa turn in to a great exhibition and celebration of the heritage of the Algarve. The 35th edition of this festival shows demonstrations, concerts, crafts, shops and food; all in gratefulness of the heritage of the Algarve.

PRICE
free

WHAT
Medieval Days at Castro Marim

WHEN
August 28th.- August 31st. 2014

WHERE
Castro Marim, East Algarve

DETAILS
In and around the walls of the 13th century castle, the streets are filled with art and crafts. Kings and queens rule, knights joust and jesters entertain.

PRICE
€ 5,00
kids € 2,50

Coming up soon, the 10 coolest beach bars of the Algarve!

Algarve Housing is THE rental company of the Algarve, Portugal. Check our website for unique villas in the Algarve, with private pools and gardens. Please contact me for any further information.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Michele(at)algarvehousing.net

 

Algarve Beach Houses For Rent!

 

Holiday near the Beach?

Algarve Housing has a few new villas for rent near the beach! We like to share them with you!

The Algarve beaches are one of the main attractions of the Algarve, they are rewarded for many years as best beaches of Europe, so why not rent a villa close to the beach.

Please contact me for any further information.

Casa Alvor

Sleeps 2-6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Location: Alvor
Beach: 3 km

 

 

 

 

Casa Alvor is located a short drive to lively old fisherman’s village Alvor. Alvor has a large, wide stretched, white sandy beach with many beach bars and restaurants. Casa Alvor is a very cosy house, as this is always used by the family, nicely decorated and furnished.

Casa Alvor Plus

Sleeps 2-12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Location: Alvor
Beach: 3 km

 

 

 

 

Casa Alvor Plus is connected to Casa Alvor. The second part/house will be closed when you book with 6 persons, but more then 6 you have both villas. Ideal for family reunions as this sleeps up to 12 lucky guests!

Quinta Rustica

Sleeps: 2-6/8
Bedroom s2/3
Bathrooms: 1 / 2
Location: Ferragudo
Beach: 1.5 km

 

 

 

 

Quinta Rustica is a restored farmhouse (completed May 2013) with 4 beautiful holiday houses. The combination of modern interiors and antique furnitures, with maintaining the original detail of the farmhouse, makes this a unique place to stay in the Algarve.

Casa Susana

Sleeps: 2-6
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Location: Benagil/Praia da Marinha
Beach: 3 km

 

 

 

 

Casa Susana is a basic cottage with private pool, garden andorange orchard. Not far from beaches and amenities. One bedroom has adjacent an single bedroom, there is an extra single bed and sofa bed in lounge. Ideal for 2 couples with children.

How may I help you?

Hello, I’m Michele, your contact for Algarvehousing.net.
We pride ourselves in giving individual customer care, so if you have any questions please contact me.

Phone: +351 963 717 094 or Send an e-mail

 

September and October in the Algarve?

Why???Temperatures hover around 20 degrees (in the shade) and often hit the mid 30’s in the sun! Okay there might be an odd shower, and a overcast day, but you can bring your summer clothes!Beaches, bars and restaurants are less crowded, but still open and happy to welcome you with nice food, drinks and often live music!

As temperatures are lower then July and August, the climate is ideal to explore the Algarve! By, foot, mountain bike, canoe?!

And the nature is more green and beautiful, due to the better temperatures! And for a lot of birds it is migration time, lots of paces to visit to watch them.

And last but not least…. the rental prices are going down the first of September, and I have even better news for you, we have arranged some nice promotions for a variety of nice villas we rent!

All together, September and October in the Algarve is not a bad idea!!!

We give you a few villas on promotion for available weeks in September and October in the Algarve, but there is more! And we have a new feature on the website, you can search now on arrival and departure date! Check the full list with Special Offers

Casa Arrochela

For 2-4 persons 1000 euros per week.
Sleeps: up to 8
Bedrooms: 4, Bathrooms: 5

Luxury villa Casa Arrochela is located at the river Arade, close to historic Silves. Indescribable beautiful sunsets you can enjoy from your terrace. The villa is designed, decorated and furnished by renowned architects of the Algarve. Must seen to believe!!!

 

Casa Barreto

For 2-4 persons: 680 euros
Sleeps up to: 8
Bedrooms: 4, bathrooms: 3

Casa Barreto is a very nice villa located in the country side, south of Silves, with mature, established, large garden, and what a nice, large pool! With pool cover temperatures are nice for swiming in September and October!

 

 

Casa Salvador

villa near the beach

For 2-4 persons: 1000 euros
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4, bathrooms: 3

Casa Salvador, located close to one of the most nicest beaches of the Algarve, Praia da Marinha and popular village Carvoeiro! A very large, secluded garden with large round jacuzzi.

 

 

 

Farm house Bem Posta

farmhouse near beach

For up to 6 people: 1000 euros
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 6, bathrooms: 4

Farm house Bem Posta, close to picturesque and lively Alvor, with its beautiful lagoon, and large, white sandy beach. The outdoor areas are 5 stars! Enormous garden and pool! Large covered terrace and BBQ area for alfresco lunches and dinners!

 

 

Casa Lavender

country side vlla Lavender

700 euros
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3, bathrooms: 3

Casa Lavender is a very nice, modern villa, located in the countryside between Silves and Messines. From your large covered terrace looking over the private pool and garden and the lush, green valley. From your doorstep you can make nice walks, local bars and restaurants are a few minutes away!

 

Casa Charlotte

Luxury villa Silves

September: 2245 euros
October: 1845 euros

Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5, bathrooms: 5

Luxury villa Charlotte, is a true fairytale villa to stay, with private game room with pool table, darts etc, indoor, heated pool, children’s playground, outdoor kitchen all looking over the historic castle of Silves!

 

How may I help you?

Hello, I’m Michele, your contact for Algarvehousing.net.
We pride ourselves in giving individual customer care, so if you have any questions please contact me.

Phone: +351 963 717 094 or Send an e-mail