Golf in the Algarve

 

Golf in the Algarve
Golf in the Algarve

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Top 10 Golf Courses in the Algarve

The Algarve offers holidaymakers a dramatic landscape, stunning coastline, beautiful beaches, a wonderful climate and plenty to see and do.

For those who like to get a bit more active on their holiday in the Algarve, there are plenty of places to try all different kinds of sporting activities, and golf in the Algarve, is one of the most popular.

The Algarve is renowned as one of the best golf destinations in the world, with golfers of all nationalities coming to enjoy a game of golf in the Algarve. There are many golf courses all over the Algarve, spread out over east and west. Wherever you are in the Algarve, you are sure to find a great golf course to play.

Golfers in the Algarve, will love rolling up their sleeves and playing a round or two in the sunshine while admiring views of the breath-taking coastline.

So where exactly can you play golf in the Algarve? If you would like to golf in the Algarve here are 10 of the best golf courses in the Algarve, that golf enthusiasts are sure to love. Algarve Housing made this list for YOU!

Golf in the Algarve
Golf in the Algarve
  1. Laguna Golf Course, Vilamoura

This 18 hole course stands out in the area as being one of the most challenging golf course in the Algarve. There are several lakes along the course and a rather high number of bunkers. Being situated on the coast means strong winds can often knock balls off course. It shares its clubhouse with the neighbouring
Oceanico golf course where guests can enjoy a relaxing drink or meal after the game. Golf in the Algarve doesn’t get better than this.

  1. Monte Rei Golf Course, Vila Nova de Cacela

This stunning 18 hole golf course in the East Algarve, offers beautiful surrounds to enjoy golf in the Algarve. With the Serro do Calderao to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and set in over 1,000 acres stunning nature you are sure to enjoy your game of golf in the Algarve.

  1. Penina Golf Course, Portimão

Perhaps one of the most famous and historic golf courses in the Algarve, this resort offers three beautiful, 18 hole courses set within 360 acres of stunning landscape. The resorts 5 star hotel is the epitome of luxury where guest can relax after a game of golf with attentive staff on hand to look after their every need.

Golf in the Algarve
Golf in the Algarve
  1. Ocean Golf Course, Vilamoura

This historic golf course in the Algarve, first opened in the sixties and is one of the most famous 18 hole golf courses in the Algarve. With spectacular views of the glistening ocean this is a challenging, yet rewarding golf course, and definitely one to play.

  1. Old Course, Vilamoura

Another course where you can golf in the Algarve, which opened several decades ago, is the Old Course which is located in the Vilamoura region. A Par 73 makes this 18 hole golf course good for well-rounded golfers with some easier holes (try for a hole in one at number 4) and some more challenging. Overall this course is well kept, good value and has an excellent clubhouse which looks over the 9th and 18th holes.

  1. Pine Cliffs, Albufeira

This 9 hole golf course in the Algarve, is truly majestic. It caters to beginners, so perfect for families wanting to enjoy a knockabout rather than keen professionals. However Pine Cliffs golf course is sure to delight all who visit it, and is famed for its enviable location on the cliffs of Albufeira with gorgeous ocean views.

Golf in the Algarve
Golf in the Algarve
  1. Pinhal Golf Course, Vilamoura

This gentle 18 hole golf course in the Algarve, takes players through pine trees and has only a couple of ponds and a stream as water hazards. It is suitable for golfers in the Algarve, with a good grasp of the game -not complete beginners, with the back 9 holes being easier to play. The golf course was designed by Frank Pennink, a Champion Amateur golfer, and international gold course designer.

  1. Pinheiros Altos, Quinta do Lago

Designer Ronald Fream came up with the concept for this challenging golf course in the Algarve, which can be found in Quinta do Lago. Best reserved for keen golfers, this golf course has many hazards along the way, but make sure you pause at hole 17 to look at the rather lovely view! This is an 18 hole golf course, with an additional 9 holes to play as well.

  1. Quinta Do Lago North, Quinta do Lago

Another 18 hole course designed for a more advanced golfer, this course offers rolling hills, strategically placed bunkers and several challenging water hazards to navigate around. In fact, the golf course in the Algarve, has a reputation in the golfing world for being particularly difficult with four par 5 holes along the way.

  1. Quinta Do Lago South, Quinta do Lago

This spectacular Algarve 18 hole golf course is an absolute must-see. Possibly the most famous in the Algarve, this golf course is known for hosting the Portugal/ Algarve Open on more than one occasion. The challenging golf course requires long drives and many of its holes are positioned near a large lake. The trees and wildflowers of the Ria Formosa National Park are truly magnificent and make this the perfect place to golf in the Algarve.

This article is brought to you by Algarve Housing, the villa rental company for better holidays in the Algarve, Portugal. Please contact me for more information regarding this article about golf in the Algarve, or for any of our unique villas in the Algarve, Portugal.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

What to do in the Algarve in November?

 

 

Algarve beach in November
Algarve beach in November

 

The beautiful Algarve is a fantastic place to visit any time of year. If you fancy an out of season holiday you can take advantage of cheaper flights and a quieter time of year. A late autumn holiday can be just the thing to get you refreshed and relaxed in time for the party season, and despite the slightly cooler temperature, the Algarve in November still boasts a wonderful climate, with over 300 days of sunshine each year, so you are still likely to have some pleasant t-shirt weather (around 17-20 degrees in the shade), so do remember to pack a jumper or two to keep you warm during the slightly chillier evenings.

Algarve Housing like to inform you about what is there to do in the Algarve during November. Well there is still plenty going on, and with wonderful landscapes, cozy cafe’s and great places to eat and drink in the evening you are sure to find plenty to keep you entertained. In fact, one of the great benefits of coming to the Algarve in November is that the cafe’s and restaurants will be less busy, they may have shorter opening hours, but friendly staff will have plenty of time to give you a warm, personalized service, and will happily share their knowledge of the area, and give you fantastic tips on must-see places to visit, and things to do.

In November the Algarve starts to blossom with beautiful flora and fauna, and the cooler temperatures make this a perfect time of year to go on long walks, admiring the landscape, spotting wildlife, or heading down to the stunning stretches of coastline where you can laze on the beach, make sandcastles and take a dip in the beautiful aquamarine sea.

 

Sint Martin Algare
Sint Martin Algare

The wonderful festive markets begin to come to life at this time of year too, so when exploring the local towns you are sure to find these, with stalls selling local products such as arts and crafts and food, which make for lovely souvenirs to take home with you. While you are there make sure you grab a bag of warm roasted chestnuts which will put you in the festive holiday spirit! The 11th of November is in fact Dia da São Martinho – the day of St Martin, and if you happen to be in a busier town, or city such as Faro, the streets will come alive for the celebration where roast chestnuts are in abundance, music is played and lanterns are lit and people enjoy tasting the new year’s wine. Traditionally this day is also the last day of the 40 days fast known as Quadragesima Sancti Martin, therefore a fantastic opportunity to eat, drink and be merry with the local residents.

 

Algarve fairs and markets
Algarve fairs and markets

Some wonderful places to visit include the peaceful tranquility of the Barragem de Bravura reservoir where you can take walks through the magnificent national forest and also admire the quaint architecture of the local village of Barao de Sao Joao.

 

Sierra do Monchique Algarve
Sierra do Monchique Algarve

Further inland you can immerse yourself in nature even more by heading into the Sierra de Monchique, where you are sure to be impressed by the dramatic mountainous landscape. The town of Monchique itself is also charming with little cafe’s and shops to explore. While you are there why not take a little detour to the little hamlet of Caldas de Monchique, where the ancient spa waters are said to have fantastic healing properties.

November is a brilliant time of year to visit the Algarve, and with fewer crowds you can enjoy your holiday at a relaxed pace, away from the hustle and bustle and stresses of everyday life. With its temperate climate, activities and sightseeing is far more pleasant, so you can really get out there and see the best that the Algarve has to offer.

This article is brought to you by Algarve Housing, the villa rental company for unique villas in the Algarve, Portugal. Please contact me for any more details regarding what to do in the Algarve in November or information regarding the villas we rent in the Algarve.

 

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

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Extend your summer in the Algarve!

September and October are great months to spend in the Algarve! Nice, warm weather, beaches are not crowded, and the food, drinks and the people are still lovely! Flights are cheap, so …. Come and play with us in the sunny Algarve.

Algarve Housing suggest: Extend your summer in the Algarve!!!

We have some nice villas in the Algarve  available for you!

villa Carvoeiro Portugal
Casa Alfanzina Carvoeiro

Casa Alfanzina, walking distance from popular Carvoeiro and the beach. Nice and quiet area, with private pool that can be heated.

Farmhouse Algarve
Farmhouse Bem Posta Alvor

The farmhouse Bem Posta is a secluded Quinta, with immense private pool, and garden, just outside picturesque Alvor.

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Casa Joia

Casa Joia, just south of historic Silves, new on our books, and already many happy guests have stayed here! Maybe something for you?

The above villas Algarve stille have some free weeks for you for September and October, so extend your summer in the Algarve!

No time now? No problem, book your paradise in the Algarve for next year. Do not wait too long, as your favorite villa in the Algarve might be gone!

Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

Algarve Festivals in August

Algarve Festivals
Algarve Festivals

Algarve Festivals in Augustus

August in the Algarve, meaning lots to do, lots of festivals.

Algarve Housing, like to share a few with you!

Medieval Festival Silves
Medieval Festival Silves

7-16 August

Silves-Medieval Festival

The Silves Medieval is one of the biggest and best summer festivals. The town of Silves is a hugely atmospheric and historical town and is the perfect stage for the annual Medeival Festival.

Dress in Medieval costumes, eat and drink medieval fare, cross paths with jousting knights, mysterious moors, leprous beggars and more.

6pm-1am

Tickets: 2 euros p.p.

Hire a medieval costume: 3 euros for adults, 2 for children

Festival do Marisco Olhao
Festival do Marisco Olhao

10-15 August

Olhao- Festival do Marisco

Festival of the shellfish, nice food, every night live bands, like Ana Moura, Danielle Mercury and much more, and fire displays at the end.

7.30pm-1.30am

Tickets: between 9 and 12 euros, children 4 euros.

Lagoa Fatacil Festival
Lagoa Fatacil Festival

21-30 August

Lagoa-Fatacil

Already for the 36th time. Large festival, presenting lots of stalls with clothes, art work, jewelery, food and drinks, plus every night live band playing, among others Os Azeitonas, Carminho and Richie Campbell.

Lagoa Fatacil Festival
Lagoa Fatacil Festival

6pm-1am

Tickets: 3.50 euros

12-16 August

Sardine Festival Portimao
Sardine Festival Portimao

Portimao-Sardine Festival

Eat fresh sardines provided by the local restaurants according traditional recipe’s. Live music and dance ensembles provided from 9pm.

Children’s entertainment you will find here aswell.

You do not like sardines? No problem, other nice food is served as well, and of course nice drinks!

Tony Carreira will start the festival on the first day!

Enjoy your summer, and if you are in Portugal, enjoy August in the Algarve!

Algarve Housing is a villa rental company and rent unique villas in the Algarve Portugal.

Contact me for any more details,

warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beach House Lagos-Algarve-Portugal

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Algarve Housing like to present to you!

Just new on our books, a beach house near Lagos. Located in a cul-du-sac, minutes away from the largest beach of the Algarve, Meia Praia.

2 floors:

Downstairs:

4 en-suite bedrooms, 3 double beds, 1 twin room (2 single beds)

Beach House Lagos
Beach House Lagos

Upstairs:

Large spacious lounge (120m2) with terrace with table and chairs, with Ocean views.

Well equipped kitchen

Dining area.

Beach House Lagos
Beach House Lagos

Private pool:

Beach House Lagos
Beach House Lagos

Price:

Last minute introduction price: 2650/ week for August.

Please contact me for any more details regarding this Beach House Lagos, more information and pictures.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

 

How do you know if it is safe to swim in the Algarve?

Beach Algarve
Beach Algarve

Visiting the Algarve, is visiting the beaches! Coming days it will be hot, so I am sure if you are staying in the Algarve, you will visit one of the gorgeous beaches of the Algarve.
How do you know if it is safe to swim?
Most beaches have life gards. How to recognize them? see picture below:

Life gard Algarve
Life gard Algarve

And they have a location on the beach which looks like this:

Location life gard beach
Location life gard beach

And always you will see a flag in a certain color, and this is what it means:

Algarve beach flags
Algarve beach flags

Algarve Housing wishing you a safe swim in one of the beaches Algarve! Contact me for any further information!!!

Warm (hot) regards,
Michele
Algarve Housing

Driving in the Algarve-How to handle the toll road A22

Toll road Algarve
Toll road Algarve

 

Driving in the Algarve-How to handle the toll road A22

We often get questions regarding the toll system in the Algarve. As it is complicated and confusing, the article below hopefully give you a bit more comprehension.

The main highway in the south of Portugal is the A22, also known as “Via do Infante”. It runs across the entire region and connects all the main cities, including Faro, Portimão and Lagos, reaching all the way to the Spanish border.

Originally, the A22 was not a toll road, but this changed in late 2011 when tolls were implemented. Because it was not originally meant as a toll-road, the A22 and the other former “SCUTs” in Portugal don’t have toll booths, making it remarkably easy to miss the fact that you’re using a toll road, and making it more than a little complicated to pay for the tolls even if you are inclined to do so.

In order to facilitate the process with rental cars, car hire suppliers give clients picking up their car in Portugal the option to acquire an electronic device that can be used to automatically pay for tolls. This device is associated with your credit card and the tolls are charged automatically every time you drive through a toll road. This device can be used both with the new automated system in more recent toll highways and with the existing system in traditional toll-roads, which have a fast lane for cars with automatic devices.

Please note that this device is optional and clients can refuse to take it if they so wish. Should you opt out of the device, you have two choices regarding the A22. On the one hand, you can simply pay for it the old-fashioned way, which means either at a Payshop or at the post-office. To pay for it in this manner, you must wait at least 48 hours after you have used the highway, but you have to pay for it no later than 5 days. If you go back to your country without paying for the tolls you’re due, the Portuguese police will issue a fine, which will be sent to your address on your rental information. On top of that, the car rental supplier will often charge an additional administrative fee on top of the fine.

Alternatively, you can simply choose not to use the highway A22. Contrary to popular belief, it’s perfectly possible to drive in the Algarve using only national roads. Please note, however, that unlike highways, national roads only have two lanes, one going in each direction. Furthermore, they tend to go through towns instead of around them, and traffic bottlenecks often occur on the roundabouts and traffic lights right before a town or city. It is also worth noting that Portuguese drivers usually avoid the highway, which is considered expensive by national standards, so you are likely to find more considerably more traffic in national roads than in highways. This is particularly true during the high season, since the Algarve is also a popular destination for Portuguese holidaymakers.

If instead of booking in Portugal you are holidaying in Spain but want to pop to the other side of the border for a quick getaway, fear not. Right across the border on the side of the highway there are vending machines where you can sort out everything you need to drive on the A22. And if you run into any difficulty using the machine, there’s a direct line to a help center, with agents usually speaking – besides Portuguese – Spanish and at least rudimentary English.

Algarve toll road
Algarve toll road

If you are a visitor, arriving at the Spanish Border in a foreign registered car
At the border on the A22 you will find an automatic vending machine. Here you can rent a transponder by entering your car registration number and your credit card. On your return you can drop off your ‘used’ transponder at the last service station (Olhao) where you will get part of the original cost refunded less a small rental fee. All tolls will be charged to your credit card. Should the vending machine be busy, you can also rent a transponder at the first service area on the motorway (Olhao).

You can also rent a transponder at any Post Office and from Faro Airport (in the Post Office),

Option Two is to purchase a five day pass, again from any Post Office, The cost is Euros 10 initially (or more), tolls must be pre-paid, so deposit enough to cover your expected journeys. As far as we can ascertain, you can only buy one of these, and you pay the normal toll charge, based on your journey. Refunds of unused tolls are possible, but we don’t know anyone who has tried! You will get a receipt which you should display on your dashboard, and keep in a safe place thereafter. One reader has told us that he has been told that the unused part of his payment will be refunded to his Credit Card automatically once the toll road concessionaires have calculated what he has used in tolls.

Option Three

Easy Toll & Toll Card (introduced July 2012). The new system features two methods of payment called ‘Easy Toll’ and ‘Toll Card’, developed by the national road company Estradas de Portugal in cooperation with the CTT postal service and electronic payment company UNICRE. Easy Toll is available at border crossings into Portugal featuring or near a former SCUT motorway; Vila Formoso (A25), Vila Real de Santo António (A22), Chaves (A24) and Vila Nova de Cerveira (EN13). Machines have been installed for users to pay tolls and staff are available to provide information. The Easy Toll system enables drivers of foreign registered vehicles to associate their number plate to a bank card for a period of up to one month, with toll charges being debited directly from their account. Toll Card meanwhile is a method whereby users can buy a card that is prepaid with five, ten, 20 or 40 euros, and can be activated and linked to a vehicle license number by sending a text message. Toll cards can be bought online, at post offices and motorway services stations

Contact me if you have any questions.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing for better holidays in the Algarve

 

 

 

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!

luxury villa portugal
Casa Arrochela

 

Casa Arrochela

Sleeps: 8-10

Beach: 15 minutes drive

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

 

Luxury villa Algarve
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!

 

algarve villa Portugal
Casa Jacaranda

Casa Jacaranda

Sleeps: 12-14

Beach: 15 minutes drive

Countryside villa near Silves

 

villa algarve
Casa Colina

Casa Colina

Sleeps: max 16!

Beach: 25 minutes drive

Countryside villa, walking distance to bars and restaurants.

Luxury villa portugal
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

 

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

beaches algarve
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

 

Villa for rent near Budens, with lots of extras!

Casa Budens
Casa Budens West Algarve

 

Casa Budens  is a 3 bedroom villa located at the exclusive Parque de Floresta golf resort. Semi detached, corner villa, with shared pool with Jacuzzi. Large advantage of this villa is that you can enjoy the facility’s of the Parque de Floresta golf resort such as the 2 central swimming pools, indoor pool, Spa facilities, children’s club, shared swimming pool, spa, archery, bowls, golf course and driving range, restaurants, golf restaurant, and tennis courts. For guests staying at Casa Budens we can arrange a 40% discount on all green fees and driving range! How nice is that!

 

Casa Budens master bedroom
Casa Budens west Algarve

Accommodation

The villa Budens has two floors, all bedrooms are downstairs and have all access to the pool with Jacuzzi and shower. All bathrooms of the Casa Budens have a towel rack heater, all bedrooms have air-conditioning.

Golf resort Parque de Floresta
Golf resort Parque de Floresta

Outside

Casa Budens has a corner location, and is semi-detached. Located at the exclusive Parque da Floresta Golf resort with 2 central swimming pools, indoor pool, children’s club, shared swimming pool, spa, archery, bowls, golf course and driving range, restaurants, golf restaurant, and tennis courts.

Surroundings

Casa Budens you find a stroll away from the village Budens in the West Algarve. Budens you find bars, restaurants and a local supermarket. A bit further down the road there is an Intermarche.

Beaches

The beautiful Salema beach is only 2.5 km drive, where you find an un-spoilt beach and some lovely fish restaurants. Even closer, walking distance, are a few un known beaches, explore and you find your own private paradise!

Contact me me for any further details, more information, prices and other nice villas for rent in the Algarve.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

New year’s Eve in the Algarve!

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New year in the Algarve!

Spending New Year in the Algarve?  You struggling  to think what to do with new year in the Algarve? Algarve Housing  will give you some suggestions. There are festivities, parties all over the Algarve. The main attraction is Albufeira.

Firework displays you can find all over the coast, the fire work displays of the Algarve, are well known and considered the best of Portugal!

Albufeira

The 2015 New Year’s Eve celebrations in Albufeira include a lot of entertainments throughout the city. The entertainment programs include bands, pop music, dance and performance by theatre groups. The NYE is a massive celebration in Albufeira. Besides the various entertainments with live bands playing throughout night, there will be spectacular display of fireworks announcing the birth of the New Year.

Open air concerts at the fisherman’s beach (Praia dos Pescadores), before and after 12 o’clock, bars and clubs are open till early mornings.

Fisherman’s Beach: 10pm D.A.M.A; 11.15pm Tiago Bettencourt; Midnight fireworks; 12.05am back to Tiago!

Faro

Taking place in the Manuel Bivar Garden, New Year in Faro promises entertainment for the whole family! Starting at 10pm the program includes WALLABEE JAM BAND with guest Gonçalo Bilé & music into the night from DJ Mr. Kool. There’s also a fantastic finale of fireworks & pyro-musical show at midnight!

Vale de Lobo

Monty’s New Years Eve Party, at the Praça in Vale de Lobo, with food, drinks, dancing, DJ’s, fireworks and FUN!

Ferragudo

New Year’s Eve in Ferragudo is being celebrated with the Arade Music Fest, which is taking place at the Arade’s Conference Centre (‘Centro de Congressos do Arade’) in Parchal. The electronic music festival will include house, electro, progressive & chill out. It’s on from 9.30pm to 5am and is sure to be a top night!

Lagos

Lagos New Year celebrations start at 10.30pm with music from popular artist AUREA in Praça do Infante (free entry) and then fireworks at midnight over the waterfront.
If it’s like previous years the Avenida will be packed & then the bars will party into the wee hours!

Tavira

Tavira will be welcoming the New Year with a great music line-up (featuring DJ Guilherm & VJ Zayle) & pyro-musical firework displays! It starts at 10pm in Praça da República with entertainment & DJ, then at 11.30pm it’s Banda Iris, fireworks at midnight & from 2am until 4am there’s more music.

Monte Gordo and Vila Real de Santo Antonio

This is one of the biggest New Year parties in the Algarve with a massive 4 days of celebrations on the beachfront!
31st: 10.30pm – 6am; 1st Jan: 10.30pm – 3am; 2nd & 3rd: 10.30pm – 5am. There’s also a special São Silvestere night in Vila Real de Santo António on New Year’s Eve from 22.45pm!

Rest me to say, whatever you do, where ever you are, Algarve Housing  wishing you a great New Year’s Eve, and more important, a prosperous New Year!

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What’s on in the Algarve?

what's on in the Agarve

Last week the temperatures have been high! One day I measured in the shade 37.4 degrees! Summer in the Algarve at the moment, so people who have been visiting the Algarve for holiday have been very lucky, and looking at the forecast, it seem to stay nice and sunny!

Lovely weather to visit one of the gorgeous beaches of the Algarve, play golf, or enjoy the beautiful nature of the Algarve by foot or mountain bike!

What else to do?

Algarve Housing give you a few of the many options to do:

 

Blue Summer Festival

Till 26 October

Festival dedicated to promote contemporary art in the Western Algarve, including performing and visual arts, cinema, music and lots of entertainment.

Where? Lagos and Portimao.

More information:

Email: reservas@festivalveraoazul.com Tel: 282 770 450 / 92 400 92 34 / 96 874 93 67

algarve spa week
algarve spa week

Algarve Spa Week

25 October-2 November

Algarve Spa week will offer holistic and alternative therapies, in luxurious and breath-taking spa rooms. For 8 days all spa treatments in the Algarve have a 50% reduction! So pamper yourself and ejoy the Algarve Spa week!

 

Voice and Piano Recital

Satuday 25 October

In the church of Messines the voice and piano recital will be held. Carla Pontes and Cristiana Silva will be performing at 9.30 pm.

More information: 282 330 189

swimming running

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triathlon algarve

Martinhal Triathlon

Sunday 26 October

The 5-star Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel will be hosting its first-ever Martinhal Triathlon on 26th October 2014! In cooperation with Algarve Triathlons will be doing a Sprint Triathlon (750m swim in the sea, 20km bike and 5km run) as well as an Olympic Triathlon (1.5km swim in the sea, 40km bike and 10km run) at Martinhal. The race will be controlled by Portuguese Triathlon Federation and results will be uploaded live at the FTP’s official website: www.federacao-triatlo.pt. Participation can be individual or team/ relay for both sprint and Olympic discipline and no federation membership is required. All participants will be insured through the Portuguese Federation.

The Race Venue is located at Martinhal Beach Resort, Sagres. The sea swimming will take place at Martinhal Beach. The run will take place around the resort. The bicycle route will take participants through the village of Sagres along a route past the historical Fortress of Sagres, and Fort of Beliche, to the lighthouse at the Cape of St. Vincent – located at the Southwestern-most point in Europe

SPRINT RACE: 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run
Individuals: €30
Team: €65
This price includes after party (1 complimentary drink and lunch) and a Martinhal Triathlon T-shirt.

OLYMPIC RACE: 1.5km, 40km bike and 10km run
Individuals: €40
Team: €90
This price includes the after party (1 complimentary drink and lunch) and a Martinhal Triathlon T-shirt.

 

Car boot sales

25 October:

Albufeira and Mnte Gordo

10 am-7 pm

26 October:

Lagoa, fatacil and Olhao, Quelfes.

 

So enjoy the after summer in the Algarve!

This article is brought to you by Algarve Housing, the Algarve villa rental company for better holidays in Portugal.

Please contact me for any further information,

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

 

Things to do in September in the Algarve

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Algarve Housing like to update you with a few things to do in the Algarve, Portugal. Sea is lovely now to swim, weather still ok, friendly people, lovely food, nice live music in various beach bars… what else you want? A few things maybe…for you to choose from, see below some things to do in the Algarve in September

 

Jazz in Olhao

When:14 September

Where: Cantaloupe Bar, Municipal Market, Olhão

The details: Jazz concerts by leading Portuguese and international artists, at 6.30pm – Djangology: The Manouche Sessions

Price: €5 per person

 

Sunset Secrets Silves

When: 18 September from 6.30pm to 11pm

Where: Silves castle

The details: Programme of events including free relaxation massages, Mediterranean music concerts, belly dancing, local and regional products, food demonstrations and poetry dinners, all in unique surroundings within the castle walls.

Tickets: €5 per person (€4 for groups of 20 or more and €2 for Silves residents)

 

Vale do Lobo Art Gallery

When: 2 September – 3 November

What: Gervasio Exhibition

Where: Vale do Lobo Art Gallery

The details: A selection of work by contemporary Portuguese painter Gervasio.

Opening times: Monday to Friday between 10:00h and 19:00h. Entrance is free.

 

Algarve Coastal Challenge cycling weekend

When: 27-28 September

Where: Cape St. Vincent to Vila Real de Santo Antonio

Organised by: Algarve Bike Holidays

The details:

A 230 km route, consisting of mainly dirt tracks and quiet tarmac roads, covering some of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the Algarve coastline. You may also like to use this ride as an opportunity to raise money for the charity of your choice. It will be a fully guided ride, so all you have to do is pedal and enjoy the scenery. This ride is suitable for mountain bikes and hybrid bikes, but not road bikes.

Saturday 27th September 7.45am

Starting from Vilamoura Marina car park (on the Western side of the Marina , by the Lake Resort ) Algarve Bike Holidays will transport bikes and riders to Cape St Vincent. Riders will then spend the day cycling back to Vilamoura .

Sunday 28th September 7.45am

Algarve Bike Holidays transport bikes and riders from Vilamoura Marina (see above) to Vila Real de Santo António on the Spanish border. Riders then spend the day cycling back to Vilamoura.

On both days, there will be a break for lunch and cafe stops mid morning and mid afternoon as time/progress allows.

For visitors from overseas, the company can provide:

Airport transfers; Friday, Saturday & Sunday night B&B accommodation; Transfers to start of rides; Guided bike rides

€260 per person (price based on two sharing a twin room)

For local Algarve residents the company can provide:

Transfers to start of rides; Guided bike rides

€70 per person (including lunch on Saturday)

Bike hire is available for around €40 for the two days.

noite branca

And IF you by any chance in the north of Portugal, in Braga is Saturday 13th of September the Noite branca! White night in Braga! This year cancelled in Loule, but Braga not. How lucky can you be, as currently I am travelling in north of Portugal, so Braga, I will be there at the noite Branca!

Algarve Housing is the rental company for better holidays in Portugal, from luxury villas Algarve, till rustic windmills.

Contact me for any further information,

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

Didgeridoo Festival-Fontes Estombar-Algarve

 

Algarve Housing  like to inform you regarding the 12th Didgeridoo Festival, hold at the Fontes the Estombar.

Starts today the 14th of August till the 17th.


Didgeridoo Festival Algarve

Come enjoy the vibrations of the didgeridoo in this very special place that is the Sítio das Fontes in Estômbar.

During 4 days (14 – 17 August), the didgeridoo will be King and Lord by these bands and their sounds will take you to the four corners of the world.

Centred on the Australian aboriginal instrument that requires circular breathing, the festival will include a number of workshops, masterclasses and concerts.

Daily tickets range from €10 to €15 while the four-day ticket – which includes access to camping grounds – costs €30.

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Lots of music, workshops, lectures, crafts and healthy food and concerts will make the Didgeridoo Festival FATT’14 something you will never forget.

From 1pm onwards you can enjoy this didgeridoo Fest in the Algarve.

Watch video here

Algarve Housing is the villa rental company of Algarve, for better holiday villas in Portugal.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing