Superbike in the Algarve

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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Michele

Things to do in the Algarve in September

The Algarve is one of the number one holiday destinations in Europe. September is an ideal month to visit the Algarve. The sun still shines (as we speak, 35 degrees), the gorgeous beaches are less crowded then July and August, and the Portuguese are still friendly! What to do in September in the Algarve?

Tapas Tour in Portimao Portugal-Rota do Petisco

Till the 2nd of October, you can enjoy local cuisine and culture from the city Portimao Portugal.

Supported by the counsel of Portimao, 31 restaurants and pastelarias (pastries) participate, to give you the opportunity to enjoy the local gastronomy of Portimao. Take a tour through the beautiful city while enjoying the tapas, pastries and drinks.

How to participate?

You need to get a ‘passport’ with route menu, which is a leaflet with all participating restaurants, you find them all over Portimao and Praia da Rocha. The local gastronomy menu will consist a typical delicacy/tapa and a drink, for the price of 2.50 euro. The traditional sweet menu will be a regional sweet and a drink for the price of 2 euro. On the ‘passport’ you find a map indicating where all the participating restaurants are, and what each of them serve, start your tour through Portimao and enjoy the various tapas and drinks! Have fun!

More information?

Medieval Festival Salir Portugal

Travel back in time, come to Salir 9, 10 and 11 of September. For the third year, the counsel of Loule organize this fantastic event in the mountain village of Salir, Portugal. This year there is a special focus on the Arts of the middle ages. This event is guaranteed to liven up the village of Salir with traditional games and plenty of animation.

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Sardine Festival Portimao 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.

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.

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!

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.

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Michele

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Festival Med don’t miss this spectacular event!

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


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!

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Michele

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What Else Can You Do In The Algarve?

Algarve chefs week

The Algarve is well known for sun, sea, beach… but there is more, we have selected a few of the many there is, whether you live here, or on holiday. Have you not booked your holiday yet, please visit our website for some nice holiday villas to rent.We have some nice Special Offers at the moment!

ALGARVE CHEFS WEEK

What: Algarve Chefs Week

When: 14-21 May 2011

Where: Nine participating hotels across the Algarve

The details: Five-star hotels in the Algarve will be giving food lovers the opportunity to sample the best dishes from the region during the Algarve Chefs Week.The menu will cost €30 per person excluding drinks or €40 with wine selection and will only be available between 7.30pm and 10.30pm each day.

One euro of the price of the menu will be donated to a charitable institution in the Algarve.

The initiative will kick-off with a promotional event on May 14 from 7pm at the new platform of Faro International Airport, where the chefs will interact with passengers, giving them the opportunity to taste various delicacies.

Sheraton Pine Cliffs, Longevity Wellness Resort, Hilton Vilamoura, The Lake Spa Resort, Grande Real Sta Eulália, Crowne Plaza Vilamoura, Vila Monte, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura and Tivoli Victoria & The Residences at Victoria are behind the annual event, which aims to show diners the best the Algarve cuisine has to offer.
Algarve Chefs Week is hosted by the best chefs in the region, who have greatly contributed to the development and internationalization of Algarve gastronomy. The purpose is to highlight the role of chefs in high level cuisine, how they create a rapport with diners through food and to promote the region as a destination of choice for top quality cuisine.

Algarve Chefs Week is open to hotel guests, holidaymakers and residents.

Price: €30 per person, drinks excluded, to include a €1 donation per person to charity. 50% discount for children aged 3-10

The chefs:

Stephan Kuehlwetter – Hilton Vilamoura

Jan Stechemesser – Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique

Luís Correia – The Lake Resort, Vilamoura

Hugo Rodrigues dos Santos – Vila Monte, Moncarapacho

José Domingos – Crowne Plaza Vilamoura

Fernando Fonseca – Grande Real Santa Eulália, Albufeira

Fabien Martinez – Sheraton Pine Cliffs, Falesia

António Bastos – Tivoli Marina Vilamoura

Chef Brüno – Tivoli Victoria & The Residences at Victoria, Vilamoura

Algarve Painting Exhibition
Algarve Painting Exhibition

CARLOS BARAO PAINTING EXHIBITION

What: Carlos Barao Painting Exhibition

When: Until 6 June 2011

Where: Vale do Lobo Art Gallery, open daily from 10:00h to 19:00h

The details: Carlos Barao is renowned for pictorial narratives and expression-fuelled artwork. The “Look” exhibition highlights his latest work.

Golf in the Algarve
Golf in the Algarve

VALE DO LOBO – GOLF OPEN FOURSOMES WEEK

What: Golf Open Foursomes Week

When: 15-21 May 2011

Where: Vale do Lobo

The details: Celebrating its 29th anniversary, and promising a week of fun on the resort’s golf courses, with over a hundred entrants including property owners, friends and visitors. Numerous different types of competition are played, including Fourball Betterball Stableford, Foursomes Stableford, Singles Stableford, Greensomes Stableford and the Foursomes Match-play Finals, with prizes also awarded for Nearest to the Pin and Longest Drive.

Any member introducing a guest who has not previously played in the tournament will receive free entry to this year’s event. Meanwhile, their guests may wish to take advantage of the special golf and accommodation package on offer, which includes resort accommodation, car rental, green fees and unlimited golf over the week of the competition, as well as entry to the prize-giving dinner and a host of resort benefits.

International Fair in the Algarve

ALGARVE INTERNATIONAL FAIR

Location: Show Ground, Lagoa
Dates: 4-5 June 2011
Opening times: 11am-7pm
Details: Over 170 exhibitors of products and services for the home and garden, plus new car exhibition, arts & crafts marquee, Algarve Dog Show, food & drink, and children’s entertainment including parades, clowns, rides, face painting and much more.

ANGELS THEATRE GROUP

What: Music Hall Revue

When: 4 June 2011 at 7.30 pm

Where: Cine-Teatro, Sao Bras de Alportel

The details: Music hall and variety evening performed by the Angels Theatre Group. Includes music hall songs, barbershop harmonies, female impersonator, Russian dancers, fado and classical guitarist. All proceeds go to the Sao Bras Bombeiros.

Tickets: €12 including a glass of espumante

Algarve Housing rent nice holiday villas in the Algarve, the most Suothern part of Portugal. At the moment we have some nice Special Offers, for 500 euro/week we can offer beautiful holiday villas till the end of June. Please contact us for more information.

Warm Regards,

Michele

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New Years Eve in the Algarve!

New Year in the Algarve
New Year in the Algarve

This year that will see the end of 2010 and the begining of 2011 and will bring to everyone living in the Algarve or who are visiting the Algarve especially for the New Years Eve, a fantastic array of parties, festivity and fireworks.

Algarve Housing give YOU a few options of the many there are….

Albufeira

New Years Eve in Albufeira is always one of the highlight of this city and it has been confirmed that this event is the biggest of it’s kind on a national level.

In partnership with the local Town Hall of Albufeira and SIC TV, the grand final of “Idols” will take place live from the Fishermans Beach. With over 1 million viewers in Portugal, “Idols” is one of the most popular shows on TV and this unforgettable final will make New Years Eve an unforgettable night. At mid-night there will of course be a spectacular display of fireworks and the entertainment will continue on into the early hours with fabulous DJ’s and live music.

New Year in the Algarve
New Year in the Algarve

Ferragudo

Club Nau is famous for great food, great music and excellent parties. Join them on New Years Eve for a fabulous evening of food and fun. The fantastic 5 course meal includes wines, champagne at midnight and an open bar until midnight. The entertainment is by Accrinton Stanley – the Beatles tribute band, and DJ Miguel. Advance reservations …

Portimao, Praia da Rocha and Alvor

Portimão will have a fantastic Fireworks displays as it has 3 sites for the fireworks – along the river front at Portimão, along the beach of Praia da Rocha and the waterfront at Alvor! The night will start with music from different artists and after the fireworks the partying will continue into the early hours in the nightspots of Praia da Rocha and Alvor!

Paderne

From Dec 30th until Jan 2nd the the Parish of Padern will “return” to Medieval Times” The historicial village will revive the times of the middle ages with parades, tournaments, medieval market, musical performances and many other historical moments.

Lagos

Lagos will be celebrating New Year’s Eve with fireworks along the waterfront! So if you are going to be in Lagos don’t miss out on the New Year celebrations…bring your bubbly with you and join in the celebrations on the Avenida dos Descobrimentos. After the fireworks the party will continue in the bars both on the marina and in the town!

Or have your private party in your private holiday villa, Algarve Housing rent luxury villas in the Algarve, please visit our website for more information.

Finally, where ever you decide to party on 31st December 2010 we hope you have a safe time, and enjoyable party and not too bad a hangover on January 1st 2011

Happy New Year!

Michele

Algarve Housing

What to do in the Algarve in November?

At the moment we have 25 degrees of sunshine, do I have to say more?? But next to that there is still lots to do, see, enjoy… I picked a few things, but if you want to see more, please visit ‘My Algarve’-website.

Another good reason to visit the Algarve in November is the villas to rent are very cheap, check out our website and contact me for good deals!

From Nov 5th until Nov 14th

Fair of Sao Martinho (St. Martin’s)

St. Martin’s Day is commonly known as a celebration of the maturation of the year’s wine, with this day traditionally the first time the new wine can be tasted. It is celebrated eating roast chestnuts. Friends and families, or even whole villages, get together for this Autumn season festival, which are known as magustos.

Once again Portimao continues the tradition by hosting the Fair of São Martinho a tradition since 1662. An open air affair which attracts people of all nationalities. An atmosphere not to be missed where the smell of chestnuts roasting hangs in the air.

Lots of stalls to choose from and a fun park. Portimão will be livened up for 10 days

First day opens at 4pm until mid-night

Every other day from 10am until mid-night

Where: Portimao

Entrance: free

21 November

Jazz Club @ The Museum: I-Tento-Trio

After the Spanisch “fury” in October we whole-heartedly welcome a Trio from the Algarve: In-Tento-Trio. This trio was born in 2005, created by Fernando Pessanha a pianist in cooperation with João Melro on drums and Pedro Reis on bass.This band will play originals, a mixture of Jazz/Rock and Classical music.

Where:

Time: 5pm

Contact: 966 329 073

Price: 10 euros

Website

Exhibition Amália Nossa Overview

This exhibition stems from the initiative taken by the publishers Tugaland to start a process of promoting and republishing part of the discography of the artist Amália Rodrigues. In parallel and following the same path, twelve young Portuguese artists were invited to make their contributions to a project reinterpreting these twelve themes based on key topics from the singer’s repertoire, in order to emphasise the contribution of the work of Amália Rodrigues as a structural influence on our contemporary cultural fabric.

Time: Monday to Friday from 09h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 17h00. Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Where: Silves, Misericordia Church

Price: Free

Telephone: 00351 282 440 832/ 282 440 832

When: until 31 January 2011

Rallye Casinos do Algarve Overview

Where:

International Autodromo of Algarve

When:

Nov 13th Super Special –Autódromo Internacional of Algarve

Nov 14th Special competition in Monchique Mountains

Prize giving at Hotel Algarve, Praia da Rocha

World Artistic Roller Skating Championship

Where:

Portimão Arena, Portimão

When: 24 November-4 December

Top skaters are expected from 32 countries – including world leaders such as Italy, Argentina, Spain, the United States and Germany – with the Portimão Arena playing host to over a thousand competitors between the 22nd of November and the 5th of December.

More info

Tickets are on sale www.blueticket.pt

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Warm Regards,

Michele

Never a dull moment in the Algarve…

October in the Algarve, means a fair bit of sunshine, so ideal to spent you Holiday in the Algarve. What to do in October in the Algarve? Never a dull moment…..

I give you a few of the many options.

Dance

Michael Jackson Tribute at Vilamoura Casino from 9pm from October the 18th till October 31st.

Exhibitions

Algarve Animals sculptures and paintings by Sylvain Bongard and Tara Esaguy Cohen in Cnvent Sao Jose in Lagoa until October 30th. More info: 00351 282 380 434.

Ten Monumental British Sculptures exhibition at Cerro da Vila Roman Archaeological Cdntre in Vilamoura until December 31st.

Music

New Orleans Jazz at Casa Inglesa restaurant in Portimao every Thursday. Every Saturday at Tivoli Hotel in lagos from 8.30 pm. Call 00351 935 086 365.

Saturday 23 October, Winterblues in Tempo, Teatro Municipal de Portimao

DE VIENA A BUDAPESTE
Orquestra de Câmara Portuguesa
More info: 00351 282 402 470 or email:

info@teatromunicipaldeportimao.pt

Sport:

Sportive Sailing with Algarve Ocean from the Marina Portimao.

October 20 – Bike Ride starting at the Fat Frog in Almancil.  Meet here at 5.15 for a 5.30pm start.  Fairly challenging. For more details call Paul Beesley on 00351 913226954 or e.mail paul.beesley@sapo.pt or join “Algarve Bike Rides” on Facebook.

 

Market

Monday 25th October monthly gypsy market in SB de Messines

Carboot sales

Saturday 23rd October, Monte Gordo, Sunday 24th of October, Lagoa and Monchique

Never a dull moment in the Algarve, come and enjoy us, and rent YOUR Private Holiday Villa.

Please contact me for any more details of the above information.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing.

La Fura Dels Baus in Lagos in the Algarve

In the Algarve tonight, something different!

«Gnosis» – La Fura Dels Baus (Catalunha, Spain) “Gnosis”: travels and knowledge provide the theme for this grand show by the company La Fura dels Baus, one of the most prestigious in the world that has been seen by audiences totaling 3 million people. With a 31-year history, the Spanish company works in a range of impressive styles.


Have a look at the following Youtube video:

Time: 22h00
Price: Free Admission

Praça Infante D. Henrique (Lagos) – 29 of August

Don’t miss the White Night in Loule

White Night Algarve
White Night Algarve

If you’re in the Algarve at the end of August (28 August), don’t miss the all-night summer party known as Noite Branca or “White Night.” It takes place throughout the city streets, which are all decorated in white, and features live music, international DJs, street entertainers and eye-catching urban art. Entrance is free – just come dressed in white.

Noite Branca or “White Night” first took place in Loulé in 2007, and is based on the White Night concept which started in Paris and is now held in cities all over Europe. Thousands will flock to one of Portugal’s biggest chill-out events, with Loulé’s streets decorated in white, and shops and restaurants staying open late, with special white window displays and discounts to customers wearing white.

The central part of the city will be transformed into a huge “living room” with the colour white being the connecting factor between the different areas, music stages and themed features. There will be live music, international DJs, street entertainers and eye-catching urban art, and you’ll find pianists, saxophonists, jazz bands, jugglers, fire eaters, human statues, clowns, magicians and a host of other entertainers, all dressed in white.

Street entertainment
Street entertainment

Entrance is free and all that is expected of you is that you dress in white and enjoy everything that this superb night has to offer. White Night is held on the last Saturday of August – another great event of the Algarve summer.
So do not miss this special night out this Saturday 28 of august!

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Michele

Top Artist performing in the Algarve!!

Anastacia
Anastacia performing in the Algarve

Top Artist performing in the Algarve!! Anastacia, Anna Moura and Jamie Collum will rock the Algarve this Summer. Are you on Hoilday or live here, do not miss to see those great artists. Or just book one of the few nice villa’s left of Algarve Housing, nice discount prices at the moment!

Anastacia in concert
‘The little lady with the big voice’ will be performing her unique combination of soul, rock and pop.

When: Tuesday 17 August at 10.30pm
Where: CS Herdade dos Salgados, Albufeira
The details: Known as ‘the little lady with the big voice,’ Anastacia will be performing her unique combination of soul, rock and pop.
Ticket prices: €30

Ana Moura in the Algarve
Ana Moura in the Algarve

Ana Moura in concert
Contemporary fado star returns to the Algarve
When: Saturday 21 August at 10pm
Where: Vale do Lobo
The details: Contemporary fado star returns to the Algarve
Tickets: €20

Jamie Collum, the diminutive British jazz sensation in concert
Jamie Collum, the diminutive British jazz sensation in concert

Jamie Collum in Albufeira
The diminutive British jazz sensation in concert, performing songs from his back catalogue and his most recent album The Pursuit.

When: Sunday 22 August, 22.30pm
Where: Balaia Golf Village, Albufeira
Details: The diminutive British jazz sensation in concert, performing songs from his back catalogue and his most recent album The Pursuit.
Tickets: €30

Tickets:
Available at www.ticktline.pt or from FNAC, Worten, Dolce Vita, CTT and other outlets

Visit our website for nice villas in the Algarve, with nice discounts for August and September, or book already your favourite villa for next year. Contact me for more information.

Very warm regards,
Michele

Sardine Festival in the Algarve

Grilled Sardines
Grilled Sardines
Grilled Sardines

Excellent Sardines and grilled fish are available everywhere, in the Algarve, but Portimao is famous for this. Lots of restaurants specialise in this delicacy: charcoal grilled , seasoned with coarse sea-salt, eaten from a slice of bread, and washed down with red wine (or beer). This is the way we eat Sardines! So not surprising that every year Portimao hosts the Sardine Festival! This year the festival starts on Friday 6th August till 15th August, from 6 till 12 pm.

Portimão’s Sardine Festival is one of the highlights of the summer with 10 nights of entertainment, tasty food, market stalls and music. From 8pm to 9.30pm every night there will be local and regional bands playing with the main show starting at 10pm.

Program
6th: Rui Veloso
7th: Deolinda
8th: Ana Moura
9th: Xutos e Pontapés
10th: Rua da Saudade + Fernando Tordo
11th: Quim Barreiros
12th: José Cid
13th: Netinho
14th: Pedro Abrunhosa
15th: Boss AC + Yuri da Cunha + Tito Paris + Ana Firmino
Event Location
Portimão River Front
Admission: 3,50€

Apart from Sardines there will be other Portuguese delights.
It is great fun and an excellent way to enjoy the summer nights when you are on holiday!

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Warm Regards,
Michele

Opera in the Algarve don’t miss it!

Mozart in the Algarve

Location, location, location, that is the Castle of Silves where the Opera of Mozart will perform on Saturday and Sunday  10th and 11th of July. If you do not like opera, you can still enjoy the most beautiful settings of the special event! The opera Così fan Tutte by the Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, will be performed in the open air on a hot summer’s night at Silves Castle.

Cosi fan Tutte an opera of which they say the most beautiful and prestigious works of Mozart as old as 1790 when it was first performed.

Hot Summer Night in Silves

The opera, staged by Paulo Matos and interpretation of the Algarve Orchestra, conducted by maestro Osvaldo Ferreira, is considered one of the most beautiful and prestigious works of Mozart, having had its premiere at the Burgtheater in Vienna, stemmed from the year 1790. It was on several occasions, classified as a “geometric opera, either by argument – which shows two pairs, face to face – both musically, the disposition of their arias. It is basically seen as an opera written to amuse audiences. Così fan tutte is assumed, therefore, as a work that combines a deep sense of comedy, the irrepressible musical creation of Mozart in the definition and illustration of the contradictions of loving human soul.

Algarve Orchestra in Silves

Remember what it was like to be a teenager in love? How it seemed like it could never possibly end? How you and your “steady” were so right together that you couldn’t even imagine being apart?

Now think back to what it was like when the object of that love, your perfect soul mate, threw you over for someone else. Painful, right? Almost too painful to bear — or at least that’s how it seemed at the time.

When we get older, it’s easy to look back on our lovesick youth with amusement. We wonder at how losing that long-ago boyfriend or girlfriend could have seemed so important, and how the loss could have been so devastating. But we still remember how it felt, and age and experience tell us that when grown-up relationships break down, the pain can be even worse. Maybe that’s why Mozart’s outwardly comical masterpiece, Cosi fan tutte, often leaves audiences feeling more than a little uneasy.

Over time, the mixed emotions Cosi evokes have led to criticism of the opera. Some say the music and the libretto simply don’t match — that sentiments the libretto states routinely are heard in music so deeply stirring that the words and the score seem at odds with each other. Maybe, though, that emotional disparity is Mozart’s way of making sure this unlikely story hits its mark.

Deep down, Cosi fan tutte provides a sharp reminder of how often the true depth of our feelings is sadly contradicted by clumsy statements and predictable actions. Mozart’s opera also does something even more profound: It bluntly reminds us that our most cherished relationships can often be fragile and tenuous, and in doing so it shines a harsh light on the barest of our vulnerabilities.

Opera in the Algarve

Opera in the Algarve, do not miss it! Why not rent a luxury villa in the Algarve with Algarve Housing. Check our website for nice villas in the Algarve, or contact me for more information.

We like to show you a You tube video to get you in the mood….

Where?

Silves Castle

Time?

21.30

Price?

20 euros

Tickets?

Fnac, Worten, www.ticketline.pt

I might see you there?!

Warm Regards,

Michele


High quality entertainment in Loule: Festival Med!

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

Femi Kuti

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Warm Regards,

Michele