The Algarve’s wonderfully eccentric Didgeridoo Festival will be taking place this year for the third time at Estômbar’s Sítio das Fontes. It will be the festival’s 12th edition overall, to run from August 14 to 17
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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.
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.
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.
Algarve Housing is the villa rental company of Algarve, for better holiday villas in Portugal.
Warm regards,
Michele
Armin van Buuren, Best DJ of the world in Albufeira-15 August
Where is the Party? is the title of his show, Well in the marina Albufeira is the answer, this Friday 15 of August. World famous Dutch DJ !!
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Armin van Buuren live in Albufeira!!!! 15 August
Where is the Party? is the title of his show, Well in the marina Albufeira is the answer, this Friday 15 of August.
World famous Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren, will perform his electronic music from 4 pm onwards.
Tickets 22 euros.
Watch video here
He will perform on a stage he designed himself!
Armin van Buuren has been visiting Portugal many times, he loves Portugal, and Portugal loves his music!
This will be ‘spectacular’!!!!
Warm regards,
Michele
THE Top 10 Coolest Beaches of the Algarve
It is Summerin the Algarve, the beaches are popular, the sun shines! Very often we get the question which beaches to go in the Algarve, what is a nice beach with good sun beds, nice bars, good food, live music… Algarve Housing made a top 10 for YOU! From beach pools, sunset parties, sushi, Thai food, till DJ’s, live bands, lounge and relax…
Here you are, the 10 coolest beaches of the Algarve, Portugal:
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 Festival Loule
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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.-
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
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.
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.
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
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
Michele(at)algarvehousing.net
What’s on in the Algarve coming week.
Algarve Housing like to inform you regarding a few highlights for upcoming week. Enjoy the Algarve, the sunshine, the gorgeous beaches, the friendly people, lovely food and all the various entertainment organised all over the Algarve Portugal. From classical concerts, fado nights, all sort of performances, festivals, and much more. Algarve Housing will highlight only a few.
Till 20 July
Motorbike-Festival Faro
Thousands and thousands of motorbikes, travel from all over Europe to this Bike festival in Faro Portugal. The biggest motor bike event of Europe!
Great concerts and lots of entertainment. Stay in a hotel in Faro, or even better camp on the site. A free bus service runs up and down to Faro centre 24 hours per day.
Visit bikers Mecca this weekend at Faro, with lots of entertainment, each day on stage a life band, each night an erotic show, 24 hours per day the bars will be open at your service, bike show. Enjoy this very specials event, the best combination of the Portuguese hospitality and best weather conditions!
17 July
Night walk in Estombar
As temperatures are high during the day, it is lovely to walk in the evening. This week the evening walk will start from Estombar, just before Portimao.
Start by the church square
8.45
Walk of around 5 kms
18 July
Fado night
The traditional music of Portugal, nice to experience a bit of culture of Portugal.
Portimao: Alameda de Republica, stairs of Igreja do Colegio
10pm
24 July
Armacao de Pera
Open air concert
Summer Concert in the Pace at Vila Vita- Armaçao de Pera
Vila Vita is a luxury coastal resort, with lush views over the Atlantic Ocean. Once in a while they open their doors, for other people then clients staying in the resort. Enjoy this special music night. An open air classical concert performed by the Orquestra Classica do Sul
Aperitif, concert and BBQ dinner 75 euros p.p.
19 July
Music Mundi: Ines Santos
Lagos Cultural Centre
9.30 pm
20 July
Monty Python – Tavira
Live broadcast from the 02 theatre from London.
7pm the NOS cinema at Grand Plaza Tavira.
Tickets: 12 euros.
Coming up the medieval festival Silves, Sardine festival Portimao and Festival do Mariscos Olhoa…. Watch this space.
Algarve Housing is the villa rental company for superb villas in the Algarve Portugal. Unique villas, private pool and gardens all over the Algarve. Please contact me for any further information. Enjoy your weekend, enjoy the Algarve, Portugal.
Warm regards,
Michele
July in the Algarve- What’s on Algarve
Algarve Housing like to inform you regarding what’s on in the Algarve. Plenty to do in sunny Algarve, too much to communicate all, but we like to give a few highlights, not to be missed. Watch this space, and we will come up with more!
Sunset Secrets in Silves!
What: Sunset Secrets
When: Every Thursday until 18 September (except on August 7 and 14) 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.
Price: €5 per person (€4 for groups of 20 or more and €2 for Silves residents)
Jazz in Olhao
What: Jazz in Olhão
When: 13-27 July
Where: Cantaloupe Bar, Municipal Market, Olhão
The details: Jazz concerts by leading Portuguese and international artists.
Upcoming dates: 13 July at 9pm – Javier Alcántara; 20 July at 9pm – Charly Roussel Band; 27 July at 6.30pm -B Jazz Reunion.
Price: €5 per person
Yoga on the beach
What: Yoga on the beach
When: Every Friday during summer at 9am- till 26 September
Where: Galé beach near Albufeira
The details: Weekly hour-long yoga classes run by health and lifestyle coach Carin Carli from Your Wake Up Call. Aimed at all levels, and a perfect way to start the day. Participants meet at Pedras Amarelas restaurant, and then take a short walk to a quiet, scenic cove for the yoga class.
Price: €5 for Your Wake Up Call members, €7 for guests and visiting holidaymakers.
Vale do Lobo Golf Days
What: Vale do Lobo Golf Open Days
When: Once a month- till 13 December
Where: Vale do Lobo Golf Club
The details: The initiative is dedicated to Vale do Lobo Golf Club Members and Vale do Lobo Proprietors Club Members, who can invite their guests to play in the Vale do Lobo Saturday Tournaments for a special price of €50 per green fee. The offer is also valid for Vale do Lobo Resort and Welcome card holders.
Saturday Tournament dates: 19 July, 16 August, 13 September, 18 October, 15 November, 13 December.
Price: of €50 per green fee
Arrifana Sunset Fest
What: Arrifana Sunset Fest
When: 27 July
Where: Praia da Arrifana
The details: Annual music festival on the popular surfers’ beach near Aljezur. Artists TBC.
Price: €15
Algarve Housing, is the rental company for better holidays in the Algarve. Find your private paradise in the Algarve, and visit our website. Contact me for any further information.
Warm regards,
Michele
Sand Sculpture Festival Algarve | algarvehousing.net
For the 12th time 25th of May the Fiesa International Sand Sculpture Festival opened their doors! Till 25 October you can enjoy the fantastic sand sculptures with the theme Music. You will be amazed by the scales and details of the sculptures, made by international renowned artists.
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Sand Sculpture Festival Algarve- Amazing by Day And by Night!
The world’s largest Sand Sculpture Festival near Pera.
For the 12th time 25th of May the Fiesa International Sand Sculpture Festival opened their doors! Till 25 October you can enjoy the fantastic sand sculptures with the theme ‘Music’. You will be amazed by the scales and details of the sculptures, made by international renowned artists.
Nearly 70 different scenes, presented on 15.000 m2 of ground, some sculptures as high as 12 meters. You will see various styles of music of varioius countrys of the world, the origins of music and musical expressions combined with other art forms such as dance, opera, circus, theater and film.
This year FIESA explores new ways of interacting with the public through sand sculpture activities, games depicting the sculptures, outdoors video projections about the construction of FIESA editions and other spectacles.
The festival can be seen by day or by night when the sculptures are illuminated by colorful lights creating unexpected environments.
FIESA also includes a playful dimension with a free space for sand sculpture activities, where adults, the youth and children can daily experience and show off their creative abilities.
There will be also live music and dj’s performing.
The Fiesa, Sandsculpture near Pera, is the biggest in the world! So don’t miss it!
Opening times:
Between May 25 and June 27 from 10am until 22pm.
Between June 28 and September 15 from 10am until Midnight.
Between September 16 and October 25 from 10am until 8pm.
Prices:
Up to 5 years: Free.
From 6 to 12 years: € 4.50.
Adults: € 9.
More than 65 years: 15% discount (Non cumulative with other offers).
Contact:
Email: fiesa@prosandart.com
Tel.: (00351) 282 317 084
Mob.: (00351) 969 459 259
Have fun,
Warm regards,
Michele
Algarve Housing
Already booked your dream holiday villa?
Algarve Housing has a few nice villas new on their books! A nice variety of some luxury villas, others with private tennis court, or near the West coast and even one without pool, but so nice!! (and cheap!)Haven’t you made your holiday plans?
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Already booked your dream holiday villa?
| Algarve Housing has a few nice villas new on their books! A nice variety of some luxury villas, others with private tennis court, or near the West coast and even one without pool, but so nice!! (and cheap!)Haven’t you made your holiday plans? Have a look and maybe one of the villas is your dream holiday villa?! Please contact me for any more details! Of course we have much more dream villas, check our website!
Location: Carvoeiro
Casa Caremujeira is a lovely villa in the countryside, but only minutes from beaches and lively Carvoeiro. Secluded, green, peaceful garden, large, heated pool. Inside, cosy and homey feeling, modern kitchen.
Location: Pera (Armaçao de Pera)
Location: Sagres
Location: Sesmarias-Carvoeiro
Location: Alvor
Location: Carvoeiro
Location: Ferragudo
Please contact me for any more details, warm regards, Michele
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Walking Festival in the Algarve
Walking festival in the Algarve 25-27 April
Festival de Caminhadas
Three days of walking in the mountains of Serra do Caldeirrao.
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Walking Festival in the Algarve
Walking festival in the Algarve 25-27 April
Festival de Caminhadas
Three days of walking in the mountains of Serra do Caldeirrao.
Where
Ameixial Loule, in the mountainous rural Serra do Caldeirao
When
25, 26 and 27 April
What
Twelve different walks: bird-sighting hikes, archaeological and photography walks.
Work shops, like how to read a map, how to take care of yourself while you alone in the wilderness.
Entertainment and music
End of the day country style meals
Accommodation is provided. Also for motor homes.
Costs
Free, but need to sign up by 5pm on April 24
The 3 day hiking festival is organised by ProActiveTur, please email them for more details: mail@proactivetur.pt
Warm regards,
Michele
Algarve Housing
Book Now and receive 10% discount!!!
Casa Tunes is a luxury villa central in the Algarve. Built on a hill with magnificent views towards the south coast, recently finished and now on the rental market. Therefore we like to give a 10% discount when you book this month (February) for any available week this year! How nice is that!
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