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Silves, a place in the Algarve not to miss!


Silves is a place not to be missed when you visit the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal. Most of our villas for rent located close to Silves, time to write about historic town Silves.

Once the capital of the Arab kingdom. A once flourishing city of palaces, gardens and bazaars, Silves may have lost its influence but not its interest. The surrounding area is comprised of mile after mile of orchards – peach, almond and orange trees. The redsand stone fortress is open daily (09:00-19:00). A 13th century cathedral built of red and white sandstone has fine emblazoned tombs and should not be missed.

The best way to start your visit to the city is by going to Silves market in the morning. You will enjoy the aroma of the fruit, vegetables and fresh fish at this crowded, noisy but charming venue where you can buy everything you need to cook a delicious meal.

Silves, with its terraces, minarets, the façade of the Arabic palaces and streets complete with bazaars, make the city a great attraction for all visitors.

Walking on foot over the hills around the city, you will see flourishing orchards of almond, orange and fig trees.

Nowadays, Silves still maintains this medieval charm: from the 7-arched Roman bridge winding cobbled streets lead to picturesque squares fronted by churches and colourful cafes. Bars, shops and restaurants where local cuisine can be sampled at leisure, are interspersed with typical red roofed houses. The Fabrica do Ingles is a more recent social gathering point, offering restaurants, conference and exhibition facilities and during the summer months, concerts, laser shows, and theatrical re-enactments.

Silves has a great deal to offer, blending past and present to create its own unique atmosphere. Magnificent surroundings and the accompanying gentle pace of life combine to provide a memorable and truly remarkable visit.

AlgarveHousing rent various holiday homes in the Silves area, I just mention a few;

Casa Lavender, Casa Vilarinha, Casa Ceramica, Casa da Pedra, Casa Laranha, The Windmills, Casa Eucalyptus,Casa Barradas and Monte Boi.

Please contact me for more information regarding prices, availability or more information.

We regularly write articles about new holiday properties, special offers, information about the region and ‘Things to do in the Algarve’.

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Warm Regards,

Michele

Villa

Monte Boi is a perfect Holiday Home, the Choice is yours!

Life is too short to settle for anything less than perfect, especially when it comes to holidays. When it is this easy to find private accommodation that will capture your heart, why settle for a cramped, impersonal hotel room? Instead, choose a spacious, private holiday home all of your own, where you can relax in peace by the side of your very own pool is just moments away…..

AlgarveHousing has a wide choice of Private Holiday Homes for you in the centre of the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal. Monte Boi we just added to our list, and we are very happy with this villa. Located in the green heart of the Algarve, between market town Messines and historic town of Silves, 3 bedrooms of which 1 en-suite. Private pool and gardens, stunning views to the coast and distance sea view!

Only 20 minutes drive to the beach, golf courses and water parks.

You can find more information and prices on our website, and contact me for further details.

Monte Boi the perfect Holiday Home in the Algarve.

Pictures of Monte Boi are taken by algarvephotography.net

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Michele

Algarve Places

Loule, Place to be!

Algarve Housing rent many villas in the Loule area. Time to tell you more about this fantastic town.

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An unspoilt town just north of Albufeira in the south of Portugal, the Algarve. The Saturday morning markets are famous for their fresh food and handicraft stalls. The Feira de Loule, a mainly gypsy market is well worth a visit. In the whitewashed, picturesque streets there are many artisans still producing beautiful lace, leather, painted clay, brass and copper goods. Do not forget to sample the local restaurants that offer excellent local dishes at very reasonable prices or just have a coffee in one of the local cafes with a “pasteL de nata” (custard cream tart).

Loule is lively, many festivals through the year, for various kind of people. Just off the top of my head, Festival Med, a 3-day multi cultural musical festival, a big Jazz festival and festival of White (dress code white) and last but not least, the highlight of the year in Loule is Carnival.

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Algarve Housing rent very nice holiday homes in the area of Loule, like the farmhouse Quinta do Monte, on the hill of Boliqueime, top luxury villas lie Casa Saborosa, Bay Tree Manor and Quinta Margarida in the Boliqueime area as weel and last but not least luxury farmhouse Quinta Palmeiral.

Please contact me for more information, availability and prices.

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Michele

Farmhouse, Luxury Villa

Get ready for sun, sea and sand! Book Quinta Palmeiral.

Beautiful restored luxury Farmhouse-Loule

There are some holiday destinations which just get better each year, exceeding expectations and providing every member of the family with a truly memorable break. This year, why not holiday in style in the Algarve’s Portugal and avoid cramped hotel rooms, noisy neighbours and busy pools, by taking your own private villa where you can relax in peace and enjoy your holiday exactly as you dreamed.

Infinity Pool with lush views

AlgarveHousing is sole agent for holiday home: Quinta Palmeiral.

Set in the one of the highest points of the ‘Serra do Algarve’ with Panoramic views across rolling hills to the Atlantic Ocean. Pure, Portuguese, rustic elegance, in a very luxury style, that is what Quinta Palmeiral offers. Re-built farmhouse, externally exactly as it was, to the finest details. Inside built to the most exacting, modern standards, including under-floor heating and cooling. Tall French Oak doors, pole and cane ceilings. Quinta Palmeiral is a very private residence, overlooked by no one, yet is an easy reach of all you need. By car, Loule is 5 minutes and Faro Airport 20 minutes.

Luxury, interiors

Two en-suite bedrooms, 1 double, 1 twin, with fitted wardrobes; a well equipped kitchen, open dining and lounge area. All decorated and fitted to the highest standards. The high level terraces have views across the gardens to the south and west. Tiered steps take you to through the fruit tree garden to the formal lawn below. Adjacent to the main house is a large terrace under a suspended pergola with three rooms designed to service the pool areas; a kitchen, a shower room including drench shower, a steam room and a large services and store room. A great place to start and finish your day! All overlooking the private gardens and infinity pool, and breathtaking views.

Prices:

Low Season: 750

Mid Season: from 850

High Season: 1500

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Please contact me for more information, availability, tailor made quote and pictures.

Get ready for the sun, sea and sand and book this beautiful restored farmhouse Quinta Palmeiral now!

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Michele

Special Offers, Villa

Special Offer! Casa Lavender, ideal holiday home

On Special Offer! 15% discount for Casa Lavender,  the ideal holiday home.

Relax around the Pool


Book now and receive 15% discount on the high season price!

Casa Lavender is a lovely villa for rent, located between historic town of Silves and market town of Messines, about 20 minutes drive to the beach in a most beautiful green valley. Ideal for exploring, hiking, or just relaxing at the massive terrace, overlooking pool and garden and enjoying the nice view!

This 3 bedroom place, has all en-suite twin bedrooms, and throughout air-conditioning. An open plan lounge, dining, kitchen area makes this villa very spacious. Everything is well equipped, and interiors look very nice, you have the feeling you are home! An ideal place for spending a nice holiday in the Algarve.

We have a special offer now, 15% off for the high season and still a few availabilities for the spring! So book now this holiday home to avoid disappointment!

For more information, prices and pictures this is the direct link to Casa Lavender. For availability you best contact me.

There will be more special offers to come, so watch this space, or subscribe, so you cannot miss anything.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve info

Spring in the Algarve-don’t miss it!

Wild Flowers in the Algarve

Spring in the Algarve is something you cannot miss! Fabulous displays of wildflowers that colonise every available piece of Algarve ground no matter how small. In Portugal you do not need to travel far to see wildflowers. In the Algarve in springtime, the flowers are everywhere- on roadside verges, in abandoned and fallow farmland, in the forests and beside the sea.

We all know the Algarve from the beautiful cliffs and coves and beautiful white sandy beaches, but within a short drive of the coast there is a very different Algarve to be experienced. In the spring you see millions upon millions daisies, poppies and many other colourful flowers…like the Wild Roses (Cistus) in the mountains.

Daiseys
Field of Daiseys

Poppeys
Field of Poppeys

Cistus or Rock Rose
Rock Rose

Algarve Housing has a variety of nice holiday homes for rent away from the coast, in rural, private areas, still only a short drive to the coast, with private pool and garden.

If you don’t want to miss the beautiful spring in the Algarve, please have a look at our website for nice self catering villas and contact me for availability, prices and more information.

We will publish more about the things to see and things to do in the Algarve, last minute super deals on our holiday homes, so why not subscribe to our News Blog.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Whats on Guide

Algarve Carnival 2009

Carnival Algarve

Councils across the Algarve are preparing their Carnival celebrations to include parties, parades and fancy dress competitions, which will take place between February 20 and 24.

Traditionally, Carnival is a period of festivities including parades and dances and is fixed each year by the moon, marking the start of Lent in the Christian faith. The word Carnival comes from the words “carne vale”, meaning ‘farewell to the flesh’.

Each town has its own theme for this annual celebration, which can be based on political satire, important events and society in general. Themes across the region this year include the year of astronomy in Albufeira, the Olympic Games in Vila Real de Santo António, the world in São Brás de Alportel and nature in Loulé.

Loulé carnival is widely acclaimed as the most famous parade in the Algarve, having run since 1906.

It is also one of the most renowned in Portugal, along with those of Madeira, Ovar and Torres Vedras.

Underneath you find some time and dates!

Friday 20 February

10:00am

Albuferia Schools Carnival

10:00am

Faro Childrens Carnival

10:00am

Quarteira Schools Carnival

10:00am

Sao Bras de Alportel Childrens Carnival

Saturday, February 21

3:00pm

Loule Childrens Carnival

3:00pm

Quarteira Carnival Parade

9:30pm

Loule Carnival Party

Sunday, February 22

3:00am

Loule Carnival Party

2:00pm

Paderne Carnival

3:00pm

Quarteira Carnival Parade

3:00pm

Sao Bras de Alportel Carnival

3:00pm

Tavira Carnival Parade of Decorated Floats

3:30pm

Alte Carnival Parade

3:30pm

Loule Carnival Parade

Tuesday, February 24

2:00pm

Paderne Carnival

2:00pm

Sagres Carnival Parade

3:00pm

Quarteira Carnival Parade

3:00pm

Sao Bras de Alportel Carnival

3:00pm

Tavira Carnival Parade of Decorated Floats

3:30pm

Alte Carnival Parade

3:30pm

Loule Carnival Parade

Would you like to have more information about Algarve Carnival, please contact me. If you are on Holiday in Algarve staying at one of our properties or somewhere else, we hope that you found this information useful. Why not subscribe to this news blog to find out more.


Golf, Luxury Villa

Algarve Golf- The Old Course

The Algarve has at least 35 golf courses, devoted best established golf destination, so it is time to spent some time on Golf! As many of our holiday properties located near golf courses. Today The Old Course Vilamoura.

The Old Course Vilamoura
The Old Course-Vilamoura

Situated in the heart of the Vilamoura seaside resort a mere 20-minute drive from Faro airport, this Frank Pennink designed parkland style layout is one of the oldest in the region and renowned all over the golfing world.

Often described as the Grande Dame of Algarve courses, it meanders throughout impressive pinetrees – the principal hazard – over gently undulating natural terrain. Although it opened in 1969, the course was completely renovated and modernised 27 years later although no major changes were made to the magnificent layout.

In addition to raising the Vilamoura Old Course to new heights of quality, an attractive new clubhouse and adjacent putting green were also built at that time. As with all Vilamoura courses, environmental protection practices are strictly adhered to by means of detailed management systems in line with guidelines established by ISO 14001 standards, Green Globe and Committed to Green programmes.

No Holes: 18

Par: 73

Length: 6254

Architect: Frank Pennink. Remodelled and refurbished by Martin Hawtree in 1996.

Click here for Prices and Direct Booking for The Old Course Vilamoura.

Algarve Housing rent a holiday home next to the fairway no 2 of the Old Course;

Casa Marques

Hole no 2- The Old Course Vilamoura

For more information, pictures, prices and availability  of this villa for rent please contact me.

Have a look at the following video about various golf courses;

In the near future we will publish more information about various golf courses near to our holiday homes in the Algarve, Portugal. Would you like to keep informed?

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Warm Regards,

Michele

Weather

Weather in the Algarve

It has been pretty bad weather lately in the Algarve, very unusual, and for me not a problem, as I live here knowing it will be ok, but when you are on holiday here, you come for the sun! Well don’t worry, the sun comes back next week.

Nevertheless, it is handy to tell you more about the weather in the Algarve, one of the biggest attractions here!

Weather Overview for Algarve

The Algarve boasts a fantastic climate that has seen it become one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations.

With an annual average of 3000 sunshine hours, the Algarve in one of Europe’s sunniest places, and sees more sunshine than even California. The summer months will see 12 hours on sunshine per day on average and almost no rainfall.

Temperatures average 28ºC in July and August, though the mercury can rise to the mid 30s in the middle of the day. Being a coastal region, however, there are cooling sea breezes that sweep in off the Atlantic which are welcome relief on the hottest days.

Spring and autumn are very pleasant times of year. For those looking for an active holiday this is perhaps the best time, as temperatures are much more comfortable. Rainfall is slightly higher in autumn than in spring.

Winter in the Algarve is mild. Average temperatures fall to their lowest in January at 15ºC. Warm days are not uncommon in winter as southerly breezes can bring daytime temperatures of up to 20 ºC. Temperature at night will be in single figures but rarely, if ever, falls to zero.

The period from October to March sees the most rainfall in the region. January and February are the wettest months, experiencing 70mm of rain on average. Typically, however, most rain falls in a short period as heavy storms sweep in from the Atlantic once or twice a month. So even the wettest months still see 20 days of dry and clear weather.

Temperature and rainfall can vary slightly across the region. The hilly regions that lie in the north receive cooler temperatures, more rainfall and occasionally snow some winters. Weather is also more unpredictable in the mountains. These mountains benefit the southern coastal regions as they block the cooler winds that come from the north. The west coast of the Algarve is more exposed to the Atlantic and can see cooler and wetter temperatures in the winter.

The Algarve, like everywhere else, is susceptible to freak weather conditions that seem to be increasing in recent years. Examples in recent years in the Algarve have been the extreme cold snap in January 2006 that saw snow fall on the beaches. Also a heat wave in the summer of 2004 saw forest fires blight the region as searing temperatures and sea breezes combined to give perfect conditions for the fires to spread.

Sea temperatures are fairly mild throughout the year. The temperature in summer is around 21ºC giving perfect bathing conditions, while it will fall to around 14ºC in winter. Swimming is generally comfortable from late spring to late autumn. The sea is cooler the further west you go, as you move from the warm waters of the Mediterranean to the cooler Atlantic waters.

If you would like to know more about Algarve weather at this time of year or want to keep updated about villas for rent in the Algarve, please contact me,  or call me on

++351 963 717 094

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Warm Regards,

Michele

Luxury Villa

Let the Summer Start with Casa Marques

Casa Marques is new in our portfolio. Our first house in Vilamoura, and sleeps upto 25! Wow! But also smaller groups are welcome, and you always have the property to yourself. There are lots of extras, like your own party area, cinema, game room…. read more…

Amazing 9 Bedroom Villa in Vilamoura Golf Resort, ideal for big groups and golfers. Various accommodation options from 10 till up to 25 persons. Private Pool and Gardens.

Casa Marques is located at most prestigious and quiet area at the northern part of Vilamoura Resort, next to the famous golf course ‘The Old Course’. Only 25 minutes from Faro Airport, 3 minutes from the beach, and Vilamoura’s famous Marina. All well known golf courses within a 10 minute walk from the villa. A Michelins star restaurant and SPA is just a short walk from Casa Marques. Extras: Private Jacuzzi, Sauna, own multi media/nightclub/cinema room, Games Room with snooker, darts, table tennis and much, much more…

Have a look at the next video to get an impression of the beach of Vilamoura and the Marina. The quality is low, as it is made by an amateur.

The Accommodation

Being a configurable Villa (always with exclusive usage), Casa Marques offers several accommodation possibilities depending on the composition of the party. The 1st part of the Villa has 5 bedrooms (3 doubles and 2 twins, all en-suite). Open lounge, dining and well equipped kitchen. The second part of Villa is located below the high bedroom wing. There are 2 additional bedrooms, 1 double and 1 single, also en-suite. Fully fitted kitchen, lounge and dining. The L-shaped villa offers total privacy, all bedrooms overlook pool, established garden and golf course. A/C and heating throughout and inclusive. 5x/week maid service. Ideal for family reunions, golf parties and wedding events. Please contact Michele for more information like availability and prices.

We will be adding some more information, regarding this villa and other properties and the surrounding areas, to our newsletter in the near future, so please subscribe to our Newsletter to keep yourself updated.

Let the Summer Start with Casa Marques!

Warm Regards,

Michele


Algarve Places

Holiday Homes Messines

Most of our Holiday Homes lie between Silves and Messines, Algarve Portugal. In hardly any ‘tourist book’ Messines is mentioned, Messines is short for Sao Bartelomeu de Messines and is a turn off from the highway the A22. 50 kilometres from Faro, the capital of the Algarve and 15 kilometres from historic town Silves.

Since 1988 I visit Messines, and to me it is a very special town, not because of its beauty, maybe it is ugly, but ugly can make beautiful! It is pure, it is a farmer’s town, and it is very Portuguese! You can get there everything you want, there is a daily veg and fish market, there are numerous pharmacists, little supermarkets, and a bigger supermarket, open everyday! There is a cinema (!), papelaria where you can even buy foreign papers, and an unlimited amount of pasteleria’s to drink a nice cup of coffee with a pastel de nata, and believe it or not in one of those pastelaria’s they serve a full English breakfast!


Joao do Deus

Messines is actually well known in Portugal because the famous Portuguese poet Joao de Deus (1830-1896) who has born and raised in SB de Messines, therefore there is a museum of his work, the museum is the house he lived and is next to the church. He is also famous of developing an education system for young children, which is still in use today!

Church

A beautiful church with Manueline (16th Century) details based in the centre of Messines, and next to it there is a covered space where the Portuguese man always playing cards, domino, or sit and watch life going by…. But not during almoço (lunch), lunch is the main meal for the Portuguese, therefore many shops will be closed during lunch, streets become quit…. but apart from lunch time, Messines is a lively town, Portuguese have a habit to drink coffee (bica) outdoors, they generally have no coffee machine at home. It is cheap (0.50 per bica) and a social habit. The Portuguese like to talk, talk, talk and drinking a bica outdoors, give them opportunity to hear the latest gossips of town etc…

The Old Man

Apart from the pastelaria’s, there are a million bars, and some do live music in the weekends. A few restaurants, where you can find mainly Portuguese food on the menu like chicken piri, lamb (Borrego) and various fish dishes, like the Cataplana dish which is a stew of shell fish/fish and meat.

Carnaval (February/March) is well celebrated in Messines! Two days long there is in the afternoon a parade with beautiful dressed wagons and people, lots of music, dancing and lots of bars on the street!

Every month there is the so called gypsy market, it is always on the last Monday of the month and also well worth a visit, as well gypsies, but also lots of Portuguese selling there products, from Portuguese crockery, chickens, house hold goods, tools, plants, vegetable and they grilling chicken, and of course you can drink a bica (coffee) or cerveza (beer) amongst the Portuguese. For the Portuguese a nice day out, they come from all over the area, dressed up to meet friends and family!

Messines lies in the centre of the Algarve, only 20 minutes north of, for tourist famous Albufeira, beautiful beaches like Armacoa de Pera, 1 hour from Lagos, Western Algarve, and 1 hour from Tavira in the east Algarve. A little bit north of Messines there are two baragems (artificial lakes), that supply water to various parts of the Algarve. Those lakes have beautiful mountainary surroundings, worth a visit.

A few little nice villages in same area with nice restaurants and bars like Vale Fuzeiros and Amorosa. Mountain village Alte is 15 minutes drive away, and historic town Silves is also 15 minutes drive away, all worth a visit!

So Messines is my place to live, away from the tourism, but close by if you want to visit it, enjoy the famous beaches and then back home to relax and enjoy the real Algarve!

Does this appeal to you? Please have a look on my website; there is a wide choice of holiday accommodations in this area, from rustic windmills to luxury villas! All with private garden and pool, in quit surroundings.


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Get the Best of Summer – Casa Barradas Holidayhome for Rent!

Algarve Villa for Rent – Casa Barradas in the Portugal’s Algarve.

About the Place
Located in a hamlet of a few houses, Casa Barradas is a very pretty 4 bedroom villa, with private pool and gardens. For max 8 people we offer peace and privacy close to the pleasant market town of Messines, which lies about 15km north of Albufeira (15 min by car) in the centre of the Algarve. Casa Barradas has some style when you enter the house in a large hall with lots of marble. Many windows, overlooking garden and pool, shady terraces with large dining table to relax, dine and wine.
Casa Barradas has everything you need for a nice holiday, a bit of luxury, nice interiors, lovely outside spaces, BBQ, big pool, nice lawns, close to beaches, golf courses and shopping areas…. An ideal place to stay!

The Accommodation
This stylish, Algarvian Villa has 4 bedrooms, of which 2 doubles, en-suite (with separate shower cubicles) and two twin rooms with shared bathroom with bath. The kitchen is well-equipped, nice dining room surrounded by windows, overlooking garden and orange grove! From the spacious lounge, with satellite TV, DVD and hifi, you overlook the garden with lush lawn, L-shape pool with huge covered area with massive wooden table with ample seating, built-in BBQ. Casa Barradas is an ideal family home for rent, with ample space for everyone, amid the real Algarve.

For more information,  availability and prices, please contact us:

info@algarvehousing.net or call on +351 962 603 480

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Beautiful Farmhouse in Boliqueime for Rent

Algarvian Farmhouse for Rent – Quinta do Monte

This nicely decorated Farmhouse sleeps max 8 in 4 bedrooms en-suite. Algarve Housing is proud to present Quinta do Monte, and we will be sole Agent!

Located in the rolling hills of the central Algarve, Quinta do Monte offer clients the perfect retreat to relax, dine, and soak up the Algarvian sunshine in total privacy and seclusion. This beautifully restored Quinta has been nicely decorated with warm colours and antique furniture inside and out. Located less than 15mins from the golden triangle of Quinta d

o Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura means easy access to the beaches and golf courses that have made the region so desirable to tourists for the past 30 years. For those seeking more traditional Portuguese influences, the market towns of Loule and Boliqueime are less than 5 minutes by car.

The Accommodation

This stylish, traditional Algarvian Quinta is full of rustic charm. With its bamboo ceilings, original stone floors and tiled bathrooms. 4 en-suite bedrooms of which 3 doubles and 1 twin room. The Master bedroom has splendid views towards the coast and has a shower, bath, plus A/C and sat. tv. There is another bathroom with shower, and 2 with a bath, all en-suite and decorated with nice colours and tiles. The split-level kitchen is well equipped and has a breakfast table. The open lounge/dining area is cosy and has sat. TV, DVD and CD/stereo. Cool and shady areas, intimate quiet corners and sunny terraces surround the house and are accessible on many different levels.

For pictures, prices and more information, please go to www.algarvehousing.net/farmhouses/quintadomonte.html

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surrounding area, to our newsletter in the near future, so please subscribe to our RSS feed to keep yourself updated.

If you require any more information do not hesitate to give me,
Michele, a call on ++351 963 717 094 or email me:
michele[at]algarvehousing.net

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Algarve Weather – What´s it like at this time of year?

Algarve Weather – We are often asked “What´s the weather like in The Algarve in November”
So, we shot a very short video last weekend to show you:

As I write this, it´s 19 degrees C outside, that´s 66F, and there´s not a cloud in the sky. Again.

Of course it rains sometimes and we get cloudy days too but on the other hand we have had 10 straight days of clear skies and glorious sunhine.

We were photographing a villa, here in Algarve, yesterday and here is one of the photos from that shoot, this really shows what the sky is like at this time of year, (no photoshop here), far better than video can show.

Blue skies and winter sun
Blue skies and winter sun

If you would like to know more about Algarve weather at this time of year or more about this luxury Algarve villa then please contact me, Michele [at] algarvehousing.net or call me on ++351 963 717 094

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Algarve Villa Holiday Photographs

One of our happy clients sent us some photographs of their Algarve Villa Holiday, which they spent at Casa Vilarinha in the central Algarve. Here is a small gallery showing them.

Click here to view this gallery
Click here to view this gallery

These may not be the best pictures of all time but they do give an impression of what the garden looks like when the lights are on at night.

If you would like to see what this pool and gardens look like in daylight then check out this gallery.

Click here to view this gallery
Click here to view this gallery

And if you fancy a nose around inside too then take a look at this gallery

Click here to view this gallery
Click here to view this gallery

So, if you like the look of this fantastic house and fancy an Algarve villa holiday this summer then check out the full details of Casa Vilarinha, but you had best hurry as this villa is filling up fast.

If you require any more information do not hesitate to give me, Michele, a call on ++351   963 717 094 or email me: michele[at]algarvehousing.net

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Algarve Villas For Rent – Dont Book Until You See This

Algarve Villas For Rent – Casa Gastronomica

This lovely house sleeps up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms and has a private swimming pool and many terraces.

We are pleased to announce that we are sole agents for Casa Gastronomica, a lovely restoration situated in the heart of the Algarve, between Loule and Benafim.
The Real Algarve that is, not the high rise, man made Algarve that you find all along the coast.

Click Here to View the Gallery
Click Here to View the Gallery

Once you open the door in the wall you enter a world of coloured terraces, quiet corners, planted borders and other places where you can relax and unwind. The house has a walled courtyard and gardens, containing a lovely variety of trees, shrubs and smaller flowers, along with a small pond and together this all creates a sence of calm and privacy.

If you enter the house from the main doors you enter the kitchen which is situated between the large sitting room and the dining room, all of which have high ceilings and are open plan. The island in the kitchen houses the sink and drainer and behind that you will find an electric hob, oven and grill.
There is also a fridge / freezer, a dishwasher and a washing machine. All the usual utensils required for preparing, cooking and eating are on hand.
The dining room has a large wooden dining table and room for everyone.
The lounge has a large sofa and an area with TV, Sky TV, Music TV and Ipod speakers, it also has a woodburning stove.

Once through the sitting room area you come to the bedrooms, first you will find  a twin room and a seperate bathroom, next along the hallway is a double with ensuite shower room, lastly you will find the master bedroom, and this has an ensuite shower-room and direct access to the walled courtyard outside the french doors.

Poolside you will find areas of sun and shade with seating, loungers and umbrellas. There are two covered terraces, the blue and the red and there is also a roof terrace, ideal for drying your bikini, etc.

What we like about this house is the large amount of lovely details everywhere you look and that it´s location lends itself to exploring both the natural inland areas of the Algarve and  you are within 30 minutes to some of the nicest beaches of the Algarve, like Quarteira, Vilamoura and Vale de Lobo. Loule is only a 20 minutes drive away, and here you can find everything you need, plus it is a very lively town with lots of entertainment in the Summer, like various music festivals etc…

The bad news is that this house is not even available for holiday rentals until the begining of April, but, the good news is that you can book it right now and you can look forward to a sunny holiday throughout this winter.

What does it cost?

April, May June: 700/75

July, August: 1000/100

September and October: 700/75

Prices are per week in euros.
We have a basic price for up to 4 persons per week/,
and an extra person price which is /per extra person per week.

We will be adding some more information, regarding this house and the surrounding area, to our newsletter in the near future, so please subscribe to our RSS feed to keep yourself updated.

If you require any more information do not hesitate to give me, Michele, a call on ++351 963 717 094 or email me: michele[at]algarvehousing.net

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On Holiday In Algarve? Discover more on foot

Guided Walks

If you are on holiday in Algarve this week and think that you would like to discover a little more of this region on foot, then why not put on your walking shoes and take a walk this Wednesday with  Dr Julie Statham and others, and discover a little more of the Real Algarve.

Wednesday Nov 19 – Lets Walk around the Lake

A moderate 2.5 hour walk around the Bravura lake and through the countryside with great views
10.30 start – meet in the car park above the lake. Leave the A22 at the Lagos / Odiaxere exit, turn left to Odiaxere & at the lights in the centre of the village turn left. Follow the signs for the Barragem, the car park is on the left with a cafe.

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Everyone is very welcome to come along and there is no need to book. There is a charge of 5 euro for each walk which includes a donation to charity (we are actively sponsoring 3 children in third world countries).

Dr Julie Statham can be contacted personally by calling:

+ 351 965 753 033 or + 351 282 697 298

So, if you are on Holiday in Algarve staying at one of our properties or somewhere else we hope that you found this information useful. Why not subscribe via RSS to find out more.

If you are organising any walking activities in Algarve and would like us to pass on any details through our newsletter please contact me, Michele at algarvehousing.net

Special Offers

Algarve Villa For Rent – Special Winter Sun Offer

Casa Jacaranda
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Algarve Villa For Rent – Special Winter Sun Offer

Available for two to four guests – Between now and December the 19th Rent this fantastic villa, with hilltop Jaccuzzi, in central Algarve for ONLY 500 Euro per week.

Thats right, only €500 per week for up to 4 guests (excluding electricity) for this luxury villa near the historic town of Silves, in southern Portugal´s Algarve.

Casa Jacaranda is a large 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, luxury villa situated near the historic town of Silves (5KM), Central Algarve, Portugal. The house is positioned on top of a hill in established gardens and peaceful surroundings with spectacular views and total privacy.

You can relax around the private pool or soak in the hilltop Jacuzzi, you can snooze on a shady terrace or fire up the BBQ –
The choice is yours.
There is a local bar / restaurant just a ten minute walk away and its only 15 minutes to the nearest beaches by car.
Inside, all rooms are beautifully furnished and air-conditioned. (see gallery above)
This luxury villa makes an ideal base for large groups or extended families and is only 100 Euro per extra person per week.

For more information about this house click here

You will find this villa here

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For those of you that do not know Silves, our friends at algarvephotography have put together a small gallery to give you some idea what this historic town looks like.

Silves
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From only 125 Euro per person, up to 4 guests, thats our Algarve villa for rent – special winter sun offer of this week.

If you require any more information do not hesitate to give me, Michele, a call on ++351 963 717 094 or email me: michele[at]algarvehousing.net

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