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What’s on in the Algarve?

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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

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triathlon algarve
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

 

 

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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

Special Offers

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

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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.


 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

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Armin van Buuren live in Albufeira!!!! 15 August

 

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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!

armin van buuren

 

This will be ‘spectacular’!!!!

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

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THE Top 10 Coolest Beaches of the Algarve

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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:

Continue reading “THE Top 10 Coolest Beaches of the Algarve”
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What’s on in August-Algarve

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


jazz loule algarve
jazz loule algarve

WHAT

Jazz Festival Loule

Click here for the full program

WHEN
1 till 3 August, from 10 pm

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

WHERE
The castle of Loule

PRICE
€ 5.-

medieval fest
WHAT
Silves Feira Medieval
Medieval Festival

WHEN
August 8th 18.00 hrs- August 17th 2014

WHERE
Streets of Silves

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

A spectacular event which can’t be missed!

PRICE
free

marisco
WHAT
Festival do Marisco
Sea food festival

WHEN
9-14 August

WHERE
Olhao, east Algarve-Jardim Pescador Olhanense

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

sardines
WHAT
Sardine Festival

WHEN
13-17 August

WHERE
Riversite Portimao

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

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

Leona lewis

WHAT
Concert Leona Lewis Sheraton Gala, Albufeira

WHEN
August 18th. 2014

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

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

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

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

fatacil
WHAT
Fatacil Festival

WHEN
August 15th. – August 24th. 2014

WHERE
Lagoa

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

PRICE
free

WHAT
Medieval Days at Castro Marim

WHEN
August 28th.- August 31st. 2014

WHERE
Castro Marim, East Algarve

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

PRICE
€ 5,00
kids € 2,50

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

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

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Michele(at)algarvehousing.net

 

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What’s on in the Algarve coming week.

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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

Algarve Housing

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July in the Algarve- What’s on Algarve

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What’s on in the 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

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Sand Sculpture Festival Algarve- Amazing by Day And by Night!

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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

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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!
Casa Tunes has 5 bedrooms, 4 bath rooms, all with heating and cooling system, terrace and ceiling fans.
A very modern kitchen with modern appliances, a large open dining and lounge area with access to the south facing terrace. Ample outdoor furniture to enjoy the most like outdoor living.

A large dinner table for al fresco dining as well as inside as outside, and of course a private pool (salt) with sun lounges to relax, enjoy the gorgeous views, or read a book under the shaded area near the pool The choice is yours!

Casa Tunes is located central Algarve, meaning close to all amenities, large shopping center, Zoo marine, beach, water parcs, Albufeira, golf courses, nice bars and restaurants.
Beaches
Albufeira is the closest beach area and has numerous beaches to enjoy. Please find here more information regarding Albufeira.
For more information regarding Casa Tunes please click here.

Please contact me for any further details regarding Casa Tunes or any other nice villas in the Algarve.

Warm regards,
Michele

Algarve Housing

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Relax at Monchique Mansion!

Monchique Mansion, a large villa in the Monchique mountains. 10 lucky guests can enjoy the large pool with island in the middle, private bar with pool table and various terraces with sun and shade.
Top it up with the magnificent views, air-conditioning, wifi and your perfect holiday destination is ready!

Click here for more information!

Warm regards,

Michele

 

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What to do New Years Eve in the Algarve?

Happy New Year!

You can cuddle up in front of the fire with a nice glass of wine, but there is more in the Algarve! Algarve Housing like to inform you with  some suggestions what to do 31 December 2013!

Monte Gordo
Portuguese pop singer David Carreira will sing you in to the new year right after the fireworks. Duo Reflexo will warm you up till 12 o’clock with some nice tunes.

Villa Real the Sant Antonio
From 22.30 music and entertainment at the square Marques de Pombal

Tavira
DJ Jonny V will entertain you in this traditional fisherman’s village. From 10pm you can dance the night away, after the DJ a Portuguese band will rock you into the new year. Of course fireworks will let you know it is 12 o’clock!

Faro
The capital of the Algarve will have all sorts of music and entertainment in the centre of the town. From 11 pm onwards live music towards the fireworks at 12, and I am sure it won’t stop after midnight. Many bars in the center of Faro will celebrate the new year with drinks and music!

Quarteira
From 10pm you can listen to music of the 80’ties with La Plante Mutante, at Praca do Mar.
A little interuption at 12 0’clock with fireworks, and the band will continue, so dance, dance, dance into the New Year!

Silves
Enjoy the band Mad Cats with Case de base, and Sara! at cafe O Cais, ready for some good music!?

Albufeira
Last but dfenitely not least!
Most famous for the New Year festivities is fisherman’s village Albufeira. From 10 pm at the Praia dos Pescadores will entertain you DJ China and the American singer Kat Blu with funk, house and techno! Richie Cambell with the 911 band will give you some reggae and soul music! Ofcourse at 12 fireworks at the beach and after this there will be more dancing at the beach or in one of the many cafe’s of Albufeira!

1 January
Start the new year with a fresh dip in the sea!

Where?
Ferragudo
11 AM, Praia do Pintadinho. First warming up with some gymnastics! After your refreshing dip some warm chocolate milk is waiting for you at the restaurant at the beach!

Armacao de Pera, in front of the Holiday Inn Hotel. Dive in for a charity! Shoes for children who do not have them! Afterwards, hot chocolate at the hotel.

Algarve Housing wishes you:
H A P P Y N E W Y E A R !!!

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