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.
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.
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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:
Algarve Housing has a few new villas for rent near the beach! We like to share them with you!
The Algarve beaches are one of the main attractions of the Algarve, they are rewarded for many years as best beaches of Europe, so why not rent a villa close to the beach.
Casa Alvor is located a short drive to lively old fisherman’s village Alvor. Alvor has a large, wide stretched, white sandy beach with many beach bars and restaurants. Casa Alvor is a very cosy house, as this is always used by the family, nicely decorated and furnished.
Casa Alvor Plus is connected to Casa Alvor. The second part/house will be closed when you book with 6 persons, but more then 6 you have both villas. Ideal for family reunions as this sleeps up to 12 lucky guests!
Quinta Rustica is a restored farmhouse (completed May 2013) with 4 beautiful holiday houses. The combination of modern interiors and antique furnitures, with maintaining the original detail of the farmhouse, makes this a unique place to stay in the Algarve.
Sleeps: 2-6
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Location: Benagil/Praia da Marinha
Beach: 3 km
Casa Susana is a basic cottage with private pool, garden andorange orchard. Not far from beaches and amenities. One bedroom has adjacent an single bedroom, there is an extra single bed and sofa bed in lounge. Ideal for 2 couples with children.
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Why???Temperatures hover around 20 degrees (in the shade) and often hit the mid 30’s in the sun! Okay there might be an odd shower, and a overcast day, but you can bring your summer clothes!Beaches, bars and restaurants are less crowded, but still open and happy to welcome you with nice food, drinks and often live music!
As temperatures are lower then July and August, the climate is ideal to explore the Algarve! By, foot, mountain bike, canoe?!
And the nature is more green and beautiful, due to the better temperatures! And for a lot of birds it is migration time, lots of paces to visit to watch them.
And last but not least…. the rental prices are going down the first of September, and I have even better news for you, we have arranged some nice promotions for a variety of nice villas we rent!
All together, September and October in the Algarve is not a bad idea!!!
We give you a few villas on promotion for available weeks in September and October in the Algarve, but there is more! And we have a new feature on the website, you can search now on arrival and departure date! Check the full list with Special Offers
For 2-4 persons 1000 euros per week.
Sleeps: up to 8
Bedrooms: 4, Bathrooms: 5
Luxury villa Casa Arrochela is located at the river Arade, close to historic Silves. Indescribable beautiful sunsets you can enjoy from your terrace. The villa is designed, decorated and furnished by renowned architects of the Algarve. Must seen to believe!!!
For 2-4 persons: 680 euros
Sleeps up to: 8
Bedrooms: 4, bathrooms: 3
Casa Barreto is a very nice villa located in the country side, south of Silves, with mature, established, large garden, and what a nice, large pool! With pool cover temperatures are nice for swiming in September and October!
Casa Salvador, located close to one of the most nicest beaches of the Algarve, Praia da Marinha and popular village Carvoeiro! A very large, secluded garden with large round jacuzzi.
For up to 6 people: 1000 euros
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 6, bathrooms: 4
Farm house Bem Posta, close to picturesque and lively Alvor, with its beautiful lagoon, and large, white sandy beach. The outdoor areas are 5 stars! Enormous garden and pool! Large covered terrace and BBQ area for alfresco lunches and dinners!
Casa Lavender is a very nice, modern villa, located in the countryside between Silves and Messines. From your large covered terrace looking over the private pool and garden and the lush, green valley. From your doorstep you can make nice walks, local bars and restaurants are a few minutes away!
Luxury villa Charlotte, is a true fairytale villa to stay, with private game room with pool table, darts etc, indoor, heated pool, children’s playground, outdoor kitchen all looking over the historic castle of Silves!
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Hello, I’m Michele, your contact for Algarvehousing.net.
We pride ourselves in giving individual customer care, so if you have any questions please contact me.
Summer’s not quite over – but it will be soon. And then what? Cool, gloomy days. But don’t despair! Sunshine can always be found, regardless of the time of year – you just need to know where to look for it. Algarve Housing have put their heads together to come up with a short list of some nice villas to go to find winter sun. So, if you’re thinking of planning a sunny luxury winter break, read on! And don’t forget, if we can help you in any way with the planning of your next vacation, contact us and we’ll be delighted to assist.
Casa Vilarinha, located in the countryside, between Silves and Messines. The Moroccan interiors give a nice and cosy ambiance. The large lounge with satellite TV and wood burner, plus woonburner in the kitchen, and central heating, makes this an ideal winter holiday villa!
Luxury villa Casa Colina, located near little village called Vale Fuzieros, where you find 3 bars/restaurants, of which two within walking distance from Casa Colina. The luxury villa has a ice wood burning stove, satellite TV, large covered terrace with nice table and chairs, and a lounge corner, all looking over the garden and pool area, with some beautiful countryside views.
Located on a hill, with some superb countryside views and distance sea views. Casa Toia, a renovated farmhouse, with modern facilities like well equipped open kitchen, Dining area and lounge with large flat screen satellite TV and wood burning stove. Under floor heating all through this 2 storey luxury villa with 4 en-suite bedrooms.
The most amazing sun sets you have at Casa Arrochela, looking over the river Arade, with Portimao in the distance. Beautiful restored farmhouse, with large, light open lounge, dining and well equipped kitchen. Wood burning stove, satellite TV. Another magnificent luxury winter sun villa.
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Hello, I’m Michele, your contact for Algarvehousing.net.
We pride ourselves in giving individual customer care, so if you have any questions please contact me.
The Algarve consistently remains one of Europe’s most popular holiday hotspots. And it’s easy to see why. The Algarve is beautiful, boasts spectacular beaches, over 30 renowned golf courses and has a host of truly amazing things to do and see.
Algarve has been scouring Algarve best, and most exclusive, rental properties. Get a sneak preview of the cream of Algarve luxury rental crop, as they rent very well, we like to get them under your attention now for next years holiday in Portugal. Don’t miss out, as these highly-desirable villas get snapped up very quickly! Take advantage and make your booking now for 2013, and enjoy the price of 2012!
Quinta do Castelo is THE most popular luxury villa! Almost all year round booked, so you need decide now to book this hidden fairy tale villa, with two pools, Jacuzzi, luxury outdoor kitchen, colonial terrace looking over the Castle of Silves. Lots of more luxury details to make this a 5 star rental property. A true paradise!!!
The Round House is a luxury villa close to Albufeira, with 5 bedrooms, and very popular for families with children, as this top villa has a children’s valley, paradise for the young ones, with among others a trampolin, tree hut and real police van!
Bay Tree Manor is a luxury villa with private tennis court, gym, pool, jacuzzi and gardens. A real treat if you order a private chef, why not? All possible with this luxury villa close to market town Loule and picturesque Boliqueime. Sleeps up to 10 lucky guests.
Casa Vilarinha is a 6 bedroom, all en-suit, hidden paradise in tthe center of the Algarve. Beautiful furnished and finished with lots of Moroccan details. Secluded garden with large ‘swing’ bed to relax between the Palm trees, large colonial terrace for your lunches and dinners.
Enjoy Casa Ceramica located in a greeen valley between historic Silves and market town Messines. Beautiful furnished and decorated luxury villa, with spacious outdoor living areas, from lounge bed, lounge sofa’s, outdoor kitchen, large table and chairs to enjoy dinners looking over the large pool area and lush valley. Casa Ceramica, a hidden oasis that sleeps up to 12 guests.
Vale de Vila, a top luxury villa in the countryside close to fairy-like Silves. Large, covered colonial terrace with comfi sofa’s and chairs, looking over a funky pool that changes colours at night. Large outdoor kitchen and dining area, 5 en-suite bedrooms, plus extra studio, meaning 12 guests can enjoy this beautiful decorated luxury villa.
How may I help you?
Hello, I’m Michele, your contact for Algarvehousing.net.
We pride ourselves in giving individual customer care, so if you have any questions please contact me.
Of course Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the most famous and colourful carnival of the world, but if you cannot make it to Rio de Janeiro, carnival in the Algarve can be entertaining too! Especially this year as the weather forecast is looking good, the last many years it has been cold, windy and wet!
The carnival in the Algarve this year will be governed by the EU’s crisis. But in a playful way. Satire always is plentiful during the carnival parades. The largest carnival parade takes place in Loule. And with the 106-year existence, making this one of the oldest Loulé Carnival parades in Portugal. A colorful celebration that a large number of visitors from home and abroad attracts.
Samba dancers and politicians
Except for ‘Angela Merkel’, ‘Nicolas Sarkozy and Portuguese politicians, there are samba dancers and musicians performing in and around the floats. They will be making stirring music by the Av. Jose da Costa Mealha of Loulé. The parades are in the afternoon on 18, 19 and 21 February. Entrance is € 2.00.
Carnival Celebrations in Loule
Apart from watching the carnival parades in the afternoon, you can also join one of the many parties in the evening. On Saturday, February 18 from 22 pm there is the traditional carnival gala at “Palácio do NERA” in Loule. Dress up and join the carnival gala! Monday night, carnival with a DJ. Admission to the carnival gala on Saturday costs € 15,- and Monday you can go in for € 7,-.
More carnival in the Algarve
Many other location in the Algarve, carnival is celebrated, including 19 and 21 February from 14.00 parades in Paderne and Alte. And in the town Odiáxere (near Lagos) there is a carnival parade on the 21st of February.
The traditional fisherman’s village Ferragudo, has Friday and Saturday night carnival party at the Tucabar with live music of various artists of the Algarve.
Saturday 18th of February there is a carnival party at The Santa Eulalia Club, Albufeira with a Brazilian Samba group and various DJ’s, start 23.30 till early mornings!
There are loads more parades and festivities, we just mentioned a few we think is worth to try!
This information is brought to you by Algarve Housing, the villa rental company for better holidays in Portugal. We rent unique holiday villas in the Algarve, from rustic windmills till luxury villas. Please visit our website for more information.
Algarve Housing has a new website, and we like to share this with YOU! The new website is completely different, more friendly to use, with more information and better presentation of the villa’s and easy navigating. We hope you like it!
To celebrate the new website, we have some special winter discount prices! Plus we are ready for 2012, so do not hesitate and visit our new website and let us know if you need any further information.
Take advantage of some cheap prices in the winter, valid for November till April, Christmas and New year are excluded:
€ 500 per week for 2 persons, exclusive costs for heating.
A very special offer we have for Quinta do Castelo, 1 month in January or February for 1500 euros exclusive costs for heating:
We also have some nice new villa’s one of them is:
Casa Arrochella, a very special 4 bedroom, all en-suite luxury villa, located at the river do Arade with some magnificent views, a few minutes drive from fairy-like Silves.
We keep an update on the website for Special Offers/last minutes, but if you do not want to miss out, please become a ‘friend’on my Face Book Page, and you will never miss out of any super deals of the unique villas of Algarve Housing.
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 …
Loule presents the 8th edition of the FestivalMED, one of the oldest national festivals of world music, you better get your dancing shoes out of your cupboard, and enjoy!
The sun loungers and Tropical umbrellas are on the beaches, boat trips and activities are running, bars and restaurants are now on their long summer opening hours and, the weather is already shouting Summer!
Although the full Allgarve 2011 Summer Events program hasn’t been confirmed yet, you can rest assured that there will be plenty going on. Beach parties and beach entertainment, concerts, festivals such as the Silves Medieval Festival and Festival Med in Loulé and lots of sporting events including motor sports at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão.
Although life is very laid back here in the Algarve, things don’t stay still when it comes to activities! Every year activity companies add new programs to keep visitors entertained, a great example being Algarve Seafaris in Vilamoura with their fantastic new ‘Sea Fun Combi’ (combining a coastal cruise with a speed boat visit to the caves!), or in the case of Zoo Lagos in western Algarve, their new additions mean the pitta patta of little feet and the arrival of new species such as hippos, meerkats, prairie dogs and Lynx!
Algarve Shopping
On the subject of new additions, the western Algarve shopping scene was given a real boost recently, when the fabulous Aqua Portimão shopping mall opened. Bringing H&M and Primark to the Algarve and other new brands and boutiques, Aqua Portimão has really got the locals talking…and reaching for their credit cards! Aqua Portimão is now the fifth major shopping mall in the Algarve, joining Algarve Shopping in Guia (Albufeira), Forum Algarve in Faro, Gran-Plaza in Tavira and Ria Shopping in Olhão.
Algarve Special Deals
Self catering holiday villas, we regularly have special offers, and we will keep you updated about these unmissable bargains! Till the end of June we have a few very nice holiday villas on Special Offer, for only 500 euros/week. Contact us for more details!
Algarve Beach Bars
As Summer is starting, many Beach Bars has opened their doors, with mouth watering cocktails, live music, like Club Nau, Praia Grande, Ferragudo.
Questions About The Algarve?
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So with the end of the week drawing to an end, we won’t waste any more time in sharing more of our news from the Algarve with you! Have a great weekend and we hope to see you soon!
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
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
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.
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.
Aqua Portimão, a new shopping centre near Portimão, opened its doors. The largest center in western Algarve, with 132 shops, including Primark and H&M, more than 20 restaurants and a Jumbo supermarket. Primark is one of the UK’s top clothing chains and this will be its first store in the Algarve, covering 4,200 square metres and creating 250 jobs.
H&M, also the first shop in the Algarve, a Swedish clothing company, is best known for its fast fashion offerings and will have a 1,980 square metre store at Aqua Portimão.
Other shops are: Stradivarius, Blanco, Bershka, Centroxogo, a Loja do Gato Preto, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear, Kiko en Seaside.
The shopping centre has three floors above ground and an underground car park with spaces for 1,800 cars.
Aqua shopping is open 7 days a week, Sunday till Thursday from 10 am till 11 pm and and Friday and Saturday till 00.00!
Spring has arrived early in the Algarve! So Algarvians are enjoying 20 Celsius days, and days of taking walks on the many sandy beaches have returned, a couple of brave souls may even dare a dip in the still chilly waters. Beach bars starting to open up, with some nice live music in the afternoons. Aside from beaches what else is there to do in the Algarve?
Walking! At the moment the orange blossom is full on, and this gorgeous sweet smell is everywhere, plus lots of blooming flowers everywhere, this is the time of the year, to enjoy the beautiful nature of the Algarve!
You don’t like walking?
There are a few nice shopping centers near Guia and near Faro, open 7 days a week, from 9am till 12pm, so you can shop till you drop! Plus there are nice, large cinema’s!
But there is more to do in the Algarve!
The list of things to do in the Algarve is endless. We do a few suggestions.
For a great day out take a boat trip along the coast, enjoy dolphin watching, go on jeep safari or learn to surf. Visit one of the Algarve water parks or enjoy some top pampering at a luxury spa.
The excitement of the World Rally Championship-WRC is back with the classifying stages being held in the Algarve. With a distinguished entry list and its traditional flair and passion, this year’s Vodafone Rally de Portugal looks to be an absolute classic.
The Vodafone Rally of Portugal, the most important motor sport event in Portugal, is already one of the flagship events for the promotion of tourism in the country.
Theatre in the Algarve
When: 25 to 27March
Where: Theatro Lethes, Faro
Price: Price: €12 adults & €7 children and students
More information call +351 910037151
The A Portada Theatre Group is now preparing for their next production, the amusing romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare. Following on from their runaway success in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Real Inspector Hound” these highly talented actors are supported by lavish costumes and professional set design. Rehearsals are now underway and the show promises to both intrigue and entertain the theater lover.
Exhibition in Portimao
When: till 30 April, Turesaday 2pm uintil 6pm, Wednesday to Sunday: 10am until 6pm
Where: Museum Portimao
Price: Free
More information: +351 282405230
Due to popular demand and interest, the exhibition, “Portimão at the beginning of the 20th Century” has been extended for a second time until April 30th. The exhibition promotes some of the key aspects of the evolution of the former “Vila Nova de Portimão” in the first quarter of the 20th century during it’s transition from the Monarchy to the Republic regime, focusing on the most significant changes made during this period.
This information is brought to you by Algarve Housing, we rent special villas in the Algarve. Please contact me for more information.
I live in the Algarve for almost 10 years, coming here for almost 25 years! and many times I get the question, what is the best time to visit the Algarve? I have a standard answer for that, March and April. Why??? the smell of orange blossom, the Mimosa and all the flowers blooming… daisy’s, poppy’s….millions, I cannot describe how beautiful this is….stunning nature!
Besides that 5-8 March is Carnival!
Poppy's in the Algarve
Year after year the Carnival Parade in Loulé is the absolute highlight of the Algarvian carnival season. This spectacular event attracts many thousands of visitors from all over the region.
Combine the fantastic time of the year with all the smells and flowers, with Carnival in the Algarve, and book a nice Holiday Villa near Loule! Quinta Palmeiral, in March 675 euros per week, and April 810 euros. The villa sleeps 4.
Holiday Villa in the Algarve
Most towns and villages in the Algarve has Carnival, so spent your Carnival Holiday in the Algarve!
This year, Easter is in April, another reason to visit the Algarve! Have a look at my website, for more nice Holiday Villas, and contact me for more information.
Come and enjoy, the daisy’s, poppy’s, mimosa, orange blossom and last but not least some sunshine!
Casa Vilarinha
Luxury villa Casa Colina
