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What’s on in the Algarve

Algarve Housing rent nice villa’s in the Algarve. Just recovering from the fantastic Festival Med, a five days world music festival in the Centre of Loule, that have attracted 25000 visitors! Don’t miss it next year! It is summer in the Algarve, and lots going on, we just give you a few tips for coming week:
Carvoeiro, till the 31st of August, Monte Santo will welcome the Belgian artist Michele Frederickx´s exhibit, entitled “Nature in Progress”. The Vermissage is scheduled for July 1st,at 6 p.m. and the painter will be on hand to share her inspirations with all guests. Admission to the event is free of charge and includes an enjoyable cocktail.
Call 00351 282 321 000 or visit: www.montesantoalgarve.com

Until 5 July – First gastronomic festival of seafood in Cacela, Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Special seafood and fish dishes on menus at participatin restaurants.

Call 00351 281 952 434


July 3-5 – Algarve classic cars event based at Tivoli Marinotel in Vilamoura. A total of 160 cars will be taking part in this event across the Algarve. For a full programme

visit: www.algarveclassiccars.com or call 00351 289 412 880/00 351 967 165 555


July 10 and 11 – Silves

Fashion weekend at Praca do Municipio de Silves from 10 pm. Catwalk shows with
clothing form local shops and young fashion designers.


July 11 – 25 July Dance of the bears exhibition will be exhibited at Praia do Carvoeiro. Inspired by the Buddy Bears exhibition in Berlin in 2002, Karl Heinz Stock has coordinated the works of a team of sculptors and artists to develop his own Dance of the Bears show. Free to visit. Call 00 351 282 431 036

July 4 – Café Ingles in Silves, Rua do Castelo. At 6 pm there is an opening of an art exhibition of Marion Riddering and sculptures of Petra van Allen . Plus wine tasting Barranco Longo. More information Silvio Silva: 00351 919 766 565



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 to our blog tofind out more.

Warm Regards,

Michele

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Pottery, Ceramics and Decorative Tiles in the Algarve.


Algarve Housing rents fantastic villas in the Algarve,
most of them are located inland, where you can enjoy ‘the real Algarve’,
but always less then 30 minutes to the beach. ‘The real Algarve’,
what is that? Among others Ceramics, pottery and decorative tiles!

Every region in Portugal has its own, distinctive style of pottery,
from the finest porcelain, produced in Vista Alegre in the north, to the
homely-style hand-painted pottery from the Algarve’s neighbouring province, the Alentejo. Handicraft shops in the Algarve usually stock a variety of designs from other regions, as well as locally made pottery and the plain or simply decorated brown earthenware produced nation-wide. Small items make superb moments of your holiday; if
carefully packed they will arrive home in one piece! (I recommend transporting as hand luggage!) Candleholders and small plates, for example, can be purchased for a few euros. At the other end of
the scale the sky’s the limit. Many shops will arrange shipping of larger
items.


Ceramic production in the Algarve underwent a revival in the late
1960’s, when the late Patrick Swift, an artist of international repute, made a determined effort to preserve ancient Iberian and Moorish patterns on
hand-glazed pottery. Most commonly painted in shades of blue, green and turquoise, the designs are in a free-flowing style. Patrick Swift’s timing was spot on, coinciding with the advent of mass tourism
in the region. Visitors required then, as they do now, souvenirs typical of the area and the pottery industry flourished. The EN125 (main road that goes along the coast of the Algarve, from Sagres (most west) till Villa Real the St Antonio (most east) is festooned with handicraft shops along its length. The best quality is to be found near Porches (a few kilometres east of Lagoa), where members of Swift’s family still run the
olaria (pottery) he established. Cheaper and more mass-produced handicraft products are sold in roadside ‘artesanato’ shops. Souvenir shops in resorts also stock ranges of pottery.



Ceramic tiles are a specialist area of the industry, introduced to Iberia by the Moors and, by the 18th century, produced in greater quantities in Portugal than anywhere else in Europe. The facades of many traditional houses are fully tiled (a long-lasting, low-maintenance alternative to paint) but individual decorative panels, comprising any number of tiles from four upwards, are more in vogue today.

Would you enjoy ‘the real Algarve’ and its nice, cheap pottery, and watch those beautiful tiled with Ceramic, buildings? Have a look at our website, for special villa’s for rent in the Algarve.

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Michele

Golf, Luxury Villa

Luxury villa for rent Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal


Private pool

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Algarve Housing has a new villa for rent!

Villa Sol is a 4 bedroom, all ensuite luxury villa for rent, part of Villa Sol Vilamoura Spa and Golf Resort. Located in a calm , peaceful and safe region in one of Algarve’s most desirable zones – Vilamoura – five minutes from the international Marina and quality and prestigious shopping, catering and leisure facilities.


The villa has a private pool and garden, and the bedrooms are spacious and decorated to high standards, as well as the open lounge and dining room. The kitchen is well equipped. There are two double beds and two twin rooms, all ensuite. You can enjoy sat. TV, DVD and wifi (bring your own laptop), and the villa has a cooling system for the hot summers, and central heating for the fresh evenings in the winter.

Large double bedroom en-suite


The white sandy beaches the Algarve is so famous of are just 5 minutes drive away, as well as Europe’s best golf courses.

You can enjoy the luxury of Villa Sol and its natural environment!

Prices for July and August are negotiable.


Please contact me for more information, pictures and availability.

Algarve Housing, is a villa rental company that rents more luxury villa’s in the Algarve. Please check out our website and enjoy the beautiful holiday homes in the Algarve. Is your favourite villa booked, why not try to reserve for next year. Prices 2010 are available! Let know how I can help you to find your ideal rental villa!

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Michele

Villa

Perfect Villa for Rent near Faro, Portugal

Large Private Pool

Your perfect private villa for rent, originally from 1914, just finished renovation, with the result of a nice balance between modern comforts with original details. With the use of beautiful, high quality materials, this villa is an ideal place to spend your holiday in the Algarve. Various open spaces, with modern furniture, spacious bathrooms and very well-equipped kitchen. The large private pool and garden, gives lots of privacy.

Located near Bordeira which is a little Portuguese village, just behind Faro, the capital of the Algarve. Close to white, sandy long stretched beaches and the best golf courses of the Algarve.

Two ensuite bedrooms, one double, the other have twin beds, and a single bedroom that sleeps 5. For extra guests we have a sofa bed, that sleeps another two.

Totally you can sleep with 7, plus two baby beds for the young ones!

July and August: 1870 euros, all inclusive.

Please have a look at slideshow underneath for more pictures.

Contact me for more information and availability.

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Algarve, Great Place to Stay in Portugal, Villa near the Beach

Burgau Beach
Burgau Beach

Algarve is a great place to stay, to spent you holiday and Algarve Housing has a nice villa for rent near the beach, in the centre of Burgau, between Lagos and Sagres.

Casa da Praia, is a basic 2 storey villa, has 4 bedrooms, a private little pool and is 1 minute walk form the beach in the centre of Burgau.

Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom Casa da Praia

Burgau is a friendly and peaceful fishing village, ideal for families, nature lovers and walkers. Nestled on the edge of a national park, still a working fishing village, and watching the boats bobbing on the moonlit waters, makes Burgau a place you will never forget.

Casa da Praia
Casa da Praia - Open kitchen

Burgau and its unique charm is the village ability to appeal to everyone, regardless of age or interests. People who have been once usually come back time after time. It has an X factor that has to be experienced.

Heading west from Burgau, the next village is Salema. There’s an interesting coastal road from Burgau, or an alternative access route down an old river valley from the main road. Facing the glorious beach is a small jumble of restaurants and an occasional shop. The old village extends eastwards up a cliff-hugging road. There are several other beaches along this stretch of coast, most with a beach bar and all of them accessible by road. Surfers are recommended to try ‘Boca do Rio’ or ‘Zavial’.

Do you want to know more about Casa da Praia, please contact me for more information and availability.

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Special Offers, Villa

Algarve Villa rentals- Special Offer!

Algarve Housing, rent fantastic holiday homes in the the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal. All our rental properties have private pool and gardens.

All of us are more budget conscious this year, especially when looking at our holiday options. However, there really is no need to compromise, as you can still get a wonderfully authentic, relaxing and sun-soaked holiday for next to nothing. Just look at the space, privacy and luxury you can find…

We have a few Special Offers for YOU!

Casa Lavender, 3 bedrooms, through out a/c,  between Silves and Messines

May and June: 750 euros/week

August: 1250 euros/week


Foz do Banho, 3 bedrooms, situated on the beautiful mountain of Monchique

May and June 25% discount


Villa Ribeira do Banho (sleeps upto 14, all en-suite) walking distance from picturesque Caldas de Monchique.

May and June 25% discount


Quinta Castelo, sleeps up to 12, looking out over castle of Silves.

29 August- 5 September 1390 euro for up to 6 persons


Casa Antiga, situated in picturesque village of Salir, close to Loule, sleeps up to 8;

September and October, 20% discount

Please contact me for more information.

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Luxury Villa

Algarve Luxury Villa for Holiday Rental Portugal

Luxury Villa For rent Algarve

Casa Barreto is a luxury 5 bedroom villa set within the unspoilt countryside near the historic town of Silves and only 40 minutes drive from Faro airport. Surrounded by orange groves and farmland, the villa offers peace and relaxation yet is only a short drive from all the essential amenities and a variety of attractions to suit every age group. Casa Barreto is built on 3 levels, providing space, privacy and comfortable surroundings for families or large groups. On the basement level there is a huge recreation room with table tennis and table football, offering entertainment in the evenings or a welcome respite from the sun during the hottest part of the day.

Master bedroom

On the ground floor is a spacious and comfortable living/dining room, cool and shady in the heat of the summer and warmed by a real fire during the winter months. The open plan kitchen is modern and fully fitted and has a large breakfast bar for informal dining. A small ´snug´, with cast iron gas stove, offers a cosy reading and relaxing area. On this level there is also one twin bedroom, with access to the garden, and a guest w.c. On the first floor are 3 double and 1 twin bedroom and 2 modern bathrooms with showers and full baths. The master bedroom also enjoys its own private sun terrace with views over the garden. Additionally, on the basement level there is a huge recreation room with table tennis and table football, offering entertainment in the evenings or a welcome respite from the sun during the hottest part of the day.

Outdoor Dining

The gardens surrounding the house are landscaped and offer many quiet areas for peaceful relaxation. The large terrace outside the kitchen is perfect for outdoor dining and barbecuing under the shade of the ancient Olive and Carob trees. There is also plenty of space for sunbathing and relaxing around the swimming pool. The rest of the land is completely enclosed for privacy and is planted with an abundance of fruit trees, including Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Olive and Almond.

Casa Barreto has nice landscaped gardens and private pool. Ideal holiday home in the Algarve. Algarve Housing is happy renting this nice holiday villa. Click here for more information about Casa Barreto, and check our website for more nice rental homes in the Algarve. Please contact me for availability and prices!

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Alvor with its wide, fine sandy beach, one of the best in the Algarve

Alvor wide, sandy Beach

Alvor, close to Lagos has a wide, fine sandy beach, one of the best in the Algarve.

Algarve Housing rent very special villas in the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal. One of our special villas is Quinta Bem Posta, close to Alvor.

Alvor

Due to Alvor’s peculiar and sensitive ecology, attempts have been made to protect the surrounding area from tourist development, which have only been partially successful. Alvor has, however, managed to retain much of its original style, with low buildings and open surroundings and the lagoon, which is a specially protected area of natural beauty.
The area around the old fishermen’s market has been developed greatly over the past five years. It now has a wide waterfront promenade, with restaurants and bars where one can sit and watch the fishing boats.
Behind the fish market is the old lifeboat station, which is well worth a visit.
Alvor’s main beach is just five minutes’ walk from the town. A favourite among windsurfers, it is four and half miles of wide open sand, offering enough space for beach volleyball, football, frisbee and walking. The beach is backed by dunes and has plenty of facilities.

Alvor, Beach front

Facilities
There are usually life guards on duty and sun umbrellas and sun loungers can be hired at a daily rate. Car parks are close to the beach. Several beach restaurants offer traditional grilled fish, lamb, piri-piri chicken and other delicious foods.
The beach is popular with Portuguese holidaymakers from the north who usually arrive in the Algarve in September, but due to its size Alvor Praia is never packed.
Tres Irmaos Beach, further east, is mostly backed by cliffs, with huge rocks scattered along the shoreline. It leads to Praia da Vau and Praia da Rocha. “Praia” is the Portuguese for “beach”.

Alvor, Church

Still a fishing village
Remember that Alvor is still a fishing village, talk to locals and find out what time the fisherman return from the sea. It’s well worth getting up early and watching them work with their catch. The Octopus is a real speciality.

Algarve Housing rent nice holiday homes in the Algarve, and also near Alvor with its wide, sandy beach! Quinta Bem Posta is only 5 minutes from Alvor. Contact me for availability and more information.

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Pack your Picnic and enjoy May Day in the Algarve

Gather your family and friends and experience the Portuguese May Day tradition.

The first of May is May Day, an international celebration of workers’ solidarity and has always been a festival of fun, right from its early beginnings and, despite isolated outbreaks of violence during political May Day rallies around the world, in modern times, it continues to be celebrated as a day to enjoy the open air, and a day to air opinions.

For the Portuguese it is a day to enjoy a good picnic, on the beach, in the forest, by a river, and sometimes just at the roadside. It is the one day of the year that normally unused roadside picnic spots fill with families and friends to enjoy simple food and wine, and cheer at the day long parades of fire engines, ambulances and police vehicles that animate the roads of every county. April in Portugal marks the change from winter to spring, bringing warmer weather and blue skies, and May Day is the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy the first picnic of the year.

If you live here, or on holiday in the Algarve, we give you some popular places to go.

Most popular are the Fontes that can be found near Estombar (Lagoa), Alte and Benamola (Loule) and Caldas de Monchique. The rivers are very popular too, like the Arada and the Guardiana (river between Portugal and Spain) and the Baragems (dam lakes) which there are many, both large and small, throughout the Algarve.

So Pack your picnic and enjoy May Day in the Algarve!

For more information you can contact me.

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