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April 7, 2010Algarve info

Discover the Natural Algarve

Now that Spring is here, Portugal is once again taking on its own special charm. The sun shines ever more brightly, there are flowers everywhere and the time is ripe for communing with Nature. Come and visit us and discover the pleasure of strolling around without any fixed timetable, enjoying new experiences and savouring some perfect moments. Take your inspiration from our suggestions and draw up your very own tour plans!

Come and stay with us to enjoy the nature of the Algarve. Check our website for great private villa’s in the Algarve!

We give you 4 suggestions of the many we have to explore the Natural Algarve:

Rocha da Pena

Hidden paradise in the rich Barrocal countryside

Rocha da Pena is a protected nature conservation area which support ecosystems of great ecological interest.

Between Benafim and Salir, with an area of more than 600 hectares and rising to a height of 479 metres, the craggy terrain of the Rocha da Pena site invites tourists to go for walks and is great for rock climbing.

Alvor Estuary

Sites of Ecological Interest

Remarkable Observatories

Places where you can see different bird species nesting include the Alvor Estuary, Paul de Budens and Leixão da Gaivota. These are places where you can follow the incredible beauty of birds in flight.

The Alvor Estuary, nestled between Portimão and Lagos, is the most important wetland area in Western Algarve. A lagoon complex, it covers 1400 hectares of marsh and dunes, which makes the area an excellent place for bird watching.

3. Serras de Monchique Espinhaço de Cão and Caldeirão

Variations in landscape in a diversely charming Algarve

Acting as a gigantic amphitheatre, the Monchique, Espinhaço de Cão and Caldeirão hills form a protective barrier for the lowlands of the coastal region, providing shelter from the cold northern winds. The breeze from the Atlantic also contributes to the unique vegetation of the area.

Monchique is like a garden with breathtaking scenery and unique plant life within the Algarvian landscape. This north-western part of the region emerges with streams flowing down from escarpments, hills where the arbutus berry tree grows, and where oaks, pines and chestnut trees are to be found.

Ria Formosa

Natural paradise between land and sea

The Ria Formosa Nature Park is a unique lagoon system that is continually changing because of the movements of winds, currents, and tides.

A gift of nature, of approximately 18,000 hectares, it is an area of transition between land and sea skirting 60 km of the Eastern Algarve coastline, between the Ancão peninsula and the Manta Rota beach in the East.

As you can see, our idea is to invite you to appreciate the best of life, get yourself into a good mood and make sure that you go home completely rested and full of energy! We urge you to accept our invitation and let yourself be seduced by the Spring in Portugal.

Come and stay with us to enjoy the nature of the Algarve. Check our website for great private villa’s in the Algarve!

Subscribe to our blog, so you won’t miss any of our nice suggestions about the Algarve, our Special Offers, and things to do in the Algarve.

Contact me for any further information about our nice holiday villa’s!

Warm Regards,

Michele

December 29, 2009Algarve info, Algarve Places

Discover the Secrets of Olhao – East of Faro – Portugal

Algarve Housing rents villas in the Algarve, and also near Olhoa, time to tell you more about this un-spoilt, un known place in the East of the Algarve.

Pronounced “oll-yow”, Olhão is the Algarve’s largest fishing port. A rare gem, its centre is crumbling, charming, faded, and stuffed full of appealingly batty characters. The occasional tourist wanders about, wondering quite why they’re here. Olhão is a top place for a relaxing. The jewel in its crown isn’t actually in town, but a lovely ferry ride away….

Ria Formosa is an estuarine national park, with Olhão at its mouth and the wild Atlantic beyond. Around 80% of Portugal’s clams are fished here, around its four low islands. Farol and Armona are where Lisbon folk maintain their holiday homes; Deserta is a sandy empty place for the Robinson Crusoe in you; Culatra is where the fishermen live, and they are delighted for you to be as active as you wish, as long as that includes watching the waves, counting your toes, playing dominoes, drinking cold drinks, and eating delicious fish….. and enjoying the white sandy, long stretched beaches….

Olhoa

There are two market buildings side by side along the water front, which are a ‘must visit’ for the huge variety of extremely fresh fish and sea food straight from the port and the vast array of locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables. Olhão is well known for it’s fish market, in particular and if you haven’t got anywhere to cook some yourself, then try one of the numerous local cafes along the roadside nearby – you won’t be disappointed!

The market halls are surrounded by pavement cafes and it’s a great place to sit and enjoy the view of the boats moored along the water front in the marina and the sand spit beach of the islands Armona and Culatra. Walk along the water front and through the gardens, sit outside a jazz cafe watching the boats, people cycling around and local people going about their day.

Walk into the historic heart of Olhão and the easiest road to follow is directly across from the gap between the market halls. Here, many of the buildings are the elegant merchant’s homes with wrought iron balconies, carved stonework and tile decorations and are such a contrast to the busy port area of Olhão. At the centre of the town at the end of Avenida da República, in the Praça da Restauração, is the church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, built in 1698 with contributions from the fishermen when it was the first stone building in Olhão. It’s a very graceful building with a baroque facade and somehow quite a surprise!

In the surrounding narrow, cobbled streets are a wide variety of inviting shops and pavement cafes that tempt you to linger! Well, after the sightseeing you need a break! This historic area of the town is really rather picturesque and gives a totally different view of Olhão from the port and the fishermen’s quarter.

Olhão itself doesn’t have a beach as it is on the Ria Formosa lagoon system but the ferries for the Islands (Culatra, Armona, and Farol) run from the quayside near the gardens at the eastern end of the market halls. There are regular services throughout the year, although fewer in number during the winter.

Olhao is a place not to be missed, something different and worth a visit. Algarve Housing rent a very nice country side villa close to Olhoa, Quinta Rustica

Please contact me for more information, and if you would like to subscribe to our blog you will be always updated on information about the Algarve, Special Offers of our villas and new special villas we take on,

Warm regards,

Michele

December 14, 2009Farmhouse

Discover the Secrets of East Algarve, Country side villa to rent, Quinta Rustica

Country side villa to rent in the East of the Algarve

Algarve Housing is happy to tell you that we have a very nice, rustic country side villa on our books. The holiday villa located in the East of the Algarve, discover the East of the Algarve, with nice villages like Olhao, Tavira, Fuseta, and book your holiday in the Algarve now, and enjoy the piece and quiet of Quinta Rustica, in combination with the luxury of a large private Jacuzzi, private pool, sauna and Gym!

Quinta Rustica is a wonderful country house, located just outside Olhao, (only 20minutes east of Faro) and has accommodation for up to 10 lucky guests. This property sits in a quiet valley dotted with Almond, Carob, Cork and fruit trees and is only a 10 minutes drive from Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy kilometres of white long stretched sandy beaches, wild dunes and turquoise waters.

Traditional fishing town Olhoa (15mins drive) with its picturesque cobbled streets, Moorish architecture and daily fish and fruit market (best in the Algarve!). From your doorstep, many trails to walk in the ‘Barrocal’ hills infused by thyme and lavender. Plus many world class golf courses located just minutes away.

Private Pool in the Country side of East of the Algarve

The Accommodation

The house is typical of this region with thick lime-washed stone walls with timber and cane ceilings. It boasts a large kitchen and dining area with all of the usual equipment (fridge, freezer, gas hob, micro-wave, dish washer, electric oven and washing machine), a lounge with a wood burning stove, satellite TV, DVD, CD and stereo.

Bedroom 1 – double bed, shared bathroom with hydro massage bath/shower

Bedroom 2 – double bed, en-suite with shower

Bedroom 3 – double bed and 2 small beds for children in alcove room, en-suite with shower

Bedroom 4 – twin beds, shared bathroom with bath/shower

There is the meditation pavilion, with double bed and has an outdoor bath and shower.

Next to the pool is a ‘plancha’ with outdoor kitchen with fridge and stereo.

All in this entire holiday villa makes the ideal getaway for a large family or groups of friends.

Rustic and Romance in the Country side of East of the Algarve

Discover the Eastern Algarve, and book now your holiday villa and enjoy Quinta Rustica!

Algarve Housing rent more villa’s, in different parts of the Algarve, please visit our website and contact me for more information.

Please subscribe to our Blog to keep updated about information about the Algarve, Special Offers, The latest holiday villa’s we add, and Things to do in the Algarve,

Warm regards,

Michele

October 23, 2009Luxury Villa

Algarve Holiday – Book your own private villa in Portugal

Outdoor living overlooking your private pool

There are just too many places in the world to see in a single lifetime, so don’t waste a second and book your holiday to the Algarve now! Nothing allows you the freedom of your own, private holiday villa from which to base your adventures. So why not round up the whole family, your friends or your partner and head off for the holiday of a lifetime?

Enjoy your holiday for a week or two in your own private villa, looking out over the countryside from your balcony and dining around a vast wooden table! Whether you are planning a special family event or looking to get away in style, the price per head of a private villa is remarkably low, so get your family and friends together for the holiday of a lifetime!

Relax on Swing bed between Palms — Luxury Villa with Private Garden

Algarve Housing has various large private villa’s ideal for family reunions! We can arrange your private cook for luxury dinner at home and for the more sportive ones we arrange outdoor trips,
like mountain biking, canoeing and hiking.

We just give you a few options to choose from, but our website gives you the whole selection of our rental villas in the Algarve.

Casa Vilarinha, sleeps 12 in 6 ensuite bedrooms. The interiors makes you feel being in Moroccan, and exterior you can relax on colonial covered terrace overlooking the garden with private pool and large swing bed between palm trees. Ideal for relaxing family holiday.

Casa Ceramica, sleep 12, with a/c through out the villa, beautiful decorated interiors, and outside you can enjoy the covered lounge area, outdoor kitchen, all set up for outdoor living, with
large pool in beautiful green valley. Enjoy your private paradise!

Casa Jacaranda, sleeps 14! Also a/c through out the villa, private pool and Jacuzzi, built on hill top, with nice views, close to historic Silves and golf course.

Lounge around the Pool — Luxury villa for rent near Silves

Quinta do Castelo is one of our top villa’s, as staying here is like a dream coming through. Looking over the castle of Silves from your private Jacuzzi, various lounge areas with soft Moroccan cushions, makes you feel being in a fairy tale. The whole property is set up for ultimate luxury, with nice interiors and exteriors. You have to see it to believe it….

Casa Pica Pau, sleeps 18 over 9 ensuite bedrooms, close to golf heaven Vilamoura. Ideal for golf holidays. Walking distance to lively Vilamoura with their nice harbour with numerous bars
and restaurants, lots of entertainment out there, but coming back to your holiday villa you find the piece and rest.

Casa Marques, sleeps up to 24! This is something else, close to Vilamoura, looking over one of the most famous golf course, this holiday villa has everything you can imagine, like a private
cinema, disco, Jacuzzi, games room with among others pool table, darts, table football, sauna, multi media room with broadband internet and there is more! But you have to find out yourself!

Villa Ribeira sleeps 14 over 7 en-suite bedrooms. Located in the hills of Monchique, with easy reach to as well to the south as the west coast with nice wide stretched sandy beaches. The
pool is different, very especial design of the owner, it is just if you swim between ponds, with lillys, frogs etc… Again an ideal family home to enjoy your perfect holiday in the Algarve.

Hope you enjoyed the information about our holiday villas in the Algarve, as we start booking now for 2010, please contact me for a tailor made quote for your party!

We have special winter offers for those luxury villas, so if you want to get a way from the cold and the rain, come and enjoy the Algarve for some sunshine and a nice luxury villa!

You can subscribe to our news letter, to keep updated about Special offers, things to do in the Algarve and information about the Algarve!

Warm Regards,

Michele

October 8, 2009Whats on Guide

Enjoy the Algarve in October…

The summer has ended, with full of entertainment, but only the summer ended, not the entertainment and neither the sun disappeared! We give you a few suggestions for things to do in the Algarve in October. And of course Algarve Housing has nice villas to rent in the Algarve, check our website and book your holiday villa in the Algarve and enjoy the sun and the entertainment!

Opera Evenings
From 10
October

What:

Scores from some of the world’s most famous operas performed by the Orquestra do Norte under the baton of Jose Ferreira

Where:

Auditorio Municipal, Portimao

The details:

The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart (10 October),

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91)
Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte (1749-1838)

To refresh your mind, have a look and enjoy the following You Tube video:

Otelo by Verdi (16 October) and Samson & Delilah by Saint Saens (23 October)

Prices:

€15 per single opera, €35 for all three performances combined

Contact: + 351 282 418 547

Theatre

The Real
Inspector Hound
From 9 October

What:

The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard

When:

9-11 October (Faro) and 16-18 October (Lagoa)

Where:

Lethes Theatre in Faro and Municipal Auditorium in Lagoa

The details:

The Aportada Theatre Group present Tom Stoppard’s classic murder mystery spoof, teamed with a one-act play, Snakes & Ladders by Nick Moran. Times vary.

Price:

€12 for adults, €7 for children and students. The proceeds from the performance on 16 October in Lagoa will be in aid of the Run4Rod appeal (www.run4rod.com).

Contact:

+ 351 911 058 191 or aportadatheatregroup@yahoo.com

Charity Dinner

What:

Charity Dinner in aid of the Portuguese Home for the Elderly (ASCA) in Almancil

When:

19 October at 8pm

Where:

Florian Restaurant, Vale Verde, Quinta do Lago

The details:

There is no set price for the dinner. Patrons will be invited to contribute to the charity an amount corresponding to what they feel the dinner is worth. All proceeds will go to ASCA. The evening will include a wine auction, a raffle and a wine tasting organised by Chris Williams from the South African wine producer Meerlust in the Stellenbosch region.

Numbers are limited to 50. The event hopes to raise €10,000.

The wine is organised by Prime Wines. For more information contact Bill Godley, bill@primewine.eu.com

To book: + 351 289 396 674

Golf

Portugal Masters Golf Tournament

When:

15-18 October

Where:

Oceanico Victoria Course, Vilamoura

Details:

Leading European Tour event, with prize money of €3 million attracting some of the world’s top golfers

More info: www.oceanicogolf.com

So combine the sun in the Algarve, the holiday villas of Algarve Housing, with the entertainment in October!

Contact me for more information and subscribe to our blog to keep updated in the future.

Warm regards,

Michele

September 17, 2009Special Offers

Special Winter Offer, luxury villas for rent for 500 per week

Windmill for rent in Algarve — Windmill for rent in the Algarve

Algarve Housing has a Special Winter Offer, enjoy the winter Sun in the Algarve, in a luxury villa, for only 500 euros per week for 2 persons!

With 320 days of sunshine every year, spectacular beaches, fine food and wine as well as some of the world’s top Golf courses, the Algarve is the
perfect choice for YOU!

Algarve Housing offer exceptional value for money and are one of the most cost effective solutions for your winter holiday.

Living like a local in a private holiday rental not only provides you with an unrivalled opportunity to experience the best of your temporary home, with all the space, privacy and freedom you need, but also keeps costs in check. Don’t settle for anything less, escape the rain and have a private holiday home for coming
winter in the Algarve!

Luxury villa for rent near Loule — Luxury villa for rent in the Algarve

With a private holiday rental, you choose to enjoy your holiday, your way. Unlike with a package deal, there are no restrictive check in times, dining options or tour schedules – you tailor your itinerary to suit you and your family. From choosing the attractions you want to visit, the restaurants you want to dine in and the experiences you want to have – you’re free to come and go as you please. Algarve Housing offers also a
private chef, in case you don’t want to go out for dinner nor want to cook….

Luxury villa for rent near Faro, the Algarve

Algarve Housing has for you a selection of nice villas for rent with a very
special winter let price. Luxury villa’s which costs normally over the thousand Euro, we can offer now for only 500 euros/week for 2 persons. The choice is yours!

Please contact me for more information and details and let me inform you about our special winter let offer. Visit our website and have a look around, we rent fantastic villa’s, farmhouses and Windmills in the Algarve.

Warm Regards,

Michele

September 10, 2009Algarve info, Golf, Luxury Villa

Algarve Golf Holiday, is Golfing in Paradise, don’t miss it!

You might know already, but if not I got news for you! Playing Golf in the Algarve is golfing in Paradise!
And Algarve Housing rents fantastic self catered villas close to beautiful
golf courses. Why not combine the luxury of your own rental villa and play golf in the Algarve?

Any keen golfer will know what it is like to sit out those months where the weather just does not allow it to play golf or your enthusiasm is at an all time low for this great game because of it.

Those from the Northern hemisphere can’t wait to get past February and March and those living in more tropical climates can’t wait for cooler times. So what to do? The answer has to be the Algarve in Portugal.

The Algarve has all year round superb weather to keep honing your golfing skills so that when your club tournaments begin you’re up and running to win your monthly medal.

The Algarve with its cooling breeze and 300 days of blue skies offers over 30 golf courses within a 160 km (100 miles ) distance.

Vilamoura is at the centre of it with some famous courses surrounding it. The famous Penina resort, the Old course, San Lorenzo and Victoria golf courses stand out. But don’t forget the East of the Algarve which offers the newly Jack Nicklaus build, Monte Rei Golf course as well as Quinta da Ria home of several ladies and senior pro tour events.

Just imagine walking along the Atlantic Ocean playing golf while Flamingos are looking at you wondering what all the fuss is about.

Just imagine playing your approach shot from beautifully kept fairways and putting on the quick true greens, surrounded by mountains on one side and the beach on the other.

You probably still don’t know what it is like to play in the Algarve. So the next time you’re dreading your compulsory golf break have a look at our website and book a nice villa that suits all your needs and discover for yourself why so many are choosing to play golf here. Why not
combine playing golf in the Algarve with the luxury of your own holiday villa!

Relax around the pool after a day playing Golf!

Please contact me for more information, like which villa is close to which golf course, prices and availability of the luxury holiday villas.

Or subscribe to our blog to never miss our Special Offers, information about the Algarve or our What’s on Guide.

Warm Regards,

Michele

September 1, 2009Luxury Villa

Large villa to rent in the Algarve

Luxury Villa for rent near Vilamoura — Luxury Villa to rent, sleeps up to 18

Casa Pica Pau is a large villa to rent near Vilamoura, in the Algarve. This luxury villa with private pool sleeps up to 18 persons, divided over 9 en-suite bedrooms.

Casa Pica Pau is the perfect choice of accommodation for a large group of golfers and ideal for family holidays, looking for a relaxing get away in the Algarve. Located in a very quiet neighbourhood in the heart of lively Vilamoura, very close to several of the famous Golf Courses in the Algarve, and 10 minutes walk from the Marina (harbour) of Vilamoura, where you’ll find an excellent selection of bars, restaurants and shops. Many gold sandy beaches can be reached within a 10 min drive. Supermarket, pharmacy, banks, cinema and other facilities are within walking distance. Casa Pica Pau has 9 ensuite bedrooms with air-conditioning, lounge with satellite TV, DVD and HI-FI, dinning room for 18, fully equipped kitchen, outside barbecue for al fresco meals, heated swimming pool and terraces for sun-bathing.

The Accommodation

Casa Pica Pau is a new villa (finished in 2006) and has 9 en-suite bedrooms;

Ground floor: 1 double (with balcony to garden) and 4 twin rooms, the second floor has another 2 doubles with balcony, and 2 twin rooms with one balcony. All bathrooms have a bath with shower, W.C. and sink. Down stairs is another extra cloak room. The kitchen is very well equipped with a large 4 ring gas hob, a dishwasher, electric oven, micro wave, 2 large fridges, an ice machine and a juicer. There is a separate laundry room. A large dining area in the middle of the villa, and lounge with sat. TV, stereo and DVD player. A covered BBQ terrace with built-in BBQ for out door dining and wining… Through out air-conditioning (inclusive), and heated pool (optional) Smoking and pets only allowed outside the villa.

Contact Algarve Housing for more information, availability and prices, or visit our website for more holiday rentals in the Algarve.

Warm Regards,

Michele

August 19, 2009Luxury Villa

Algarve Luxury Villa for Holiday Rental near Albufeira

Algarve Housing rents luxury villas for holiday rental in the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal.

Casa Eulalia is one of our new villa’s on the list, for YOU to rent.

About the Place

Casa Eulalia is a luxury villa located close to lively Albufeira, and walking distance to the beach of Santa Eulalia. An oasis, tucked away between mature Palm and Pine trees, this holiday home sleeps up to 6 persons, with private pool and gardens, and has throughout air-conditioning. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed, but the good thing is that you can walk to the shops, bars and restaurants!

The town of Albufeira is hugely popular and it’s easy to understand why. It has beautiful beaches, a colourful marina, cafes, bars and restaurants to cater for every taste.

Casa Eulalia is located to the east near the famous ‘strip’ in Areias de São João, where nightclubs, discos and bars come to life in the evening. There is always lots going on in this lively area and there is a huge selection of places to shop, eat and drink!

The Accommodation

All bedrooms have en-suite plus very nice modern bathrooms.

Bedroom 1, first floor: master bedroom with huge flat screen Sat. TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, doors to terrace overlooking garden and pool.

Bedroom 2, first floor; Double bed, ensuite modern bathroom with free standing bath and shower cubicle, plus doors to terrace;

Bedroom 3, basement, has own entrance from the garden. This room has twin beds, ensuite with shower.

Extra bed 1^st floor is a possibility.

The open kitchen/dining is very well equipped with among others micro wave, dishwasher, and induction (electric) hob. The lounge is spacious, with nice soft seating, fireplace, doors to terrace and garden. Adjacent to lounge is a TV room with Sat. TV, DVD and stereo.

Throughout there is a/c, that also heats in the winter, apart from bedroom 2. Two wood burning stoves to keep you warm during cold winter nights. There is once a week cleaning plus linen and towel change.

What it Costs

Prices for 6 persons.

Jan/March on request

April/June 1575

July/August 2150

Sept/Oct 1575

Nov/Dec on request

Christmas/New Year 1575

Prices are all inclusive.

Algarve Housing rent this fantastic holiday rental place, but we rent more luxury villas in the Algarve. Why not check out our website for more holiday rentals in the Algarve.

If you do not wish any information of the new villa’s of Algarve Housing, the Special offers or Things to do in the Algarve, subscribe to our blog.

Warm Regards,

Michele

August 13, 2009Whats on Guide

Seafood and Mariza in the Algarve

Algarve Housing rent holiday homes in the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal. This summer is a lot happening in the Algarve, and we like to inform you about a few highlights for coming week.

14 August, 10 pm

Mariza and Guest

Zona Ribeirinha, Vila Real de Sto. António

The famous Portuguese Fado singer Mariza, will sing in her own country for YOU! Her powerful singing voice, beautiful appearance, made her in 7 years time a world wide known artist! 5 platina albums she made already, so don’t miss the opportunity to see her live! Tickets are 15 and 20 euros.

Tickets:

www.ticketline.pt, FNAC, Worten and Agências Abreu
Reservations: T. +351 707 234 234

Please have a look a the following YouTube video, to get in the mood:

Till Sunday you can enjoy the famous Festival do Marisco (Shellfish Festival) in Olhoa, the east of Faro.

The combination of fantastic seafood and great bands performing makes this festival worth a visit.

Tickets are at the door – €8 for adults; €3 for children from 7 to 12 years; children 6 and under go free, from 7pm you can enjoy the huge variety of shell fish dishes typical of the region, while listening to a wide range of live bands performing at a huge stage, to end with fire work display.

Also till Sunday, Medieval Festival Silves, see previous post.

Algarve Housing rent villas in the Algarve, so if you are on holiday in the Algarve, we hope you like this information about things to do in the Algarve. Please visit our website and maybe you find a nice holiday home for rent! Contact me for more information!

Subscribe to our blog and you will never miss our information about Things to do in the Algarve, our Special Offers and information about the Algarve.

Warm Regards,

Michele

August 4, 2009Algarve info, Whats on Guide

It is all happening in the Algarve!

Great Music events and food festivals, it is all happening in the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal. Besides that, Algarve Housing rents your perfect rental homes the Algarve. Are you on holiday in the Algarve or live here, please read further for things to do in the Algarve!

There is a Rock Festival near Portimao, at Parkalgar, the international Motor Park of the Algarve. From 5 till 8^th of August, you can enjoy various Rock Music with among others James Morrison, Bjorn Again, The Waterboys, Linked In Park, Os Pontos Negros and much more.

At the same location, The international Motor Park, Portimao, Fat Boy Slim is playing, on Monday the 10^th.

The Medieval Festival in Silves starts at 8^th of August. Till the 16^th of August, from 7pm the historic town of Silves, steps back to the 12^th, 13^th and 14^th centuries.

The streets of the historic town centre will be bustling with life, exuding a distinctive atmosphere in a unique setting and environment. Along the city’s streets, alleyways, cul-de-sacs and corners, visitors will encounter typical scenes from everyday medieval life.

Beggars, travelling musicians, jugglers, exotic characters and processions of wealthy citizens are just some of the attractions that await you in this journey to the past.

And then we have the greatest Sardine Festival at the riverside of Portimao. If you are anywhere on the Western side of the Algarve in August (7 to 16^th of August) then don’t miss the Sardine Festival in Portimão!

Portimão is recognised as the Sardine Capital of the Algarve!

This event is well attended by Portuguese and tourists alike and is organised by the local council. Apart from sardines there will be other Portuguese culinary delights and plenty of good wine and
beer! There will also be music concerts & fireworks. The event takes place in the Riverside/Quayside from 6PM with the concerts starting at 10PM.

Click here for more info.

It is all happening in the Algarve!Don’t you have a holiday accommodation yet, please check our website and contact me for the best prices for the best quality rental properties in the Algarve.

If you do not want to miss our special offers, Things to do in the Algarve, and information about the Algarve, subscribe to our blog, and you will miss never miss it.

Warm Regards,

Michele

July 29, 2009Farmhouse, Special Offers

Villa for Rent Algarve, Special Offer

Quinta Eucalyptus, is a very nice villa for rent in the Algarve, Portugal. We have a very special offer for YOU, the first 12 days of August, 900 euros/week

This nice villa, located in the hills of Monchique, has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private pool and private separate Jacuzzi. Two air conditioning units to keep you cool (additional costs). Uninterrupted views over the hills, quiet location, but only 15 minutes to shopping centres of Portimao and 20 minutes to beautiful, white sandy beaches on the South Coast, as well as the West Coast! Get the best of two worlds with Quinta Eucalyptus, and book now your ideal holiday home!

Algarve Housing rent more nice villas, please visit our website and have a look around.

Subscribe to our blog to keep updated about Special Offers of Special Holiday Homes in the Algarve.

Warm Regards,
Michele

July 29, 2009Algarve info, Whats on Guide

Food Festivals in the Algarve this Summer

Grilled Sardines

Three festivals across the Algarve will be celebrating food this summer. Algarve Housing rent villas with private pools in the Algarve. Enjoy nice food and top villas in Portugal.

Private Villa with Pool in the Algarve

The Portimao Sardine Festival on the riverside area will have grilled sardines on the menu from August 7 to 16, while the Olhao Seafood Festival (better known as festival do mariscos) from August 10 to 5 will be presenting visitors with all types of seafood dishes, from boiled prawns and seafood rice to feijoada de buzios (bean stew with sea snails) and crabs. Both events have a varied programme of entertainment planned, including live concerts and street theatre. From September 2 to 6, chefs will be showing off their cooking skills at Vilamoura Marina during the Cataplana Experience festival.

Cataplana

Cataplana is a typical Portuguese dish of either seafood, fish, meat or vegetables, cooked using special cookware, traditionally made of copper. Cookery courses for visitors who would like to learn to use a cataplana will be held during the festival.

For more information about the food festivals or special villas for rent in the Algarve, contact me.

You want to keep updated about Things to do in the Algarve, Special Offers, information about the Algarve and the villas of Algarve Housing, subscribe to our blog.

Warm Regards,

Michele

July 22, 2009Algarve info, Whats on Guide

Things To Do In The Algarve For Coming Week

Algarve Housing rent special villa’s in the Algarve. Are you staying in the Algarve, live here or planning to enjoy the sun, sea and sand coming week in Portugal, then read this article for things to do! Are you bored of the rain at home, get a last minute plane, and enjoy the Algarve! Check out our website for nice places to stay.

Here you find a list with some highlights for the coming week:

22-26 July

Al-Buhera Festival

Multi cultural festival in centre of Albufeira

City Center and Av. Sá Carneiro, Albufeira

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24-27 July

Carnival de Bahia, Portimao, Riverfront

25 July, 10 pm

Al di Meola World Sinfonia

Monumento Duarte Pacheco, Loulé

At 15º Festival Internacional de Jazz de Loulé

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You don’t know who is Al Di Meola, check out this You Tube video:

29 July, 9.30 pm

Gilberto Gil and Martinho da Vila

Estádio São Luís, Faro

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And a You Tube Video of Gilberto Gil:

31 July, 10 pm

Joss Stone

Monumento Duarte Pacheco, Loulé

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31 July to 2 August

1000 km’s Le
Mans Series

Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão

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1 August, 10 pm

Seal

CS Herdade dos Salgados Resort, Albufeira

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Next week we will inform you, among others, about the Medieval Festival in Silves that starts the 8^th of August till the 16^th.

If you don’t want to miss anything, please subscribe to our blog. Apart from things to do in the Algarve, we inform you as well about our new villa’s we rent, Special offers and information about the Algarve.

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Warm Regards,

Michele

July 16, 2009Algarve info, Whats on Guide

Music in the Algarve

Cesaria Evora

It is summer in the Algarve, and that means there will be great artists performing! We give you a list of a few coming up this summer in the Algarve. If you have not rent a villa yet, to enjoy this music in the Algarve, check out our website.

22 July, 10.30 pm
Cesária Évora
From the Cape Verde, this fantastic singer, always smoking on stage, but a great voice and fantastic music! Watch the video below! Fishermen’s beach Albufeira, entrance:FREE!

Part of tHe Al-buhera Festival which take place form 22 till 26 of July in Albufeira.
Don’t miss the chance to visit Albufeira. The Al’Buhera Festival is an entirely different kind of event, offering you 5 nights of great cultural enrichment.

A multicultural city like Albufeira fully deserves a festival of this nature – a handicraft fair with more than 50 stallholders, regional confectionery and gastronomy from other countries, all help to make this festival even more appealing.

Avenida Sá Carneiro will also be the setting for street entertainment every
night from 20.00 to midnight.

To make sure that everyone can have the chance to discover Al’Buhera, guided
tours of the city centre will be offered between 20.00 and midnight, and a shuttle service will also be provided, linking all the different venues of the Al-Buhera Festival.
Stage
Praça Pescadores, 10.30 pm

22 – Cesária Évora – Cape Verde
23 – Kumpanhia Algazarra – Portugal
24 – Natiruts – Brazil
25 – Aswad – Caribbean | U.K.
26 – Amália Hoje – Portugal

Stage Eng. Duarte Pacheco, 9 pm

22 – Eduardo Ramos
23 – Lume
24 – Bossa Nossa
25 – Raspect
26 – Banda Alhada

The following events coming up, and we will publish more information closer to date, for now to put in your diary:

29 July, 9.30 pm
Gilberto Gil and Martinho da Vila
Estádio São Luís, Faro
Price: €10 / €25 vip area with access to open bar

31 July, 10 pm
Joss Stone
Monumento Duarte Pacheco, Loulé
Price: €25 and €30

1 August, 10 pm

Seal

CS Herdade dos Salgados Resort, Albufeira

Price: €30/€35

10-15 August, every day from 19.30

Festival do Mariscos – Olhoa

With great artist, among others Brazillian singer Danielle Mercury (14 August)
Price: €8

14 August, 10 pm
Mariza and Guest
Zona Ribeirinha, Vila Real de Sto. António
Price: €15 and €20

15 August, 10.30 pm
Roger Hodgson – the Voice of Supertramp
Marina de Albufeira, Albufeira

18 August, 10 pm
Abba Gold
Vila Sol Algarve – A Renaissance Spa & Golf Resort, Vilamoura
Price: €25 / €60 with dinner (ticket with dinner available only at the venue)

Ticket sales:Ticketline network
www.ticketline.pt, FNAC,
Worten, Forum Algarve Faro
Reservations: T. 00351 707 234 234

You want to be updated of all this fantastic music events this summer in the Algarve, please subscribe to our blog, and you will never miss anything!

You can contact me for more information.

Warm Regards,
Michele

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