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!

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This will be ‘spectacular’!!!!

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

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:

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?


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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.

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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.

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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

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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

 

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

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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

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

Algarve Housing

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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Algarve Beach Houses For Rent!

 

Holiday near the Beach?

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.

Please contact me for any further information.

Casa Alvor

Sleeps 2-6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Location: Alvor
Beach: 3 km

 

 

 

 

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

Sleeps 2-12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Location: Alvor
Beach: 3 km

 

 

 

 

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

Sleeps: 2-6/8
Bedroom s2/3
Bathrooms: 1 / 2
Location: Ferragudo
Beach: 1.5 km

 

 

 

 

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.

Casa Susana

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.

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.

Phone: +351 963 717 094 or Send an e-mail

 

September and October in the Algarve?

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

Casa Arrochela

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!!!

 

Casa Barreto

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

villa near the beach

For 2-4 persons: 1000 euros
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4, bathrooms: 3

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.

 

 

 

Farm house Bem Posta

farmhouse near beach

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

country side vlla Lavender

700 euros
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3, bathrooms: 3

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!

 

Casa Charlotte

Luxury villa Silves

September: 2245 euros
October: 1845 euros

Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5, bathrooms: 5

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!

 

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.

Phone: +351 963 717 094 or Send an e-mail

Winter in the Algarve?

Winter break in the Algarve???

Algarve Housing can help you!!!!

For the Northern Europeans, Canadian & other North Americans, winter stretches from the October to the end of March. At least 5 months with temperatures below 0º for weeks on end and even colder with the wind chill factor.
Everything is covered with snow. It has even been known to snow on Easter weekend. With these winter conditions, it’s no wonder the idea of finding warmth in the winter is paramount. Many have discovered that what the Portuguese call ‘winter’ , the Canadians call ‘a stroll in the sun’. The golf courses are green, the delicate pink and white Almond blossoms bloom in January and masses of wild flowers cover the countryside from February to May: fields are blanketed with crimson red poppies or bright yellow buttercups with wild orchids hiding among them, all swaying in the warm spring breezes. Amazing lemons the size of oranges and oranges the size of grape fruits! And the sweet taste of these oranges is delicious!

Clear blue skies and sunshine are a very big plus. The great food at reasonable prices and excellent local wine is a big PLUS of the Algarve.
Portugal satisfies all these criteria and more! The Portuguese serve very good food, even in the smallest restaurants. Every small restaurant in towns, offer genuine home cooked meals, usually with a meat and fish dish on the daily special. Good bottle of wine for under €3 in a store. And €10 in a restaurant. AND good winter long-stay rates and good prices on car rentals. All these conditions are in abundance in the Algarve, especially now during these difficult economic times.

Guests in Portugal are most welcome. They are happy to bask in the ‘winter’ sun, all afternoon, while having lunch at a beach café, or while strolling along the beaches in the heat of the day.
Shopping lovers will discover the little boutiques in Old Town Albufeira, Alvor, Lagos, or Portimão that have some of the most unique finds: hand embroidered linen tablecloths, beautiful baby clothes, leather shoes and colourful ceramics and exquisite jewellery.

Please contact me for our special winter break villas in the Algarve, or have a look at our winter rental page!

Warm Regards,
Michele

Algarve Housing

 

New villas and some nice offers

Have you made your holiday plans yet?
If not, I have some nice suggestions for you!

Special Offers

For June we have Casa Toia on offer for only 150 euro per day, with a minimal stay of 3 days.
Casa Vilarinha has dropped her pries for available weeks for June and July
Casa Lavender has still a few weeks left for July, and dropped the price
Casa Bordeira, has dropped her price for June till 935 euro!
Casa Rodriques still has a few weeks left for June and has dropped the price too
Casa Carvoeiro, walking distance to the villgae, als o has afew available weeks, and drooped price
Luxury villa Moncarapacho has still availability in August, for a nice price!

Check our Special offer page for more details, and please email me for any further details.

The ‘new’  luxury villas Algarve!!!!

Casa Charlotte

A very luxury villa, looking over the castle of Silves and the river Arade. This villa has much to offer like a private large pool plus heated indoor pool (up to 35º). A large garden with children’s play ground, air-conditioning through out, and a special room with among others a pool table. There is much more to discover, but have look your self, and let me know.

Casa Canto

This is a luxury town house, re-build and furbished by a designer couple! Done in a very tasty way, with a nice court yard with roman style pool! From the villa you walk in the picturesque village Boliqueime to do your shopping, or visit a bar or restaurant. A short drive a way to beaches and golf courses. Ideal for your holiday to the Algarve? Let me know!

Casa Marrakech

This luxury villa is like a Moroccan paradise, the ambiance you will experience is pure Moroccan. Enjoy the lovely colours, and nice furnitures. The owner made a real paradise. The pool area and secluded garden are ideal to enjoy some sunshine, relax and have a nce BBQ. An extra self-contained guest house with private entrance might be handy for p.e. Grand parents????
Experience yourself this truly hidden Moroccan paradise in the centre of the Algarve

Please contact me for any further details.

Warm regards, and nice weekend!

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

 

 

 

 

Carnival in the Algarve?

Carnival Algarve

Coming up soon, Carnival in the Algarve! Throughout the Algarve there will be parades, generally this will take place on Sunday the 10th and Tuesday the 12th of February, starting 3pm till approx 5pm. My favourites are Alte and Messines. Why? Because it is very local authentic, and nice ambiance! And looking at the weather forecast….. this will be fantastic! Sun, sun, sunnier, sunniest….

But the biggest and most famous Canrinval of the Algarve is ofcourse Loule!

The celebration of Carnival in Loulé is one of the oldest in the country. This year the Loulé Carnival will take place on February 9th, 10th & 12th of February along the main avenue of José da Costa Mealha.

The theme of this year’s carnival will be the austerity measures imposed by the IMF, the current political situation of Portugal – basically the state of the country!!

The parades will start at 3pm and will include 17 decorated floats, entertainers, samba dancers from various samba schools and stilt walkers.

To complement the parade, Loulé Town Hall has announced it is also organising a number of themed balls and parties, sporting and cultural events throughout the town.

The Loulé carnival attracts thousands of visitors each year both national and international and is a great source of revenue for Loulé at this time of the year.

Tickets to enter the main avenue and watch the parade cost €2 per person each day.

Carnival in the Algarve, do not miss it!

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

Special Winter Offer: € 500,- per week!!!!

Enjoy the mild winter climate of the Algarve in the winter.

For 2 persons we have arranged a luxury villa for you for only 500 euros per week, for the available weeks till 1st of April. This excludes costs for heating.

Casa Arrochela, enjoy the stunning vieuws over the river Arade, 5 minutes from historic Silves, 15 minutes to the Beach.

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Casa Colina, countryside villa, walking distance to nice bars and restaurants,

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Casa Toia, renovated Portuguese farmhouse, 10 minutes from Silves, 20 minutes to the coast.

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Casa Jacaranda, with private Jacuzzi, short drive to Silves, beaches and golf courses.

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Casa Bordeira, close to Faro and golden triangle, beaches, golf courses…

Bordeira

Please contact me for anymore details regarding this Special Winter Offer for the luxury holiday villas in the Algarve. Visit our website for many more nice holiday villas in Portugal.

Warm Regards,

Michele

T +351 963717094
E michele@algarvehousing.net

 

 

 

Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013!

H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S !!!

We are heading towards the end of 2012, and coming up a new year! We like to share with you some new, unique holiday villas in the Algarve! As usual they are hand picked by Algarve Housing, meaning they are private villas with private pools and gardens, some have a private tennis court, others have a jacuzzi and/or outdoor kitchen, some have it all. But we should not take the holiday villas on our books if they were not unique and will give you an unforgettable holiday in the Algarve. Find your own paradise in the Algarve, we always willing to help you with your choice. Please contact us for any further details.

Special Winter Offers, only 500 euros per week!

Besides the new holiday homes, we have some special winter offers for you!
For 2 persons we have arranged a luxury villa for you for only 500 euros per week, for the available weeks till 1st of April. This excludes costs for heating.
Please click on the following links to view the participating villas:
Casa Colina, Casa Arrochela, Casa Toia, Casa Bordeira and Casa Jacaranda.

Rest me to say: Have a great Christmas and a fantastic New Year!

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Our new villas:

Casa Bougainvillea

Casa Bougainvillea

Location: Carvoeiro
Bedrooms: 4 en-suite
Beach: 1 km
Golf: 3 km
Shopping: 1 km
Extras: private tennis court

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Villa Alportel

Villa Alportel

Location: Sao Bras de Alportel 
Bedrooms: 4, of which 3 en-suite
Beach: 20 km
Golf: 20 km
Shopping: 3 km

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Casa Salvador

.Casa Salvador

Location: Carvoeiro
Bedrooms: 4, 2 en-suite
Beach: 2 km
Golf: 8 km
Shopping: 3 km
Extras: Private large jauzzi

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Quinta Verde

Quinta Verde

Location: Carvoeiro (Benagil)
Bedrooms: 3, all en-suite
Beach: 0.5 km
Golf: 2 km
Shopping: 3 km

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Casa Toia

Casa Toia

Location: Silves/Messines
Bedrooms: 4, all en-suite
Beach: 15 km
Golf:12 km
Shopping: 7 km

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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.

Phone: +351 963 717 094 or Send an e-mail

Phone: 00 351 963 717 094  •  Skype: algarvehousing

Website: https://www.algarvehousing.net/

 

Christmas-in-the-Algarve?

Have a Christmas break to remember…

Wrap up your Christmas and celebrate your Christmas in style with a nice holiday home in the Algarve!

If you fancy getting away from the hustle and bustle of Christmas, then do try the Algarve!  Christmas decorations go up in the towns and villages and the palm trees along the water front promenades sparkle with Christmas lights. There are plenty of restaurants open offering traditional Christmas dinners or have a nice, cosy Christmas dinner at your holiday villa!

All the traditional foods for Christmas are available – turkey, cranberry sauce, bread sauce (if you don’t make your own!), stuffing mixes and chestnuts aplenty. Turkeys are usually fresh and in all the supermarkets and butchers.

Portuguese Christmas

Christmas celebrations in Portugal traditionally start on December 8th, (the day of ‘Our Lady of the Conception’) and end on twelfth night. Christmas itself is celebrated on Christmas Eve night with a big family meal, traditionally of ‘bacalhau’ (salted cod fish), and lots of delicious savoury and sweet nibbles. (‘Fatias Douradas’ – slices of bread dipped in a milk, sugar and egg mix, fried and dusted with cinnamon are one of the favourite Christmas nibbles in Algarvean homes along with various almond sweets.) Presents are opened at midnight and then Christmas Day is for relaxing with family and friends.

Christmas Weather

We cannot guarantee sun, but it will be warmer then in Northern Europe. It can be nice and sunny during the daytime , but from 5pm onwards, it will get fresh. Therefore you need a good, quality holiday villa!

We like to suggest you few villas, but please contact me for more suggestions and any further details!

Casa Lavender

Located between market town Messines and historic Silves. Casa Lavender has 3 en-suite bedrooms, large open lounge, dining and kitchen area. From you doorstep you can make fantastic walks through the green valley, and meet a local farmer or shepherd.

Casa Colina

Located walking distance from some Portuguese bars and restaurants, with superb, magnificent countryside views, Casa Colina,  ideal for large groups, but also fine for a couple. Enjoy every day fresh eggs from the chicken in the garden, the Moroccan style bath rooms, wood burner, large colonial terrace with lounge cushions….

Casa Tootsie

Have your own cinema, gym and pool table, underfloor heating and wood burner…. 8 lucky guests can enjoy  Casa Tootsie, central in the Algarve, close to picturesque Boliquieme.

Casa Arrochela

This luxury villa is a you must seen to believe, as Casa Arrochela is located at the river Arade, just a 5 minutes drive a way from historic Silves. The amazing sunset over the river Arade is not to be missed! Sleeps 8 in 4 en-suite bedrooms.

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.

Phone: +351 963 717 094 or Send an e-mail

Winter-in-the-Algarve?

Looking for some winter sun?

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 winter villaLuxury 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.

luxury villa portugalThe 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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August-in-the-Algarve?

August in the Algarve, means every day clear blue sky’s, daily temperatures average 30 degrees, a nice breeze in the afternoon….does this sounds good to you? We have a few holiday villas left available in August!!!

Farmhouse Bem Posta– 5 stars garden and pool

Book Farmhouse Bem Posta, 5 minutes drive to lively, picturesque Alvor, and large white stretched sandy beach with ample beach bars…. last available week 25 August. Sleeps up to 12p, now only 1500 euros!!!!!

Casa Carvoeiro– Location, location, location….

Nice holiday villa, walking distance to the so famous Carvoeiro Beach, walking distance to bars, restaurants, shops of the nice lively village of Carvoeiro. Only a few minutes drive to golf courses, tennis as well as water parcs and much more….

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, so 6 lucky guests can enjoy this holiday villa. Available 18 -26 August, for a great discount price of 1450 euros (week price).

Casa Toia, new built renovated farmhouse

Beautiful restored farmhouse, in the green heart of the Algarve, with magnificent country side views and distance sea views. 4 en-suite bedrooms, all beautiful furnished and decorated to high standards.

Last available week, 25 August, now 1500 euros (week price).

Enjoy August in the Algarve!

Who will be the lucky guests that book our last available holiday villas in the Algarve? Please contact me for more details.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing – For-Better-Holidays-In-Portugal

8-12 August: Festival do Marisco Olhao

Today we invite you to visit the Shellfish Festival, taking place in Olhao, in the “Jardim Pescador Olhanense” near the “Ria Formosa”. The huge range of shellfish on offer, cooked in the traditional manner, regional sweets, handicrafts and concerts create a tourist event of the highest quality.
You’ll enjoy it!

The “cubist” town of Olhão is a special landmark on the Algarve tourist route. The typical ways of its people, the town’s exotic architecture, its cuisine and the islands nearby are all good reasons to visit.

Seafood devotees head to the fishing town of Olhão for the Festival do Marisco, for days of fresh cockles, conch, clams, oysters, conquilhas, octopus, squid and cuddle fish. Situated in the southern town in the Algarve region of Portugal, the festival celebrates the town’s history as a seaport and the subsequently delightful local cuisine – for those who love finger-licking good shellfish. Expect stall after stall of hot, grilled, steamed, sautéed and buttery seafood. And plenty of non-fishy smells and sights, too. In addition to the whitewashed walls and flattops of the Moorish architecture, folk dancing and concerts will keep visitors entertained as they eat.

Live music line up:

8 Tony Carreira

9 GNR

10 Beatles Tribute band

11 Rui Veloso

12 Banda Calypso

Opening hours: 7.30 pm – 1.30 am

Price: €8 for adults, children between 7 and 12 years: €3, under 6 years for free.

Algarve Housing rent unique holiday villas in the Algarve, Portugal. Please visit our website for more detailed information regarding the top holiday villas with private pools and gardens.

Warm Regards,

Michèle

Algarve Housing – For Better Holidays In Portugal