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June 2, 2011Algarve info, Special Offers

Beaches In The Algarve

More than 300 days of Sunshine per Year!
With 200 km shoreline and more than 300 days of sunshine per year the Algarve has become the number one holiday region of Portugal and one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. Extremely clear water, spectacular cliffs with hidden creeks, endless sand beaches, protected by dunes and a mild Atlantic breeze make this place so special.

Blue flag beaches

Sun and sea with quality and in safety.

With the highest number of beaches attaining the distinction of the Blue Flag, the Algarve has collected almost 50 of these awards, increasing year-on-year, confirming the region’s commitment to quality tourism.

This award is given out annually to beaches and leisure resorts which fulfill the comprehensive set of criteria set out by the European Foundation for Environmental Education. The criteria are based on the following standards: Environmental management, safety and amenities, and in the case of beaches, water quality.

With respect to leisure resorts, the award goes further, with the inclusion of management and environmental education and information. The Algarve has also been successful in this area, with its marinas achieving this mark of quality.

Blue or Gold flags make the 3000 hours of sun a year and the 200km of coastline with unspoilt landscapes and dream beaches even more appealing because they can be enjoyed in total safety. Enjoy them!

Would you like to enjoy one of the most beautiful Beaches of the Algarve?

Algarve Housing rent villas in the Algarve, and we have a few nice special offers for June!

Now only 500 euros/week:

Quinta Palmeiral, located on a hill looking over the rolling hills towards Vilamoura, Quarteira and Vale de Lobo. With 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, an infinity edge salt water pool with gorgeous views. Close to Loule and Boliqueime, 15 minutes drive to white sandy, safe beaches!

Monte Boi, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and again fantastic views towards coast, located close to market town of Messines and historic Silves. 20 minutes drive to the beach.

Algarve Ready For The Summer

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?

Please do not hesitate to contact me, about Things to do In The Algarve, where to stay, general things, I am happy to help YOU! Contact ME! Very regularly I up date myAlgarve Villa Rentals Face Book Page, so ‘like’ me, and you never miss out …….

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!

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

May 6, 2011Algarve info, Whats on Guide

What Else Can You Do In The Algarve?

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

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.

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.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

April 27, 2011Special Offers

Cheap Holidays Algarve!

For only 500 euros/week we can offer some top villas

Algarve Housing rent unique properties in the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal.

At the moment we still have some available weeks in May and June, and we have a top offer for YOU! Take your chance, get a break, and enjoy the cheap rental prices, for fantastic villas in the Algarve. For 500 euros/week. Top value for Your money!

You need a break before the busy high season starts? You want good value for money? Take your chance NOW! and enjoy the Algarve with its famous nice white beaches, golf courses, good food, friendly people and more to discover!

Here we go:

Casa Lavender, sleeps up to 6 persons, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, modern villa with private pool, between Silves and Messines. Located in very nice, green valley.

Monte Boi, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fantastic views to the coast, private pool, located close to market town Messines, and historic Silves.

Casa Bordeira, sleeps up to 7, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, close to capital Faro, and airport, private pool, unique location

Quinta Palmeiral, renovated, modern farmhouse, with THE MOST gorgeous views to Golden Triangle (Vilamoura/Quinta do Lago), sleeps up to 4, two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fantastic infinity edge pool, close to Loule and Boliqueime.

You need a break before the high season starts? You want good value for money? Take your chance NOW! and enjoy the Algarve with its famous nice white beaches, golf courses, good food, friendly people and more to discover!

Please contact me for any further details.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

April 15, 2011Algarve info

Shop Till You Drop In The Algarve!

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!

Shop till you drop in the Algarve!

Watch this video:

Agua Shopping

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

April 8, 2011Special Offers

Have You Booked Your Holiday?

With Easter and the Royal Wedding break nearly upon us we hope you are gearing up for some holiday time! Algarve Housing has a few new villas, we like to share with you!

Quinta das Artistas- A Place Full Of Surprises

Quinta das Artistas is situated in Estombar/Lagoa, Portugal in the center of the Algarve in the middle of an family owned historic wine and fruit estate of nearly 500.000 sqm. A combination of art, wine and holiday accommodations makes this a special place to spend your holiday. On the estate are 5 private holiday accommodations, that sleeps between 4 and 16 persons.

Prices are in euro per day per villa:

Villa	Pers. Max	Off Season	Low Season	Mid Season	High Season	Pool
Four Winds	4xT2	66	98	121	135	Common
Casa Sol	4 plus 1	66	98	121	135	Common
Margarida	4 plus 1	90	116	154	200	Private
Casa Artista	8 plus 1	105	135	185	218	Common
4 Seasons	12 plus 4	240	260	335	550	Private/heated

For clients of Algarve Housing we can offer 2.5% discount if you book before 17^th of April!

Casa Colina- Moroccan Style Villa

Casa Colina, a beautiful holiday villa in Portugal, situated above a small village, Vale Fuzeiros, 15 minutes drive from castle town of Silves. With 4 bedrooms, breathtaking views over the green Valley of Vale Fuzeiros, close to market town Messines, an ideal place to relax and enjoy the real Algarve!

For more information visit our website.

Casa Rodriques- Lagos

5 minutes walk from one of the largest and most beautiful beaches of the Algarve, Meia Praia is Casa Rodriques. With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms this offers for 8 lucky guests a nice place to spent your holiday. The harbor of Lagos is also only 5 minutes walk away! Prices vary from 800 euros for 4 guests in April to 1850 for 8 persons in July and August.

Mendes Mill and Villa dropped the prices with 15%!

This charming Mill and Villa, located on top of a hill, looking towards the coast (Vilamoura, Vale de Lobo) has some weeks left and there for dropped the prices! Max 14 guests can enjoy this unique property with two private pools, tennis court, game room with pool table! Please visit our website for more information. (prices already adjusted)

Algarve Housing rent special villas in the Algarve, please visit our website and do not hesitate to contact us for more information regarding the above villas and and the other nice holiday properties in the Algarve!

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarvehousing.net

michele@algarvehousing.net

Mobile: +351 963717094

March 31, 2011Algarve info

Easter In The Algarve Portugal

As March now draws to an end and Easter holidays are just around the corner, we are thrilled to say that the Algarve is set to give visitors a lovely warm welcome! The countryside is flourishing and the bright sunny days are offering nothing less than the perfect setting to enjoying all that the region has to offer. The April events calendar is full of Easter festivals, concerts, sports and gastronomy fairs and it is the ideal time of year for long walks, outdoor activities and family fun on the beach. So if you haven’t booked your holiday villa for Easter yet, Algarve Housing have some nice deals for YOU! Please contact me for more details.

A few events in the Algarve during April/Easter:

Coppelia by the Moscow Ballet

Venue: TEMPO (Municipal Theatre), Portimão on 8th April
Tickets available from TEMPO, Portimão Arena, FNAC, ABEP Agencies, Alvalade, www.blueticket.pt & www.ticketline.pt
Tel. (+351)707 234 234,(+351)707 234 234 (Reservations)

Expomar – Fair of the Sea and Nautical Activities

Venue: Jardim Pescador Olhanense, Olhão from 7th to 10th April

Duke Ellington Orchestra

Ready for some Jazz in the Algarve?

Venue: Portimão Municipal Theatre on 14th April at 21.30
Reservations: (+351) 282 402 475 (+351) 282 402 475 / 961 579 917

Equestrian Tour Vilamoura 2011

Venue: Vilamoura Riding Centre from March 30th to April 24th
Competitions – Tuesday to Sunday from 09.00 to 18.00. Grand Prix events on 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th April
The 4 Week International Showjumping Event is composed of six competitions qualifying for the FEI ranking.

Algarve Folar (Easter Loaf) Fairs

Paderne 16th & 17th April
Barão de São João (near Lagos) on 23rd & 24th April (15.00 to 24.00)
8th Folar challenge in Guia on 24th April (16.00 at the Football Club grounds) – making the biggest Easter loaf you have ever seen!

Festa das Tochas Floridas

Venue: São Brás de Alportel on Easter Sunday, 24th April

9.30 – Opening of the streets to see the carpets of flowers
10.00 – Eucharist at the Parish Church
11.30 – Hallelujah Procession and the Flower Torches
13.00 – Eucharist at the Parish Church
15.00 – Churchyard: Fair of regional confectionery, Cultural afternoon with traditional music groups, Prize giving ceremony for Flower Games, Best Flower Torches and Balconies.

Festa da Mãe Soberana in Loulé

A major religious festival that attracts thousands of faithful followers as well as tourists every year. The festival starts on the 24th April with the Festa Pequena (small feast) and finishes on 8th May with the Festa Grande. The high point of the celebrations is the procession through the city carrying the image of the Sovereign Mother

3rd Portuguese Wine Show

Venue: EMA (Multi-use space), Albufeira from 30th April to 2nd May

Time: 14.30 to 20.00 (to 19.00 on May 2nd)

A perfect opportunity to try some Portuguese wines!

The EMA is in the Caliços area of Albufeira at the junction of Estrada de Caliços and the Avenida dos Descobrimentos.

“Soul of Fado” Concert by Cristina Nóbrega

Venue: TEMPO (Municipal Theatre) Portimão on 23rd April

Reservations: (+351) 282 402 475 (+351) 282 402 475 / 961 579 917

Algarve Housing rent special villas in the Algarve, please contact me for any further information,

warm regards,

Michele

March 22, 2011Algarve info

Algarve Things To Do In Spring

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.

A few of the many events:

World Rally Championship

When: 25-27 March

Where: Faro, Loule and Silves

Click here for more information

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.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

February 8, 2011Algarve info

Enjoy Springtime In The Algarve!

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!

Spring in the Algarve — 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.

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!

Warm Regards,

Michele

January 17, 2011Special Offers

Algarve Housing Takes You To The Ocean

Still sticking to those New Year’s resolutions? Well that’s excellent news, especially if one of them is to take a Holiday or two this year!

We Have A Special Offer For You!

Algarve Housing has a very Special Offer for You this month.

Book Your Holiday Villa and receive a 10% discount, and even 20% discount for 2 weeks booking! This counts for available weeks till 30 June of the villas mentioned below!

Every one who books in January, receive a free morning sailing for 2 persons with Algarve Ocean during their stay. This will take place from the harbor of Portimao in a J/120 sailing boot, see picture above.

If you did not win this fantastic price, you can book a morning sailing experience for 55 euros per person. Please contact me for the details.

Those Holiday Villas join our promotion:

Casa Lavender

Three en-suite bedrooms

Air-conditioning (optional)

Wi-fi

Satellite TV

Located in the hills between historic town Silves and market town Messines

Close to nice local bars and restaurants

Nice walks from your doorstep in the green valley

Quinta Palmeiral

Two bedrooms, 1 en-suite

Under floor cooling (optional)

Located on a hill looking towards coast (VilamouraVale de Lobo)

Close to picturesque town Boliqueime

and close to lively market town Loule

Stunning salt water, private pool with infinity edge

Algoz Residence

5 bedrooms, 4 bath rooms

Air-conditioning

Close to Albufeira

Free case of mixed wine on arrival

Lunch in local restaurant offered

Wifi internet

Sky TV

Mendes Mill and Villa

7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms

All with air-conditioning (optional)

Two Private Pools

Game room with Pool table

Private Tennis court

Located on hill, looking towards coast (Vilamoura, Vale de Lobo)

Charming, authentic, cosy

WI-Fi

At the moment we have almost 30 degrees in the Sun, come and enjoy the Algarve! Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further details,

warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

January 6, 2011Algarve info

Portugal… to be experienced and savored at any time of the year!

A country with a long tradition of producing enticing flavors, Portugal invites you to sample some of its gastronomic diversity in elegant modern restaurants or informal cosy taverns.The specialties of the country’s different regions include many fresh fish and shellfish dishes. There are also some of the world’s best cod dishes… they say that there are over 1001 different recipes! Tender and succulent meat dishes or appetizing sausages and smoked meats hail from the Portuguese hinterland. And then there’s the desserts… prepared using age-old convent recipes that offer the perfect complement to any meal.

Each dish also has the perfect wine to accompany it. Port and Madeira wine are world famous, but you’ll be surprised by the excellent Portuguese table wines. It is possible to embark upon numerous pleasant trips following the various Wine routes.

Portugal… to be experienced and savored at any time of the year!

Taste Portugal
Do you know what is the best taste in Portugal? Is it the fish, which many people consider to be the best in the world? Or is it the wines, originating from the country’s sun-drenched vineyards? …

Wines from Douro and Porto
Discover the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. The Douro awaits you. Let the Port Wine Route surprise you!

Olive Oil Route
Slightly thick, fruity, golden in color and sometimes a little green. This is the olive oil of the Alentejo.

Cafés in Portugal
Cafés and tearooms with history, absolutely lovely and with irresistible delicacies to match. Give in to the pleasure of light conversation while nibbling on some tasty titbits!

Gastronomy of the Algarve
From Sagres to the river Guadiana, the Algarve is a region of sun and seafood.

Algarve Housing rent Holiday Villa’s in the Algarve, from Rustic Windmills to Luxury Villa’s. To enjoy the gastronomy of the Algarve, in your private villa, we can arrange your private Chef, to enjoy both your villa and the Algarvian food!

Warm Regards,

Michele

www.algarvehousing.net

December 22, 2010Algarve info

Visit Portugal in 2011!

Looking for a unique idea to start 2011 in great style? Visit Portugal. Pack your bags and bring only the essentials. We have everything that you need. Look for romance, discover culture, live an adventure or restore your calm by the sea in a good game of golf, at a spa, in the comfort of a luxury holiday villa.
The Algarve is YOUR destination. Make your stay one of discovery and transform each moment into a special occasion. You’ll see that it’s a unique holiday!Why wait? Take a look at the many luxury holiday villas we offer at www.algarvehousing.net and start planning YOUR Holiday in Portugal today. Accept the challenge and visit Portugal in 2011!

Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Algarve Housing

November 5, 2010Whats on Guide

What to do in the Algarve in November?

At the moment we have 25 degrees of sunshine, do I have to say more?? But next to that there is still lots to do, see, enjoy… I picked a few things, but if you want to see more, please visit ‘My Algarve’-website.

Another good reason to visit the Algarve in November is the villas to rent are very cheap, check out our website and contact me for good deals!

From Nov 5th until Nov 14th

Fair of Sao Martinho (St. Martin’s)

St. Martin’s Day is commonly known as a celebration of the maturation of the year’s wine, with this day traditionally the first time the new wine can be tasted. It is celebrated eating roast chestnuts. Friends and families, or even whole villages, get together for this Autumn season festival, which are known as magustos.

Once again Portimao continues the tradition by hosting the Fair of São Martinho a tradition since 1662. An open air affair which attracts people of all nationalities. An atmosphere not to be missed where the smell of chestnuts roasting hangs in the air.

Lots of stalls to choose from and a fun park. Portimão will be livened up for 10 days

First day opens at 4pm until mid-night

Every other day from 10am until mid-night

Where: Portimao

Entrance: free

21 November

Jazz Club @ The Museum: I-Tento-Trio

After the Spanisch “fury” in October we whole-heartedly welcome a Trio from the Algarve: In-Tento-Trio. This trio was born in 2005, created by Fernando Pessanha a pianist in cooperation with João Melro on drums and Pedro Reis on bass.This band will play originals, a mixture of Jazz/Rock and Classical music.

Where:

Time: 5pm

Contact: 966 329 073

Price: 10 euros

Website

Exhibition Amália Nossa Overview

This exhibition stems from the initiative taken by the publishers Tugaland to start a process of promoting and republishing part of the discography of the artist Amália Rodrigues. In parallel and following the same path, twelve young Portuguese artists were invited to make their contributions to a project reinterpreting these twelve themes based on key topics from the singer’s repertoire, in order to emphasise the contribution of the work of Amália Rodrigues as a structural influence on our contemporary cultural fabric.

Time: Monday to Friday from 09h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 17h00. Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Where: Silves, Misericordia Church

Price: Free

Telephone: 00351 282 440 832/ 282 440 832

When: until 31 January 2011

Rallye Casinos do Algarve Overview

Where:

International Autodromo of Algarve

When:

Nov 13th Super Special –Autódromo Internacional of Algarve

Nov 14th Special competition in Monchique Mountains

Prize giving at Hotel Algarve, Praia da Rocha

World Artistic Roller Skating Championship

Where:

Portimão Arena, Portimão

When: 24 November-4 December

Top skaters are expected from 32 countries – including world leaders such as Italy, Argentina, Spain, the United States and Germany – with the Portimão Arena playing host to over a thousand competitors between the 22nd of November and the 5th of December.

More info

Tickets are on sale www.blueticket.pt

Would you like to visit the Algarve, Algarve Housing rent villas in the Algarve, please visit our website, and contact me for more information.

Warm Regards,

Michele

October 18, 2010Whats on Guide

Never a dull moment in the Algarve…

October in the Algarve, means a fair bit of sunshine, so ideal to spent you Holiday in the Algarve. What to do in October in the Algarve? Never a dull moment…..

I give you a few of the many options.

Dance

Michael Jackson Tribute at Vilamoura Casino from 9pm from October the 18^th till October 31^st.

Exhibitions

Algarve Animals sculptures and paintings by Sylvain Bongard and Tara Esaguy Cohen in Cnvent Sao Jose in Lagoa until October 30^th. More info: 00351 282 380 434.

Ten Monumental British Sculptures exhibition at Cerro da Vila Roman Archaeological Cdntre in Vilamoura until December 31^st.

Music

New Orleans Jazz at Casa Inglesa restaurant in Portimao every Thursday. Every Saturday at Tivoli Hotel in lagos from 8.30 pm. Call 00351 935 086 365.

Saturday 23 October, Winterblues in Tempo, Teatro Municipal de Portimao

DE VIENA A BUDAPESTE
Orquestra de Câmara Portuguesa More info: 00351 282 402 470 or email:

info@teatromunicipaldeportimao.pt

Sport:

Sportive Sailing with Algarve Ocean from the Marina Portimao.

October 20 – Bike Ride starting at the Fat Frog in Almancil. Meet here at 5.15 for a 5.30pm start. Fairly challenging. For more details call Paul Beesley on 00351 913226954 or e.mail paul.beesley@sapo.pt or join “Algarve Bike Rides” on Facebook.

Market

Monday 25^th October monthly gypsy market in SB de Messines

Carboot sales

Saturday 23^rd October, Monte Gordo, Sunday 24^th of October, Lagoa and Monchique

Never a dull moment in the Algarve, come and enjoy us, and rent YOUR Private Holiday Villa .

Please contact me for any more details of the above information.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing.

October 5, 2010Special Offers

Special Autumn Offer Two Luxury Villas near Monchique

Villa Foz do Banho and Villa Ribeira do Banho, both located in the Monchique mountain area, we can offer for 1350 for a week in October!

Enjoy one of those luxury villas, in absolutely stunning area, close to Portimao (coast) and Monchique (mountains).

Both properties within a landscaped 12 acre private estate, far enough apart to offer total privacy. These very beautiful villas lay within the picturesque Monchique mountain-area of the Algarve. Both, Villa Foz do Banho (up to 6 guests) and Villa Ribeira (up to 14 guests) are luxurious, all bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and the fitted kitchens are fully equipped. All includes Wifi, satellite TV, DVD and music systems. Each has a natural style salted private pool built between 2 ponds. Various terraces offer sun or shade and BBQ. The properties are located only 6km from the old town of Monchique, where there are basic supplies, nice bars and restaurants. The Coast town Portimao is only 20 minutes drive away. For golf-lovers there is a 18-hole golf course 10 minutes away and a Spa health centre at 5 minutes distance. The nearest restaurant is just 500 metres away.

Please visit the following links to each property for more information and picutures:

Ribeira do Banho:

http://algarvehousing.net/villasinalgarve/luxuryvillas/ribeira/ribeira.html

Foz do Banho:

http://algarvehousing.net/villasinalgarve/luxuryvillas/foz/foz.html

or contact me for more information:

http://algarvehousing.net/villasinalgarve/customerservice/contactus.html

Warm Regards,

Michele

September 24, 2010Villa

We Offer 7 Days Sunshine, Book Now Your Ideal Holiday In The Algarve.

3 bedroom villa, with stunning views to the coast, April/May 900 euros/week.

Life is too short to settle for anything less than perfect, especially when it comes to holidays. When it is this easy to find private accommodation that will capture your heart, why settle for a cramped, impersonal hotel room? Instead, choose a spacious, private holiday villa all of your own, where you can relax in peace by the side of your very own pool is just moments away…..

Algarve Housing has a wide choice of Private Holiday Villas in the centre of the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal. We have Monte Boi, that sleeps 6. Located in the green heart of the Algarve, between market town Messines and historic town of Silves, 3 bedrooms of which 1 en-suite. Private pool and gardens, stunning views to the coast and distance sea view!

Have a look for more information and prices on our website, and contact me for further details.

Monte Boi the perfect Holiday Villa in the Algarve.

Warm Regards,

Michele

September 21, 2010Farmhouse

Farmhouse in the Algarve to rent, 25% discount now!

Farmhouse Bem Posta near Alvor — Farmhouse in the Algarve to rent

Quinta Bem Posta is a farmhouse in the Algarve, only 5 minutes from the beach of Alvor, that has some weeks left in October. We give 25% discount. Week price is 750 euros.

The Algarvian Farmhouse, sleeps up to max 12 persons, divided over a main house, annex and garden house. All located in a fenced garden, only 5 minutes drive from lively Alvor, with white stretched sandy beaches.

A large private pool, plus shallow children’s pool, in a very large, landscaped garden. Beautiful covered terrace with ample seating, all set up for outdoor living, with nice BBQ area. There is a game room with among others dart and table football, and an outside tennis and basket ball area.

We have some weeks left, and we will rent them for only 750 euros! Please visit our website for more information, or contact me.

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Warm Regards,

Michele

August 30, 2010Algarve info

Book Your Ideal Holiday Villa Now!

Taking a holiday in the Algarve, Portugal during the winter season is a wonderful way to escape the cold and rainy weather and enjoy the warmth of this stunning area. The space and flexibility you can enjoy if you spend your holiday in one of the many Algarve villas that are available for rent will make it that much more special.This part of Portugal is in the southern most region of the country and has a wonderfully mild climate all year round. The coastline also happens to be one of the most beautiful in Europe. Portugal is a wonderful, safe place for the whole family to stay, and at a price that will not break the bank.

With mile upon mile of uncrowded, sandy beaches, the Algarve has a superb year-round climate. Pretty coastal towns and villages boast old churches and bustling markets, pavement cafes serving excellent snacks, and fishing boats on the beach. The Algarve in Portugal boasts an average 320 days of sunshine a year, gentle breezes coming off the Atlantic, and a laid-back lifestyle that you thought had monchique algarve vanished.

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While you are staying in the Algarve, you will be able to enjoy some of the fine attractions that the area has to offer. For the golf lover there are some world-class golf courses. There are clubs and bars if you are looking for some nightlife. You can also enjoy many outdoor activities like tennis, bicycling and horseback riding. In fact, there is a little something for everyone.The best way to enjoy a holiday in this special part of Portugal is to rent your own villa. Algarve Housing offer great value rental properties in the Algarve, each with a private pool. These villas are located all over the area, with easy access to un-spoilt coastal beaches and the small villages and mountain regions in the interior. But you are never far from major towns, where there’s plenty of shopping, fine dining and exuberant nightlife should you need to see crowds again.

But the greatest form of relaxation will be to simply mix with the locals at the tavern in a nearby village! Enjoy the real Algarve, and be sure to head inland from the coastal plain and take a drive up to the mountains through forests of eucalypts and umbrella pine trees to the unspoilt villages like Monchique. Here the locals brew ‘Medronho’, one of the tastiest beverages in the Algarve and Portugal, and a drop which you must try.

Staying in a rental villa rather than a hotel will give you a much more personal space and flexibility and allow you to have a completely unique experience. There are numerous holiday villas for rent in the Algarve region but Algarve Housing offers some spectacular properties, and those, tend to get booked quickly. So you need to move fast to ensure you get the ideal property for your holiday 2011!

Besides that, Algarve Housing has a lot to offer for winter let, special offers, so you can enjoy the beautiful holiday villas for very low prices in the low season…

Please visit our website and contact us for more information,

Warm Regards,

Michele

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