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Top Ten Things to do in the Algarve

We have the nice weather, nice holiday villas to rent, the beaches etc… but What else can YOU do????

Algarve Housing rent villa’s in the Algarve, the most southern part of Europe. With 300 days of sunshine per year, gorgeous beaches and friendly local people an ideal holiday destination. Our holiday villa’s are of high standard, all with private pool and gardens, within 30 minutes to the beach.

We give you 10 top tips….

Boat trip Portimao

1. Take a boat trip

Take a pleasure boat trip from Portimão harbor and enjoy a full day of sunbathing on deck, swimming
from the boat and snorkeling in clear turquoise waters. You will be taken to the best beaches and shown hidden caves en route. Lunch is usually included and is often a delicious meal of fresh sardines, bread and wine.

2. Fishing Trips

Try your luck at big game fishing! Trips run daily from fishing town Portimão between June and September. This day out is ideal for beginners and experienced fishers alike.

3. Take the kids to Slide and Splash

You can’t visit the Algarve with teenagers and not take them here! Considered one of the best water parks in Europe, Slide and Splash offers a variety of rides for all ages as well as a relaxing Jacuzzi for adults. Take a picnic and watch out for sunburn. The water park is located near to Lagoa, Carvoeiro and Portimão in Central Algarve.

4. Visit a colorful Algarve Market

Regular markets are held throughout the Algarve and most towns and villages have their own. Ask in local shops to find the nearest market to you, or visit one of the larger tourist markets such as the one in Loulé, held every Saturday morning. You can expect to find a range of things for sale including bags, shoes, fake designer goods and souvenirs. Take care with personal security when visiting markets.

5. Explore Silves and Monchique

Spend a day exploring the best of the Algarve’s historical heritage. Start at the medieval castle at
Silves – the town once known as the Algarve’s Moorish capital. Then visit the cork museum at the Fábrica do Inglês, which offers a permanent exhibition demonstrating how cork is processed. Finish up taking a walk around Monchique, just a short drive away from Silves.  Situated in the Monchique Mountains, this is the most beautiful part of the Algarve and is an ideal place to stop for a meal with an excellent selection of friendly restaurants.

6. Visit lively Vilamoura

Visiting Vilamoura offers an excellent day of shopping; eating and watching the world go by from a
pavement café on the Marina. This lively resort also offers a casino.

Zoo Marine Albufeira

7. Swim with dolphins at Zoo Marine

Enjoy dolphin shows at Zoo Marine, which is located near to Albufeira. It is also possible to swim with dolphins here, although you must pre-book for this. The center is also home to seals, sea lions, and a variety of tropical fish, small tiger sharks and exotic birds.

8. Take a family outing to Krazy World

Krazy World offers a top family day out with animals (llamas, deer, wallabies, camels) for petting,
crazy golf, swimming, pony rides and quad biking. New attractions are added regularly and in summer there are live animal shows. Located near to Algoz in Central Algarve.

9. Learn to play golf

The Algarve is an ideal golf destination due to its long sunny days throughout the year and large
selection of golf courses. If you’ve never tried it before why not indulge yourself with a few lessons? Or spend a day improving your game. Try Penina Golf Club near Portimão or Pestana Golf Academy at Carvoeiro Golf Club.

10. Go Shopping

The best shopping locations in the Algarve include the elegant Quinta Shopping at Quinta do Lago, the Marina at Vilamoura, Algarve Shopping Center at Guia and Forum Algarve at Faro. Open daily until mid night! Algarve shopping bargains include leather goods, which are locally made, pottery, decorated tiles, crystal, copper ware, embroidered tablecloths, filigree jewelery and cork products.

You will also find pottery sold from shops along the old main coastal road (N125)

Luxury villa to rent, with private pool and gardens

So visit our website, choose your ideal holiday villa in the Algarve and come and join us in the lovely Algarve.

Warm
Regards,

Michele

Algarve info

Algarve has some of Europe’s best Beaches!


Portugal’s coastline boasts some of Europe’s best beaches. There’s variety too, with a choice of superb surfing beaches facing the Atlantic full on, or sheltered family holiday beaches on the Algarve with full resort facilities close to hand.

Portugal’s Algarve beaches are renowned for their blue flag status and beauty. To the west Algarve the dramatic rock formations add character, whilst on the east Algarve coast beaches are influenced by estuaries and are flatter and more sheltered.

Algarve Beaches

A record number of beaches in the region will be flying the Blue Flag this summer.

Some 69 Blue Flag beaches have been named in the Algarve, 15 more than in 2009 and the highest ever in the Algarve.

Lagos, Portimão, Albufeira and Vilamoura marinas will also be flying the flag.

The Blue Flag is awarded to beaches that meet the exacting criteria regarding water quality, environmental management and education, safety, cleanliness and facilities. Many beaches along the Algarve are manned by life-guards during the summer season. You should always pay attention to the indications given by the life-guards and follow the indications of the color coded flags posted on the beaches.

Green: swimming permitted

Yellow: Swimming forbidden

Red: Swimming & entering water forbidden

Blue/White: Beach temporarily unattended

One of Algarve's safe beaches

Algarve Housing rent special villas in the Algarve. Would you like to enjoy one of the best beached of Europe, and stay in a nice villa, check our website and contact me for any further information.

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Warm regards,

Michele

Special Offers

Special High Season Offer for Constantini Residence

Luxury villa for rent in central algarve, on Special Offer

On Special offer, price drop to 2750 euros/week.

Luxury villa in the center of the Algarve, that sleeps 8 in the main villa and another two lucky guests in the annex. Located in the country side, with lush views towards the coast, only 15 minutes drive to Albufeira. With a private pool, with Jacuzzi, makes this your ideal holiday home in the Algarve. We drop the high season week price from 3300 euros to 2750 euros.

Please visit our website for more information, details and this property. You can contact me for availability and any additional information regarding this Special Offer of the luxury holiday villa.

Warm Regards,
Michele

Algarve info, Special Offers

Special High Season Offer for Constantini Residence

On Special offer, price drop to 2750 euros/week.

Luxury villa in the center of the Algarve, that sleeps 8 in the main villa and another two lucky guests in the annex. Located in the country side, with lush views towards the coast, only 15 minutes drive to Albufeira. With a private pool, with Jacuzzi, makes this your ideal holiday home in the Algarve. We drop the high season week price from 3300 euros to 2750 euros.

Please visit our website for more information and details:
http://algarvehousing.net/villasinalgarve/luxuryvillas/constantini/constantini.html
and contact me for availability: http://algarvehousing.net/villasinalgarve/customerservice/contactus.html

Warm Regards,
Michele

Special Offers, Whats on Guide

There is more than Sun, Sea and Sand in the Algarve…

Enjoy Sun, Sea and Sand...

The Algarve has Sun, Sea, Sand, but there is more to enjoy yourself during your Holiday in the Algarve!
Underneath we give you a rough idea about Sporting Events, and some (gastronomy) Festivals.

Algarve Housing rent special villa’s in the Algarve, so if you want to enjoy the Sun, Sea, Sand and the festivals, take a look at our website! We have some special offers at the moment, so contact me for more
information.

On Special offer, you want to book one of those seat?

Sporting Events
From golf and sailing to motoring and water sports, the Algarve has it all for sport enthusiasts. Many events are hosted in the Algarve every year due to its accessibility and an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. When mixed together with top class sporting action and passionate fans, attending a sporting event in the Algarve will leave a lasting impression. Below are some of the top sporting events taking place in
the Algarve:
– WRC Vodafone Rally of Portugal: 27-30 May in the Algarve Stadium
– WTTC World Touring Car Championship: 3-4 July at the Algarve race track
– Portugal Golf Masters: 14-18 October

Enjoy Sun, Sea and Sand...

Festivals and Gastronomy
The Algarve comes alive with many festivals and fairs so be sure not to miss one of the summer events:
– Festival Med in Loulé: 23-26 June
– Al-bhuera (Sea Castle) Festival in Albufeira: 21-25 July
– Sardine Festival in Portimão: 3-12 August
– Medieval Fair in Silves: 7-15 August
– Seafood Festival of Olhão: 10-15 August
– Medieval Days in Castro Marim: 26-29 August
– White Night City Festival in Loulé: 28 August

We try to keep you as much as possible up dated with What’s on in the Algarve, and our Special Offers. If you do not want to miss them, please subscribe to our blog.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve info, Special Offers

Cheap flights to the Algarve.

Ryanair, for cheap flights to the Algarve


Low-cost airline Ryanair opened its new base at Faro airport on March 25! Faro will now have 31 new low cost routes across Europe, including Spain, France, Italy, Holland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Germany, which are expected to fly 1.7 million passengers per year to the Algarve.

To celebrate the opening of the base in Faro, Ryanair give a million flights in April and May for SEVEN EUROS.

So come and enjoy the sun, sand and sea in the Algarve, book a nice holiday villa in the Algarve and relax and unwind!

Relax and Unwind

We have a nice offer for you, we give 15% discount on the rent of Casa Vilarinha for May, June, October and September and even 50% for April! Casa Vilarinha is luxury 6 bedroom villa, all en-suite, furnished and decorated in Moroccan style. A large covered colonial terrace overlooking the lush private garden and pool makes this an ideal holiday villa for you and your family.

Casa Vilarinha, luxury villa with private pool in the Algarve

For more information, watch this video!


So what are you waiting for, low prices, high quality!

Algarve Housing has more villas to rent in the Algarve, have a look on our website, and contact me for more information.

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Warm regards,

Michele

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Top tips for things to do in the Algarve

Quinta Palmeiral


Algarve Housing rent holiday villas in the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal. Apart from sun, sea and sand, we like to share a few other things to do in the Algarve. Top Tips of people who live here!

What else to do?

Drive to the top of Foia, the highest point of the Algarve, just above Monchique and enjoy the most gorgeous views of the coast with the river Arade, and Portimao. After that, allow yourself to get lost in the narrow, winding roads on your way back and experience the real Algarve!

Sit with a book and a light picnic under the canopy at Caldas de Monchique and enjoy the tranquillity and the sound of the stream.

Take a boat trip by traditional fishing boat, from Tavira to Santa Luzia or Faro Marina to Isle Deserta.

Traditional Algarvian Fishing Boats


Visit the most south westerly point of Europe, Cape St. Vincent; it is breathtaking to sit so high above the Atlantic and watch the waves come rolling in.

Stroll through historic, Moorish town Silves, the original capital of the Algarve, in the back streets the past mingles with the present in perfect harmony. Have a nice coffee on the terrace of Café Ingles, while listening to the Brazilian tunes of the live band…

Take a walk along the coastline from Ferragudo all the way to Praia do Carvalho. It works like a therapy, it will revitalise your soul and you will also feel fitter as a result!

Venture down into the awesome depths of the salt mine under Loule.

Look down on the old tiled rooftops of Tavira from the castle garden, or from the nearby camera obscura.

A round of golf on one of the Algarve’s stunning championship golf courses the Algarve boasts.

Famous Golf Courses



Visit to the Vale de lobo Royal Spa for a day of pampering and relaxation.

Dolphin Trip off the coast of Lagos or Portimao. You will see so many dolphins, you will never forget it!

Buying local honey form roadside sellers. Not only the honey is delicious, it helps local producers too!

This were a few tips, soon will follow more.

Please contact me for more information and visit our website for nice places to stay in the Algarve.

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Warm Regards,

Michele

Luxury Villa

Algarve Luxury Villa for rent close to Silves


Algarve Housing rent villas in the Algarve, and is happy to present Vale de Vila. This Luxury Holiday Villa is recently finished (2009) and is furnished and decorated to the highest standard, with lots of nice details.

The villa has 5 en-suite bedrooms, all done with taste and style. The open kitchen to dining area with large table and chairs, is very well equipped with among others a 5 ring gas hob, microwave, espresso coffee machine and dish washer. The lounge has nice flat screen TV, with sat. TV. All leading to a south facing large covered terrace with soft seating to relax and enjoy the beautiful country site looking towards the coast and the large pool (12x 5 metres, 1.70 depth). The pool is heated by solar panels as well as the floor heating (through out) in the villa. There is an outdoor kitchen with BBQ, table and chairs.

Nice green lawns, with children’s play area with 2 swings, seesaw and basket ball play.

Master bedroom


The luxury holiday villa located close to the historic town of Silves, where you can find large supermarkets, nice bars and restaurants. Silves is very beautiful Moorish town, with Red Stone Castle. Close to 18 holes Golf course, and about 20 minutes drive to the coast with nice sandy beaches, water parks and Zoo Marine.

Ideal holiday villa for your holiday in the Algarve, South of Portugal. Have a look at the photo gallery:


Please visit our website for more villas to rent in the Algarve, and contact me for more information.

You can subscribe to our blog to keep updated about Special Offers, Things to do in the Algarve and our new villa’s.

Warm regards,

Michele

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Algarve Places to Visit – Lagos, Jewel of the Algarve

Lagos Fort


Algarve Housing rents villas in the Algarve, and we like to tell you about the Jewel of the Algarve, Lagos. We rent two villas,one Town House and onecountry side farm house called Quinta Alfarobeira. More details later.

Lagos Marina


Lagos is a unique little jewel in the Algarve. It has chosen to develop its tourism with taste and class. It offers a balance of the charm and history of the Portuguese culture with a blend of creature comforts and facilities to please the desires of the most discerning tourist. The warmth of Lagos and her people make it difficult to resist falling in love with this seaside town. I can only say that Lagos has a special something that you feel when you spend time here.

Lagos is a city along the Atlantic Ocean, in the Algarve, south of Portugal. Lagos is an ancient maritime town with more than 2,000 years of history. Moorish and Renaissance, from its fortress to its plethora of magnificent churches. While Lagos’ history is rich, it is the area’s fine beaches and beach bars, such as Bahia Beach Bar and Retiro do Marujo, which attract many of today’s visitors.

Lagos Beach


The beaches around Lagos are some of the most beautiful of the Algarve, like Praia de Dona Ana, which can be reached after a 25 minutes walk from the centre of the town, Praia do Camilo, a bit further on, and Meia Praia, whose sands stretch for 4 km (2.5 miles) east of Lagos. However, it is the promontory named Ponta da Piedade and sheltering the bay of Lagos which is most admired by visitors, with its caves, rocks and wonderfully transparent waters. North of Lagos, Barragem de Bravura is a water reservoir offering fine views

Apart from its animated lifestyle, the one learns that this was a fishing village and that its importance grew under the Arabs, which built several fortifications. It turned into an important naval centre in the age of the Discoveries, in the 15th century; became the capital of the Algarve from 1576 to 1756 and was greatly damaged by the earthquake of 1755; thus its beautiful 18th and 19th century buildings. A fine new marina welcomes boats sailing in from the Atlantic.

Lagos Golf


Famous golf courses, looking over the Atlantic Ocean are all a short drive a way.

Algarve Housing rent a beautiful restored luxury town house in the centre of Lagos, called Casa Urbano, that sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms, and has a beautiful Roman style private pool.

Quinta Alfarobeira, just outside Lagos, is a rustic farm style villa, that sleeps 4, with private pool in a beautiful garden. Please click on photo gallery (slide show) below to see the pictures and contact me for more details.


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Warm Regards,

Michele



Would you like to keep updated about Places in the Algarve, Special Offers and Things to do in the Algarve, subscribe to our blog.

Warm Regards,

Michele

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Discover the Secrets of Olhao – East of Faro – Portugal

Ceramic tiles Olhao


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….

Culatra, board walk to the Beach


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….

Church in Olhao


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!

Terraces between the Markets, Olhao


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


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Algarve Town House in Lagos to rent

Town House to rent in Lagos

Algarve Housing has another nice villa to rent in the Algarve, a Town House in Lagos!

About the Place

Casa Urbano, Lagos, is a striking modern conversion of a traditional town house, creating luxurious and stylish accommodation, together with a private swimming pool. This holiday property is situated in a winding street in the historic centre of Lagos, complete with an integral garage.

Lagos is a unique jewel of the Algarve, and has numerous beautiful beaches, all within easy reach of your holiday villa.

The villa, completed in 2008, was accomplished by a well-known design company located in the Algarve. They used polished, limestone flooring, waxed, polished walls and high quality, contemporary fittings in the kitchen.

The courtyard to the rear of the house is paved with limestone and planted with a palm tree and exotic plants. Walk into the azure waters of the pool, reminiscent a Roman bath. From your holiday villa you walk into the centre of Lagos, within a couple of minutes, which offers a balance of charm and history of the Portuguese culture with a blend of creature comforts and facilities to please your desires.

Modern well equipped kitchen


The Accommodation

Ground floor:

Entrance hall with guest toilet

Open lounge area with built in fire place, sat. TV, DVD, I Pod and Radio. The Open kitchen is well equipped and has nice dining area. Kitchen has among others an electric hob, fridge, freezer, dish washer and oven.

The first floor has two spacious twin bedrooms with shared bathroom with shower.

With a separate entrance from the court yard, you get to the third, en-suite bedroom with twin beds, and bath.

Although you are in the centre of Lagos, Casa Urbano has a nice and peaceful atmosphere, where you can relax and enjoy your Holiday in Portugal.

The warmth of Lagos and her people make it difficult to resist falling in love with this seaside town. An ideal place for family, surfing and golf holidays.

Luxury bedroom in centre of Lagos


For more information, pictures, prices and availability, I would invite you to our website. You always can contact me for any question regarding this beautiful Town House in Lagos.

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Warm regards,

Michele



Luxury 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!

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.

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

Whats 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!

Mozart


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-Verdi


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

Fabian Restaurant


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

Special Offers

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

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.

Luxury villa for rent near Silves


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 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

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

Algarve Golf Holiday


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.

Golf Holiday Villa Vilamoura


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

Luxury Villa

Large villa to rent in the Algarve

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

Whats 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!

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Warm Regards,

Michele

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It is all happening in the Algarve!

Silves Medieval Festival

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 8th 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 10th.

Silves Medieval Festival

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

Rent a holiday home in Medeival style

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.

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Warm Regards,

Michele

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