We can roughly divide the Algarve into 3 parts, West, Central and East Algarve. Today we’d like to inform you about the Central Algarve. Algarve Housing rent villas all over the Algarve, but most villas we rent are located in the Central Algarve. Why visit central Algarve?
Visit Central Algarve
In the heart of the Algarve, the choice of things to do is endless and suits any type of tourist. Whether you’re a sporty type, a history nut, a party animal, a silent and nature seeker or a regular run-of-the-mill holidaymaker, you will be able to find what suits you in the Central Algarve.
Algarve Housing rent villas in West, East and Central Algarve. Very often we get asked which part to go, what to do there, any kind of advice. We will make a nice article about each part of the Algarve, so you can read and make up your mind. It is all a matter of taste of course, but, with those articles, we hope to help you a bit to make the right choice.
Today we present The West Algarve. Enjoy, and do not hesitate to contact me for any further details regarding the Western Algarve.
Summer in the Algarve is coming up, together with many, many festivals Algarve.
Algarve Housing made a list for you, so you will not miss any festival in the Algarve summer 2018. Together with a nice villa in the Algarve, and your holiday in Portugal is complete!
14 June the Worldcup Football 2018 start! Portugal won 2 years ago the European Cup, that was a big street party! What will happen this year? Ronaldo and his team are playing their first game on Friday 15 June 18 pm against Spain, I think they need support!
Summer is coming up! But not yet. June is the month before the high season starts, so nice temperatures, not too busy beaches….so splash in the sea, chill out at the beach, and drink a nice vinho at one of the many beach bars Algarve and enjoy the lovely sunsets in the Algarve!
If you have not booked your ticket yet, skyscanner can help you with the best deal for flights. Algarve Housing can help you with a nice holiday villa in the Algarve! We have a few nice last minute deals.
Whichever day of the month, there is most probably some market somewhere in the Algarve that you can stroll through and breathe in the atmosphere with all your senses. In the Algarve Portugal, you find 3 types of markets: local markets, gypsy market Algarve and fleamarkets.
The most common Algarve market is the daily (except Sunday) fresh vegetable, fruit and fish markets, most towns and villages in the Algarve have one, and are generally located in the centre. The best fish you will find early in the mornings! Mind you, no fish on Monday as the fishermen do not fish on Sunday!
Algarve Housing rent properties in the Algarve, whether you live here, or have your holiday in the Algarve, we love to inform you about the markets Algarve in Portugal.
Today it is already the first day of May, Labour day, in Portugal a public holiday. The Portuguese go out and have a picnic with family and friends, and eating fresh caracois (snales). So if you are on holiday in May in the Algarve, or planning your Algarve Holiday, Algarve Housing like to share with you a few of the many things to do in May in the Algarve.
Casa Luzia, new holiday villa in the Algarve for rent by Algarve Housing. Modern holiday villa in the countryside, between Silves and Messines. Sleeps up to 8 lucky guests.
Located in a hamlet just outside farmers town Messines and historic Silves with magnificent distance sea views!
I wish I could share smells with you! I just came back of the Silves area, which is famous of the orange orchards, which means this time of the year orange blossom, which means overwhelming nice smells. The scent of orange blossom is indescribable, so you MUST come and experience this. We have some nice spring offers! DO NOT MISS THIS!!! Do not miss April in the Algarve!
While up north, in March, Winter has still no intention of making place for its successor, spring in the Algarve, has already installed herself comfortably on the throne.
After the almond trees gave the start signal with their delicate white blossom, one tree after the other follows their footsteps in an explosion of colors and scents, as if exposing their assets in a glorious beauty contest.
Although the weather is stormy and rainy, spring is in the air! I have seen the first poppy’s and some other flowers start to bloom, next to the birds giving big live concerts! Lovely! This time of the year is so nice, as temperatures are mild, ideal to explore the Algarve by foot, or bicycle. March is also still low season for the rental market, so take you chance, and rent a nice villa in the Algarve in March! Algarve Housing like to share with you a few things to do in March in the Algarve:
It is February in the Algarve, and the Almond trees are in full blossom, stunningly beautiful! But what is the story behind the blooming of those Almond trees? Why is it called the snow of the Algarve? Algarve Housing would like to share with you this nice tale of the Almond tree blossom in the Algarve…..
I can’t believe it is already November! After a really hot October, we finally had a bit of rain, the clock has changed, so a bit of winter feeling coming up! Soon the wood burner can start doing his job! Yes November in the Algarve.
But writing this in my office, with doors open, the sun coming in, I realize how lucky we are living in the Algarve, and although November in the Algarve is low season, it is a great time to visit the Algarve! Why, well I just gave you 1 reason, the sun is still shining, and it is warm enough to spend your days outside. If you like walking, the temperatures are ideal for hiking, same for bicycling! Plus flights are cheap, as well as villa rental prices! So pretty nice November in the Algarve.
Algarve Housing like to share a few things to do in November in the Algarve:
On 15 August, many parts of Europe celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, as well in the Algarve Portugal. It is a national Holiday, most shops and public places are closed on this holiday in Portugal.
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is a very important day in the Catholic religion. It is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ.
The Assumption Of Mary is a feast day that is celebrated on August 15th every year. This feast day commemorates Mary’s death and her assumption into heaven. Because it commemorates this sacred occasion – which is viewed by many as Mary’s divine birthday – it is not only a Holy Day of Obligation, but is one of the most important Marian feasts.
Casa Toia, a luxury villa in the Algarve, now at 20% discount for the dates: 18 June-15 July.
4 en-suite bed rooms
Private pool and garden
Open well equipped kitchen to lounge with wifi and sattelite TV
Casa Gloria, luxury villa in the Algarve, is a great place to spend you holiday in Portugal. Only 20/25 minutes to beaches, 10 minutes drive to historic Silves.
Your body and head continues to be asking to get a break, a respite from the pressures of work, the requirements of family obligations, as well as the status of living the busy city lifestyle, and little sunny days. Thinking of some warmth and sun, thinking of spring in the Algarve? You searched the internet, asked around, as well as lastly made up your head and that’s you are going to have your holiday in Algarve, in the appealing Iberian nation of Portugal. If you did your research well, you have more than probably get a rough outline of your Algarve itinerary. If you aren’t yet bursting with thoughts and plans, I am going to make some useful suggestions anyways on the top 5 best things to do during a spring in Algarve! Apart form things to do during spring in the Algarve, I must mentioin the nature is at its best, loads of flowers and sweet smell everywhere….
Algarve Housing get you some ideas, together with one of the unique villas we rent, this can all add up to a perfect holiday in the Algarve.
Walking as well as Sightseeing – As temperatures are not red hot during spring in the Algarve, walking and sightseeing is ideal!
Algarve is a multicultural with the right mix of country qualities mixed in, making a kind of a surreal surroundings perfect for somebody who’d like to get from all of it, even for only several days. Algarve is modern and rural in the same time, in addition, it has a rich tradition and history. You will definitely be a witness to this should you go throughout the backstreets and investigate the Algarve on foot. Visit the Museu Regional in Lagos as well as the Archaeological Museum in Faro to get a blast to the previous encounter.
Golf in the Algarve
Golfing – Algarve has a number of the world best golf courses like superb Old Course in Vilamoura or the celebrated Royal Course in Vale de Lobo. A golfer may have the option from 9 holes to 18 hole courses of the more than 30 golf courses scattered around the Algarve terrain. During spring in the Algarve, paying golf is very popular, make sure you arrange your tee time upfront!
The southern area of Portugal has a perfect climate for golf, warm and dry climate, and the primary season is from late fall to late spring. The landscape can be exemplary, grasslands to coastlines, proving to be a little of the challenge, but still a very gratifying game.
Shopping – would you love shopping in another country? It is terrific way to enjoy and look into the culture and custom of Portugal and Algarve, particularly. You will surely find great deals in the shopping districts of Portimao, Loule, as well as Quarteira. You’ll locate everything from souvenirs, bags, shoes, garments, trinkets, components, and the list goes on. And new to the Algarve, the opening of IKEA near Loule, 30 March!!!!
Watersports
With a beautiful shoreline, the Algarve holiday destination has a lot of things to provide for water sport enthusiasts. You can try your hand, and legs, at windsurfing or stand up paddling or ultimately encounter the wonders of the under water world by diving into the thriving marine life as well as the legacy of Algarve sunken past. Also the dolphins like the spring in the Algarve, as with a short drive in a speedy dinghy you will find them.