Didgeridoo Festival-Fontes Estombar-Algarve

 

Algarve Housing  like to inform you regarding the 12th Didgeridoo Festival, hold at the Fontes the Estombar.

Starts today the 14th of August till the 17th.


Didgeridoo Festival Algarve

Come enjoy the vibrations of the didgeridoo in this very special place that is the Sítio das Fontes in Estômbar.

During 4 days (14 – 17 August), the didgeridoo will be King and Lord by these bands and their sounds will take you to the four corners of the world.

Centred on the Australian aboriginal instrument that requires circular breathing, the festival will include a number of workshops, masterclasses and concerts.

Daily tickets range from €10 to €15 while the four-day ticket – which includes access to camping grounds – costs €30.

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Lots of music, workshops, lectures, crafts and healthy food and concerts will make the Didgeridoo Festival FATT’14 something you will never forget.

From 1pm onwards you can enjoy this didgeridoo Fest in the Algarve.

Watch video here

Algarve Housing is the villa rental company of Algarve, for better holiday villas in Portugal.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

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 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

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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Book Now and get 10% discount!!!


Casa Tunes is a luxury villa central in the Algarve. Built on a hill with magnificent views towards the south coast, recently finished and now on the rental market. Therefore we like to give a 10% discount when you book this month (February) for any available week this year! How nice is that!
Casa Tunes has 5 bedrooms, 4 bath rooms, all with heating and cooling system, terrace and ceiling fans.
A very modern kitchen with modern appliances, a large open dining and lounge area with access to the south facing terrace. Ample outdoor furniture to enjoy the most like outdoor living.

A large dinner table for al fresco dining as well as inside as outside, and of course a private pool (salt) with sun lounges to relax, enjoy the gorgeous views, or read a book under the shaded area near the pool The choice is yours!

Casa Tunes is located central Algarve, meaning close to all amenities, large shopping center, Zoo marine, beach, water parcs, Albufeira, golf courses, nice bars and restaurants.
Beaches
Albufeira is the closest beach area and has numerous beaches to enjoy. Please find here more information regarding Albufeira.
For more information regarding Casa Tunes please click here.

Please contact me for any further details regarding Casa Tunes or any other nice villas in the Algarve.

Warm regards,
Michele

Algarve Housing

Relax at Monchique Mansion!

Monchique Mansion, a large villa in the Monchique mountains. 10 lucky guests can enjoy the large pool with island in the middle, private bar with pool table and various terraces with sun and shade.
Top it up with the magnificent views, air-conditioning, wifi and your perfect holiday destination is ready!

Click here for more information!

Warm regards,

Michele

 

Nature in the Algarve

The diversity of nature Algarve is definitely one of the greatest riches of the Algarve. Visitors can easily experience different environments within this region: from the coast to the mountains, there is a whole world of diversity to be explored and just as many different ways to do so. The coastal areas offer an ecological system of amazing biodiversity, from native birds, to molluscs and crustaceans, and there are several points of interest for visitors to observe the nature Algarve, the fauna and flora closely on pleasant trail walks.

January and February you will find the Almond blossom and Mimosa, every month there is something else interesting in the nature of the Algarve. Curious? Please click here for more information regarding the nature of the Algarve.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

What to do New Years Eve in the Algarve?

Happy New Year!

You can cuddle up in front of the fire with a nice glass of wine, but there is more in the Algarve! Algarve Housing like to inform you with  some suggestions what to do 31 December 2013!

Monte Gordo
Portuguese pop singer David Carreira will sing you in to the new year right after the fireworks. Duo Reflexo will warm you up till 12 o’clock with some nice tunes.

Villa Real the Sant Antonio
From 22.30 music and entertainment at the square Marques de Pombal

Tavira
DJ Jonny V will entertain you in this traditional fisherman’s village. From 10pm you can dance the night away, after the DJ a Portuguese band will rock you into the new year. Of course fireworks will let you know it is 12 o’clock!

Faro
The capital of the Algarve will have all sorts of music and entertainment in the centre of the town. From 11 pm onwards live music towards the fireworks at 12, and I am sure it won’t stop after midnight. Many bars in the center of Faro will celebrate the new year with drinks and music!

Quarteira
From 10pm you can listen to music of the 80’ties with La Plante Mutante, at Praca do Mar.
A little interuption at 12 0’clock with fireworks, and the band will continue, so dance, dance, dance into the New Year!

Silves
Enjoy the band Mad Cats with Case de base, and Sara! at cafe O Cais, ready for some good music!?

Albufeira
Last but dfenitely not least!
Most famous for the New Year festivities is fisherman’s village Albufeira. From 10 pm at the Praia dos Pescadores will entertain you DJ China and the American singer Kat Blu with funk, house and techno! Richie Cambell with the 911 band will give you some reggae and soul music! Ofcourse at 12 fireworks at the beach and after this there will be more dancing at the beach or in one of the many cafe’s of Albufeira!

1 January
Start the new year with a fresh dip in the sea!

Where?
Ferragudo
11 AM, Praia do Pintadinho. First warming up with some gymnastics! After your refreshing dip some warm chocolate milk is waiting for you at the restaurant at the beach!

Armacao de Pera, in front of the Holiday Inn Hotel. Dive in for a charity! Shoes for children who do not have them! Afterwards, hot chocolate at the hotel.

Algarve Housing wishes you:
H A P P Y N E W Y E A R !!!

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

Sunshine? Nice Villa in the Algarve?

Casa Lavender, now 950 euros for a week in July, sunshine guaranteed!!!
Lovely villa in the countryside, with 3 bedrooms all en-suite, private pool and gardens, wifi and air-conditioning. What else do you want? Beach? only 25 minutes drive. Shops and restaurants? 10 minutes drive you find historic Silves, worth a visit!
Sunshine? It’s the Algarve, lots of sun in July! AND August ofcourse!
Festival? and other entertainment? there is always something to do in the Algarve, music festival, jazz, pop and classical concerts, For the Children? Also! We have the zoo marine where you can swim with the dolphins and Slide and splash, there are zoo’s, but most important, Casa Lavender has its own pool! Children love this!!!!
https://www.algarvehousing.net/villas-for-rent-portugal/central-algarve/luxury-villa-villa-casa-lavender-silves/

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