Casa Santa Anna is a luxury villa Algarve, and we can offer this fantastic villa for a 50% discount price for March, April and May! The villa has a private pool, party room, magnificent views and sleeps up to 11 persons.
5 bedrooms, of which 4 en-suite, a party room with your own bar, pool table, music system, electric piano, for a real private party! Large covered terrace with superb views over the countryside, and only a few minutes drive to lively market town Loule.
If you want to leave this fantastic luxury villa for beach of play some golf, within 10 kilometres you can reach the most gorgeous white sandy beaches and renowned golf courses.
Be our guest and relax and unwind in Casa Santa Anna. (click link for more information and pictures)
March: 750 euros
April: 1000 euros
May: 1250 euros
Algarve Housing rent unique villas in the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal. Private villas with pools, form luxury villas till rustic Windmills. Please visit our website for other nice hliday villas in the Algarve.
Contact me for any further information.
Warm Regards,
Michele
Algarve Housing
Luxury Villa On Special Offer!!!!
Quinta do Castelo, unique, luxury villa in the Algarve, has a few weeks left in March and April.
We like YOU to stay in this very special villa, looking over the Castle of Silves, with private pools and Jacuzzi! We have a special offer for you for up to 6 persons, 1250 euros, this includes 1 rental car (worth 200 euros).
March and April are, to my humble opinion, THE most beautiful months of the year! Why? The nature is blooming! The gorgeous smells of orange blossom, fields of daisy’s and poppy’s…
Quinta do Castelo is waiting for you! Please contact me for any further information regarding this special offer or how great the Algarve is in March and April!
Warm Regards,
Michele
Carnival Rio de Janeiro or Algarve?
Of course Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the most famous and colourful carnival of the world, but if you cannot make it to Rio de Janeiro, carnival in the Algarve can be entertaining too! Especially this year as the weather forecast is looking good, the last many years it has been cold, windy and wet!
The carnival in the Algarve this year will be governed by the EU’s crisis. But in a playful way. Satire always is plentiful during the carnival parades. The largest carnival parade takes place in Loule. And with the 106-year existence, making this one of the oldest Loulé Carnival parades in Portugal. A colorful celebration that a large number of visitors from home and abroad attracts.
Samba dancers and politicians
Except for ‘Angela Merkel’, ‘Nicolas Sarkozy and Portuguese politicians, there are samba dancers and musicians performing in and around the floats. They will be making stirring music by the Av. Jose da Costa Mealha of Loulé. The parades are in the afternoon on 18, 19 and 21 February. Entrance is € 2.00.
Carnival Celebrations in Loule
Apart from watching the carnival parades in the afternoon, you can also join one of the many parties in the evening. On Saturday, February 18 from 22 pm there is the traditional carnival gala at “Palácio do NERA” in Loule. Dress up and join the carnival gala! Monday night, carnival with a DJ. Admission to the carnival gala on Saturday costs € 15,- and Monday you can go in for € 7,-.
More carnival in the Algarve
Many other location in the Algarve, carnival is celebrated, including 19 and 21 February from 14.00 parades in Paderne and Alte. And in the town Odiáxere (near Lagos) there is a carnival parade on the 21st of February.
The traditional fisherman’s village Ferragudo, has Friday and Saturday night carnival party at the Tucabar with live music of various artists of the Algarve.
Saturday 18th of February there is a carnival party at The Santa Eulalia Club, Albufeira with a Brazilian Samba group and various DJ’s, start 23.30 till early mornings!
There are loads more parades and festivities, we just mentioned a few we think is worth to try!
This information is brought to you by Algarve Housing, the villa rental company for better holidays in Portugal. We rent unique holiday villas in the Algarve, from rustic windmills till luxury villas. Please visit our website for more information.
Warm regards,
Michele
Love is in the air….
Algarve Housing wish you a Happy Valentine’s day and like to give some ideas for a lovely Valentine’s in the Algarve.
Valentines day, Tuesday 14th of February, some romantic suggestions:
Cafe Ingles – Silves
S. VALENTINES ROMANTIC DINNER
LOVE MENU – FOR 2 PEOPLE
1 STARTER FOR 2 PEOPLE ( MOULES MARINÉRE ), 2 MAIN COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM ( SEABASS FILET WITH CHAMPAGNE AND ASPARAGUS OR PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES AND OYSTER SAUCE), 1 BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE, 1 CHOCOLATE FONDANT WITH ICE CREAM, STRAWBERRIES, CREAM AND MINT & COFFEE.
PRICE 35 €
BIG LOVE MENU – FOR 2 PEOPLE
2 GLASSES OF CHAMPAGNE, 2 STARTERS ( MOULES MARINÉRE), 2 MAIN COURSES TO CHOSE FROM ( FILET STEAK WITH DRIED FIGS AND MADEIRA WINE, SEABASS FILET WITH CHAMPAGNE AND ASPARAGUS OR PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES AND OYSTER SAUCE), 1 BOTTLE OF WINE JOÃO CLARA, 2 CHOCOLATE FONDANT WITH ICE CREAM, STRAWBERRIES, CREAM AND MINT & COFFEE.
PRICE 65 €
Reservations: 282 442 585
A Lota Restaurant Alvor
All you need is love….A Lota Restaurant, with it’s excellent location down by the harbour in Alvor, is a wonderful choice of restaurant if you are planning an unforgettable night with the one you love on Februarty 14th.
Every attention to detail has been given to the romantic mouthwatering menu which will be available only for this special night.
Download the attachment for details of the menu that takes you from the First Look through to Dating and finishing with the Sweetest Sin !
And if that wasn’t enough, should you opt to enjoy a bottle of Monte Mayor wine with your meal, A Lota restaurant offers you one night of a weekend stay at Hotel Santa Beatriz in Monte Maior, inlcuding a guided visit and wine-tasting at the Adega Mayor
Reserve your table today and enjoy the experience.
For reservations just call: 282 458 444
No Patio Restaurants – Lagos
No Patio Restaurant are planning a feast for Valentine’s Night. Reserve your table now and enjoy a delicious meal full of romance and spice!! A romantic menu with plenty of choice to share with the one you love.
Cupid’s champagne cocktail on arrival
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Love fruit soup
Tomato and roasted pepper soup with pesto croutons
Cupids arrows
Roasted green asparagus with a velvet hollandaise sauce
Pillow talk
Soft scallops pan-fried with smoked bacon
And a pea and mint puree
Main Courses
Between the sheets
Salmon supreme wrapped in filo pastry with Thai spices
presented on a lightly spiced coconut milk sauce
My Valentine
Loin of lamb pan-fried and placed on a bed of snow peas
served with fondant potatoes and a madeira jus
My hearts desire
Supreme of chicken with a smooth creamy sauce with vermouth
and mushrooms, served on rosti potatoes
All main courses are served with a selection of fresh vegetables
Desserts
Dark seduction
Rich chocolate mousse with a
liqueur centre
My heart is yours
shortbread biscuit with
a citrus mascarpone cream filling
Made for sharing
four individual berry desserts made for you
both to share
Coffee or tea
Enjoy a liqueur coffee for just
€4,00 extra
€35,00 per person
Reservations: 282 763 77
Algarve Housing rent luxury villas in the Algarve Portugal. Contact us for any information regarding the above Valentine’s suggestions or any detail for the unique and romantic villas we rent. Let us know about your Valentine’s day suggestions!
Happy Valentine!!!
Michele
Algarve Housing
Spring in the Algarve!
Can’t believe it is already January! January in the Algarve means start of the feeling of spring, as the beautiful Almond blossom is starting to come out, which gives some beautiful pictures! Next to the colourful oranges on the trees, and the lambs jumping up and down in the fields, this is always a nice start of the year! We just had a bit of rain, but looking at the forecast, the sun is back in the Algarve! It has been sunny since end of November last year!
Tip for coming weekend:
Querenca Sausage Festival 21 and 22 January
The Querença sausage auction in the church square in picturesque village of Querenca, is one of the highlights of the Querença Sausage Festival on the 21st and 22nd of January, continuing a long tradition for this traditional Algarvean village.
The festival is in honor of São Luís, protector of animals, and is considered one of the most important rural gastronomic events held in the region.
The celebrations on Saturday night start with fado in the ballroom of the Casa do Povo de Querença.
But the real meaty action takes place on Sunday, from 11.00am in the Church Square, with the opening of the exhibition ‘Tradições Serranas, a Matança do Porco’ or ‘killing of the pig’.
The exhibition aims to recreate this tradition, ranging from the rearing of the pigs, through to the time the animal is killed, and the various ways the animal is prepared for food. Starting early, the public is encouraged to taste the grilled sausages.
At 15.00pm there is a church service followed by a procession through the streets of the village. Then at 16.30 there will be the auction of sausages in Church Square.
This festival continues a centuries-old tradition and is the flagship festival of its kind in the Algarve and, as such, “is an important tourist attraction at this time of year, highlighting the religious aspects of food,” according to Loulé Câmara.
The roots of this event go back to a time when families used the pig for food throughout the year. It was also a tradition to ask São Luís, patron saint of animals, to keep the pigs in good condition to ensure a supply of food for the household.
In gratitude, families offer the best home-made sausages to the church if the animals have had a good life up until slaughter, the remainder being auctioned. (text: Algarve Daily News)
Enjoy the Algarve!
Warm Regards,
Michele
Algarve Housing – for better holidays in the Algarve
Christmas in the Algarve?
How is Christmas in the Algarve? The Portuguese tradition is to celebrate with a family dinner on the evening of the 24th, with cod fish (Bacalhau). Not everyone, but most Portuguese will go at midnight to the church, after this presents can be opened, or the following day. Christmas day, the Portuguese have a lunch together. 26th of December, (boxing day), does not excist in Portugal, this is a normal day as every other day, shops open….
Around Christmas, there is much to do regarding entertainment such as concerts, and other type of performences. If you do not want to cook yourself, no problem at all, many restaurants in the Algarve organise Christmas dinners and lunches. Below we give a few options of the things to do with Christmas in the Algarve:
Dining and wining
23-27 Christmas Dinner Carvoeiro
Pimenta Preta Restaurant in Carvoeiro have prepared a mouth-watering Christmas Menu. This 4 course menu, which includes the traditional turkey along with a wonderful mixture of accompaniments is just €39 per person.
Where?
Pimenta Preta, Pestana Palm Garden Resort, Vale de Centeanes, Carvoeiro
Reserve a table: + 351 282 350 200
Price: €39
25 December – Christmas Lunch Almancil
Famous for their wonderful Carvery lunches, Restaurant Vaults in Almancil, has a great Christmas Carvery lunch on Christmas Day.
Where?
Vaults Restaurant, Ave 5 de Outobro, Almancil
Price: € 60
Reserveatable:+351289391883
Festivities and Events
16-12 Christmas Dance show Lagos
The show will consist of several choreographies such as, Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Traditional Dance, Modern Dance, Ballroom Dancing Oriental Dance, Indian Classical Dance and Hip Hop, all of which will be presented by the students from the Lagos Dance Association.
Where?
Cultural Centre, Rua Lançarot e Freitas, No 7, Lagos
Time: 19.00
Price: €5
17-12 Christmas Concert Portimao
With the festive season almost upon us, the festive concerts also begin. Kicking off the season will be the Orquestra of Algarve with a series of Chrismas Concerts. Performing at the Tempo Theatre in Portimão the orquestra will interpret the works of renowned composers.
Where?
TEMPO, municipal Theatre Portimao
Time: 21.30
Price: € 10
22-12 The Sleeping Beauty Loule
The Sleeping Beauty has enchanted audiences for more than 100 years with its brilliant choreography and unforgettable score by Peter I. Tchaikovsky.
Based on a tale by Charles Perrault, Sleeping Beauty, is considered one of the greatest classical ballets of all time. Elegant costumes and magical sets complete this captivating world where true love really does conquer all.
This masterpiece, which has been danced by most dance companies throughout the world, is undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful from the illustrious Russian composer, Tchaikovsky.
Where?
Cine Theatro, Louletano, Ave Jose da costa Mealha, Loule
Time: 21.30
Price: from € 21
Weather
Winters tend to be mild averaging around 15º and this is the season with the most rainfall. The Algarve gets on average 50 days of rainfall all year, most of them between November and February. But very often the sun shines, and it feels like over 20 degrees! Breakfast and lunch can be easily taken outside in a t-shirt, enjoy the beautiful environment of the Algarve during a walk, play tennis or golf, all very nice during the winter in the Algarve.
Accommodation
Algarve Housing rent villas in the Algarve, from rustic windmills till luxury town houses and villas, all with private pools and gardens, located in beautiful areas with nice decorated interiors and exteriors, most set up for outside living to make the most of the nice weather in the Algarve. Please check our Winter Rental section for our recommendations for winter let,
Merry Christmas!
Michele
Algarve Housing
How to pay the toll on the A22 in the Algarve?
This article contains information about how to pay the toll for residents of Portugal and visitors to the Algarve.
From December 8 (2011) motorists using the A22 in the Algarve will be charged electronically each time they pass a toll camera.
This system involves a series of cameras placed along the motorway which will record all vehicles travelling the road.
Residents must buy a transponder which is fixed to the windscreen of the car behind the rear view mirror and sends a signal to the cameras.
Travellers are charged 0.07 euro per kilometre, so 128km would cost €8.96.
Locally registered residents with Portuguese registered car
The transponder costs €27.50 and can be bought from the issuers, Via Verde (www.viaverde.pt) or from local post offices (www.ctt.pt) in person.
Users can then pay by a linked bank account (Portuguese only) or by pre or post pay at the post office or payshops and Via Verde shops. The system is similar to how mobile phones are used.
If a charge is unpaid, the users then have up to five days to pay before additional fines are added. A minimum of €10 can be pre-paid.
In order to buy the device and register an account, residents will need the proof of residency status, fiscal number, car registration details and if using the automatic payment, a Portuguese bank account.
There are also discounts that will apply. Residents will be exempt for 10 uses each month and a further 15% on all other uses.
Foreign registered vehicles for residents and visitors
Users can pre-pay with their vehicle registration number at the post office (www.ctt.pt)
There will also be temporary devices available for hire, costing €27 and with additional administrative charges. These will be valid for up to 90 days after which they can be re-registered as they must be linked to an individual vehicle.
Registering for a device is possible online at Via Verde but currently it is only in Portuguese, English speakers should visit their local post office for assistance.
Rental car users
Visitors to the Algarve using rental cars can ask for instructions from the rental company.
Rental cars will be fitted with a transponder and charges will happen automatically.
Currently, visitors will be asked to pay for their use at the post offices and at pay shops or online using the post office website (www.ctt.pt).
In future there are plans to offer places to pay at service stations.
This news is brought by you by Algarve Housing. Algarve Housing rent luxury villas in the Algarve. Unique properties with private pools and gardens. From rustic windmills till luxury villas and town houses.
Next article we will inform you about Christmas in the Algarve.
Warm regards,
Michele
New Website for Algarve Housing!
Algarve Housing has a new website, and we like to share this with YOU! The new website is completely different, more friendly to use, with more information and better presentation of the villa’s and easy navigating. We hope you like it!
To celebrate the new website, we have some special winter discount prices! Plus we are ready for 2012, so do not hesitate and visit our new website and let us know if you need any further information.
Take advantage of some cheap prices in the winter, valid for November till April, Christmas and New year are excluded:
€ 500 per week for 2 persons, exclusive costs for heating.
10% discount on the low season rent for:
A very special offer we have for Quinta do Castelo, 1 month in January or February for 1500 euros exclusive costs for heating:
We also have some nice new villa’s one of them is:
Casa Arrochella, a very special 4 bedroom, all en-suite luxury villa, located at the river do Arade with some magnificent views, a few minutes drive from fairy-like Silves.
We keep an update on the website for Special Offers/last minutes, but if you do not want to miss out, please become a ‘friend’ on my Face Book Page, and you will never miss out of any super deals of the unique villas of Algarve Housing.
Any feed back on the new website is welcome too!
Warm Regards,
Michele
Superbike in the Algarve
14-16 October the Superbike motor races of the Algarve will be held in the International Autodrome in the Algarve. Temperatures still above the 25 degrees, so ideal to watch some racing in the Algarve!
Karting Algarve and racing Algarve is fun for the whole family, combining leisure and competition. Great fun for families, children, friends and companies.
International Autodrome Algarve
The international Autodrome Algarve is located just outside Portimao and offers racing Algarve as well as karting Algarve. Designed to be one of the best and most modern circuits in Europe, it has 32 different layouts and is FIA and FIM approved. State-of-the-art facilities together with an amazing track make the AIA one of the best circuits in the world. Designed to be one of the best and most modern circuits in Europe, the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve will benefit from the best conditions of safety and comfort both for drivers and the public. The Autodrome offers a safe and perfect place for racing Algarve and karting Algarve.
Racing Algarve
As motor sport is the key component of the project, it has been overseen since the beginning by the world governing bodies, the FIA and the FIM. The plans for the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve were approved by the FIA for Formula 1 and by the FIM for Super Bikes. As a matter of interest, the F1 version is different from the motorcycling circuit circuit, a good indication of how detailed the project is and the extent to which the sense of spectacle will be maximized in races for both types of vehicle.
The total capacity of the racing Algarve circuit will be 100,000 spectators, with 15,000 seats in the main stand and the remaining seats in other stands, and standing room in areas around the track. There will be a spectacular view of the circuit from all of these vantage points.
There will also be VIP boxes providing a range of services such as catering, above the pits and in the main stand. The VIP Tower is the project trademark.
It is planned that major races Algarve in the world motor racing and motorcycling championships will be held at the circuit, with the World Superbike Championship and the World Endurance Championship being firm fixtures. These races are broadcast worldwide on more than 80 television channels reaching more than 2 billion viewers, thus ensuring unparalleled publicity for the Algarve and for Portugal.
Events in the National Motor Racing and Motorcycling championships will also take place at the Algarve International Race Circuit. That means spectacular racing Algarve.
Karting Algarve
Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve is one of Europe’s largest kart circuits which can operate three tracks simultaneously. It even has a track for children up to 6 years of age who like to go karting Algarve. The venue also has a restaurant, boxes and shops and more than 50 different Kart categories for hire. In addition the track can be used for driving courses similar to those run by the racetrack as well as driving courses for karts. There will be no lack of official races, karting and championship trials and private competitions.
Karting Algarve is not only for competitions. The kart track is also a favorite place for testing, with artificially wet zones, to complement the existing Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Companies and teams will find this the ideal place for a variety of events, whether they want to hire meeting rooms, launch a new product or simply hold ‘team-building’ exercises. Karting Algarve is fun for lots of people and companies.
The Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve is, without doubt, a place of leisure and entertainment for fans, companies, families and children, who will all find a place of great fun here. For racing Algarve or karting Algarve.
Accommodation Algarve
Algarve Housing rent villas in the Algarve, from luxury villas till rustic windmills and cottages. Some with private tennis court, others with jacuzzi, pool table, but all with private pools and gardens, and many with outdoor kitchen to enjoy outdoor living in the Algarve. Please contact me for further information regarding Karting and Racing in the Algarve, and a nice holiday villa in the Algarve.
Warm Regards,
Michele
Looking for some Sun in September and October? We have some Special Offers!
We like to share some Top Special Offers for September and October 2011!
Algarve Housing rent villas in the Algarve Portugal. We have some very Special Offers for YOU! Book your holiday to the Algarvian sun, and enjoy the beautiful beaches, the friendly Portuguese, the lovely food, and a nice holiday villa!
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!
We offer this luxury villa for 675 euros/week
Read more about this fantastic villa
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. Relax and unwind, and enjoy the Algarve in Monte Boi.
Special offer: 650 euros/week
Read more about this nice villa
Casa Bordeira, sleeps up to 7 guests, in very beautiful restored farmhouse, with nice private pool and gardens. Located in the countryside, but only a 15 minutes drive to the capital of the Algarve, Faro. Bordeira is the name of the typical Portuguese village, close to your holiday villa Algarve, where you still can enjoy the real Algarve.
Special offer: 650 euros/week
Read more about this special place to stay
Quinta Eucalyptus
Quinta Eucalyptus Monchique is a newly renovated Algarvian farmhouse situated in a quiet valley in the foothills of Monchique. There are no other houses in sight but this 4 bedroom house is only a 20 minute drive from the nearest beach and only 30 minutes to the west coast.
Special offer: Sept: 700 euros/week, Oct: 650 euro/week
Read more about this country side farmhouse
Casa Colina, was renovated and completed in 2011 and is suitable for 12 up to 16 persons. Casa Colina breathes an atmosphere of quietness and peacefulness and offers a paradise where you can enjoy beautiful sun sets and sun rises, while relaxing on the terrace and cool of in the private pool.
Special Offer: 6 persons: 650 euros. 50 euros for every extra person.
Read more about this Moroccan decorated villa
Casa Rodriques, 8 lucky guests can enjoy this 2 storey house, 5 minutes from the largest beach of the Algarve, Meia Praia, and 5 minutes walk form Lagos. The villa is new, modern, located in little condominium. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and private pool. Contact me for more information, as villa is not yet on our website.
Special offer: 6 persons: 960 euros
Algoz Residence, sleeps up to 10, in Central Algarve, close to market town Algoz and lively Albufeira. Only 10 minutes drive to the beach. Walking distance to bars, restaurants and all amenities.
Special offer: 6 persons: 1135 euros. 30 euro extra per person.
Read more about this modern, luxury villa
Casa Jacaranda, this luxury villa near Silves, sleeps up to 12, includes private Jacuzzi, close to fairy-like Silves, close to golf course and less then 15 minutes drive to the beach.
Special offer: 1200 euros/week
Read more about this fantastic villa with jacuzzi
Casa Vilarinha, located in the green valley between fairy-like Silves and market town Messines Algarve, Portgual. This Moroccan luxury villa, a hidden treasure, with 6 en-suite bedrooms, fantastic colonial, covered terrace looking over the private pool and lush gardens….
Special offer: 1250 euro for 6 persons.
Read more about this hidden oasis…
Please contact us for any further information regarding the Special Offers. We already taking on bookings for 2012, please contact me for more information.
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Warm Regards,
Michele
Sardine Festival Portimao Algarve
The yearly “Festival da Sardinha Portimão ‘in fishing town Portimao Algarve, is starting again this Friday the 5th of August. Until August 15 there will be lots of fresh, grilled sardines to eat, but also wine and beer, plus you will find Portuguese crafts shops. Portuguese and tourists come to this festival to the “Zona de Portimão ribeirinha ‘with lots of Portuguese music.
Concerts at the Sardine Festival in Portimão
Friday evening starts with a concert with a great artist, Dulce Pontes.(watch video, below) Furthermore every night performances of national celebrities, such as Mickael Carreira on August 12. There is also a stage for local bands. The concerts of the bands starting at 21.30 hours, national celebrities from 22:30.
Fireworks
The sardines festival starts each day at 18.00 and lasts until 24:00. The last night finishes with fireworks.
Sardine Festival Concert Program
Entrance fee costs € 5.00 and children under ten years have free entrance. For further information on entrance fees and the Program on the website of the municipality on the Sardine Festival in Portimão.
Program of the national artists Portugal:
5th Dulce Pontes
6th Charanga Habanera
7th Per7ume
8th Virgem Suta
9th Aurea
10th Quadrilha
11th Amor Electro
12th Mickael Carreira
13th Susana Félix
14th Oquestrada
15th Trovante
Watch the Youtube video of Dulce Pontes
Combine Sardines of the Algarve, with nice entertainment in Portimao Portugal!
Warm Regards,
Michele
Jazz in the Algarve!
The Algarve has lovely weather, fantastic beaches, nice restaurants, friendly people, lovely food and fantastic holiday villas!!!
Next weekend you can combine this all with a 3 day Jazz Festival:
Lagoa Jazz Festival, 1,2 and 3 July
Location: Sitio das Fontes, Estombar, Lagoa.
Start at 7pm till 10 pm
Program:
1 July: Omar Hakim & Rachel Z “The Trio of OZ” – USA
Watch video of this Jazz artist.
2 July: CINCO – Portugal
3 July: Quinteto de Daniel Mille – França
More information: +351 282 416 093
Enjoy lovely music in fantastic setting, open air concert, looking over the River of the Arade.
Casa Arrochela, also located at the river do Arade, close to the Sitio das Fontes Estombar. Combine the Jazz with this fantastic holiday villa!
Sleeps up to 8 persons in 4 en-suite bedrooms, located close to Silves, in fantastic surroundings of the River Arade. The views are beyond believe, Must seen, to believe!
Algarve Housing rent luxury villas in the Algarve, and one of them is Casa Arrochela. Please contact me for any further details about this special holiday villa in the Algarve, Portugal. Check out our website for more nice villas we offer.
Warm Regards,
Michele
Algarvehousing.net
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!
Read more about this fantastic luxury villa
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.
Read more about this nice villa
Casa Lavender, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, located in the country side between Messines and Silves, in green, lush valley.
Read more about this modern holiday villa
Casa Bordeira, sleeps up to 7 guests, in very beautiful restored farmhouse, with nice private pool and gardens. Located close to capital Faro, in the quiet country side.
Read more about this very special place to stay
Then we have Casa Vilarinha, in the same green valley as Casa Lavender, for the first lucky guest we have a very, very special price for 2-16 July. This Moroccan luxury villa, a hidden treasure, with 6 en-suite bedrooms, fantastic colonial, covered terrace looking over the private pool and gardens….
read more about this hidden oasis…
Please contact us for any further information of the beautiful and safe beaches of the Algarve and the Special Offers of Algarve Housing.
Warm Regards,
Michele
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
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
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!
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Warm Regards,
Michele
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
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:
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
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
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
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