Quietly hidden amidst the rolling hills of the Algarve along the banks of the slow-flowing Arade river, with its peaceful atmosphere, Silves Algarve is one of the best locations in the Algarve to still experience authentic Portuguese culture. It has that contagious relaxed pace of life that will instantly throw you in a good holiday mood. You could easily spend your days just wandering through the cobbled streets, drinking a good Portuguese coffee in one of the many typical local cafés or sipping a wine from a terrace watching Portuguese life pass by.
Only in August, during the Medieval Festival, you are reminded of the glorious times when Silves was the capital of the Algarve, a major defensive stronghold and an important trading centre. During the ten days of the Feira Medieval, the rich and turbulant history of the city at the Moorish times is played by actors while the old city centre is transformed in the vibrant town it once used to be.
You can find all you need in Silves, three large supermarkets, a post-office, and enough to keep you busy if you like.
For the 9th year in a row the Town Hall of Silves will host the Silves Medieval Fair. Silves goes back to the medieval times!
9daysofentertainment are promised and this year the dates have been chosen not to coincide with any other major event in the Algarve. So there is no reason for you to miss out on this epic event.
Get into the mood of the time and hire a costume, wander the streets and alleyway where scenes of medieval times will be recreated. Use the money of the time and barter at the stalls. Eatanddrinktypicaldishesofyearsgoneby.
The Silves Medieval Festival is one of the most popular summer festivals in the Algarve and attracts thousands of visitors each year. This year promises to be amemorableeventwithlotsofstreetentertainmentandanimation.
Tickets can be purchased at the castle or on entering Silves.
€2 – Day Ticket
€3 / €4 Bracelet
Start: 5pm
End: 1 am
Silves
Situated 15 kilometres from the coast and nestling in the valley of the Arade river, the fairy-like town of Silves Portugal is dominated by one of the largest and best preserved castles in southern Portugal – a constant reminder of almost 5 centuries of Moorish rule. This inspiring setting of Silves Portugal is a natural backdrop to a town steeped in history and the prize of successive conquerors. Silves is one of the most beautiful places to visit of the Algarve, Algarve Housing rent unique villas in the area of Silves.
Please visit our website for more information regarding Silves and the unique holiday villas in the area of Silves and the Algarve.
Only one week available 30 June- 7 July for this truly paradise between Silves and Messines. 6 en-suite bedrooms, large colonial covered terrace overlooking established garden and pool area, relax on the swing bed between the palm trees and children can play in the children’s play area…..
Enjoy the sun, the nice beaches of the Algarve combining a luxury villa Algarve!!!
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!
3 bedroom villa, with stunning views to the coast, April/May 900 euros/week.
Life is too short to settle for anything less than perfect, especially when it comes to holidays. When it is this easy to find private accommodation that will capture your heart, why settle for a cramped, impersonal hotel room? Instead, choose a spacious, private holiday villa all of your own, where you can relax in peace by the side of your very own pool is just moments away…..
Monte Boi, sleeps 6
Algarve Housing has a wide choice of Private Holiday Villas in the centre of the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal. We have Monte Boi, that sleeps 6. Located in the green heart of the Algarve, between market town Messines and historic town of Silves, 3 bedrooms of which 1 en-suite. Private pool and gardens, stunning views to the coast and distance sea view!
Monte Boi, sleeps 6
Have a look for more information and prices on our website, and contact me for further details.
Monte Boi the perfect Holiday Villa in the Algarve.
Location, location, location, that is the Castle of Silves where the Opera of Mozart will perform on Saturday and Sunday 10th and 11th of July. If you do not like opera, you can still enjoy the most beautiful settings of the special event! The opera Così fan Tutte by the Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, will be performed in the open air on a hot summer’s night at Silves Castle.
Cosi fan Tutte an opera of which they say the most beautiful and prestigious works of Mozart as old as 1790 when it was first performed.
The opera, staged by Paulo Matos and interpretation of the Algarve Orchestra, conducted by maestro Osvaldo Ferreira, is considered one of the most beautiful and prestigious works of Mozart, having had its premiere at the Burgtheater in Vienna, stemmed from the year 1790. It was on several occasions, classified as a “geometric opera, either by argument – which shows two pairs, face to face – both musically, the disposition of their arias. It is basically seen as an opera written to amuse audiences. Così fan tutte is assumed, therefore, as a work that combines a deep sense of comedy, the irrepressible musical creation of Mozart in the definition and illustration of the contradictions of loving human soul.
Remember what it was like to be a teenager in love? How it seemed like it could never possibly end? How you and your “steady” were so right together that you couldn’t even imagine being apart?
Now think back to what it was like when the object of that love, your perfect soul mate, threw you over for someone else. Painful, right? Almost too painful to bear — or at least that’s how it seemed at the time.
When we get older, it’s easy to look back on our lovesick youth with amusement. We wonder at how losing that long-ago boyfriend or girlfriend could have seemed so important, and how the loss could have been so devastating. But we still remember how it felt, and age and experience tell us that when grown-up relationships break down, the pain can be even worse. Maybe that’s why Mozart’s outwardly comical masterpiece, Cosi fan tutte, often leaves audiences feeling more than a little uneasy.
Over time, the mixed emotions Cosi evokes have led to criticism of the opera. Some say the music and the libretto simply don’t match — that sentiments the libretto states routinely are heard in music so deeply stirring that the words and the score seem at odds with each other. Maybe, though, that emotional disparity is Mozart’s way of making sure this unlikely story hits its mark.
Deep down, Cosi fan tutte provides a sharp reminder of how often the true depth of our feelings is sadly contradicted by clumsy statements and predictable actions. Mozart’s opera also does something even more profound: It bluntly reminds us that our most cherished relationships can often be fragile and tenuous, and in doing so it shines a harsh light on the barest of our vulnerabilities.
Opera in the Algarve, do not miss it! Why not rent a luxury villa in the Algarve with Algarve Housing. Check our website for nice villas in the Algarve, or contact me for more information.
We like to show you a You tube video to get you in the mood….
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.
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:
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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!
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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.
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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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.
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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Casa Barreto is a luxury 5 bedroom villa set within the unspoilt countryside near the historic town of Silves and only 40 minutes drive from Faro airport. Surrounded by orange groves and farmland, the villa offers peace and relaxation yet is only a short drive from all the essential amenities and a variety of attractions to suit every age group. Casa Barreto is built on 3 levels, providing space, privacy and comfortable surroundings for families or large groups. On the basement level there is a huge recreation room with table tennis and table football, offering entertainment in the evenings or a welcome respite from the sun during the hottest part of the day.
Master bedroom
On the ground floor is a spacious and comfortable living/dining room, cool and shady in the heat of the summer and warmed by a real fire during the winter months. The open plan kitchen is modern and fully fitted and has a large breakfast bar for informal dining. A small ´snug´, with cast iron gas stove, offers a cosy reading and relaxing area. On this level there is also one twin bedroom, with access to the garden, and a guest w.c. On the first floor are 3 double and 1 twin bedroom and 2 modern bathrooms with showers and full baths. The master bedroom also enjoys its own private sun terrace with views over the garden. Additionally, on the basement level there is a huge recreation room with table tennis and table football, offering entertainment in the evenings or a welcome respite from the sun during the hottest part of the day.
Outdoor Dining
The gardens surrounding the house are landscaped and offer many quiet areas for peaceful relaxation. The large terrace outside the kitchen is perfect for outdoor dining and barbecuing under the shade of the ancient Olive and Carob trees. There is also plenty of space for sunbathing and relaxing around the swimming pool. The rest of the land is completely enclosed for privacy and is planted with an abundance of fruit trees, including Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Olive and Almond.
Casa Barreto has nice landscaped gardens and private pool. Ideal holiday home in the Algarve. Algarve Housing is happy renting this nice holiday villa. Click here for more information about Casa Barreto, and check our website for more nice rental homes in the Algarve. Please contact me for availability and prices!
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Dream Holiday Villa Quinta do Castelo, sleeps max 12, has an outside Jacuzzi now! And only 2 weeks left to rent. We have a special offer for you to enjoy this fairytale holiday home looking over the castle of Silves. This luxury villa has everything you wish for your ideal holiday accommodation in Portugal. From outdoor kitchen with wok, outdoor lounge, splendid views, gorgeous pool, with fantastic lounges, cocktail bar, natural pool, big plasma tv screens, wifi internet connection, outstanding quality of bed, linnen and mattresses and more….
Outdoor Living
Book now to enjoy this overwhelming luxury, all beautiful decorated. We have only 2 weeks left, and want YOU to enjoy this with your family and friends.
9-16 May 1050 euros,
29 August- 5 September 1395 euros
Prices are based on max 6 persons, please contact me for a tailor made price quotation for larger groups. Prices are all inclusive. Do you want to Splash and Play, use the special offer of Quinta do Castelo.
Silves is a place not to be missed when you visit the Algarve, the most southern part of Portugal. Most of our villas for rent located close to Silves, time to write about historic town Silves.
Once the capital of the Arab kingdom. A once flourishing city of palaces, gardens and bazaars, Silves may have lost its influence but not its interest. The surrounding area is comprised of mile after mile of orchards – peach, almond and orange trees. The redsand stone fortress is open daily (09:00-19:00). A 13th century cathedral built of red and white sandstone has fine emblazoned tombs and should not be missed.
The best way to start your visit to the city is by going to Silves market in the morning. You will enjoy the aroma of the fruit, vegetables and fresh fish at this crowded, noisy but charming venue where you can buy everything you need to cook a delicious meal.
Silves, with its terraces, minarets, the façade of the Arabic palaces and streets complete with bazaars, make the city a great attraction for all visitors.
Walking on foot over the hills around the city, you will see flourishing orchards of almond, orange and fig trees.
Nowadays, Silves still maintains this medieval charm: from the 7-arched Roman bridge winding cobbled streets lead to picturesque squares fronted by churches and colourful cafes. Bars, shops and restaurants where local cuisine can be sampled at leisure, are interspersed with typical red roofed houses. The Fabrica do Ingles is a more recent social gathering point, offering restaurants, conference and exhibition facilities and during the summer months, concerts, laser shows, and theatrical re-enactments.
Silves has a great deal to offer, blending past and present to create its own unique atmosphere. Magnificent surroundings and the accompanying gentle pace of life combine to provide a memorable and truly remarkable visit.
AlgarveHousing rent various holiday homes in the Silves area, I just mention a few;
