Tag: Things to do in the Algarve

Algarve info, Whats on Guide

What’s on in August-Algarve

It’s August! So much to do in the Algarve, many festivals, concerts, exhibitions.  Algarve Housing is the rental company for unique villas in the Algarve, Portugal. We like to inform you with some highlights of entertainment in the Algarve in August. WHat’s on in August?


jazz loule algarve
jazz loule algarve

WHAT

Jazz Festival Loule

Click here for the full program

WHEN
1 till 3 August, from 10 pm

For the 20st time already! Enjoy great Jazz music in a relaxed evening environment in Loule Portugal.

WHERE
The castle of Loule

PRICE
€ 5.-

medieval fest
WHAT
Silves Feira Medieval
Medieval Festival

WHEN
August 8th 18.00 hrs- August 17th 2014

WHERE
Streets of Silves

DETAILS
Go back in time to another, medieval era; Dancers, acrobats and much more will be there to entertain you. Be a part of this event yourselves and rent your medieval costume!

A spectacular event which can’t be missed!

PRICE
free

marisco
WHAT
Festival do Marisco
Sea food festival

WHEN
9-14 August

WHERE
Olhao, east Algarve-Jardim Pescador Olhanense

DETAILS
Seafood festival near the Rio Formosa. A huge range of shellfish on offer, cooked in the traditional way, regional sweets, handicrafts and every day live music on large stage! A festival not to be missed.

sardines
WHAT
Sardine Festival

WHEN
13-17 August

WHERE
Riversite Portimao

DETAILS
The Portimão Sardine Festival is summer nights of fun and frolics all in celebration of the humble sardine!

Packed with omega 3s and very tasty when simply grilled over charcol, fresh sardines are totally delicious. At the Sardine Festival you can enjoy lots of sardines as well as other local, typical dishes, plenty of local wines, browse the arts and crafts stalls and enjoy every night some great live music too.

Leona lewis

WHAT
Concert Leona Lewis Sheraton Gala, Albufeira

WHEN
August 18th. 2014

WHERE
On the beautiful grounds of the Pine Cliffs, Sheraton Algarve

DETAILS
The beautiful grounds of the Pine Cliffs become stage of one of Britain’s most fabulous voices, Leona Lewis.Leona Lewis rocketed to fame as winner of the 3rd series of The X factor (UK) and her R&B and Pop sounds have brought her international nominations and awards including Grammy nominations and MTV awards.

Now in its 18th edition, the Summer Gala with Leona Lewis promises to be another stylish evening.

PRICE
From € 45,00 concert only up till € 595,00 for a platinum VIP treatment

fatacil
WHAT
Fatacil Festival

WHEN
August 15th. – August 24th. 2014

WHERE
Lagoa

DETAILS
The municipal festival grounds of Lagoa turn in to a great exhibition and celebration of the heritage of the Algarve. The 35th edition of this festival shows demonstrations, concerts, crafts, shops and food; all in gratefulness of the heritage of the Algarve.

PRICE
free

WHAT
Medieval Days at Castro Marim

WHEN
August 28th.- August 31st. 2014

WHERE
Castro Marim, East Algarve

DETAILS
In and around the walls of the 13th century castle, the streets are filled with art and crafts. Kings and queens rule, knights joust and jesters entertain.

PRICE
€ 5,00
kids € 2,50

Coming up soon, the 10 coolest beach bars of the Algarve!

Algarve Housing is THE rental company of the Algarve, Portugal. Check our website for unique villas in the Algarve, with private pools and gardens. Please contact me for any further information.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Michele(at)algarvehousing.net

 

Whats on Guide

What’s on in the Algarve coming week.

music algarve

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

8.45

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

Algarve info

July in the Algarve- What’s on Algarve

Algarve Portugal
What’s on in the Algarve

 

Algarve Housing like to inform you regarding what’s on in the Algarve. Plenty to do in sunny Algarve, too much to communicate all, but we like to give a few highlights, not to be missed. Watch this space, and we will come up with more!

Sunset Secrets in Silves!

What: Sunset Secrets

When: Every Thursday until 18 September (except on August 7 and 14) from 6.30pm to 11pm

Where: Silves castle

The details: Programme of events including free relaxation massages, Mediterranean music concerts, belly dancing, local and regional products, food demonstrations and poetry dinners, all in unique surroundings within the castle walls.

Price: €5 per person (€4 for groups of 20 or more and €2 for Silves residents)

 

Jazz in Olhao

What: Jazz in Olhão

When: 13-27 July

Where: Cantaloupe Bar, Municipal Market, Olhão

The details: Jazz concerts by leading Portuguese and international artists.

Upcoming dates: 13 July at 9pm – Javier Alcántara; 20 July at 9pm – Charly Roussel Band; 27 July at 6.30pm -B Jazz Reunion.


Price: €5 per person

 

Yoga on the beach

What: Yoga on the beach

When: Every Friday during summer at 9am- till 26 September

Where: Galé beach near Albufeira

The details: Weekly hour-long yoga classes run by health and lifestyle coach Carin Carli from Your Wake Up Call. Aimed at all levels, and a perfect way to start the day. Participants meet at Pedras Amarelas restaurant, and then take a short walk to a quiet, scenic cove for the yoga class.

Price: €5 for Your Wake Up Call members, €7 for guests and visiting holidaymakers.

 

Vale do Lobo Golf Days

What: Vale do Lobo Golf Open Days

When: Once a month- till 13 December

Where: Vale do Lobo Golf Club

The details: The initiative is dedicated to Vale do Lobo Golf Club Members and Vale do Lobo Proprietors Club Members, who can invite their guests to play in the Vale do Lobo Saturday Tournaments for a special price of €50 per green fee. The offer is also valid for Vale do Lobo Resort and Welcome card holders.

Saturday Tournament dates: 19 July, 16 August, 13 September, 18 October, 15 November, 13 December.

 

Price: of €50 per green fee

 

Arrifana Sunset Fest

What: Arrifana Sunset Fest

When: 27 July

Where: Praia da Arrifana

The details: Annual music festival on the popular surfers’ beach near Aljezur. Artists TBC.

Price: €15

Algarve Housing, is the rental company for better holidays in the Algarve. Find your private paradise in the Algarve, and visit our website. Contact me for any further information.

Warm regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Algarve info, Whats on Guide

Sand Sculpture Festival Algarve- Amazing by Day And by Night!

fiesa2013

 

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

Home

Algarve info, Whats on Guide

Carnival in the Algarve?

Carnival Algarve

Coming up soon, Carnival in the Algarve! Throughout the Algarve there will be parades, generally this will take place on Sunday the 10th and Tuesday the 12th of February, starting 3pm till approx 5pm. My favourites are Alte and Messines. Why? Because it is very local authentic, and nice ambiance! And looking at the weather forecast….. this will be fantastic! Sun, sun, sunnier, sunniest….

But the biggest and most famous Canrinval of the Algarve is ofcourse Loule!

The celebration of Carnival in Loulé is one of the oldest in the country. This year the Loulé Carnival will take place on February 9th, 10th & 12th of February along the main avenue of José da Costa Mealha.

The theme of this year’s carnival will be the austerity measures imposed by the IMF, the current political situation of Portugal – basically the state of the country!!

The parades will start at 3pm and will include 17 decorated floats, entertainers, samba dancers from various samba schools and stilt walkers.

To complement the parade, Loulé Town Hall has announced it is also organising a number of themed balls and parties, sporting and cultural events throughout the town.

The Loulé carnival attracts thousands of visitors each year both national and international and is a great source of revenue for Loulé at this time of the year.

Tickets to enter the main avenue and watch the parade cost €2 per person each day.

Carnival in the Algarve, do not miss it!

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

 

Algarve info, Whats on Guide

8-12 August: Festival do Marisco Olhao

Today we invite you to visit the Shellfish Festival, taking place in Olhao, in the “Jardim Pescador Olhanense” near the “Ria Formosa”. The huge range of shellfish on offer, cooked in the traditional manner, regional sweets, handicrafts and concerts create a tourist event of the highest quality.
You’ll enjoy it!

The “cubist” town of Olhão is a special landmark on the Algarve tourist route. The typical ways of its people, the town’s exotic architecture, its cuisine and the islands nearby are all good reasons to visit.

Seafood devotees head to the fishing town of Olhão for the Festival do Marisco, for days of fresh cockles, conch, clams, oysters, conquilhas, octopus, squid and cuddle fish. Situated in the southern town in the Algarve region of Portugal, the festival celebrates the town’s history as a seaport and the subsequently delightful local cuisine – for those who love finger-licking good shellfish. Expect stall after stall of hot, grilled, steamed, sautéed and buttery seafood. And plenty of non-fishy smells and sights, too. In addition to the whitewashed walls and flattops of the Moorish architecture, folk dancing and concerts will keep visitors entertained as they eat.

Live music line up:

8 Tony Carreira

9 GNR

10 Beatles Tribute band

11 Rui Veloso

12 Banda Calypso

Opening hours: 7.30 pm – 1.30 am

Price: €8 for adults, children between 7 and 12 years: €3, under 6 years for free.

Algarve Housing rent unique holiday villas in the Algarve, Portugal. Please visit our website for more detailed information regarding the top holiday villas with private pools and gardens.

Warm Regards,

Michèle

Algarve Housing – For Better Holidays In Portugal

Algarve info, Whats on Guide

Medieval Festival Silves starting 28 July!!!

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!

9 days of entertainment 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. Eat and drink typical dishes of years gone by.

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 a memorable event with lots of street entertainment and animation.

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.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Algarve info, Whats on Guide

Livelike Dinoraurs in Portimao

The largest exhibition in Europe about dinosaurs, “O Mundo dos Dinossauros’ is on show this summer at the exhibition center in Portimão, the Portimão Arena. Not only the large-scale exhibition but also the dinosaurs themselves, like the T-Rex, Brachiosaurus and Oviraptor, life-size!!!!

Why takes this event place in Portugal? Not so surprising…. Portugal is in fact very active in identifying and preserving fossil remains of dinosaurs. Portugal is also famous for its many found traces of dinosaurs, such as those on the rocks on the beach of Salema in the Algarve.

 

A discovery in the world of the dinosaur
The website of the exhibition promises a spectacular journey into the world of the dinosaurs millions years back. First have a look in the cinema to see a short documentary, so you know more about the backgrounds of dinosaurs before you step into the exhibition space. Teeth, bones and even complete skeletons of dinosaurs can be seen in the “Fossil Gallery. The life-size dinosaurs you can discover yourself between the waterfalls, forests and deserts. And do not be surprised when the prehistoric creatures come to life itself: they can move and make sounds. At the end of the trip through the dinosaur era, you can still follow a workshop of paleontology.

Entrance prices and opening hours

This exhibition is on until September 9 th . Open daily from 17:00 to 24:00. A ticket for an adult costs € 7.00. Children under 3 are admitted free, between 3 and 11 years will cost € 5.00. There are also special rates for the cinema and for families and groups.

More information on the website (only portuguese)

This news is brought by you by Alagarve Housing, for better holidays in Portugal. Please visit our website for unique villas in the Algarve.

Warm Regards,

Michèle

Algarve Housing

Algarve info

Cliff Walking Algarve

The Algarve has beautiful beaches, weather, nature and the Atlantic Ocean. The Algarve is the most southern part of Portugal. An ideal way to enjoy all this is a cliff walk!

Praia do Marinho

When you drive to Praia do Marinho (take the turn off from the EN125 opposite International school Lagoa, and follow the signs Praia do Marinho), park you car at the rather large parking space. From here you already have some spectacular views of the golden rock formations and the Atlantic Ocean.

Long and short walks

You can choose to follow the cliff paths to the left, direction Armacao da Pera, or to the right direction Carvoeiro. The paths are sign posted and very easy to find. During these walks you find amazing scenery’s of the magnificent rock formations, and the information boards told me they were between 160 and 180 million years old, amazing! The colours are stunning, and at the moment you find a lot of flowers, among others the blooming Mimosa (see picture). You can make the walk as long or as short as you want!

So get your walking shoes and enjoy some cliff walking in the Algarve.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Whats on Guide

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

Algarve Housing

Whats on Guide

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
~~~
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

Algarve info

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

Whats on Guide

Christmas in the Algarve?

Christmas 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

Orquestra_do_algarve

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

Sleeping-beauty

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

Algarve_-_weather

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.

algarve villa rentals

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

https://www.algarvehousing.net

Whats on Guide

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

Algarve Housing

Luxury Villa, Whats on Guide

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

Algarve info, Whats on Guide

Festival Med don’t miss this spectacular event!

The historical old town of Loulé will be transformed into a Global Village from June 22nd to 25th, singing, dancing and partying to rhythms from all over the world. Enjoy this gorgeous street festival with artisan craft work, exhibitions, gastronomy, theater and entertainment from all over the globe.

The emphasis of this festival is World Music, with performances of from some oftoday’s most respected artists in this area such as, GEORGE CLINTON Parliament Funkadelic, Muchachito Bombo Infierno, SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80, Luisa Sobral, Sean Riley & The Slowriders, Lula Pena, Magnifico, AFROCUBISM, DakhaBrakha, António Zambujo …

Price: 12 euros/night, 40 euros for 4 days.

More information about this Festival not to be missed.

A few You tube Videos of the Artists to get in the mood:

Watch a video of George Clinton


And what can I expcet of Muchachito Bombo Infierno?

Loule presents the 8th edition of the Festival MED, one of the oldest national festivals of world music, you better get your dancing shoes out of your cupboard, and enjoy!

This information has brought to you by Algarve Housing, who offers villas to rent in the Algarve. More information about amazing villas in the Algarve?

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Algarve info

Algarve Ready For The Summer

Beach holiday algarve

The sun loungers and Tropical umbrellas are on the beaches, boat trips and activities are running, bars and restaurants are now on their long summer opening hours and, the weather is already shouting Summer!

Although the full Allgarve 2011 Summer Events program hasn’t been confirmed yet, you can rest assured that there will be plenty going on. Beach parties and beach entertainment, concerts, festivals such as the Silves Medieval Festival and Festival Med in Loulé and lots of sporting events including motor sports at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão.

Seafaris

Although life is very laid back here in the Algarve, things don’t stay still when it comes to activities! Every year activity companies add new programs to keep visitors entertained, a great example being Algarve Seafaris in Vilamoura with their fantastic new ‘Sea Fun Combi’ (combining a coastal cruise with a speed boat visit to the caves!), or in the case of Zoo Lagos in western Algarve, their new additions mean the pitta patta of little feet and the arrival of new species such as hippos, meerkats, prairie dogs and Lynx!

Shopping

Algarve Shopping

On the subject of new additions, the western Algarve shopping scene was given a real boost recently, when the fabulous Aqua Portimão shopping mall opened. Bringing H&M and Primark to the Algarve and other new brands and boutiques, Aqua Portimão has really got the locals talking…and reaching for their credit cards! Aqua Portimão is now the fifth major shopping mall in the Algarve, joining Algarve Shopping in Guia (Albufeira), Forum Algarve in Faro, Gran-Plaza in Tavira and Ria Shopping in Olhão.

Special_offers

Algarve Special Deals

Self catering holiday villas, we regularly have special offers, and we will keep you updated about these unmissable bargains! Till the end of June we have a few very nice holiday villas on Special Offer, for only 500 euros/week. Contact us for more details!

Club_nau_by_night

Algarve Beach Bars

As Summer is starting, many Beach Bars has opened their doors, with mouth watering cocktails, live music, like Club Nau, Praia Grande, Ferragudo.

Questions About The Algarve?

Please do not hesitate to contact me, about Things to do In The Algarve, where to stay, general things, I am happy to help YOU! Contact ME! Very regularly I up date myAlgarve Villa Rentals Face Book Page, so ‘like’ me, and you never miss out …….

So with the end of the week drawing to an end, we won’t waste any more time in sharing more of our news from the Algarve with you! Have a great weekend and we hope to see you soon!

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing

Algarve info, Whats on Guide

What Else Can You Do In The Algarve?

Algarve chefs week

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

Algarve Painting Exhibition
Algarve Painting Exhibition

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.

Golf in the Algarve
Golf in the Algarve

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.

International Fair in the Algarve

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

Contacts

Newsletter

Enter your email address to keep up with our discounts and special offers.