What to do in the Algarve in November?

At the moment we have 25 degrees of sunshine, do I have to say more?? But next to that there is still lots to do, see, enjoy… I picked a few things, but if you want to see more, please visit ‘My Algarve’-website.

Another good reason to visit the Algarve in November is the villas to rent are very cheap, check out our website and contact me for good deals!

From Nov 5th until Nov 14th

Fair of Sao Martinho (St. Martin’s)

St. Martin’s Day is commonly known as a celebration of the maturation of the year’s wine, with this day traditionally the first time the new wine can be tasted. It is celebrated eating roast chestnuts. Friends and families, or even whole villages, get together for this Autumn season festival, which are known as magustos.

Once again Portimao continues the tradition by hosting the Fair of São Martinho a tradition since 1662. An open air affair which attracts people of all nationalities. An atmosphere not to be missed where the smell of chestnuts roasting hangs in the air.

Lots of stalls to choose from and a fun park. Portimão will be livened up for 10 days

First day opens at 4pm until mid-night

Every other day from 10am until mid-night

Where: Portimao

Entrance: free

21 November

Jazz Club @ The Museum: I-Tento-Trio

After the Spanisch “fury” in October we whole-heartedly welcome a Trio from the Algarve: In-Tento-Trio. This trio was born in 2005, created by Fernando Pessanha a pianist in cooperation with João Melro on drums and Pedro Reis on bass.This band will play originals, a mixture of Jazz/Rock and Classical music.

Where:

Time: 5pm

Contact: 966 329 073

Price: 10 euros

Website

Exhibition Amália Nossa Overview

This exhibition stems from the initiative taken by the publishers Tugaland to start a process of promoting and republishing part of the discography of the artist Amália Rodrigues. In parallel and following the same path, twelve young Portuguese artists were invited to make their contributions to a project reinterpreting these twelve themes based on key topics from the singer’s repertoire, in order to emphasise the contribution of the work of Amália Rodrigues as a structural influence on our contemporary cultural fabric.

Time: Monday to Friday from 09h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 17h00. Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Where: Silves, Misericordia Church

Price: Free

Telephone: 00351 282 440 832/ 282 440 832

When: until 31 January 2011

Rallye Casinos do Algarve Overview

Where:

International Autodromo of Algarve

When:

Nov 13th Super Special –Autódromo Internacional of Algarve

Nov 14th Special competition in Monchique Mountains

Prize giving at Hotel Algarve, Praia da Rocha

World Artistic Roller Skating Championship

Where:

Portimão Arena, Portimão

When: 24 November-4 December

Top skaters are expected from 32 countries – including world leaders such as Italy, Argentina, Spain, the United States and Germany – with the Portimão Arena playing host to over a thousand competitors between the 22nd of November and the 5th of December.

More info

Tickets are on sale www.blueticket.pt

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Warm Regards,

Michele

Never a dull moment in the Algarve…

October in the Algarve, means a fair bit of sunshine, so ideal to spent you Holiday in the Algarve. What to do in October in the Algarve? Never a dull moment…..

I give you a few of the many options.

Dance

Michael Jackson Tribute at Vilamoura Casino from 9pm from October the 18th till October 31st.

Exhibitions

Algarve Animals sculptures and paintings by Sylvain Bongard and Tara Esaguy Cohen in Cnvent Sao Jose in Lagoa until October 30th. More info: 00351 282 380 434.

Ten Monumental British Sculptures exhibition at Cerro da Vila Roman Archaeological Cdntre in Vilamoura until December 31st.

Music

New Orleans Jazz at Casa Inglesa restaurant in Portimao every Thursday. Every Saturday at Tivoli Hotel in lagos from 8.30 pm. Call 00351 935 086 365.

Saturday 23 October, Winterblues in Tempo, Teatro Municipal de Portimao

DE VIENA A BUDAPESTE
Orquestra de Câmara Portuguesa
More info: 00351 282 402 470 or email:

info@teatromunicipaldeportimao.pt

Sport:

Sportive Sailing with Algarve Ocean from the Marina Portimao.

October 20 – Bike Ride starting at the Fat Frog in Almancil.  Meet here at 5.15 for a 5.30pm start.  Fairly challenging. For more details call Paul Beesley on 00351 913226954 or e.mail paul.beesley@sapo.pt or join “Algarve Bike Rides” on Facebook.

 

Market

Monday 25th October monthly gypsy market in SB de Messines

Carboot sales

Saturday 23rd October, Monte Gordo, Sunday 24th of October, Lagoa and Monchique

Never a dull moment in the Algarve, come and enjoy us, and rent YOUR Private Holiday Villa.

Please contact me for any more details of the above information.

Warm Regards,

Michele

Algarve Housing.

Jazz in the Algarve

Starting tomorrow (18 June) till Sunday Night (20 June) there is spectacular Jazz in the Algarve. Not only the music is spectacular, but even more the setting, so together an event not to be missed! Combine the music events with a Private Holiday Villa of Algarve Housing, to make it even more perfect!

Amina Figarova from Azerbedjan in the Algarve

Who:

Friday 17 June: Michel Portal & Yaron Herman from Israel and France

Saturday 18 June: Sextet de Amina Figarova from Azerbedjan (picture above)

Sunday 19 June: Trio de Edmar Castaneda from Colombia

Sito das Fontes, Estombar, Lagoa, Algarve

Where:

Sito das Fontes, Estombar, Lagoa

Looking over the river do Arade, is an Roman amfi theater where the Jazz artists perform. The setting is stunning. There is a lounge area where you can enjoy the lush views over the river, and follow the concert on a big screen. After the concert DJ Luis Gomes will continue with good music, together with saxofonist Nana Sousa Dias.

An event not to be missed, must seen to believe it!

When:

18-20 June. Parc opens at 7pm, concert starts at 10 pm.

Price:

Friday night: 20 euro, Saturday and Sunday: 8 euro.

More information:

Website: http://www.lagoajazz.com

Telephone: (00351) 282380434

Get in the mood with a You Tube video impression of Michel Portal & Yaron Herman

Next weeks entertainment:

23 – 26 Jun 2010
For four nights you can enjoy Festival Med that transforms Loulé into a Moorish mecca of food, wine, music and street entertainment, featuring top-line world music acts such as Femi Kuti and Mazgani. Next week in this blog more.

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Why not combine the music events with a private holiday villa of Algarve Housing.

Contact me for more information about the events or the villas.

Warm Regards,

Michele


There is more than Sun, Sea and Sand in the Algarve…

Enjoy Sun, Sea and Sand...

The Algarve has Sun, Sea, Sand, but there is more to enjoy yourself during your Holiday in the Algarve!
Underneath we give you a rough idea about Sporting Events, and some (gastronomy) Festivals.

Algarve Housing rent special villa’s in the Algarve, so if you want to enjoy the Sun, Sea, Sand and the festivals, take a look at our website! We have some special offers at the moment, so contact me for more
information.

On Special offer, you want to book one of those seat?

Sporting Events
From golf and sailing to motoring and water sports, the Algarve has it all for sport enthusiasts. Many events are hosted in the Algarve every year due to its accessibility and an average of
300 days of sunshine per year. When mixed together with top class sporting action and passionate fans, attending a sporting event in the Algarve will leave a lasting impression. Below are some of the top sporting events taking place in
the Algarve:
– WRC Vodafone Rally of Portugal: 27-30 May in the Algarve Stadium
– WTTC World Touring Car Championship: 3-4 July at the Algarve race track
– Portugal Golf Masters: 14-18 October

Enjoy Sun, Sea and Sand...

Festivals and Gastronomy
The Algarve comes alive with many
festivals and fairs so be sure not to miss one of the summer events:
– Festival Med in Loulé: 23-26 June
– Al-bhuera (Sea Castle) Festival in Albufeira: 21-25 July
– Sardine Festival in Portimão: 3-12 August
– Medieval Fair in Silves: 7-15 August
– Seafood Festival of Olhão: 10-15 August
– Medieval Days in Castro Marim: 26-29 August
– White Night City Festival in Loulé: 28 August

We try to keep you as much as possible up dated with What’s on in the Algarve, and our Special Offers. If you do not want to miss them, please subscribe to our blog.

Warm regards,

Michele

Relax and Have fun in the Algarve!

Alvor Beach


Welcoming you to our country is always a great pleasure for us! So, take advantage of the Easter break and come and get to know Portugal! You’ll find excellent reasons here to pause for a while and unwind from all the routine and stress of daily life. And you’ll always enjoy the guarantee of our mild climate, ideal for replenishing your energy. There’s a wide and varied range of options to choose from, but our motto is always the same: relax and have fun!

We give you a few tips of people who live here, of things to do in the Algarve.

There is a very nice walk along the length of Alvor’s beach and then returning via the estuary. One walk, two totally different landscapes

Pictoresque Tavira


Would you like to have some exercise during your holiday? Rent a bicycle, catch the train (with your bikes) at Boliqueime station, get off Faro station and cycle back, following the Eco-via cycle route. This is the best section of the route. You can see flamingos feeding in the Ria Formosa nature reserve; Roman ruins; golfers hitting their balls into the lagoon at Sao Lourenco; have lunch at BJ’s Oceanside restaurant at Quarteira; and stop for a drink at Vilamoura Marina.

Eco-via cycle route

Or fancy more a lazy afternoon at Forum Algarve, a large shopping centre near Faro, or shopping Algarve, near Guia and/or watch a film in the cinema.

Visit one of the region’s many wineries, Portuguese wine is underrated and these small, family-owned businesses are incredibly interesting. Plus there’s the tasting, of course.

Eat in a PROPER Portuguese restaurant – good food and great value. North of the A22 motorway you will find many towns and villages, where you find local food for local prices!

Drive to Monchique, eat typical Monchique food in the restaurant ‘ A Charrete’, enjoy the views in Foia and go across to Aljezur to explore the west coast beaches or go north to the border of the alentejo. Fantastic wild flower displays in the spring!

A drive from Silves to Alcoutim through the EN124 to discover the interior Algarve, fantastic green scenery, windy roads; stop in little villages for a beer or a lunch, discover the Real Algarve.

Having prawns BBQ’d in garlic and lemon with chips and salad followed by mousse de chocolate at the Adega da Marina in Lagos, pure indulgence on a budget!

Algarve Housing rent fantastic villas in the Algarve, all with private pool and garden. Visit our website and contact me for more information. We have some nice villas still available for your Easter break!

Visit the Algarve, and relax and have fun!

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Warm regards,

Michele


Things To Do In The Algarve For Coming Week

Algarve Housing rent special villa’s in the Algarve. Are you staying in the Algarve, live here or planning to enjoy the sun, sea and sand coming week in Portugal, then read this article for things to do! Are you bored of the rain at home, get a last minute plane, and enjoy the Algarve! Check out our website for nice places to stay.

Here you find a list with some highlights for the coming week:

22-26 July

Al-Buhera Festival

Multi cultural festival in centre of Albufeira

City Center and Av. Sá Carneiro, Albufeira

Click here for more information.

24-27 July

Carnival de Bahia, Portimao, Riverfront


25 July, 10 pm

Al di Meola World Sinfonia

Monumento Duarte Pacheco, Loulé

At 15º Festival Internacional de Jazz de Loulé

Click here for more information.

You don’t know who is Al Di Meola, check out this You Tube video:


29 July, 9.30 pm

Gilberto Gil and Martinho da Vila

Estádio São Luís, Faro

Click here for more information.


And a You Tube Video of Gilberto Gil:


31 July, 10 pm

Joss Stone

Monumento Duarte Pacheco, Loulé

Click here for more information.

31 July to 2 August

1000 km’s Le
Mans Series

Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão

Click here for more information


1 August, 10 pm

Seal

CS Herdade dos Salgados Resort, Albufeira

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Next week we will inform you, among others, about the Medieval Festival in Silves that starts the 8th of August till the 16th.

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Warm Regards,

Michele