On Holiday in Algarve This Week

If you are on holiday in Algarve this week you may want to see our pick of whats on and where.

Read on,

Tuesday 15th July

Guided walking tours in East Algarve with Brian from Moonlightservices.eu.These tours are every Tuesday evening and you can get more information from Brian on 913.595.868 or email him at brian@moonlightservices.eu or visit the website.

Wednesday 16th July

Its market day in Quarteira today, and its one of the biggest in Algarve, so if you fancy a little bargain hunting for leather goods, ceramics, clothes etc., followed by a little grilled chicken, this could fit the bill.

Thursday 17th July

Today is the start of the 27th Faro Motorcycle Meeting at Estrada da Praia, Faro. This event runs through until Sunday and is the biggest in Europe. Live bands are scheduled every night and you can see just about every type of bike, chopper, trike, etc.

If you do not go to the meeting itself, bikes parade around Faro marina area during the day and night. This is a huge event and adds to a day out exploring Faro town centre.

Friday 18th July

The Sheraton Pine Cliff, Albufeira plays host to the Doors tribute band, Riders on the storm, tonight from 10.00pm. Tickets available from ticketline.pt

Saturday 19th July

A visit to Fiesa 2008 (sand sculpture festival) is a must see. Situated in Pera, Algarve , Portugal, this huge event is open every day from 10.00am until midnight. This years theme is hollywood.

Visit during the day and return at night to see the sculptures lit, all on the same ticket.

Sunday 20th July

Folklore in Moncarapacho. The hillside town shows traditional folklore costumes, dancing, etc.

Things start at 18.00 with arts, crafts, trades and gastronomy, followed at 22.00 by the festival of folklore. Things wrap up at around 01.00

We hope that you enjoy your holiday in Algarve