Algarve Farmhouse For Holiday Rent

Need a break? Fed up after another terrible summer?

Treat yourself to a short winter break at Casa Orange, Algarve, Portugal.

We cannot guarantee good weather but, with over 300 days of sunshine a year (thats more than California) the odds are far better than at home.

We have put together a small gallery of photographs to give you an impression of the location and the atmosphere of the house, so just click on the photograph above and be instantly transported to a warmer, quieter place.

This small rustic 2 bedroom farmhouse sits in the middle of a huge orange grove, just a few kilometres east of the historic town of Silves.
When you sit on the poolside terrace and look around you can see orange trees almost as far as the eye can see. Inside, the house has an open plan kitchen, dining area, and lounge with a wood burning stove, for those chilly evenings. It has one double bedroom and one twin bedroom and a shower room and toilet.


Priced at only 350 Euro per week, low season, including FREE Firewood for the wood burning stove, this house is a bargain.

You will also need a car for the week and prices start at around 100 Euro,


So, if you like the idea of getting away from work or escaping the weather for a week or two, either Email Michele@ algarvehousing.net or call us on ++351 963 717 094 for more details.

Luxury Algarve Villa for Rent - Special Offer

Luxury Algarve Villa for rent:
Sick of the rain?
Sick of work?
Then rent Casa Vilarinha, Algarve, Portugal, from Friday 24 of October, for a one week break, including a hire car and car insurance for only 700 Euro (for up to 4 guests).
Thats right, thats only 175 euro per person.
Click on the photograph above and have a good look around. We have put together a small album to give you a taste of what Casa Vilarinha is like.
Once you have had a look at the photographs, click here to see full details regarding where this luxury villa is located and what it has to offer. Then email us to book and you could be relaxing in and around this villa in just 3 weeks time.

This house is ideal for those looking for an away from it all break in the unspoilt countryside of the Silves Region, Algarve and is great for nature lovers, walkers, birdwatchers, etc.

At a special last minute bargain price of just €700 per week.

Inclusive, VW Polo or similar with air conditioning, inclusive "no excess" insurance with free extra driver and free child seats.
This special offer is brought to you by algarvehousing.net. For further information please feel free to email us or call Michele on ++ 351 963 717 094

Algarve Holiday Villa For Rent

Discover the real Algarve, away from the crowds.
Exclusive to us, this 3 bedroom Algarve holiday villa is for rent with private pool, situated just outside São Marcos da Serra in the heart of Algarve.
The villa has 3 twin bedrooms (one with air conditioning), 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and a large living / TV /dining room.
Outdoor terraces offer sun and shade, along with a BBQ and outdoor dining area. Loungers sit around the pool where you can take in the beautiful mountain views.
This villa makes a fantastic base for nature lovers, walkers, bird watchers, etc.
This house is only €1150 per week in August and even less at only €850 per week for September.
Click on the picture above to view the villa gallery or
Call Michele of algarvehousing.net on ++ 351 963 717 094 for more information

Algarve Hotspots This Week

Here are some of this weeks hotspots, here in Algarve, we hope you enjoy our picks of the week.
If you are on holiday in Portugal please visit your nearest tourist office for a full whats on guide.

Tomorrow, Friday 8th August

















Starting tonight and running every night until the 17th of August is the Portimao Sardine festival.
Things kick off around 18.00 each evening and carry on until midnight with live music each night.


Saturday 9th August.
















The historic town of Silves plays host to its annual medieval festival from 19.30 tonight and every night until the 17th. Costumes are available for all so you can really get in the mood.
This is a great night out, see you there.

Sunday 10th August



Here is a mixed idea for Sunday.
















How about a visit to Fuzeta today ( its on the coast between Olhao and Tavira)?
There is a good sized flea market there this morning if you fancy hunting for a bargain or two, and you can follow that with a short ferry ride and visit the island.
This island has a great beach and has a scattering of small houses.
Food and drinks are available at a couple of small bars
As usual make sure you take pleanty of sun cream and an umbrella or two.

We hope that you find the above fun and that you enjoy your holiday here in Algarve, Portugal

On Holiday in Portugal? Ideas for this Week

If you are on holiday in Portugal this week, here are some things to see and do in the Algarve.
Visit your local tourist office for more information on this weeks events.

Monday 28th July

A visit to Fiesa 2008 (sand sculpture festival) is a must.
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.

Tuesday 29th July

Tonight sees Diana Krall play at Albufeira Marina from 10.00pm
Tickets are 30€
After party by Evaristo
Tickets available online at ticketline.pt
For reservations call 707.234.234




Wednesday 30th July















If educational tours are your thing then you can discover the Ria Formosa by boat
with natura-algarve.com
They operate five and a half hour trips with lunch included for 60€ per person.
They take you to the barrier (sand dune) islands of Armona, Culatra and Barreta.
Other tours have a birdwatching or fishing history bias, the choise is yours.
If you do go I would advise you to take the following:

• A hat
• Sunscreen
• Some water
• Swim wear
• 
  

For more information see their website or call 918.056.674

Thursday 31st July



Rythm of the dance runs until the 31st of August at the fabrica do ingles (the old cork factory) in Silves. This 90 minute show features Irish music and dance and starts at 10.15pm each evening. There are bars, cafes and a muesem
For more information call 282.440.480 or visit http://www.fabrica-do-ingles.pt/pt/home_pt.htm


Friday 1st August

Simply Red are playing at Herdade dos Salgados Resort in Albufeira from 10.00pm
Call 289.599.500 for more information



Saturday 2nd August and Sunday 3rd August

If you would like to see some of the real Algarve this weekend then today and tomorrow you can see it, taste it, hear it and drink it at Cortelha, near Sailr (which is north of Loule) at this traditional mountain fair with folklore costumes from all over Portugal, foods, crafts, music, dancing and much more.

Saturday - 2 Aug 2008

17:00 H – Abertura do Certame
18:00 H – Baile Serrano com Cláudio e Sónia
21:30 H - Inicio do V Festival de Folclore:

• Grupo Típico "O Cancioneiro de Castelo Branco" (Beira Baixa)
• Grupo Folclórico de Abitureiras - Santarém (Ribatejo)
• Grupo Etnográfico Danças e Cantares do Minho (Minho)
• Grupo Folclórico e Cultural da Boavista - Portalegre (Alto Alentejo)
• Grupo Etnográfico da Serra do Caldeirão – Cortelha – Loulé (Algarve)

Sunday - 3 Aug 2008

17:00 H – Abertura do Certame
18:00 H – Baile Serrano com António Manuel
19:30 H – Grupo de Acordeonistas "Modas ao Sul"
21:00 H – Grupo de Música Tradicional "Cante Andarilho"

If you are staying in one of our villas or elsewherein the Algarve this week, we hope your time here is enjoyable, safe and fun

Algarve highlights this week

Here are some of this weeks highlights here in Algarve

Tuesday 22nd July

Starting today Glasgow Celtic, Middlesbrough, Cardiff City and Vitoria Guimaraes will battle it out for the inaugural Algarve Challenge Cup at the Estadio Algarve on the 22nd and 24th July 2008. With clubs from England, Scotland and Wales pitting themselves against the Portuguese Champions League qualifiers it is sure to provide a real competitive edge to the pre-season tournament as well as providing a fantastic party atmosphere on the Algarve this summer.

This year the Algarve Challenge Cup line up throws some interesting teams together with Celtic v Middlesbrough and Guimaraes v. Cardiff City on the 22nd July. The final evening (24th July) will see Middlesbrough v. Guimaraes and then a clash of the Celts with Celtic v. Cardiff City to wrap up the tournament.
Tournament format
The tournament will be a modified league system where teams will get 3 points for a win and 1 for a draw. In addition to this a point will be awarded for every goal scored which will promote attractive attacking football. So a 3-3 draw would get a team the same number of points as a 1-0 victory.
22nd July 2008:
19.15 KO: Guimaraes v. Cardiff City
21.30 KO: Celtic v Middlesbrough
24th July 2008:
19.15 KO: Guimaraes v. Middlesbrough
21.30 KO: Cardiff City v. Celtic
The tournament will take place at the Estadio Algarve. The stadium is situated in the spacious Cities Park on the border between the towns of Faro and Loulé (S. João da Venda), which include a botanical garden, a lake, a golf course, a 400-metre athletics track, training grounds and the future Algarve Central Hospital.
Car: The stadium is located 8km north-west of Faro on the road to Loulé.
Train: The Faro-Lisbon railway will have a station at Cities' Park.
Nearest Airport: Faro International Airport (8 km)
For more details visit algarvechallengecup.com

Wednesday 23rd July

Not in Algarve, but a great day/night out why not visit Sines while the FMMSines festival is on
FMM SINES [July 17-26, 2008]

FMM celebrates its 10th anniversary with 40 concerts in 10 intense days of music.

Festival Músicas do Mundo, the biggest world music party in Portugal, is 10 years old in 2008 and celebrates the anniversary with the largest and strongest programme ever. Ten full days of music with 40 concerts and parallel initiatives taking place on four stages set in the village of Porto Covo (next to the fishing harbour) and the town of Sines (Arts Centre, Beach Stage and Castle). The programme highlights include the father of Chinese Rock, Cui Jian, the queen of Bollywood music, Asha Boshle, hip hop’s seminal group The Last Poets, and BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards winners Bassekou Kouyaté, Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara, Orchestra Baobab and Rokia Traoré.
For more info see http://www.fmm.com.pt/english/index.htm

Thursday 24th July

Rythm of the dance starts today and runs until the 31st of August at the fabrica do ingles (the old cork factory) in Silves. This 90 minute show features Irish music and dance and starts at 10.15pm each evening. There are bars, cafes and a muesem
For more information call 282.440.480 or visit http://www.fabrica-do-ingles.pt/pt/home_pt.htm

Friday 25th July

The Loule jazz festival starts today and runs until the 27th
Things take place in the Espirito Santo Convent Courtyard from 10.oopm each evening.
For more information call289.400.600

Saturday 26th July

This weekend sees a mini Festival do Marisco (Shellfish Festival) on the island of Culatra.
For those of you that dont know the island, I highly reccommend a visit, you get a ferry from Olhao (make sure you get off at Culatra and not at Farol (not at the lighthouse). Ferries leave Olhao at 09.00, 11.00, 13.00 and 15.00. Culatra is a small, unspoilt, fishing village, so where better to have seafood.

Sunday 27th July

Step back in time tonight for the final night of the "nights of the encharted moorish maiden" taking place at Cacela Velha (on the coast toward the Spanish border) the village is transformed back to the 10th century as is would have been in Moorih times. Food, drink, music and crafts


If you are staying in one of our villas or elsewhere, we hope you enjoy your time here.

Rent Casa Jacaranda, Luxury Villa, Algarve

Sorry that I have not posted anything this week, Ive been busy taking photos and doing this.
Please let me know what you think

Fancy Going on an Algarve Guided Walking Tour - Tomorrow?

How about a guided walking tour in the Ria Formosa on Saturday the 17th of May?

This walk sounds really interesting as it is lead by biologist Filipe Moniz and the walk will be looking at the fauna and flora of the Ria. Those of you who know the Formosa will have an idea of what to expect, those of you who don´t will be in for a surprise, as it is teaming with wildlife, flowers, etc.
The Ria Formosa is a lagoon ecosystem running almost from Faro to Villa Real do Saint Antonio,
it is home to many fishermen and women, some of whom collect clams at low water, some farm Oysters and some fish.
Protected by a line of islands and sand banks the Ria is made up of marshes, channels and salt pans and is home to many birds, ducks, flamingos, etc.
What better way to discover this area than in the hands of a biologist?
It is advised that you wear comfortable shoes and suitable clothing and bring some bottled water, a snack, some suncream and a pen and paper and some binoculars if you have them.

This walk is free but has limited numbers, so it may be wise to call beforehand.

Meeting point : The old primary school in Cacela Velha
Meeting at : 09.30 May 17th
Contact no : 281.952.600
Email : ciipcacela@gmail.com
Blog : ciip-cacela.blogspot.com



Complied by Michele for algarvehousing

Algarve villa rental - 40 percent off

Last minute deals - Rent this villa in Portugal`s Algarve, next week and get 40% discount.
Casa Lavender is a 3 bedroom house is situated in a lush valley between the historic town of Silves and the market town of Messines. This quiet location is ideal for relaxing away from the madding crowd.
But is less than 30 minutes to the beach.
The house has an open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen and 3 large twin bedrooms all of which are en-suite, one of which has a bath. Outside there is a covered terrace and dining area overlooking the garden, which includes a huge hardwood deck, pool, lawn and BBQ area. A very nice, luxury place to be! Close to Silves, 12 km, for nice bars and restaurants and lots of festivals at this time of the year.

For more information visit our online brochure.

Holidays in portugal - Casa Bamboo

We are pleased to announce that as of today, we are sole villa rental agents for Casa Bamboo, a 4 bedroom luxury villa near Alvor, in the western Algarve, Portugal.
Surrounded by established trees and shrubs the villa has a private, away from it all, atmosphere, although it is only 5 minutes from the beach and lively town of Alvor.
The large private swimming pool, covered terrace and BBQ make this house ideal for outdoor living.



For full details of the house, prices, etc. visit our page: Casa Bamboo, full details
For more pictures of this house visit our page: Casa Bamboo, photo album