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.

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

7 days in Algarve, 7th - 13th July

If you are on holiday in Portugal´s Algarve in the next 7 days you could be doing some of the following:

Monday 7th July

How about visiting a market for a bargain or a souvenir? There are two today, one in Barao de Sao Miguel and one in Portimao ( at the fairs and exhibition centre). Happy hunting.

Tuesday 8th July

Its the kyte (dont ask me about the spelling) masters world cup tour at praia de Alvor, Portimao.
This event runs from today, the 8th until the 13th, so take your camera and enjoy.

Wednesday 9th July

If history is your thing then Trevor Haywood is giving a talk about the "Romans in Portugal" at the Sao Bras Museum, starting at 11am. For more information call 966.329.073

Thursday 10th July

How about a gallery visit today? Clive Cooks new work in water colours and oils can be seen at the private gallery in Figueira, Vila do Bispo. For more information call 282.695.446 or visit www.clivecookpaintings.com for a preview. I did and I like his work a lot, I hope you do too.

Friday 11 th July

It jazz time, so Dee Dee Bridgewater is playing Golfe da Balaia. Albufeira tonight. Here is a little taster:


Dee Dees website is at the link below
www.deedeebridgewater.com/



Saturday 12th July

Its Arte Viva 2008 being hosted by the Amigos do Meseu Sao Bras de Alportel, on the 12th and the 13th of July. Its an art event with live music, street animation and exhibitions and starts both days at six pm and goes on until midnight or thereabouts. For more information email admin@amigos-museu-sbras.org

Sunday 13th July


And, to finish the week, here is my own favorite "whats on" of the week. Freddy Cole is playing at Parque das Fontes, Lagoa.
Here is a short preview of what to expect from Freddy.

For more Freddy Cole stuff visit his website here


So if you are on holiday in Portugal this week we hope that you find something from the above list of interest. Enjoy your stay in Algarve.

Luxury Algarve Hideaway - New Photographs

This week, with the aid of algarvephotography, we have been busy giving our Luxury Algarve Hideaway, Villa Ribeira, pictures a makeover.
As you can see from the photographs, the gardens are just superb at the moment and another gallery of some of the flowers there we be online soon.
Not only did they produce many lovely pictures for us, they put them into this great album format. So Click on the picture above to view this fantastic new album.

Great work guys.

I hope that you like the pictures, we do.

You can see the new album for Villa Ribeira, Monchique, Here
Here you can see more details about this Algarve villa
You can find out more about algarvephotography.net Here
Here you will find more Algarve villa rentals
You can contact me for more information

It is Popular Saints Day in Portimao Tomorrow

So if you live in Algarve or are spending your holidays in Portugal this week, here is whats happening in Portimao tomorrow from 22.00




Sunday 15th June

Popular Saints Parades - Portimao
From 22.00
Riverside Area

Popular Saints’ Festivals
Jumping over bonfires with the scent of rosemary
In June, the Algarve gains its own special charm as it celebrates its local or so-called “popular” patron saints. Villages, towns and cities bedeck their squares and streets with brightly–coloured flagpoles, decorated with myrtle and lavender to celebrate the month of St. Anthony, St. John and St. Peter.
The ground is prepared for the open-air festivities and people dance to the sound of popular music, jumping over bonfires whilst cheering their respective patron saints Wine is drunk and grilled sardines are eaten. This is a ritual that is repeated in almost every town and village in the Algarve on these special hot nights that herald the arrival of summer. In an atmosphere of great merriment, heavily marked by the intense smell of the rosemary that is burnt on the bonfires, and the pleasant aroma of the pots of sweet basil (in which are placed short verses alluding to the saints, which will later be exchanged between sweethearts), the time is one of conviviality, eating and lots of entertainment.
In the old days, the girls of marriageable age entertained themselves by drawing “lots”, as part of a game of divination and interpretation of the future, based on a variety of situations. The sorte das favas was the most famous way of foretelling the future and allowed the girls to see if the year was going to be a prosperous one, a time of abundance, or a poor one, a year of hardship. The girls would get hold of three broad beans – one shelled, another one with half its skin and the other one completely unshelled – and then, after jumping over the bonfire nine times, they would place them under the pillow, removing one the next morning. If the shelled bean was drawn out, the next year would be one of poverty (the opposite would mean a year of prosperity). The burning of thistles, the melting of lead or the sorte da bacia de água (a drawing of lots based on the use of a basin of water) are other versions of these games, in which having fun was more important than actually believing in the result.
Nowadays, the highlight will be the popular marchas (dancing parades and competitions) that parade up and down the streets in honour of St. Anthony, St. John and St. Peter, to the great delight of the enthusiastic local audience. The tradition of celebrating the Popular Saints is kept very much alive in the Algarve, as is proved by the great number of open-air dances and festivals, where there is always a bonfire and great excitement, resulting in parties that last till dawn, on 13, 24 and 29 June, depending on whether it is St. Anthony, St. John or St. Peter that is being honoured.

Algarveans in Algarve

As you can see the Algarveans theatre group are playing in Lagoa at 20.00 tomorrow night (Friday 13th) and at 17.00 on Saturday. So, if you fancy something a little different this could well fit the bill. Break a leg.

Be entertained by the King's and Queens of England. Learn about their passions, foibles and their downfall. Based on extracts from various chronicles, letters and Samuel Pepys diaries, many stories will unfold. From the 1st to the 19th century the entertainment will amuse and move you. The stories will be accompanied by music from the period, played by John Dalton on harp and songs from the era with Margan Meiklem's choral group and the International Choir of Aljezur featuring the well known soprano Birgit Wegemann. This summer production is presented by the Algarveans, directed by David Butler-Cole at Lagoa Auditorium. Tickets €10 for adults and €5 for children. Tel: 282 789 608 or 966 507 308.


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6 Reasons to be Jazzy in July in Algarve

If you are a Jazz fan then here are some dates for your up-coming Algarve summer diary.
Its a great line up and you can preview the line up with the videos below
I hope that you enjoy them.
Im not sure what were they thinking of for the Maria Joao E Mario Laginha video?


Here is the full line up........

July 4th
Lucky Peterson
Praia de Alvor - Estadio da Restinga



For more Lucky Peterson stuff see the link below
http://www.myspace.com/luckypetersonmusic


July 5th
Herbie Hancock
Loule - Monumento Duarte Pacheco




July 6th
Maria Joao E Mario Laginha
Fortaleza De Sagres




July 11th
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Albufeira - Balaia golf village


Dee Dees website is at the link below
www.deedeebridgewater.com/


July 12th
Manhattan Transfer
Praia de Alvor - Estadio da Restinga



July 13th
Freddy Cole
Lagoa - Sitio das Fontes

For more Freddy Cole stuff visit his website here


I also have to admit that I had not heard of Freddy Cole (sorry Freddy), but he is the younger brother of Nat King Cole. And bearing that in mind check out this short video here.


Compiled by michele

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

What Am I Going To Do In Algarve This Weekend?

What am I going to do in Algarve this weekend?
Well there is a lot to choose from, there´s all sorts of stuff going on all over the place, here´s a few options:






















Music at Cafe Ingles

*Friday 30 May às 20h30 - *
*Laerth Maziero & Ricardo Estuani*
*Chôro, Bossa Nova & Samba*
**
*Saturday 31 May às 20h30*
*Gipsy music from the Balkan, complex Indian music structures, elements
of jazz and subtle electronic sounds are melting to a soundscape
crossing the boarders
of so called  World music.
The hammered dulcimer (zimbal), Indian tabla and guitar leads the
audience into a musical adventure.
Johan Zachrisson (Sweden) & Raimund Engelhardt (Germany)*
**
*Sunday 1 June às 15h*
*Cristina Afonso Band
Jazz, blues & ballads*
**
* For more information call David at Café Inglês on 282 442585*

Or.........

There is a new Dutch cafe opening in Albufeira on Saturday, May 31st:

Cafe Rembrandt welcomes all to it´s opening night from 18.00
The cafe is designed along traditional Dutch lines with brickwork and wooden paneling, and although i`ve not seen it I bet there are some carpets on the tables too.
The cafe is Rembrandt van Rijn themed and boasts a specially commissioned copy of the night watch painting above.
For more information email hans-vanhoogdal@hotmail.com
Maybe see you there?

Also this weekend,

On Saturday and Sunday in Olhao, at the fishermans gardens,
by the red brick markets on the seafront, there is a
Portuguese water dog competition.
These amazing dogs have webbed feet and were used by fishermen to gather
fish into nets, a bit like sheep dogs but in water.
Some of these dogs are bred locally in the Ria Formosa nature park,
which in itself is well worth a visit.
For more information call 289.700.100


Or..........

If you are looking for a bargain or two, this weeks car boot sales
are at,

Estombar fairs and exhibition park on Saturday 31st May
and
Fuzeta, near the campsite
or
Portimao fairs and exhibition park on Sunday 1st June

Happy hunting

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Spicy goings on in Algarve

I received this from the guys at the Bulan Maret Restaurant (March Moon)

SPECIAL EVENT!
Normally our restaurant is open in the weekends only for lunch, but on
special request our Chef will prepare an extensive "INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL"
at Wednesday May 28th at 19.00hrs.

- SOTO AJAM, Indonesian chicken broth
-RIJSTTAFEL BULAN MARET, a wonderful composition of 14 dishes including
beef, chicken pork and vegetables.

- SPEKKOEK, Indonesian layer cake with cinnamon.

Water and wine are included.

? 25,- each.(unfortunately we can only accept payment in cash)
Reservations are essential! Tlm: 918661567 or e-mail:
bulan.maret@world.net.pt



AND OF COURSE:

Do you really want to spoil yourself on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon?
Then let us take you with us into a nice oriental atmosphere in our
colonial style restaurant, where we serve your lunch outside at the
veranda or inside, just as you please.
Our Chef will prepare a fixed menu consisting of:
- a starter
-"Rijsttafel" : a composition of lovely pork-, beef- and chicken dishes,
vegetables and side  dishes like chicken satay, sweet sour salad etc.
- a dessert
- wine, water and coffee are included.
- price for each person: ? 19,50         Unfortunately we can only accept
payment in cash!

Of course you will find all dishes cooked with fine spices from The Girdle
of Emerald(as Indonesia is called by the Dutch).
You will relax in the quiet surrounding, over viewing the hills while you
enjoy your lunch and dream away.

Please notice that it is essential to make a reservation, because the
dishes are prepared long before your arrival to give them the wonderful
flavours.
You will find us in Porto de Lagos, a small village on the road (EN124)
from Portimão to Monchique.
Tel.: 282491329, Tlm.: 918661567.
E-mail: bulan.maret@world.net .pt
We are situated close to golfcourses(Morgado de Reguengo), 10 min. from
Portimão and beaches, 10 min. from Silves, 17 Km from Monchique. 02 min.
From the Valley of the Oranges(Vale de laranjeiras).


You are organizing a party? We are happy to come and serve Indonesian
specialities !




With kind regards,
Don Ao and Thomas Hartmann.

Thomas Hartmann and Don Ao fulfilled their dream to live and work in Portugal by recently opening the Bulan Maret Restaurant (moon of March). Thomas, previously the owner and Chef of Tujuh Maret in Amsterdam and Don, previously owner and chef of Tempo Doeloe in Amsterdam have created this lovely, new restaurant just 5 minutes away from Portimão on the way to Silves and Monchique. The atmosphere is unique: it feels like you are in Bali: the beautiful veranda, palm trees and the "pendopo", the tables in the garden with the rooflets, like in Indonesia. The interior is delightfully elegant and relaxed.

Chef Ao Don cooks Menadonese, rather spicy, but mild dishes as well. The lovely, exotic dishes include: Udang Madura, Grilled Prawns served with a sauce of Coconut and Macadamia nuts served with White rice and vegetables, Gulai Donba, stewed in a sauce of Coconut and Lemongrass. And not to forget: Rijsttafel Bulan Maret, the rijsttafel is presented in 2 different sizes: small and large. The most wonderful aspect of Indonesian kitchen is the enormous variety of dishes and spic

 
For more information contact the guys at one of the numbers above.
If you have an event coming up in the near future and would like me to post
some details here please email me at algarvehousing.net

Guided walks in Algarve

This weeks guided walks are as follows,

Only two that I know of this week,

Saturday 24th May Lets walk the Algarve estuary. From 10.00am.
Meet at the O Aquario cafe / tabacaria at the entrance
Mexilhoeira Grand.
For more information call 934.992.908

Every Friday East Algarve walks
For more information call 913.595.868
or email moonlightservices@yahoo.co.uk

Dont forget to take a hat and sun screen now its getting hotter, despite the clouds.

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Bargain hunting in Algarve

Bargain hunting in Algarve?
Here is a list of this weeks car boot sales,

Saturday 24th May Monte Gordo
Sunday 25th May Barao de sao Joao
Sunday 25th May Quelfes
Sunday 25th May Lagoa, Fatacil showground

Happy hunting

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Whats On Algarve - Live Music This Weekend

Whats on Algarve - Live Music, this Friday evening, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at Cafe Ingles, next to the cathedral in Silves.

As you can see from the flyer (above):
Mistura Fina are playing on Friday evening from 20.30
So prepare for some Brazillian Jazz & Samba
The line up is James da Sousa, Debra Anderson & Carlos Morais
You can find out more about them and even listen to a preview at the links below
www.misturafina.com.au <http://www.misturafina.com.au/>

On Staurday evening you can see The GMS trio and Betty M,
They will be playing Jazz Standards & Bossa Nova, and the line up is as follows:
João Galante - piano
Elisabete Martins - voz
Renato Madeira - contra baixo
Tony da Sousa - bateria

Things start at around 20.30

And on Sunday afternoon you can see Ze Manel Martins
Afro Latin Quarteto
To find out more or preview their sound check the links below

www.myspace.com/zemanelmartins <http://www.myspace.com/zemanelmartins>

For more information call Café Inglês 282 442585

How cool is it when you can listen to a band before you decide
to go and see then live? I love this technology.

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7 Great Reasons to be in Algarve this Week

Here is a list of 7 great reasons to be in Algarve this week.
There is something to do each day this week and I challenge you to go somewhere you have never been, try something you´ve never tried or learn something new.

Monday 19th May
Faro:
The Lagos Jazz Orchestra at Teatro Lethes, Faro. From 21.30. Call 913.469.025

Tuesday 20th May
Moncarapacho:
Paper making classes 10.00-13.00 €15.00 Call 289.791.079

Wednesday 21st May
Monchique:
Lets walk in Monchique. from 10.00. Meet at Bica Boa cafe/restaurant.
For more information and directions call 965.753.033

Thursday 22nd May
Pera:
Opening day of Fiesa 2008, International Sand Sculpture Festival, Pera to Algoz road,
From 10.00-Midnight. For more information visit Fiesa.org

Friday 23rd May
Vila do Bispo:
Paintings by Clive Cook (see above) at Private Gallery, Vila do Bispo. For more
information call 282.695.446 or visit clivecookpaintings.com

Saturday 24th May
Sao Bras:
Market day in Sao Bras, see if you can pick up a bargain

Sunday 25th May
Salir:
Wacky Races - Soap Box Car Downhill Racing. From 10.00 Main event.
This is a must see event, real Algarve, real fun.

Go on, get out and about and explore more.
For more information or to include your events on this whats on guide contact me at algarvehousing.net

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



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Holidays in Portugal - Seafood Festival

If you are on holiday in Portugal, or live here, then get yourselves down to Tavira, Algarve for the fifth Seafood festival. This is one of the most authentic towns in the region and has its own small boat fishing fleet that supplies the town with a constant supply of fish and shellfish.
Various restaurants in Tavira, Cabanas and Santa Luzia are taking part and have created special menus for the festival which is on until the 25th of May.
If you would like more information you can call 281 320 500 or just turn up at one of the towns and ask around to find participating restaurants.
If you do choose to eat in one of these restaurants you could win a weekend break.

Top Tip

If you have never been to Santa Luzia then head for this town for this event, In my opinion it is one of the few remaining gems of seaside Algarve.

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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.