Wednesday 19 December 2007

Classical Music at Alvor’s Igreja Matriz Church: Xmas 2007


On Sunday 23rd December at 15:30PM celebrate Christmas by attending the Christmas concert at Alvor’s main church.

The programme consists of António Vivaldi – Magnificat RV 610 with the Ensemble Vocal Pro Música followed by Johann Sebastian Bach’s concert for 2 violins, BWV 1043.


Links:

Orquestra do Norte

Ensemble Vocal Pro Música

António Vivaldi – Magnificat RV 610

Johann Sebastian Bach – Concert for 2 violins, BWV 1043

Pictures of Alvor

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Saturday 15 December 2007

2007 Christmas Concert in Portimão’s Igreja Matriz Church


Celebrate Christmas by attending the Christmas concert at Portimão’s main church: Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição on Saturday 22nd December at 21:30PM.

Note: The church is next to the Alameda Square and close to the Shopping Zone

The programme consists of Antonin Dvorák’s – Symphony N.º 9, Op.95 ("The New World" Symphony) performed by the Orchestra of the North and Christmas Canticles for Chorus and Orchestra sung by Ensemble Vocal Pro Música.

Orquestra do Norte are from the Town of Amarante & Ensemble Vocal Pro Música from Porto.
Links:

Orquestra do Norte

Ensemble Vocal Pro Música

Dvorák’s "The New World" Symphony

Amarante Town pictures
Porto Town pictures



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Tuesday 4 December 2007

Portimão welcomes the New Year with the most impressive and spectacular firework display !


Along the 5.4 km of the Portimão Riverside, Praia da Rocha beach and Alvor Riverside expect the beautiful sea and night sky to become lit in vibrant and explosive colour as the New Year is ushered in!

All in all 8.5 tons, comprising of 80 000 fireworks - fired at the rate of 5000 per minute - will ensure the year ends with a proper bang!


The spectacle promises to break World records!

{Traditionally the biggest fireworks event is held in Madeira, Portugal, during the New Year celebrations.}




Time to choose the ideal spot for your New Year celebration!

Links:
Fireworks according to wikipedia
Madeira’s 2007 New Year Celebrations Video

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Saturday 1 December 2007

Portimão has the tallest Christmas tree in the Algarve

Porto may have the tallest Christmas tree in Europe (75 m) but the tallest tree in the Algarve (25 m) is in the heart of Portimão!


Visit the Alameda (Praça da República) where you can admire the tree and go skating in the 300m square ice rink (see below) or admire the Christmas decorations and lights in the surrounding streets of the Shopping Zone.




The ice skating rink is open now and until 6th January everyday from 10AM to 22PM.


Except the 24th & 31st of December when it will close at 6PM.



Time for Festive fun!





Links:
Porto’s Christmas Tree


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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Thursday 29 November 2007

Visit German Tall Ship in Portimão


The impressive Gorch Fock participates in sailing parades and Tall Ships' Races.

The ship is a training ship and a museum and can be visited on the 30th November, 1st and 2nd of December from 2PM to 5PM when it will be berthed at Portimão docks.


The ship was built in Hamburg and was launched in 1958. The ship is based in Kiel, Germany.

Note: the Gorch Fock is sistership of the Sagres, the Portuguese training vessel built at the same docks (Blohm and Voss, Hamburg) in 1937.

Links:
Picture of the Gorch Fock
More on Sagres
Details of the 2008 Tall Ships’ Race starting in Liverpool July 18th, 2008

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha!

Monday 26 November 2007

Christmas is special in the Algarve


The festive season starts when thousands of decorative lights go up in town centres. This sets the scene for entertainment in the run up to Christmas and the New Year.

In Portimão at the main shopping Centre 'Continente' you will be able to enjoy Choral Singing and Big Band music.

The Grupo Coral Adágio will be entertaining on Sunday 2nd and 16th December from 11AM.

On Sunday 9th and 23rd at the same time you can enjoy the sound of the Sociedade Filarmónica Portimonense.

Grupo Coral Adágio : http://coraladagio.no.sapo.pt/

Sociedade Filarmónica Portimonense in full swing:



Spending Christmas and the New Year in the Algarve is an excellent idea!

Prepare to have a great relaxing time!