algarve holiday: more than just 'Sun, Sea & Sand': 2010

Thursday 30 December 2010

Our event suggestions for 2011!

Our suggested highlights for your pleasure at Praia da Rocha and nearby!

Note: this is only a sample of the many activities likely to be found each month. Visit and subscribe to this blog for confirmation !

November

St. Martin’s Fair in Portimão: An exceptional Fair that dates back to 1662! Enjoy roasted chestnuts and other delicacies in a popular event!

The cruise ship Empress arrives from Malaga, Spain on way to Lisbon, Portugal (03 November 2011)

Casinos do Algarve Rally with stages in Portimão/Praia da Rocha and Monchique

Monte da Quinta Cup Golf Tournament (5 November 2011)

The cruise ship Empress arrives from Malaga, Spain on way to Lisbon, Portugal (07 November 2011)

The cruise ship Empress arrives from Malaga, Spain on way to Lisbon, Portugal (11 November 2011)

Arade Experience Golf Tournament (12 November 2011)

The cruise ship Empress arrives from Malaga, Spain on way to Lisbon, Portugal (15 November 2011)

The cruise ship Empress arrives from Malaga, Spain on way to Lisbon, Portugal (19 November 2011)

The cruise ship Wind Star arrives from Cadiz, Spain on way to Lisbon, Portugal (25 November 2011)

The cruise ship Maasdam arrives from Cadiz, Spain on way to Lisbon, Portugal (28 November 2011)

The cruise ship Black Watch arrives from Southampton, UK on way to Tenerife, Canay Islands (28 November 2011)

December

Elaborate Christmas lights ushers in the Festive Season in Portimão

Portimão’s Amateur Fado Competition takes place and concludes revealing the latest talent.

11th December: Portimão’s municipal holiday musical celebrations

Xmas concerts take place at various venues including at the impressive Igreja do Colégio in the centre of Portimão.

At Praia da Rocha enjoy the most spectacular New Year’s Eve! Enjoy the fireworks and then dance to the early hours !

Visit and subscribe to our blog for confirmation of all our suggestions!

Enjoy the Algarve! There is more to it than ‘Sun, Sea & Sand’!

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve

Monday 27 December 2010

The perfect New Year’s Eve is in Portimão & Praia da Rocha! 31 December 2010

Promising to be THE best New Year Eve’s in the whole of Portugal!

We have the pefect end of year atmosphere. Make sure you don’t miss it!

At Portimão’s Riverside the year end’s with a fantastic firework display followed by a concert by Portugal’s most renown popular singer Tony Carreira at 00:15!

The beach @ Praia da Rocha will have DJ Deelight (top DJ in Portimão and Algarve) and Karina May from 22:00. Check out the scenic viewpoint next to Jardins da Rocha!

At Portimão’s Riverside before the firework display enjoy Axé Brasil whilst in Alvor you can enjoy the group Sambaland.

Hello 2011! Prepare to have a great time!

Venue: Portimão Riverside; Praia da Rocha scenic viewpoint; Alvor Riverside

Friday 31 December 2010, 22h onwards

Google maps:

Portimão Riverside:

Praia da Rocha scenic viewpoint:

Alvor Riverside:

Tickets: Free of charge

Videos:

Tony Carreira - Sonhos de Menino

DJ Deelight - Like a G6, Airplanes, One Your Name & We No Speak Americano

Karina May – Surrender

Axé Brasil – Come Shake

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Sunday 19 December 2010

The 7 day weather forecast summary for Praia da Rocha & Portimão, Portugal, 19 - 25 December 2010

The forecast for Praia da Rocha/Portimão over the coming week is: the average daytime maximum will be around 17°C, with a high of 22°C expected on Monday evening.

The average minimum temperature for the week ahead will be around 12°C, dropping to its lowest on Friday (24 December 2010) morning 8: °C.

Tuesday is expected to see the most rain with around 21mm, or about 0.8inches anticipated. The strongest wind will be felt on Wednesday afternoon, arriving from the north-west and reaching around 26mph, that's about 43kph.

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Saturday 18 December 2010

Algarvian chanteuse Viviane is in a concert today with Algarve Orchestra at 22h @ Vilamoura Casino, 18th December 2010

Chanteuse Viviane is in a concert today, 18th December 2010 with Algarve Orchestra at 22h @ Vilamoura Casino.

Hits from Viviane’s career, traditional Xmas songs and music by Ary dos Santos and Zeca Afonso.

Meal and concert €40. Recommended!

Saturday 18^th December 2010, 22h

Venue: Casino de Vlilamoura

Location: 8126-908 Quarteira

Tel.: + 351 289 310 000

E-mail: casinovilamoura@solverde.pt

Google map:

Tickets: At the venue €40 with meal

Links & Notes:

Viviane:

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Saturday 4 December 2010

Wine and Sculpture @ Quinta dos Vales in Estômbar: Open day 5th December 2010

The Open Day at Quinta dos Vales begins at 11:00 and finishes at 18:00.

Quinta dos Vales in Estômbar is much more than a winery. And not for the first time invites you to it’s free ‘Open Day’. Recommended!

In addition to the presentation of new wines and its original sculptures, the “Pedro Frias Band” & friends will also be present with their lovely music.

Others invited will display chocolate, bread, regional cakes and sweets, locally produced sausages, meats and cheeses. All for your pleasure.

It is worth noting that the wines produced at Quinta dos Vales have been won prizes at different competitions and have recently been distinguished as the best wine in the Algarve.

Prepare to enjoy a great day out!

Situated next to Estombâr and close to Portimão & Praia da Rocha (10 min drive) is Quinta dos Vales.

Sunday 5^th December 2010, 11:00 – 18:00

Venue: Quinta dos Vales

Location: Sitio dos Vales,

8400-031 Estombâr, Algarve, Portugal

GPS: 37º08’ 59.01’’N 8º28’35.83’’W

Tel: (+351) 282 431 036

google map

Tickets: Free entry this day only.

Contact Quinta dos Vales to arrange visits and price for visits on other dates.

Links & Notes:

Quinta dos Vales

On Tripadvisor

Pedro Frias band

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Thursday 2 December 2010

What’s On in the Algarve in December 2010 ?

Xmas in the Algarve is a great idea. Being next to a lovely beach at Xmas is both relaxing and thrilling. New Year’s Eve is both spectacular and great fun.

Prepare to start the New Year in style! And remember there is more to the Algarve than Sun, Sea and Sand!

- Choir Music Festival (Portimão)

- Portuguese Rock band ‘UHF’ in concert (Olhão)

- Amateur Fado Competition (Portimão)

- Ballet ‘The Nutcraker’ (Portimão)

- City of Portimão Car Rally Championship (Portimão)

- World Artistic Roller Skating Championship (Portimão)

- Christmas Concerts (Albufeira, Faro, São Brás de Alportel, Tavira)

- Painting & Sculpture Exhibitions (Several Locations)

- European Cross Country Championships (Albufeira)

- Medieval Paderne Fair (Paderne)

- New Year Eve Parties and Celebrations (Albufeira, Portimão, Lagos & other locations )

- Ballet ‘Coppelia’ (Faro)

- Christmas Fair (Faro, Ferragudo, São Brás de Alportel, Tavira)

- Jazz concert with Peter King (Faro)

- Christmas Choir Concert (Lagos)

- Experimental Dance & Video concert ‘Planalto’ (Lagos)

- Jazz concert with Cindy Blackman Quartet (Faro)

- Half-Marathon (Lagos)

- Handicrafts Fair (Lagos)

- Schumman song and Piano Recital (Lagoa)

- ‘The Swing Thing’ Jazz Quartet (São Brás de Alportel)

- Piano Concert with Joana Gama (Almancil)

- Michael Jackson dance tribute show (Vilamoura)

- Viviane and Algarve Orchestra Christmas Concert (Vilamoura)

- Algarve Orchestra in Concert (Tavira)

- Music in the Churches concerts (Tavira)

- Portugal to Dakar challenge (Tavira)

And a lot more is taking place this month!

Obtain the Algarve What’s On Guide in hard copy at Faro Airport (in the Tourist Office) and in all Tourist Offices throughout the Algarve or you can download it from here:

What’s On in the Algarve in December 2010

There is more to the Algarve than ‘Sun, Sea & Sand’!

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Sunday 7 November 2010

Downhill Cycling and Walking in the Algarve can be arranged!

Love to cycle or walk in the Algarve? It can be arranged. Come and enjoy lovely Algarve countryside!

Thursday 4 November 2010

What’s On in the Algarve in November 2010

The Algarve is alive with activity in November! However, if relaxation and stress free living is what you need then this is the ideal place to visit.

Whilst the backdrop is some of the most beatirful and unspoilt beaches in the World there is more to the Algarve than Sun, Sea and Sand!

- Classical Music with Ching-Yun Hu and Algarve Orchestra (Faro/Portimão)

- Portuguese singer Samuel Úria (Portimão)

- Michael Jackson Dance Tribute (Praia da Rocha)

- Painting exhibitions (several locations in the Algarve)

- World Championship in Artistic Roller Skating (Portimão)

- Algarve Casinos Rally (Portimão,Praia da Rocha, Monchique)

- Saint Martin’s Fair (Portimão)

- Cinema at TEMPO: Film by Portuguese Director João Botelho: O Filme do Desassossego (Portimão)

- Classical music: Concert ‘Suite das Descobertas’ with Orchestra do Algarve (Lagos)

- Fado Competion ‘Lagos City’ (Lagos)

- Concert by the Choral Group of Lagos (Lagos)

- Timo Dillner drawings and Painting Exhibition (Lagos)

- ‘Perfume de Tango’ show by the Mariel Martinez Tango Quintet (Lagos)

- Commemorations of the 550^th Anniversary of the death of Prince Henry (Lagos)

- 4th Organ Festival Faro 2010 (Faro)

- Portuguese singer Rita RedShoes in Concert (Faro)

- ‘Ossónoba’ Faro Choral Group Meeting (Faro)

- Acoustic Bands Concert: ‘Bands from Here’ @ Teatro Lethes (Faro)

- Alentejo Folk Music Evening (Albufeira)

- Jazz Evening: ‘Jazz with Everything’ (Lagos)

- Classical Music with the Consort Al-Gharb (São Brás de Alportel)

- Fado Evening (São Brás de Alportel)

- 26thYouth Accordionist Festival (São Brás de Alportel)

- Painting and Art Exhibitions (Several Locations)

- 80 KM Mountain Bike Marathon (São Brás de Alportel)

- Aljezur Sweet Potato Festival (Aljezur)

- ‘Ten Monumental British Sculptures’ (Vilamoura)

- Church Music Concerts (Tavira)

- Korean ‘Laboratory Dance Project and Jeon Mi Sook (Olhão)

And a lot more is taking place this month!

Obtain the Algarve What’s On Guide in hard copy at Faro Airport (in the Tourist Office) and in all Tourist Offices throughout the Algarve or you can download it from here:

What’s On in the Algarve in November 2010

There is more to the Algarve than ‘Sun, Sea & Sand’!

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Algarve Holiday Studio: http://sites.google.com/site/algarveholidaystudiotorent/

For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Monday 1 November 2010

Come and see ‘Alzirinha’ at the Marina of Portimão – next to Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Stay at Algarve Holiday Studio: all the amenities in a quiet location! All at the right price too! Contact us for further details!

Suggestions on what to do & where to go supplied free of charge!

We want you to enjoy your stay and come back to visit us!

Venue: Jardins da Rocha

Address: Avenida das Comunidades V-3,

Praia da Rocha,

8500-309 Portimão,

Algarve - Portugal

Tel.: 00 44 (0) 798 659 6572

e-mail: algarve_holiday@yahoo.co.uk

See location in Google map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=h&msa=0&msid=107057708050506305966.00044e22b037142c0fe18&ll=37.118494,-8.541645&spn=0.004825,0.007575&z=17

Links & Notes:

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Saturday 30 October 2010

Remarkably talented jazz singer Jane Monheit is at Vilamoura Casino, 30 October 2010

The voice of the young Barbara Streisand with a touch of Ella Fitzgerald?

Jane Monheit in Concert, Saturday 30 October 2010, 22:30

Venue: Vilamoura Casino

Address:

8126-908 Quarteira

Portuga

Tel.: +351 289 310 000

E-mail: casinovilamoura@solverde.pt

Google map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?t=h&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107057708050506305966.000493d1484c6a29b8eea&ll=37.074089,-8.115249&spn=0.005016,0.007607&z=17&iwloc=000493d1533ff9b518243

Tickets: 60€ (including dinner) at venue

Links & Notes:

Jane Monheit is an accomplished jazz vocalist that has collaborated with artists such as Michael Bublé, Ivan Lins, Terence Blanchard and Tom Harrell. She has received Grammy nominations for two of her recordings. (Wikipedia)

Official website: http://janemonheitonline.com/

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Friday 29 October 2010

Dolphins ahoy! Dolphin watching trips available from Praia da Rocha!

Enjoy going out to sea and meeting the dolphins!

Links & Notes:

Dolphin Seafaris from Praia da Rocha

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Sunday 24 October 2010

Algarve Casinos Rally with a free ‘Special’ night competition at the Algarve Motor Park and racing in the Monchique mountains- 13 & 14 November 2010

Enjoy the Algarve Casinos Rally with a free ‘Special’ night competition at the Algarve Motor Park on Saturday 13 November 2010 at 20:30. Pure adrenaline with the best cars and drivers present!

On Sunday 14th November 2010 the rally heads towards the Monchique mountains passing by Fóia, Corchas and Alferce. All very popular with the public! At 17:00 the podium and the awards ceremony is at Praia da Rocha’s Algarve Casino Hotel.

The Rally is sponsored by Solverde of Algarve Casinos, Portimão’s and Monchique’s local councils and CARMIM (wines from Terras d´el Rei & Monsaraz). Prepare to enjoy.

Saturday, 13 November 2010

Algarve Motor Park ‘Special’ night event (from 20:30)

Sunday 14 November 2010

Alferce, Corchas & Fóia (from 10:00)

Awards ceremony at Praia da Rocha (from 17:00)

Links & Notes:

Algarve Casinos Rally (Rallye Casinos do Algarve) Clube Automovel do Algarve: http://www.clubeautomovelalgarve.pt/index.php?op=ee1&id_not=169&ling=p

Programme: http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=284:informacoes-rali-casinos-do-algarve&catid=72:cpr&Itemid=131

Algarve Motor Park: http://www.autodromodoalgarve.com/

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Saturday 16 October 2010

Blue Skies for All Aboard Cruise Ships visiting Portimão and Praia da Rocha

The natural beauty of the Algarve, it’s beaches, mountains and historical importance make it a perfect stopping point for all aboard cruise ships.

In 2008 the River Arade Portimão was dredged to accommodate cruise ships greater than 200 metres in length.

As a result Portimão has seen a marked increase of visitors from the UK, Mediterranean ports, as well as the USA via Madeira and the Azores.

In addition, every Sunday, the shipping company Naviera Armas ferries passengers and cars from Portimão to Madeira and the Canary Islands in it’s comfortable ferry the ‘Volcan de Tijarafe’. This enables a mini break in these islands – an additional opportunity if you are visiting the Algarve.

The ships are a joy to see for anyone staying at Praia da Rocha!

October 2011

Sunday 02/10/2011(08:00 – 17:00): Seabourn Pride

Arriving from Lisbon, Portugal on way to Cadiz, Spain

Sunday 02/10/2011(10:00 – 19:00): Empress