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

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 18th 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 5th 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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Algarve Holiday Studio: http://sites.google.com/site/algarveholidaystudiotorent/

For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!