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

What’s On in the Algarve in January 2012

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January is super relaxing time in the Algarve.

Enjoy a long weekend away & have the beach all to yourself!

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 January 2012

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

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What’s On in the Algarve in December 2011

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Christmas & New Year Concerts, mild temperatures, scenic beauty and lovely food. Algarve: a different experience during the Festive Season!

- Algarve Christmas Concerts (Portimão, Lagos, Albufeira, Loulé, Sagres, Faro)

- Sleeping Beauty by Russian Classical Ballet (Portimão)

- Exhibition of winning works of Photographic exhibition (Portimão)

- One City 2 Photographers, photographic exhibition (Portimão)

- Fado tribute Concert (Lagos)

- Algarve Youth Guitar Orchestra Concert (Lagos; Monchique)

- New Years Jazz Concert (Lagos)

- Christmas Show by the Lagos Dance Association (Lagos)

- End of the Year Concert by the Music Academy (Lagos)

- Dance Show by the Dance Academy (Albufeira)

- Exhibition: ‘ Henry, the Infant that changed the world (Sagres)

- Cinderella by the Algarve Dance Company (Faro)

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 2011

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!

What’s On in the Algarve in November 2011

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November is time for chestnuts (St. Martin’s Fair!), classical ballet, organ festival and lots of Algarve natural secrets for everyone to enjoy. Come and discover!

- Golden 80’s Musical Show (Praia da Rocha, Loulé, V.R.Sto. António)

- Fado concert night with Al-Mouraria (Praia da Rocha)

- Fado concert with José da Câmara (Praia da Rocha; Vilamoura)

- João Kowac in concert (Praia da Rocha)

- Serva La Bari Flamenco dancing (Praia da Rocha)

- Stand up Comedy with Serafim (Praia da Rocha)

- Guitar recital with Paulo Viegas (Portimão)

- Joana Machado – Jazz singer in Concert (Portimão)

- Classical music with Barlavento Trio (Portimão)

- Swan Lake by Russian Classical Ballet (Portimão)

- Exhibition of winning works of Photographic exhibition (Portimão)

- Algarve Casinos Car Rally (Portimão)

- Tennis Open (Portimão)

- St Martins Fair (Portimão)

- Flea Market (Portimão)

- Chamber music Concerts (Lagos)

- Pure Tango Show (Lagos)

- Exhibition: ‘ Henry, the Infant that changed the world (Sagres)

- Concerts for Families with Algarve Orchestra (Albufeira)

- Mazgani (Luso-Iranian singer) in Concert (Faro)

- Portuguese band ‘Clã’ in Concert (Faro)

- Contemporary Dance Show (Faro)

- Painting Exhibition at the Municipal Museum (Faro)

- Faro Swap Market (Faro)

- Biological products market (Faro)

- Music concert in different Churches (Tavira)

- Fado Gala (Tavira)

- Algarve Orchestra Concert (Tavira)

- Equestrian show (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 October 2011

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

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Portimão Guided Tour & Walk, Monday 28 November 2011

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Our tour/walk occurs on the occasion of the visit of the cruise ship MS Maasdam to Portimão

Portimão Guided Tour

Monday 28 November 2011, Starting at 09:30 and finishing at 15:00

A day of sightseeing covering all the main attraction in this inspiring city!

At the end of this Tour/walk you will know why Portimão is considered the sardine capital of the Algarve !

Join us as we take you through:

Portimão’s Beautiful Riverside

Portimão’s Old Town

Portimão’s Shopping Zone

Praça da República (Alameda) Fountains & City Wall

Portimão’s Stunning Baroque Churches

Azulejo history mosaics @ Largo 1° de Dezembro

Portimão’s Sardine Restaurants

Largo 1 de Maio Fountains

Visit to Portimão’s Municipal Museum & much more!

Departing at 09.30 at Portimão’s from the Ferry/ Cruise Ship Port.

Look out for Manuel wearing a ‘I Love Algarve’ T-shirt

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Tel. 0044 798 659 6571

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What’s On in the Algarve in October 2011?

2011-10-10T23:57:00.003+01:00

It’s golf time and much more this month in the Algarve. The low season is the best season in the Algarve?

- Castro & Salgueiro in concert (Praia da Rocha, Loulé, V.R.Sto. António)

- Fado concert night (Praia da Rocha)

- Beer Festival (Praia da Rocha)

- Classical Music concert with João Pedro Cunha Duo (Portimão)

- Opera: The Barber of Seville (Portimão)

- Traditional music and dance from Cape Verde (Portimão)

- Painting Exhibition by Rosa Pereira (Portimão)

- Exhibition of winning works of Photographic exhibition (Portimão)

- Race for life – Mamamaratona’11 (Portimão)

- Algarve Historic car Festival (Portimão)

- Flea market (Portimão)

- Festival of acoustic music: Alvor FM (Portimão)

- Our Lady of Conception Classical Music Concert (Lagos)

- Concert by Lagos Musicians celebrating city holiday(Lagos)

- 35^th Algarve Choir Festival (Lagos)

- Crossing the Bay in Light Sailing – Lagos Open (Lagos)

- Algarve Championship – Light Sailing (Lagos)

- Concerts for Families (Albufeira)

- ‘Dance, Rhythm & Glamour’ (Albufeira)

- Exhibition: ‘ Henry, the Infant that changed the world (Sagres)

- Portugal Masters – Golf (Loulé)

- Classical music concert (Loulé)

- Raquel Peters sings Fado (Loulé)

- Fair of Santa Iria (Faro)

- French Film Festival (Faro)

- Sara Gonçalves sings Fado (Faro)

- Choral Group Ossónoba – Mozart’s Coronation Mass (Faro)

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 October 2011

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

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

What’s On in the Algarve in September 2011

2011-09-05T23:30:00.003+01:00

In September the Summer continues! Lots of entertainment and lovely sunshine. Relax, you are in the Algarve!

- Fado concert with Célia Leiria (Praia da Rocha)

- The golden 80’s musical (Praia da Rocha)

- Jazz concert with the Portimão Philharmonic Society (Portimão)

- Celina Piedade in Concert (Portimão)

- ‘Cycle of Sounds’ Concert (Portimão)

- Cepiaxícatu, Gilberto Mauro & Ricardo Garcia (Portimão)

- New Sounds: Diana Piedade Concert (Portimão)

- The fantastic world of marine shapes and creatures Exhibition (Portimão)

- Photographic exhibition of winning works (Portimão)

- International Show jumping Competition (Portimão)

- Supermoto GP of Portugal (Portimão)

- Cockle Festival (Portimão)

- Summer entertainment in Alvor (Alvor)

- Bela Bartok Concert Classical Music Concert (Lagos)

- Concert by the Lagos Music Academy (Lagos)

- 10^th Festival of Flamenco (Lagos)

- Drawings and Sculptures by Manuel Baptista (Lagos)

- 8^th International Game Fishing Competition (Lagos)

- Juggling Show – New Circus ‘Tosta Mista Malabarista’ (Lagos)

- Exhibition: ‘ Henry, the Infante that changed the world (Sagres)

- Exhibition: Faro Motoclub – 30 years of meetings (Faro)

- Photographic Exhibition – ‘The beginning of light’ (Faro)

- Maria de Medeiros in Concert (Olhão)

- Sinaiski Trio – Nadezhda Korshakova, Kirill Timofeev, Eugeni Sinaiski in Concert (Loulé)

- Musical Show: ‘The best musical’ (Loulé)

- Serva La Bari Flamenco Dancing (Loulé)

- Village Festival in Tôr (Loulé)

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 September 2011

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

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What’s On in the Algarve in August 2011

2011-08-13T23:31:00.002+01:00

August is full of events with many International and National performers and entertainers keeping everyone cheeful!

All accompanied by great Algarvian food and drink !

- ‘Golden 80’s’ musical show (Praia da Rocha)

- Beach Football ‘Munidialito’ (Praia da Rocha)

- Accordion Recital (Portimão)

- Fado Festival (Portimão)

- Poetry recital by Afonso Dias (Portimão)

- Micro-safari – Animals from around the world (Portimão)

- World Press Photo Exhibition (Portimão)

- Motorsport motorbike Vodafone night Competition (Portimão)

- Portimão’s Sardine Festival (Portimão)

- Portimão’s Book Fair (Portimão)

- Stock Out – Retail Fair (Portimão)

- Concert with Aulos Ensemble (Lagos)

- ‘Connex’ Algarve Artists Network Exhibition (Lagos)

- ‘Canto Novo’ Street Theatre (Lagos)

- Veterans Regata – Light Sailing (Lagos)

- José Praia & Aqua Viva Concert (Albufeira)

- Folk dancing and music from Paderne (Albufeira)

- Motorexpo Algarve (Albufeira)

- Festivities in honour of our lady of Orada (Albufeira)

- 5^th Albufeira Marina Handicraft Showcase (Albufeira)

- Silves Medieval Fair (Silves)

- Performance by Folk Groups (Loulé)

- Cataplana Gourmet Experience (Loulé)

- Folkfaro – World of Cultures (Faro)

- Faro Wine Summer Fest (Faro)

- 25^th Fair of Regional Confectionary, Dried Fruits, and Regional Drinks (Faro)

- Fado singer Carminho in Concert (Tavira)

- Algarve Orchestra Concert (Tavira)

- 34^th International Folk Music Festival (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 August 2011

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

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What’s On in the Algarve in July 2011

2011-07-03T09:09:00.002+01:00

Allgarve’11 : The Algarve is for everyone and has something for everyone! What would you like to do? With lots to choose from there is more to the Algarve than Sun, Sea and Sand!

- ‘Divas’ musical show (Praia da Rocha)

- ‘Golden 80’s’ musical show (Praia da Rocha)

- Classical Music Concerts (Portimão, Lagos)

- ‘Tastes of Europe’ & ‘Olive Oil’ Exhibition (Portimão)

- ‘Underwater Art’ Exhibition (Portimão)

- Senior Tennis Competition (Portimão)

- 24hr Tennis Marathon (Portimão)

- Crab Festival (Portimão)

- Folk Music Festival (Portimão)

- Book Exhibition & Sale (Portimão, Tavira)

- Allgarve Gourmet (Portimão)

- Algarve Classic Cars (Portimão & many other locations)

- Art and Painting Exhibitions (Lagos)

- Sailing Competition (Lagos)

- Handicrafts Fair (Lagos)

- Sweets and cakes Fair and Competition (Lagos)

- Exhibition of Ceramics (Albufeira)

- Algarve Artists Network Exhibition (Albufeira)

- AL- BUHERA Cultural Festival (Albufeira)

- Portuguese singer Tony Carreira Concert (Albufeira)

- Brazilian Musician Ivan Lins in Concert (Albufeira)

- FIESA – International Sand Sculpture Festival (Silves)

- London Gospel Choir (Silves)

- Faro 4-day Motard Meet (Faro)

- Photographic Exhibition (Faro)

- Algarve Youth Guitar Orchestra Show (Faro)

- SARRUGA – Giant mechanical Insect exhibition (Faro)

- Algarvian singer Vivianne in Concert (São Brás de Alportel)

- Jazz Concert (Tavira)

- Optimist Sailing competitiion (Tavira)

- Oyster Festival (Tavira)

- Algarve Fair of Hunting, Fishing and the Rural World (Tavira)

- Algarve Orchestra Concert (Olhão)

- Multicultural Festival (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 July 2011

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!

What’s On in the Algarve in June 2011

2011-06-11T08:51:00.001+01:00

The best of the Algarve is here! Sun, Sea, Sand and lots more to keep you entertained. The Algarve is for everyone! Probably the best place in the World!

- The Tempest by William Shakespeare (in German; with text in English & Portuguese) (Portimão)

- ‘Woman of my life’ – Photographic Exhibition (Portimão)

- Exhibition ‘Taste of Europe- Olive Oil know-how with flavours’ at Portimão’s Municipal Museum (Portimão)

- Portugal Match Cup Sailing Competition (Portimão)

- Under 14’s Tennis competition (Portimão)

- ‘Popular Saints’ parades and marches (Lagos, Loulé, Albufeira, Portimão, Tavira)

- Bloomsday & Dublin city - Celebration (Portimão)

- Golden 80’s musical show (Praia da Rocha)

- Lagos Sailing Week Championships (Lagos)

- Fado Evening (Lagos)

- Choral music concert (Lagos)

- Classical Music Concert by Algarve Orchestra (Lagos)

- Photographic exhibition ‘Travels in time’ by Christina Kuhn (Lagoa)

- Fado Singer Mafalda Arnauth in concert (Lagoa)

- Zé Praia sings Fado from Coimbra (Lagoa)

- Academy of Soul Dance (Albufeira)

- Kayak event (Silves)

- Marco Rodrigues sings Fado (Faro)

- Jorge Fernando and Fábia Rebordão sing Fado (Faro)

- Jean Paul Rena in Concert (Faro)

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 June 2011

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!

What’s On in the Algarve in May 2011

2011-05-08T10:22:00.002+01:00

Summer arrives early in the Algarve! The Algarve is buzzing with energy. Time to feel good !

- Classical Music concerts (Alvor, Portimão & Mexilhoeira)

- Frankie Chavez in Concert (Portimão)

- Jazz Concerts by the Riverside (Portimão)

- Portuguese singer Yolanda Soares presents ‘Metamorphosis’ (Portimão)

- Piano Recital by João Luis Rosa at the home-museum of Manuel Teixeira Gomes (Portimão)

- Nicolas Koeckert Classical music concert with Algarve Orchestra (Portimão)

- Exhibition ‘Taste of Europe- Olive Oil know-how with flavours’ at Portimão’s Municipal Museum (Portimão)

- ‘Divas’ Cabaret Show (Praia da Rocha)

- Photographic exhibition at Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre (Portimão)

- FIA GT1 World Championship at the Algarve Motor Park (Portimão)

- Superstars Portimão Classic car races (Portimão)

- Algarve F1 Power boating (Praia da Rocha)

- Classical Music Concert by Algarve Orchestra (Albufeira)

- Painting Exhibitions (Albufeira)

- The original Harlem Globetrotters basketball show (Albufeira)

- Wine Exhibition (Albufeira)

- Lagos Brass Band 28^th Festival (Lagos)

- Classical Music Concert – tribute to Gustav Mahler (Lagos)

- Lagos Music Academy 25^th Anniversary Concert (Lagos)

- Contemporary Art Exhibition (Lagos)

- Lagos Dance Association presents ‘The Power of Dancing’ (Lagos)

- Lagos Athletic meeting (Lagos)

- 13^th Lagoa Choral Music Week (Lagoa)

- Lagoa Concert with Algarve Orchestra (Lagoa)

- Guitar Concert with group ‘Concordis’ (Lagoa)

- Exhibition of Photographic Art ‘Walks in Time’ by Christina Kuhn (Lagoa)

- Fado Evening at Quinta dos Vales (Lagoa)

- Royal Academy of music pianist Ching-Yun Hu in concert (Faro & Lagoa)

- Free concert by Algarve Orchestra (Faro)

- 26^th Algarve Academic week concerts (Faro)

- Faro Festival ‘One man band’ (Faro)

- Fado concert with Antonio Pinto Basto & invited guests (Faro)

- Festival ‘Gastronomy of the Sea’ (Tavira)

- Children Theatre ‘The wizard of the snow’ (Olhão)

- ‘Golden 80’s’ musical show (Vila Real de Santo António)

- Amateur Fado competition (Sagres)

- ‘Crazy Cabaret’ Show (Vilamoura)

- 10 Monumental British Sculptures (Loulé)

- Painting Exhibition by Jaroslaw Felicinski (Loulé)

- Painting Exhibition by Carlos Carreiro (Loulé)

- 5^th Environment and renewable energies exhibition (Quarteira)

- 5^th Soapbox car race (Loulé)

- Loulé Restaurant Week (Loulé)

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 May 2011

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!

What’s On in the Algarve in April 2011

2011-04-09T11:41:00.004+01:00

It’s Easter time but it feels like Summer!

It’s the Algarve! Time to Enjoy!

- Concert with the Duke Ellington Orchestra (Portimão)

- Crazy Cabaret Show (Praia da Rocha)

- Concert with Portuguese singer Afonso Dias (Portimão)

- ‘Divas’ Cabaret Show (Praia da Rocha)

- Fado concert with Cristina Nóbrega (Portimão)

- Exhibition ‘Taste of Europe’ at Portimão’s Municipal Museum (Portimão)

- Coppelia Ballet by the Moscow ballet company (Portimão)

- Paulo Ribeiro Dance Company celebrate International Dance Day at Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre (Portimão)

- World cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics (Portimão)

- Algarve F1 Powerboat racing (Portimão)

- Concert with Sounds of Manchester (Lagos)

- Easter Concert with Vox Angelis (Lagos)

- Concert with singer revelation Aurea (Lagoa)

- Concert celebrating Lagoa’s promotion to city status (Lagoa)

- 13 th Albufeira Choir Festival (Albufeira)

- 6^th Paderne Easter Loaf Exhibit (Paderne)

- 3^rd Portuguese Wine Tasting (Albufeira)

- ‘Bubblebath’ Portuguese band present their new album (Faro)

- Contemporary dance shows (Faro)

- Loulé academic week events (Loulé)

- Ten Monumental British Exhibits (Vilamoura)

- Mountain biking ‘Trails of Caldeirão’ (Loulé)

- International Show Jumping competition (Vilamoura)

- Festival of the Sovereign Mother (Loulé)

- 8^th Gastronomy Festival (Tavira)

- Fair of the Sea and Nautical activities (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 April 2011

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!

Portimão & Praia da Rocha Guided Tour & Walk, Saturday 23 April 2011

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A day of discovery & enjoyment that includes all main sights of attraction!

At the end of this tour/walk you will know why Portimão is considered

the sardine capital of the Algarve!

Saturday 23 April 2011

Join us as we take you through:

Portimão’s beautiful Marina

Portimão’s main food market

Praça da República (Alameda) & city wall

Portimão’s stunning baroque churches

Portimão’s Shopping Zone

Azulejo history mosaics @ Largo 1° de Dezembro

Portimão’s Sardine Restaurants

Largo 1 de Maio Fountains

Portimão’s Municipal Museum & more!

Departing from the Santa Catarina de Ribamar fortress at Praia da Rocha (10:00) & from Casa Inglesa café near Portimão’s Riverside (10:45). Look out for Manuel wearing a ‘I Love Algarve’ T-shirt’ !

algarve_holiday@yahoo.co.uk

Tel. 0044 798 659 6571

Free of charge:

Location: Fort of Santa Catariana de Ribamar, Praia da Rocha, Portimão, Algarve, Portugal

google map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=214048462451365619010.00049ff1dad5e44bce48c&ll=37.116646,-8.529882&spn=0.000627,0.001004&t=h&z=20

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What’s On in the Algarve in March 2011

2011-03-10T20:57:00.005Z

Here comes Spring! Time to enjoy the Algarve !

- Concert with the Rodrigo Leão Quintet (Tavira)

- Algarve Orchestra concert (Tavira)

- Nuno Prata at Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre

- Concordis Guitars Quartet Portimão TEMPO Theatre

- World Theatre Day Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre

- Exhibition ‘Taste of Europe’ at Portimão’s Municipal Museum

- Paulo Ribeiro Dance Company ‘Maiorca’ at Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre

- IV International Endurance Race Jetski and Waverunners in the Arade River, Portimão

- Rock music in Lagos with One Step Ahead, The Quest e Livin’Paradies

- Jazz concert in Lagos at the Lagos Cultural Centre

- Lagos Music Academy concert with ‘Opus Trio 3’

- Exhibition on the work and memory of writer, journalist and political activist Maria Lamas – Lagos

- 10^th City of Lagos Athletics run

- Show of Circus Arts, Lagos

- Algarve Orchestra concert (Albufeira)

- 11^th Albufeira’s of Children’s and Youth Arts

- Hermeto Pascoal & Aline Morena Duo Concert - Faro

- ‘The Big Cat’ – Tales set to music - Faro

- Vodafone Rally of Portugal

And a lot more is taking place tSave Nowhis 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 March 2011

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!

Carnival Celebrations start 4 March 2011!

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Carnival atmosphere is in the air and preparations are well underway for celebrations throughout the Algarve! Prepare to Enjoy!

These festivities provide insight into the sense of humour of Portuguese people. Men dress up as women & parades are organised satirising politicians and celebrities. Children have great fun dressing up as different characters!

The town of Loulé is probably the most famous for it’s elaborate parades and costumes. But parades are common throughout many towns in the Algarve, including Portimão.

We recommend:

Odiáxere Carnival celebrations (4 to 8 March). Parades 6 & 8 March, 15:00

Loulé Parades, 6, 7, 8 March - Avenida José da Costa Mealha, from 15:00

Also,

Carnival celebration disco at Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre – 4 March, 22:00 with covers band 7eventy 7even. Bring your flare trousers!

Tó Neto – in concert at special Carnival Party in Carvoeiro, Black Stove bar – 5 March, 22:00

Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre, google map

Links & Notes:

7eventy 7even

Algarve by Tó Neto

Loulé Carnival rehearsals:

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Tour de Algarve finishes today, Sunday 20 February 2011 @ Portimão Riverside

2011-02-20T10:26:00.003Z

The 37th Cycle Tour de Algarve, “Algarvia”, comes to an end today !

On Sunday 20 February, at near midday enjoy the arrival of the cyclists at Portimão’s pretty Riverside (near Casa Inglesa café/restaurant & Portimão’s Municipal Museum) as the cyclists complete the Tour and the final stage.

The final stage of the Tour is 17.2 km with a departure from Lagoa (Fatacil) and arrival at Portimão’s riverside – near the Casa Inglesa restaurant.

Sunday 20 February 2011

12:00 Departure from Fatacil - LAGOA

12:03 at Saliços

12:10 at Sesmarias

12:16 at Ferragudo

12:19 at Parchal

12:19 Arrival at Portimão’s riverside – near the Casa Inglesa restaurant

Fatacil – Lagoa, google map:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=207351186881030814814.000446a95ba7bc6b952ac&ie=UTF8&t=h&source=embed&ll=37.130286,-8.449092&spn=0.004961,0.008068&z=17

Portimão Riverside, google map:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=214048462451365619010.00046fa2e46e6dafec677&ll=37.133591,-8.535004&spn=0.001253,0.002017&t=h&z=19

Links & Notes:

http://www.voltaalgarve.com/

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Portimonense Football Stadium - in the centre of Portimão - re-opens today, Saturday 19 February 2011

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Portimonense Football Stadium - in the centre of Portimão - re-opens today, Saturday 19 February 2011 with game against Olhanense !

Saturday 19 February 2011

17:40 Opening and Blessing of the Grounds Ceremony

18:00 Portimonense Philharmonic Orchestra

18:35 Portimonense Hymn sung with Theatre Group Boa Esperança

19:00 Speeches by Club President and Council Leader

19:15 Kick off game: Portimonense vs Olhanense

Portimonense Football Stadium, google map:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=214048462451365619010.0004648fa06fde32887f2&ll=37.135939,-8.538812&spn=0.002506,0.004034&t=h&z=18

Links & Notes:

http://portimonense.pt/

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Celebrate St Valentine’s Day @ Praia da Rocha, Algarve, Portugal

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To all Our Friends & Visitors we wish You a Very Happy St. Valentine’s Day ! And we hope to see you at gorgeous Praia da Rocha Very Soon !

‘Don’t hesitate 'cause your love won't wait' !

A todos os nossos amigos desjejamos um muito Feliz Dia dos Namorados e de São Valentim com muita Paixão e Romantismo!

Brevemente esperamos recebê-los na maravilhosa Praia da Rocha ! Não hesitem, vão adorar!

Praia da Rocha, google map:

Jardins da Rocha, google map:

Links & Notes:

Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. (Wikipedia)

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What’s On in the Algarve in February 2011

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February is the month to start your recovery from the winter blues! It’s a month for romance, good food and interesting events! Enjoy life! Only in the Algarve!

- Concert by the Algarve Orchestra in honour of Nobel laureate José Saramago – Portimão TEMPO Theatre

- Ballet Show celebrating Fado - Portimão TEMPO Theatre

- Exhibition ‘Taste of Europe’ at Portimão’s Municipal Museum

- Parachuting Competition – Skysurf, VF4 & Freefly – Alvor

- Portimão Tivoli Ladies Open Tennis competion - Portimão

- St Valentine’s at Portimão TEMPO Theatre - Dinner and music!

- Parachuting and Skydiving competition – Alvor

- St. Valentine’s dinner and music with David Martin

- Al-Mutamid Music Festival – Albufeira, Lagos, Lagoa & Loulé

- Lagos Academy of Music Concert with “Axaraz” – Lagos

- Painting Exhibion by artist Reinald Jerónimo – Albufeira

- Albufeira Ladies Seniors Tennis competition – Albufeira

- Karate Competition – Albufeira

- Soup Festival – Albufeira

- Fado Concert with singer Camané – Faro

- Faro Flamenco Festival- Faro

- St. Valentine’s Food and dance with 80’s group La Plante Mutante - Faro

- Cycle tour of the Algarve – Several locations throughout the Algarve

And a lot more is taking place this month!

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What’s On in the Algarve in February 2011

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

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Portuguese rock group ‘Virgem Suta’ is at Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre – Saturday 29 January 2011

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‘Virgem Suta’ (Nuno Figueiredo e Jorge Benvinda) travel down from Beja, Alentejo and bring their sweet voice and great music ! Recommeded!

Saturday 29 January 2011

Venue: TEMPO - TEatro Municipal de POrtimão)

Location: TEMPO - TEatro Municipal de POrtimão).

Address: Largo 1º Dezembro, 8500-538 Portimão, Phone: (+351) 282 480 496

Ticket prices: €10

google map:

Links & Notes:

Virgem Suta @ myspace:

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Pre-season testing for the 2011 Superbike World Championship, 26, 27 & 28 January 2011

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Superbike & Supersport Championship pre season tests are underway later this month 26, 27 & 28 January 2011 @ Algarve Motor Park. A number of superbike riders will be present including the local team Parkalgar Honda team in the class of Supersport: Miguel Praia, Sam Lowes e James Ellison. Watch them ride !

Tickets for the pre-tests cost €3; paddock €5. Can be bought at the venue or online: http://www.autodromodoalgarve.com/

Note: The world superbike & supersport championships start on the 27 February 2011 in Australia and finish in Portimão on the 16October 2011.

Venue: Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão, Portugal

Location: The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is located near the city of Portimão, in Sítio do Escampadinho in the parish of Mexilhoeira Grande. This is about 4.5 kilometres north of the Algarve motorway (A22), with a direct road link via the motorway exit at Mexilhoeira Grande.

The cities of Portimão and Lagos are a 10-minute drive away.

Address: Autodromo Internacional do Algarve

Sitio do Escampadinho, Mexilhoeira Grande

8500 - 130 Portimão

Algarve - Portugal

google map

Links & Notes:

The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve commonly referred to as Portimao Circuit is a 4.692 km (2.915 mi) race circuit located in Portimão, Portugal. (Wikipedia)

World SBK Official web site

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Last day for Medieval Fair in Paderne, near Albufeira, is 2 January 2011 – Go back in time!

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We are in the 14 Century and we can witness and feel the cultural and religious mix, watch jousting tournaments and see artisans at work. Accompanied by music and lovely food!

Great atmosphere and and a great day out for all!

The fair opened on the 30December and the last day is Sunday 2 January 2011.

Free entrance!

Venue: Town centre of Paderne,

Location: Paderne

Address: Paderne, 8200 Albufeira, Portugal

Google map

Links & Notes:

‘Paderne is a village and a civil parish in the municipality of Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal[1]. The village is situated 7.4 miles north of the town of Albufeira, 23 miles west of Faro and is 151 miles from Lisbon.’ (wikipedia)

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What’s On in the Algarve in January 2011

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Start the Year by treating yourself to some relaxing Algarve time. No stress & mild weather with excellent entertainment too help you enjoy your holiday!

- Concert by Portuguese group ‘Virgem Suta’ – Portimão TEMPO Theatre

- Photography exhibition at Portimão’s Municipal Museum

- Exhibition ‘Taste of Europe’ at Portimão’s Municipal Museum

- ‘Sleeping Beauty’ - Portimão TEMPO Theatre

- Handball Competition – National Super Cup

- Portuguese Cinema: Manoel de Oliveira’s ‘Vou Para Casa’ - Portimão TEMPO Theatre

- Medieval Fair in Paderne – Go back in time! Portuguese handicrafts and traditional food

- International Gourmet Festival 2011 Albufeira (Vilajoya)

- New Year Concert by the Lagos Music Academy

- Querença Sausage Festival

- Contemporary dance by the Olga Roriz Dance Company: ‘Nortada’

- Algarve Athletics Competition

- 7th Fair of Wedding Preparations and Accessories

- Epiphany Charity Concert ( Concerto de Reis Solidário – Banco Alimentar)

- New Year’s Festive Singing (Janeiras e Charolas)

- Jazz Concert in Lagos

- Music Concerts in 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 January 2011

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

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Our event suggestions for 2011!

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

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

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

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

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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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What’s On in the Algarve in December 2010 ?

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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!

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What’s On in the Algarve in December 2010

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

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Downhill Cycling and Walking in the Algarve can be arranged!

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

What’s On in the Algarve in November 2010

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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

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

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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

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

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

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Enjoy going out to sea and meeting the dolphins!

Links & Notes:

Dolphin Seafaris from Praia da Rocha

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

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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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