Algarve Holiday Studio in Praia da Rocha: Reviewed in Tripadvisor!

We’ve been reviewed by a recent guest!

“Excellent holidays at Praia da Rocha” -  22 Sep 2012

Source: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/VacationRentalReview-g652081-d2097346-Algarve_Holiday_Studio-Praia_da_Rocha_Portimao_Algarve.html

Check out other reviews we have received recently:

“Perfect studio apartment with amazing views” - 24 July 2012

“Fabulous!” - 3 March 2012

“Volveria sin dudarlo” - 10 August 2011

Contact us and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your holiday at Praia da Rocha: algarve_holiday@yahoo.co.uk

 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! 

Superbike World Championship is here!

The Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship

and Superstock 1000 and 600  are here on 21---23 September 2012!

Source: http://sbk.autodromodoalgarve.com/

 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! 

Follow the snacks route and enjoy food and culture in Portimão & Praia da Rocha

Join us on the petiscos (snacks/tapas) ‘crawl’ in Portimão & Praia da Rocha. More than 40 restaurants participating.  Get a petisco (small plate) and drink for €2.50€ !  A great way to enjoy the best restaurants + snack cafés: http://www.teiadimpulsos.pt/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Programa-Cultural.pdf

Source: http://www.teiadimpulsos.pt/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Programa-Cultural.pdf

 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! 

Donner Kebab Restaurant @ Praia da Rocha?

Yes there is & not far from Algarve Holiday Studio! We have a large variety of restaurants with cuisine from all over the World - all nearby!

Source: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g652081-d2198699-Reviews-Doner_Kebab-Praia_da_Rocha_Portimao_Algarve.html

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!

Happy Easter to All! From Algarve Holiday Studio @ Praia da Rocha, Algarve

To all our friends, subscribers and followers. To all our guests past and future we wish you a Happy & Peaceful Easter

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!

Fancy a nice cold drink in the Algarve?

Fancy a nice cold drink? Amarguinha is a traditional drink from the Algarve !

Source: http://www.portuguesefood.co.uk/amarguinha-almond-liqueur-p-90.html?zenid=3dd9584c63b6b9db6d58ec3c36e3b471

Amarguinha can be appreciated as an aperitif, digestive or cocktail. Amarguinha can be served plain (but should be chilled), with ice, lemon juice or part of a cocktail.

Contact us for our suggestion of where to drink this typical drink!

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!

Tastes and smells good in Portimão

Wine tasting and sales, preserved foods, tapas stands and the sale of regional products such as sausages and regional cheeses of the Alentejo, cakes and nuts of the Algarve, jams, liqueurs, medronho brandy from Monchique, Easter cakes, honey, olive oil and bread and more in the centre of Portimão, till Saturday 7^th April 2012.

Source: http://www.thealgarvenews.com/apro.php?show_id=353

Alameda da Praça da República, Portimão Map:

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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 2012

Lots of traditional Easter activities and events and plenty of variety in what to see and do in the Algarve throughout April. Time to pack your bags and go. Prepare to enjoy!

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 2012

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 March 2012

March is a great relaxation month to come and enjoy the the aromas and tastes of the Algarve. Prepare to enjoy!

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 2012

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 February 2012

It’s a time to stop & have fun in February with St Valentine’s & Carnival celebrations. Time to be passionate, watch the parades and masquerade!

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 February 2012

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 January 2012

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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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 December 2011

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

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

For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Portimão Guided Tour & Walk, Monday 28 November 2011

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

Contact us and let us know if you want to joins us!

algarve_holiday@yahoo.co.uk

Tel. 0044 798 659 6571

Links & Notes:

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Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/algarve_holiday

MS Maasdam: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Maasdam

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What’s On in the Algarve in October 2011?

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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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 September 2011

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

For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!