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

Sunday, 3 October 2010

What’s On in the Algarve in October 2010

The Algarve is one of the World’s top spots for Golf! Excellent golf courses, reliable warm and sunny weather and no crowds or traffic jams to spoil your golfing holiday.

And there is a lot more going on in the Algarve!

- Portugal Masters Golf competition (Loulé, Vilamoura)

- International Mountain Bike Marathon (Silves)

- Bird watching Festival (Sagres)

- Exhibition on the voyages of the writer/president Manuel Teixiera Gomes – part of the celebrations associated with the 150 aniversary of the birth of Manuel Teixeira Gomes (Portimão)

- Painting exhibitions (several locations in the Algarve)

- Noddy Live- Childrens musical (Lagoa)

- Tango ‘The ultimate show’ (Lagoa)

- Senior Gymnastics (Golden Age Gym Portimão 2010) (Portimão)

- Mamarathon - breast cancer charity run (Portimão)

- 5^th World Championship Karate Championship (Portimão)

- International Film Festival (Portimão)

- World Artistic Roller Skating Championship (Portimão)

- Algarve Historic F1 Car racing (Portimão)

- FIESA – International Sand Sculptures Festival (Pêra)

- Classical Music concerts (Lagos, Faro, Loulé, Tavira)

- Jazz music concerts (Lagos)

- Algarve Choirs Festival (Lagos)

- Chamber orchestra plays the Beatles (Lagos, Faro)

- Algarve Light sailing Championship (Lagos)

- Festival of the Discoveries ‘550 years – Henry, the Navigator of Lagos

- Concert with Portuguese singer Susana Travassos (Albufeira)

- Churchill – The Musical (Lagoa)

- ‘Fados of love and sin’ sung by Ana Sofia Varela (Faro)

- Jane Monheit Jazz concert (Vilamoura)

- Michael Jackson Dance Tribute (Praia da Rocha, Vilamoura)

- Santa Iria Fair (Faro)

- You may also note various celebrations associated with the 100 years anniversary of the Portuguese Republic

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 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!

Sunday, 26 September 2010

Praia da Rocha, Algarve a Sunny Autumn & Winter getaway!

October temperatures high: 22°C

In the autumn the massive beach at Praia da Rocha, Algarve is pure relaxation. Empty sandy beaches as far as the eye can see.

Visits to the chestnut forests of the Monchique mountains are an autumn delight that can easily be arranged.

And tours to Portimão will confirm it as the sardine capital of the Algarve! Come and join us!

Algarve Holiday Studio is a comfortable studio apartment at Praia da Rocha with a fantastic view of the golden beach. Prices in October are €35 per night (not per person!) with special offers during the Winter months. Fly with easyjet (http://www.easyjet.com/asp/en/book/index.asp?lang=en) or ryanair (http://www.ryanair.com/en) Prepare to enjoy! Contact us for further details!

Links & Notes:

Praia da Rocha Algarve (Wikipedia)

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

For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Saturday, 18 September 2010

With so much happening in the Algarve this weekend! What should we do?!

Come and join us or ask us for suggestions! Prepare to enjoy: it’s the Algarve!

Probably the Best place in the World!

Links & Notes:

Algarve on Wikipedia

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Algarve Holiday Studio:

http://sites.google.com/site/algarveholidaystudiotorent/

For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Wednesday, 15 September 2010

Cruise ship ‘Prinsendam’ on way to Portimão & cruising by Praia da Rocha – Sunday 19 September 2010

Beautiful ‘Prinsendam’ will cruise past the pier @ Praia da Rocha on Sunday September 19, 2010.

The cruise ship is scheduled to dock at around 8H00 leaving at 17H00.

Contact us if you are interested in joining us for a walk/tour of Portimão starting at the Docks at 9.30 and finishing at 13.00!

Links & Notes:

Portimão walk/Tour

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Algarve Holiday Studio: http://cli.gs/pMLBHX

For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Tuesday, 31 August 2010

What’s On in the Algarve in September 2010

It’s cataplana time in the Algarve! Cataplana is a sea food dish and also the name of the special purpose cookware used to prepare the dish. A must any time of the year!

Accompanied with great events and entertainment

- Classical music (Portimão & Tavira)

- ‘The 4 elements of the Zodiac’ musical show (Portimão)

- Exhibition on the voyages of the writer/president Manuel Teixiera Gomes – part of the celebrations associated with the 150 aniversary of the birth of Manuel Teixeira Gomes (Portimão)

- Painting exhibitions

- Romeo and Juliet by Moscow Ballet (Lagoa)

- Surfski Race of Champions (Praia da Rocha)

- Big game fishing competition (Praia da Rocha)

- Cockle Festival (Portimão)

- Flea markets (throughout the Algarve

- Fashion show (Portimão)

- Jazz with Archie Shepp Quartet (Albufeira)

- Exhibition at Archeology museum (Albufeira)

- Portuguese Folk Dancing evening (Albufeira)

- Lagos Jazz Concert (Lagos)

- Youth Choir Meet (Lagos)

- 9^th Flamenco Festival (Lagos)

- Fado Evening with Fado singer: Carminho (Faro)

- Portuguese singer Rodrigo Leão in concert (Faro)

- Cataplana Experience (Vilamoura)

- Michael Jackson Tribute (Vilamoura)

- 14^th Horse Fair (Estoi)

- International Literature Festival (Tavira)

- Les Farfadais Acrobatic/Circus Show (Vila Real Santo António)

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 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!

Sunday, 29 August 2010

Portimão Guided Tour & Walk, Sunday 19th September 2010

Our tour/walk starts with our backs to the magnificent MS Prinsendam at Portimão’s Ferry & Cruise Ship Port.

Portimão Guided Tour

Sunday 19th September 2010,
Starting at 09:30 and finishing at 13:00

At the end of this Tour/walk you will know why Portimão is considered the sardine capital of the Algarve & how it inspired the President/Writer Manuel Teixeira Gomes

Join us as we take you through:

Portimão’s Beautiful Riverside

Portimão’s Old Town

Praça da República (Alameda) Fountains

Portimão’s Stunning Baroque Churches

Portuguese Azulejo Mosaics at Largo 1° de Dezembro

Visit to Portimão’s Municipal Museum (3€)

Portimão’s Renown Sardine Restaurants

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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