What’s On in the Algarve in April 2011

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

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’ !

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

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

Links & Notes:

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

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

What’s On in the Algarve in March 2011

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!

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

Contact us if you require further details!

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

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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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

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

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

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

For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!