Vila Mós: 1 and 2 bedroom, air conditioned apartments, set a few minutes walk from the beach with pool, tennis and health club facilities. From 27th August to 30th September: 7 nights for the price of 5, 14 nights for the price of 10.
Rio Arade 18th century Algarve Manor House now restored into a charming guesthouse with 8 double en suite rooms. September special: 7 nights B&B for only £173 per person based on 2 sharing.
Monte Lemos: 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom townhouse with shared pool / sleeps 4+1 From 29th August to 30th September: £75 off, now only £480 per week.
With a selection of fine courses to choose from in the Western Algarve, you can put together a really interesting golf break, playing several different courses during your stay. Click here to book your tee times through the Algarve Retreats website and for information on the courses at Parque da Floresta, Boavista, Palmares, Penina, Morgado, Alto, Pinta and Gramacho - click here.
Newly opened this season in the middle of Praia da Luz, The Royal Garden has proved an instant hit with diners in the Restaurant and also with their take away service. The menu is extensive and includes some specialities such as Royal Garden Casserole Beef in a clay pot and Royal Garden special sizzling king prawns. Click here to see more.
Pera, Algarve - now until 25th September - the 3rd International Festival of Sand Sculptures.
This year's theme is “Lost civilisations”. Visit www.fiesa2005.com.
For September's music events at Estrela da Luz, Destinos at Jardim da Meia Praia and Estrela do Mar, click here.
Silves Archaeology Museum - until 18th September - “The Masks” by Moroccan artist Mahi Binebine.
10am -7pm. Call (00351)282 442325.
Pavilhao Atlantico, Parque das Nacoes in Lisbon starting at 10pm:
Van Morrison - 4th October - tickets at www.plateia.iol.pt;
Coldplay - 23rd November - tickets at www.ticketline.pt.