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- Monarch Scheduled: new daily flight from Birmingham to Faro from May 2006
- Easy jet: flying to Faro from Newcastle on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 12th September 2005
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Situated on the cliffs between the resorts of Praia da Luz and Burgau, Porto Dona Maria offers spacious accommodation in studio, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and 4 bedroom villas. The large swimming pool is a magnificent feature as it is surrounded by extensive sun terracing and has unrivalled views of the ocean. There is a pool for children, a pool-side restaurant, bicycles for exploring, complimentary foodpack on arrival and a daily supply of bread. Take a look at Special Offers - good discounts are on offer for October and there are large reductions in price throughout the whole of next year. Click here for more details and photos.
Porto Dona Maria, 18th September to 31st October:
Studio apartment for up to 2 people: £117 off, now only £295 per week
1 bedroom apartment for up to 3 people: £165 off, now only £310 per week
2 bedroom apartment for up to 4 people: £115 off, now only £425 per week
3 bedroom apartment for up to 6 people: £215 off, now only £455 per week
4 bedroom villa for up to 8 people: £162 off, now only £945 per week
Rio Arade: 18th century Algarve Manor House now restored into a charming guesthouse with 8 double en suite rooms - includes free admission to luxury leisure centre with gym & heated indoor pool, 10 golf courses within 20 minutes drive. October special: 7 nights B&B for only £160 per person based on 2 sharing.
The Ria Formosa Natural Park is an area of about 18 hectares through the districts of Loule, Faro, Olhao, Tavira and Vila Real de Santo Antonio and encompasses 60km of coastline. The Environmental Education Centre of Marim is situated between Olhao and Tavira and is well worth a visit. There is a nature trail of about 3km which features representative aspects of the ecosystems of the park such as salt marshes, Salinas, dunes and pine woodlands. Amongst the buildings is a restored and working Tidal Mill and a traditional farmhouse. There is also a kennel specialising in the famous aquatic Portuguese Water Dogs. Click here to read more.
Situated about half way between Praia da Luz and Burgau on the local road which runs nearest the coast, Restaurante O Malhao serves a good choice of dishes. The house specialities are meat and fish grilled on charcoal with enough variety to suit all. This restaurant is also popular with the locals.
Monarch scheduled is starting a daily flight from Birmingham to Faro from 1st May 2006, fares from £79.99 including taxes
Easyjet is starting a service from Newcastle to Faro from 12th September 2005 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Fares from £46.84 including taxes
World Golf Championships: Victoria Clube de Golfe in Vilamoura November 17th - 20th
For October's music events at Estrela da Luz, Destinos at Jardim da Meia Praia and Estrela do Mar, click here
Pavilhao Atlantico, Parque das Nacoes in Lisbon starting at 10pm:
Coldplay - 23rd November - tickets at www.ticketline.pt
The Ria Formosa Natural Park is an area of about 18 hectares through the districts of Loule, Faro, Olhao, Tavira and Vila Real de Santo Antonio and encompasses 60km of coastline. The Environmental Education Centre of Marim is situated between Olhao and Tavira and is well worth a visit. There is a nature trail of about 3km which features representative aspects of the ecosystems of the park such as salt marshes, Salinas, dunes and pine woodlands. Amongst the buildings is a restored and working 
Situated about half way between Praia da Luz and Burgau on the local road which runs nearest the coast, Restaurante O Malhao serves a good choice of dishes. The house specialities are meat and fish grilled on charcoal with enough variety to suit all. This restaurant is also popular with the locals.
