Pick of the Algarve Retreats apartments in the heart of Lagos
The Wines of Portugal - this month Vinho Verde update and the Cooperative Wineries
Have you looked at The Pousadas yet?
New to the portfolio
The Portuguese Water Dog - have you met one?
Restaurant feature - The Adega da Marina
Special Offers - take a look at our latest
Algarve Weather
Algarve Retreats has a wealth of excellent quality apartments to choose from in the heart of Lagos where you are close to both the beach and the town centre restaurants, shops and cafes. Choose from 1 or 2 bedroom apartments at Vilabranca where there are 2 pools, a restaurant, tennis courts and games room or stay on Lagos Marina, in the centre of the town and close to Meia Praia beach. Take a look at the 1 bedroomed Dom Duarte, Gil Eanes which has 2 bedrooms and discounted pool access at the Marina Club, Dom Afonso which also has 2 bedrooms and complimentary Marina Club pool access and Dom Manuel where both 1 and 2 bedroom apartments look out over their own private shared central pool - see photo. If you prefer a hotel style holiday, try the 4* Marina Club Suite Hotel which has studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments grouped around a large central pool. The Regatta Bar serves breakfast if required and light snacks throughout the day. There's loads of choice, click on the apartment names to see photos and read more.
This month, Martin Ward of Wine Educators International tells us more about Vinho Verde, talks about the Cooperative Wineries, recommends wines to try and throws out a challenge! Click here to see the second article in his series.
During January, we have completed the creation of our Pousada portfolio on the Algarve Retreats website. There are some spectacular hotels in the group, from converted monasteries and convents to castles - click here to view the impressive choice of accommodation offered and the photo to go straight through to the Pousada de Setubal.
Casa dos Circulos is a 3 bedroom villa tucked away in the peaceful residential area of Matos Morenos. It is just 5 minutes drive to Praia da Luz or the centre of Lagos. The swimming pool is to one side and is fenced off with a secure lockable gate. This arrangement is quite rare for the Algarve but many families with young children may find this feature attractive. Click here for full details.
It's ancestry is thousands of years old: a working dog used by fishermen and famed for it's swimming ability aided by it's characteristic feet - go on … click here to read more!
It's large, it's noisy, the service is quick and it's very Portuguese. Situated on the Avenida dos Descobrimentos which runs alongside the river in Lagos, the Adega da Marina is about opposite the Marina Bridge - it offers good value meals at lunchtime and in the evening. Click here for more information.
Vilabranca, Lagos: One and two bedroom apartments in Vilabranca village: 2 pools, restaurant, ideal for family holidays. Click here for details.
10% off your apartment price in April and May
Porto Dona Maria, Luz -Burgau: With 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and 4 bedroom villas to offer, together with a small shop, poolside café and magnificent, large pool, Porto Dona Maria has much to offer. Click here for more information and photos.
Stay between now and 28.2.06 and have 7 nights for the price of 6 or 14 nights for the price of 12
Rio Arade, Ferragudo: 18th century Algarve Manor House recently voted number one in the Tripadvisor popularity index for B&Bs/Inns in the Portimao area. Lots of facilities - click here to find out more.
February special: 7 nights B&B for only £120 per person based on 2 sharing
Click here for Rio Arade golf offer (link to services/leisure/golf packages/Rio Arade
Vilabranca, Lagos
Porto Dona Maria, Luz -Burgau
Rio Arade, Ferragudo
