The Algarve has been awarded a total of 55 Blue Flags this year in recognition of the quality of its beaches. Four marinas have also been rewarded; Lagos Marina is amongst them. Click here to see the full Algarve list.
This month Martin takes a brief look at some wonderful dry Portuguese Rosés and tells us that Port and seriously dark chocolate is a food/wine pairing that just has to be tried. He looks back on the Portuguese perspective of the Wine Trade Fair and forward to his visit to Porto, which we will hear about another time.
Jackie & Tony have searched out this small, family run and easy to overlook restaurant this month. It is just out of the centre of the village on the local road to Figueira. Click here to get a flavour of their dining experience at Restaurante Lourenco.
Evora is about 230 miles north of Lagos and although the round trip could be done in a day, you wouldn't have enough time to see the many attractions this city has to offer - enjoy yourselves and book an overnight stay. There are a number of hotels to choose from but possibly the most attractive choice is the Pousada de Evora where Algarve Retreats would be delighted to make a reservation for you. Click here to find out more about Evora
*Lagos Marina Dom Manuel:
2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartments, shared pool, sleeps 4, various dates in July, 10% off, now only £685 pw. For full details, click here .
*Monte Lemos, Praia da Luz:
2 bedroom / 1 bathroom linked houses, shared pool, sleeps 4, various July dates, £200 pw off, now only at £550 pw. Click here for details.
*Casa Alfredo, Lagos:
4 bedroom / 3 bathroom villa with private heated pool, sleeps 8, £250 pw off, now only £1500 pw. Click here for information.
*Casa Branca, Lagos:
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom / 2 shower room villa with private heated pool, sleeps 6+1. 1 week only 5-12 Aug, 25% off, now £895. Click here for more information.
16-17 July: Lagos Regatta
12 August: The Rolling Stones at Dragao Stadium, Porto www.plateia.iol.pt
*Porto do Paraiso, Praia da Luz
*Marina Sol apartment, Lagos Marina
*Lagos Marina Dom Manuel:
*Monte Lemos, Praia da Luz:
*Casa Alfredo, Lagos:
*Casa Branca, Lagos:
