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Algarve Retreats news - August 2006

Algarve Retreats news - August 2006
Welcome to our August Newsletter

  • September Breaks
  • The Wines of Portugal - more about Portuguese wine and food pairings
  • Restaurant feature - Godot's in Praia da Luz
  • Spotlight on Caldas de Monchique
  • Visit Lisbon
  • Special offers - last minute August reductions
  • Newsbytes
  • Algarve Weather
The UK children are back at school and the Northern Portuguese have returned to Lisbon and Porto, the Algarve is quieter and airfares and accommodation are much less expensive.  We have good availability at the moment for September - now is the time to book… take a look at Casa AlfredoCasa AndorinhaCasa Jacqueline, Dom Manuel 2 bedroom apartments, Estrela da Luz and the Marina Club
 
Wine EducatorsThis month Martin talks more about matching Portuguese wine with food  and his recent visit to Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.  Click here to read his latest article
 
Jackie & Tony have been eating out again - this time at Godots where there is an outside terrace covered in Bougainvillea, a seaview and an interesting a la carte menu.  Click here for their latest gastronomic experience.
 
The Roman's first created a spa at Caldas de Monchique, where the natural spring water emerges at a temperature of about 32°C.  Linger over a drink in the shady square and soak up the atmosphere.  Click here for information and photos.
 
New motorway systems mean that Lisbon is only about 3 hours drive away but perhaps you don't want to drive yourself - after all, you are on holiday.  Click here for details of a 1 day excursion to Lisbon which can be booked through the Algarve Retreats Office
 
Quinta Santo Antonio, Lagos:  1 bedroom / 1 bathroom apartment, shared pool, sleeps 2 + 2 and close to Meia Praia beach - 10% off for 2nd - 14th August, now only £378 per week.  Click here for a full description
 
Casa Alfredo, Lagos: 4 bedroom / 3 bathroom villa with private pool sleeps 8+1.  Available 21st-31st August at £1500pw.  Click here
 
Quinta da Aldeia, Figueira: 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom linked villas, shared pool, sleeps 4+1 available various August dates at £675pw.  Click here
 
Porto do Paraiso, Praia da Luz: 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom townhouses, shared pool, sleeps 6+1.  Available various August dates at £845pw Click here
 
Marina Sol apartment, Lagos: 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom/1 shower room apartment, shared pool, sleeps 4+1.  10% off in August, now only £685pw.  Click here
 
St James' apartments, Praia da Luz: 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom apartment, shared pool, sleeps 2+1 available in August at £300pw.  Click here
 
Spotlight on Evora - Capital of the Alentejo
  • Until September 20, International Sand Sculptures Festival at Armacao de Pera www.fiesa2006.com
  • August 12 Rolling Stones at Estadio do Dragao, Porto, www.plateia.iol.pt
  • August 10 Algarve Beach Party, Praia da Batata, Lagos from 10pm €15 tickets from www.ticketline.pt or call (00351)707 234 234
  • Spetember 29 Luciano Pavarotti at Pavilhao Atlantico, Lisbon www.pavilhaoatlantico.pt
 
It's been very, very good - to take a look at today's weather: go to http://www.portugal-live.net/UK/weather2.html
 

 

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