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 Alfredo , Casa Andorinha , Casa Jacqueline , Dom Manuel 2 bedroom apartments , Estrela da Luz and the Marina Club
This 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
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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Algarve villas to rent in Portugal, from Algarve Retreats
Algarve Retreats offer the finest Algarve villas, with carefully selected villa accommodation, apartments and hotels in the Algarve.
Finding the best Algarve villas can be a time-consuming task, but with Algarve Retreats we can offer the independent traveller a wide selection of holiday properties to rent. From self-catering villas to holiday apartments and hotels, you can now choose from a selection of quality Algarve accommodation.
Please note that this site uses JavaScript navigation, so if your browser is unable to view the links, please enter the Algarve Retreats website here to start browsing the holiday accommodation currently available in the Algarve. We specialise in the beautiful region of the Western Algarve , including the resorts of Praia da Luz, Salema, Burgau and the town of Lagos.
A choice of Algarve villas to rent
Our largest selection of Algarve villas are self-catering villas . We have over 40 luxurious villas available in the Algarve, available for rental for most of the season.
These properties range from 2 to 5 bedroom villas and many can be found around Praia da Luz and Salema. Most villas also have their own swimming pools and are only a short distance from the coast and the wonderful beaches that make renting holiday Algarve villas so special.
You can also select from a range of holiday apartments in this part of Portugal, including 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in a choice of superb locations along the wonderful Algarve coastline.
Finally, if your preference is to enjoy your holidays in Portugal in the relaxing luxury of a hotel, we can recommend a comfortable hotel in Praia da Luz in the Algarve.
Book your self-catering Algarve villas in confidence
At Algarve Retreats , we provide Algarve villas for independently organised travel. Many of the properties listed are rented out directly by the property owners and your booking will be made with them.
However, our aim is also to provide the best service possible, offering access to holiday flights to Portugal, car hire and travel insurance at reasonable prices, plus we have local partners in the Algarve to ensure that your holidays in Portugal meet your expectations.
Visit the Algarve Retreats website now, or for further information or a brochure, please contact us :
Algarve Retreats Ltd .
8 Gypsum Way
Draycott in the Clay
Ashbourne
DE6 5HF
UK
Tel: 0870 7428100
Fax: 01283 820625
e-mail: john@algarve-retreats.com
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