Did you know that the average temperature for October is 22°C and that, on average, there are 8 hours of sunshine per day. This is the time when our UK days are shortening and the temperatures are falling!
Good News! Flight prices to Portugal tumble in October, car hire prices fall too and there is excellent accommodation available. All this means you can enjoy short breaks to top up that tan.
For example:
4 nights between the 6th and 10th October, return Easyjet flights from Luton, Group B car, 4* accommodation at the Marina Club in Lagos from around £279 pp or
3 nights from the 13th - 16th October, Monarch Scheduled flights from Manchester, Group B car, accommodation at Estrela da Luz from £300 pp
or have you got time to go for a week?
7 nights from 13th - 20th October, return flights with Flybe from Birmingham, Group B car and accommodation at Vilabranca in Lagos from only around £334pp. Click here to go through to our flight booking information page.
The September article features, as promised way back in January, a metaphoric visit to the Portuguese island of Madeira. We'll take an in depth look at its' amazing wines as well as its' history.
Having also just returned from Lisboa, there will be a few ramblings on Martin's ramblings there too. And for those of you in Wales and the West, there is a preview of a Portuguese event in Cardiff at the end of the month. Click here to read Martin's latest article
We are pleased to announce that Monte do Casal, a privately owned hotel which prides itself on the personal service it provides, can now be booked through Algarve Retreats. Monte do Casal is a member of the small luxury hotels of the world group and is located in the countryside outside Estoi, only about 20 minutes drive from Faro airport. If you have a special occasion to celebrate, a honeymoon to choose or you just want to chill out in luxury, click here for full details on this hotel & award winning restaurant.
You have probably heard us say “go west from Salema towards Sagres and there are so many empty beaches to choose from.” Well, Figueira Beach is one of these: it's not completely empty - the locals obviously know about it which means that there really aren't very many people there on weekdays! Click here for photos and how to find it.
Porto Dona Maria, Luz - Burgau: All property types, shared or private pools from September 15th to October 31st:
go for 7 days and pay for only 5! Or go for 14 days and pay for only 10! Click here for full details
Casa Andorhina, Barao de Sao Joao: 3 bedroom / 1 bathroom villa with private pool, sleeps 6, £120pw off in September, now only £595 pw. Click here to see more
Marina Sol apartment, Lagos: 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom/1 shower room apartment, shared pool, sleeps 4+1. Only £495pw in September. Click here for details
Casa Alfredo, Lagos: 4 bedroom / 3 bathroom villa with private heated pool sleeps 6 - 9. September Special
4 bedrooms - sleeps 8+1, £200 off, now only £1195 pw or
3 bedrooms price - sleeps 6, £100 off, now only £995 pw. Pool heating extra. Click here to read more
Dom Manuel Apartments, Lagos: 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom/1 shower room apartments with shared pool, sleeps 4 + 1, £80 pw off in September, now only £495 pw. Click here for full details
Until September 20, International Sand Sculptures Festival at Armacao de Pera www.fiesa2006.com
September 9 Annual town bands festival, Lagos, Praca Gil Eanes
Did you know that the average temperature for October is 22°C and that, on average, there are 8 hours of sunshine per day. This is the time when our UK days are shortening and the temperatures are falling!
