The Wines of Portugal - this month we look at the DOC of Bairrada
Rally de Portugal 2007
More 4* accommodation - this time in Vilamoura & Albufeira
Restaurant feature - The Adega da Marina in Lagos
Special Offers: new offer at Atalaia Sol in Lagos
Algarve Weather
It's that time again! Every year we have around five times more requests for property than we have availability. Already more than half the weeks in July and August have been booked and at the same time flight prices are climbing - if you don't want to be disappointed please look at booking your holiday soon.
Our most popular properties are The Marina Club, Estrela da Luz, Lagos Marina Dom Manuel Apartments, Vilabranca and Parque da Floresta.
A little gem!
There are only 16 beautiful apartments at Atalaia Sol but it has a large pool! For a peaceful holiday, this is a good one to choose. Atalaia Sol has a special promotion: book before March 15 and save 10%! Click here for all the details
This month, Martin talks about another traditional DOC region - Bairrada. The area is another major red wine producer and is located south of Porto on the coastal plain, slightly inland from the town of Aveiro and south to Coimbra. Read about Luis Pato, one of the most exciting and revolutionary producers of wine in Portugal. Click here for the full article.
Are there any rally spectators/enthusiasts out there?
It's been a while since the Rally of Portugal was a round of the World Championship but this year it's back & looks as though it will be better than ever.
Centered in Vilamoura, with the service area at the Algarve Stadium, the rally will be run over the loose surface roads of the sunny Algarve during the weekend of March 30th to April 1st 2007. So, whether it's a short “rally watching” break or a week's holiday you are after, Algarve Retreats has something to suit.
Interested? Take a look at Albufeira - it's only a short 20 minute drive from Vilamoura: watch the rally during the day & enjoy the lively bars and restaurants of Albufeira in the evening. Take a look at the Perola Suite Hotel in the centre of the Albufeira or the Alpinus Suite Hotel close to Falésia Beach between Albufeira and Vilamoura.
Continuing our search for 4* hotel, apartment or townhouse accommodation in good locations on the Algarve's sunny coast we are pleased to announce the addition of 3 Luna Hoteis Group suite hotels to our portfolio this month. Offering the best of both worlds, suite hotels provide you with the independence of your own suite or apartment but with all the facilities of a 4* hotel. Take a look at the Olympus Suite Hotel in Vilamoura, and the Perola and Alpinus Suite Hotels in Albufeira. Click here to go through to our Hotel index where you can see our full hotel portfolio.
It's almost a couple of years now since we first visited the Restaurante Adega da Marina in Lagos. This month Jackie and Tony take an up to date look at the restaurant on the Avenida dos Descobrimentos where large numbers of locals choose to eat. Click here to experience the Adega de Marina atmosphere.
Book before March 15th and get 10% off at Atalaia Sol. Click here for information.
Vilabranca are offering 10% off bookings made before 15th March for holidays to be taken between 1st April and 15th May 2007. Click here for details.
Continuing our search for 4* hotel, apartment or townhouse accommodation in good locations on the Algarve's sunny coast we are pleased to announce the addition of 3 Luna Hoteis Group suite hotels to our portfolio this month. Offering the best of both worlds, suite hotels provide you with the independence of your own suite or apartment but with all the facilities of a 4* hotel. Take a look at the 
