Restaurante Atlantico in Salema is our featured restaurant
Try Portuguese Steak this weekend
Final Summer Offers
Newsbytes - lots going on
Algarve Weather
It really doesn't look like summer is going to happen here in the UK this year - perhaps this is why bookings for 2008 are going really well at the moment. Don't despair, it's not too late - we're happy to say that there are still a few places left for August! If you are wondering what to do for a holiday in the sun, have a look at the following:
Special offers are available on many of these and most are flexible on changeover days so have a look at flights (click here for links to flight companies) and book a holiday in virtually guaranteed sunshine.
Want to see more? Take a look at www.algarve-retreats.co.uk for our full range of villas, apartments and 4/5* hotels in the Algarve.
This month - a little Food & Wine matching for the wines of Portugal, as sampled at a recent consumer course in the UK. Also close to home; the Algarve region and its wine production.
We can't think why it has taken so long to write about this restaurant as we must have eaten here tens of times over the years. Located right on the edge of Salema beach, the Atlantico is open for coffee and drinks, snacks, lunch and dinner. There is something for everyone here and it is a popular choice for families. Restaurante Atlantico has the usual good choice of fish and is well worth a visit.
Along with fish soup, the traditional dish of Portuguese steak can usually be found on the menu of any restaurant you visit but, of course, every chef has a slightly different twist on the theme and the variety of presentations is quite staggering. This month, Chef Carlos at the Restaurante Navegador in Lagos reveals the recipe for his Portuguese Steak.Treat yourself to a bottle of Portuguese Red and hit the kitchen!
Atalaia Solstudioand1 bedroomapartments -
Massive reductions in August
Studio: £70 off, now only £345 pw
1 bedroom: £100 off, now only £345 pw
Monte do Casal - Enjoy a very special luxury 2 night break from £169 per person at this hotel near Estoi, which is a member of “The Small luxury Hotel of the World”
Algarve Cruiser - A very special offer in August for a very different cruise. £569 for an 8 day coastal and river cruise in beautiful weather with five wonderful excursions, including a day trip to Seville with lunch at a four star hotel and dinner and show at the fabulous Vilamoura Casino - a saving of up to £198 per person.
Casa da Baia- Introductory Offer of 15% off right through the summer
1 - 31 Aug: £165 reduction, now only £935 per week
1 - 30 Sept: £120 reduction, now only £680 per week
Now until Oct 7th Fiesa 2007 International Sand Sculpture Festival www.fiesa2007.com at Armacao de Pera, Algarve
Every Sunday Art ‘n' Jazz at Monte de Vale D'eguas, Almancil 5-8pm, free admission
August 14th & 15th Super Bock Surf Fest at Praia do Tonel, Sagres, Algarve. 14th Aug: Bird, Midnite, Jamaran, Dub Incorporation, Lilly Allen 15th Aug: Quaiss Kitir, Chlcha Candela, Mad Caddies, Capleton & gentlemon
Sept 25th The Police, Estadio Municipal, Lisbon
Oceanico is now the leading golf operator in Portugal, having bought five of the golf courses in Vilamoura - take a look at their resorts - Estrela da Luz and Jardim da Meia Praia
Go to www.ticketline.pt for ticket information for concerts.
Lisbon is only about 2.5 hours car drive from the Algarve, Train and bus transport is also available
