Yet again this year, we have had far more requests for all types of properties than we have availability for. Despite what you read in the papers, late booking does not always pay off! If you are looking for that particular villa or apartment in the busy periods of next year, it is a good idea to book within the next 10 weeks.
However, before you think about next year, why not take a short break and grab some last minute sunshine before Christmas. If you avoid the half term holiday at the end of October, there are some real flight bargains to be had from Easyjet, Monarch, Flybe, Thomsonfly, Jet2, Globespan etc (use our flight information page for links). We can do any day to any day, for as short or long as you want, in most properties so why not look at a 2, 3 or 4 day short break. Here are some suggestions, with prices for two people sharing………
Marina Club 1 bedroom with pool view - Oct £68/night
Dom Manuel 1 bedroom - Sept £53/night, Oct £39/night
Estrela da Luz 1 bedroom - Oct £72/night
St James 1 bedroom - Sept £56/night, Oct £42/night
Treat yourself!
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, ahead of resuming our regional tour of Portugal in October, Martin thought he would take a look at what the UK retailers are currently doing with our wines - the ranges available and the prices with, of course, a look at the individual wines and their producers. Plus - an update on events and activities.
- our latest activity holiday offer
The west coast of the Algarve is well known around the world as having the best surfing beaches in Europe. Algarve Retreats, in partnership with Oceanico, is offering a superb package of 7 nights accommodation at Estrela da Luz or Jardim da Meia Praia with 5 days surfing on the west coast of the Algarve.
This month we return to Praia da Luz and remind ourselves of some of the good things about Luz as Jackie and Tony have a meal at OndaLuz Restaurante on Rua Direita.
As we go into September the Let's walk in the Algarve autumn programme starts with walks in the orange groves near Silves and along the cliff-top at Benagil near Lagoa/Porches. All the details you need are given in the September programme of walks. The three walks taking place in September are all being led by Dr Julie Statham and, if you want to join in, just turn up at the appointed time and place.
Mira Baia - a very special introductory offer for September only
brand new ocean front apartments in Lagos: two bedroom apartments -
normally £795/week, now £625/week, a saving of £170 three bedroom apartments -
normally £895/week, now £715/week, a saving of £180
Monte Lemos - 10% discount in September
two bedroom townhouse/shared pool
normally £555/week, now £499/week, a saving of £56
Casa Encantadora - 10% discount September 9 - 30 three bedroom villa with pool
normally £1100/week, now £999/week, a saving of £110
Now until Oct 7th Fiesa 2007 International Sand Sculpture Festival www.fiesa2007.com at Armacao de Pera, Algarve
Restaurante Way Point is now open at the Marina Club in Lagos
A programme to reintroduce and protect the Iberian Lynx is to be developed at a 150 hectare site near Silves over the next 2/3 years.
25 September, The Police at the Estadio Municipal in Lisboa
Every Sunday Art ‘n' Jazz at Monte de Vale D'eguas, Almancil 5-8pm, free admission
Go to www.ticketline.pt for ticket information for concerts. Lisbon (Lisboa) is only about 2.5 hours drive from the Algarve
