Unlike the tranquil and lucid waters of the Mediterranean, the Atlantic Ocean is dramatic, rugged and wild and possesses a menacing exhilaration that is not as prevalent in the ‘calmer’ oceans, such as the Med. It is within this invigorating setting that the luxury villa on the Algarve, Quinta dos Tomilhos lies, an exceptional five
If you are thinking about going on a fishing holiday then the Algarve should certainly be a contender. This beautiful, sunny and atmospheric region of southern Portugal is geared up for the onslaught on anglers it attracts each year with excellent Algarve fishing facilities dotted about the region. From beach sea fishing from many of
Not only is the Algarve blessed with boundless stretches of beautiful beaches but it is also a hub for creative arts, meaning the southern Portuguese region takes some beating when it comes to having a beach holiday with a cultural twist. Summer 2012 looks like the Algarve is more determined than ever to provide a
Whilst October can only be described as being well and truly engrossed in autumn in the UK, in the sunny Algarve, October can be described as being late summer, where the days are still beautifully warm and the nights refreshingly crisp. If you do have an inkling to escape the onset of winter in Britain
Forget the Eiffel Tower as Gustave Eiffel came to Portugal first! For anyone who has driven extensively around the Algarve the chances are that they have crossed the Portimao Bridge. This iron road bridge goes over the Rio Arade between the so-called ‘bedroom community’ for Portimao and Portimao itself, which, along with Faro, is the
The Algarve to host the most prestigious international event for golf tourism buyers and suppliers. Being home to some of the world’s top golf courses, the Algarve has had a long and well-established association with golf. Not only can golfers enjoy a year-round mild climate in order to perfect their game, but they can also
The Algarve has often been described as being a golfer’s paradise, with good reason. With its year-round enviable climate, stunning vistas, warm and friendly locals and more than acceptable prices, the Algarve continues to maintain its position as being one of Europe’s leading golfing destinations. Given its prominent position on the international golfing stage, it
From Thursday 25 August 2011 until Sunday 28 August, the ancient town of Castro Marim on the eastern edge of the Algarve will be holding the Medieval Days of Castro Marim festival 2011. This fun, family-orientated event is free for all and includes many colourful and exciting children’s activities, delicious local cuisine being served in
New research has uncovered that the best value villa holidays are in Portugal and Spain. According to the Self Catering on a Shoestring Report, which was carried out by the Post office and Meon Villas, Spain and Portugal offers the best value for money in terms of purchasing food and drink from supermarkets on self-catering
One of the highlights of the Algarve has to be Tavira, here is our guide to Tavira’s tastiest restaurants. For those who had the pleasure of visiting Tavira on the Algarve, a return visit is almost always definite. With a mighty river running through this attractive and architecturally-inspiring town, which dates back to around 2000
