Algarve

Free App: Algarve Events (iOS & Android)

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A Região de Turismo do Algarve providencia uma aplicação gratuita que divulga eventos no Algarve – concertos e festiviais, arte e cultura, gastronomia, desporto, feiras e mercados e muito mais. Use estes links para fazer o download gratuito:

Sistema iOS 
https://itunes.apple.com/pt/app/algarve-eventos/id1087303748?mt=8Sistema 
Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pt.turismodoalgarve.eventos

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The Portuguese Government Agency “Região de Turismo do Algarve” provides a free web-based application that announces events in the Algarve – concerts and festivals, art and culture, gastronomy, sports, fairs and markets and more. Use these links to download it for free (the app provides English and Portuguese versions, only):

iOS 
https://itunes.apple.com/pt/app/algarve-eventos/id1087303748?mt=8Sistema 
Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pt.turismodoalgarve.eventos

Electronic-only paid highways in Portugal

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Are you planning to drive around Portugal and explore its wonders? If so, be aware that there are some highways that you can only pay with a predetermined wireless payment system of your choice – these include a small number of roads (though one of them is A22, the main highway in Algarve). You do not want to be caught off guard because then you may end up being charged relatively hefty fees.portagem 1There are several options you can choose from: Easytoll, Tollcard, Tollservice, or Temporary Via Verde Device. Briefly, Easytoll associates your vehicle plate with a credit card, Tollcard is a prepaid ticket service, Tollservice is a 20 euros prepaid ticket with unlimited use for 3 days, and Temporary Via Verde Device is a short-term subscription contract. Also note that “these products are only valid for roads with electronic-only tolls”. Click here for detailed information from the official website (in several languages: PT, EN, FR, ES).

More, there is a fifth option that is applicable only to vehicles with Portuguese plates (e.g. rental car): ATM payment. To use this last option you need to get an ATM reference number online from the post office website (CTT), 48 hours after you used the highway. Then you go to any ATM terminal and use the “other services” option in their menu to process the payment using the reference number for your toll bill. You can read more details by clicking here.

We recommend you consider the fees your credit card provider charges for international transactions when deciding which option is best for you (e.g. the prepaid option may end up having a lower total cost).

You can enroll on these services at the airport or at the road border. If renting a vehicle, make sure to ask your rent-a-car provider for details about how they can service you on this matter. Below is a picture of the enrollment booths at the Spanish border near Monte Gordo – note that usually there are assistants there to help you with this process.Autovia-Infante

Click here to download (pdf file) the map of Portuguese highways per payment type, as of March 2017.

Lastly, know that in Portugal any road with an A# (e.g. A1) is a paid highway. More, road quality can be usually assessed by their terminology, in the following order (best to worst): A#, IP#, IC#, N#.

Safe travels and have fun!

Dom Rodrigo – a delicious treat

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Dom Rodrigo – delicious treat from Algarve

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The most revered noble in the kingdom of Algarve does not own land or royal charters. Dom Rodrigo is a dessert that has been produced since the 18th century. It looks like a gift, wrapped in colored foil and tied with a ribbon.

Alchemists all over the world tried to turn lead into gold. In Algarve, cooks tried to turn eggs, sugar, cinnamon and almonds into joy. And they succeeded!

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4€ Algarve Wine wins Award / Vinho Algarvio de 4€ ganha prémio

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EN: “Al-Ria Tinto 2015” is a blend of Touriga (portuguese cast) and Syrah produce by “Casa Santos Lima” that recently won the first place at an international wine competition in Belgium. Each bottle costs about 4€ in the supermarket – why not try it?

PT: “Al-Ria Tinto 2015” (Touriga nacional e Syrah) ganhou recentemente o 1 prémio numa competição internacional na Belgica. Custa cerca de 4€ no supermercado – porque não provar?

FR: “Al-Ria Tinto 2015” est un mélange de touriga (portugaise) et de syrah produit par “Casa Santos Lima” qui a récemment remporté la première place lors d’une compétition internationale de vin en Belgique. Chaque bouteille coûte environ 4€ dans le supermarché – pourquoi pas goûtez?

Links:

http://www.jornaldoalgarve.pt/vinho-algarvio-considerado-o-melhor-do-mundo/

http://www.casasantoslima.com/pt/os-vinhos/todas-as-regioes/2691

 

 

 

Portugal still cheapest holiday destination

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“The country’s perennially popular southern coastal region, the Algarve, came top in the Post Office’s annual Holiday Costs Barometer, which takes into account the average price of eight essential purchases” – in The Telegraph, Jan 13th, 2017.

Full Article:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/portugal-named-the-cheapest-holiday-destination-for-this-year/

World Travel Awards – Algarve

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A World Travel Awards atribui todos os anos os denominados Óscares do Turismo. Este ano Portugal arrecadou 24  destas distinções, entre as quais o Algarve foi distinguido como o melhor destino europeu de praia pela quarta vez (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016). Para mais detalhes clique aqui.

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Every year the World Travel Awards gives the Tourism Oscars. This year Portugal won 24, including Algarve as the best European beach destination for the 4th time (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016). For more details, click here.

Agenda cultural verão – Cultural agenda summer

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Agenda cultural verão 2016 no concelho de Vila Real de Santo António – consulte estes 3 links:

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Nas redondezas de Monte Gordo (citado da revista VISAO, 27 Julho 2016):

Concerto: Deolinda

Parque do Palácio da Galeria, Praça. da Galeria, Tavira > 4 ago, qui 22h > €15

Festival do Marisco

As sapateiras, as ostras e as amêijoas, entre outros mariscos e bivalves, voltam a “instalar-se” no Jardim Pescador Olhanense, junto à Ria Formosa, a propósito da 31ª edição do Festival do Marisco. A principal novidade são os preços dos ingressos, mais baratos: €5, excepto nos dias 12 e 14 que vão custar 8 euros. Também inclui música: Aura (dia 9), Expensive Soul (10), Os Azeitonas (11), C4 Pedro (12), Camané (13), Xutos & Pontapés (14). Jardim Pescador Olhanense, Olhão > 9-14 ago, ter-dom 19h30-1h30 > €5, €8 (dias 12 e 14), 7-12 anos €3, menos de 6 anos grátis

Concerto: António Zambujo

Parque do Palácio da Galeria, Cç. da Galeria, Tavira > 19 ago, sex 22h > €20

Dias Medievais de Castro Marim

Os visitantes são convidados a fazer uma viagem até à Idade Média, uma época habitada por reis e rainhas, nobres e cavaleiros. Vila de Castro Marim > 24-28 ago, qua-dom 17h-24h > entrada na vila €2; vila e castelo €6, 6-11 anos €3

Sob as Estrelas em Cacela Velha

Ciclo de cinema. Antigo cemitério de Cacela Velha, Tavira > 30 ago-6 set > grátis

 

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Nearby Cultural Agenda for summer 2016 – check these 3 links

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Other relevant events nearby Monte Gordo (citation from VISAO, 27 July 2016):

Concert: Deolinda

Location: Parque do Palácio da Galeria, Plaza.da Galeria in Tavira. August 4th, 10pm. Price €15

31st Seafood Festival

All kinds of seafood, from shrimps, prawns, lobsters, to clams and other. Location: Jardim do Pescador in Olhao (main street next to the sea). When: daily from August 9th to 14th. Entrance price (food not included; live music included): adults 5 euros, but 8 euros on the 12th and 14th (special concerts), children 7 to 12 yrs 3 euros, free for children under 6 yrs.

Concerto: António Zambujo

Location: Parque do Palácio da Galeria, Plaza.da Galeria in Tavira. August 19th, 10pm. Price €20

Medieval Fair

Location: Main streets of Castro Marim. When: daily from August 24th-28th, from 5pm to 12am. Price: vila 2 euros; vila and castle 6 euros; children 6 to 11yrs 3 euros

Under the Stars: Free movie screening at the cemitery

Location: Cacela Velha at the old cemitery. When: every night from August 30th to September 6th. Price: free.

Seasun Youtube channel

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Veja videos dos nossos apartamentos, Monte Gordo e redondezas no nosso canal no youtube – clique aqui.

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Watch videos of our apartments, Monte Gordo, and surrounding areas on our newly created youtube channel – click here

 

Cacela Velha: Noites D’Encanto – Enchanting Nights

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Cacela Velha – 14 a 17 de Julho 2016 (evento anual)

Ao longo de 4 dias, de 14 a 17 de Julho, a música, a gastronomia, o mercado e a animação marcarão presença nas ruas de Cacela Velha.

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Event in Cacelha Velha July 14th-17th 2016 (held every year)

4 days of music, local cuisine, farmers’ market, pottery, artisan products, and entertainment.

Source: Noites D’Encanto

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A partir de hoje temos também uma página no facebook onde pode entrar em contacto connosco e saber das ultimas novidades.

Clique aqui para aceder: https://www.facebook.com/seasunvacation/

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Now we also have a Facebook page where you can reach us and check the latest news.

Click here to access it: https://www.facebook.com/seasunvacation/