terça-feira, 27 de maio de 2008

Property for sale in Aljezur, Algarve Portugal

Villa with pool for sale in Aljezur



Villa in Vale de Telha with 3 bedrooms (1 en-suite) with entrance hall, living/dining room with wood burner, kitchen, garage with shower room, covered BBQ area and a 10 x 5 pool. This villa is being sold fully furnished.




Central heating throughout. Kitchen equipped with washing machine, fridge/freezer, hob, oven and extractor fan. The garden is fenced.

For more information call +351 282 780 870 or send a email to info@casasdobarlavento.com



sexta-feira, 23 de maio de 2008

Spa in Algarve, Portugal


Nowadays the term spa is a vague term being used by several different service suppliers.

But in the main, when someone searches for a spa, they have in mind the image of calm environments, body and facial treatments; and professional massages

Here in Algarve you will be able to find all sorts of treatments including some thermal waters and other more specialized treatments.

Together with these offers you will also find beautiful sandy beaches, sunny climates, healthy food mainly from the sea and low density villages.


Here are some hotels and resorts that offer spa services (don’t forget to search in order to know more):


  • Villa Termal das Caldas de Monchique

http://www.monchiquetermas.com/

Spa Facilities
Outdoor Pool
Hidromassagem, Sauna, Jets Shower
Tepidarium
Fitness Gym

Spa Treatments
Jacuzzi-bath with Seaweed
Cleopatra Bath
Jacuzzi Bath with aroma
Vichy Shower
Grape Wrapping Up

  • Vila Vita Parc Spa Hotel

http://www.lightbluetravel.co.uk/spahotels.asp?id=207

Spa Facilities
Indoor Pool and Whirlpool
Aroma, Steam and Rasul Baths
Tepidarium
Fitness Gym

Spa Treatments
Kanebo, Ligne St Barth and Thalgo Face and Body Treatments
Aromatherapy
Hot Stone Massage
Reiki and Shiatsu
Alternative Medical Treatments
Physiotherapy

  • Quinta do Lago Spa Hotel

http://www.lightbluetravel.co.uk/spahotels.asp?id=204

Spa Facilities
Indoor Pool and Jacuzzi
Sauna and Steam Bath
Hydro Massage
Fitness Gym

Spa Treatments
Range
of Facial Treatments
Thalgo Face and Eye Masks
Body Wraps
Aromatherapy
Hot Stone Massage
Reiki, Shiatsu and Reflexology

  • SPA Floresta no Parque da Floresta

http://www.spafloresta.com/

Spa Treatments
Range
of Facial Treatments
Alternative Therapies: Reike, Reflexology, Indian Head Message and Shiatsu
Aroma body experience
Range of body Massage
Nail Studio
Depilatory Waxing

  • Quinta do Lago Spa

http://www.hotelquintadolago.com/oalg/oalg_c8a_introduction.asp

Spa Facilities
Heated indoor pool with counter-flow jets and massage jets
Steam bath and sauna
Massage
Fitness Gym
Outdoor Jacuzzi

Spa Treatments
Range
of Facial Treatments
Classic and Oriental Massages
Hot volcanic stone massage
Shiatsu
Hydro Massage
Aromatherapy treatments



The information supplied for each hotel/resort is a short briefing of the hotels offer. Check the websites and if necessary call to know the full range of services and offers.

segunda-feira, 19 de maio de 2008

Portugal, Algarve - Holiday in a golf resort


Come and have a different vacations in a golf resort surrounded by green fields and near white sand beaches.


















This well appointed two bedroom apartment is located within 100 metres of the outdoor swimming pool on the Boavista golf resort. It is a ground floor apartment which looks out onto the manicured common gardens and from which you can alos see the bay of Lagos to your left.

The apartment has been simply, but comfortably furnished and consists of two bedrooms, both fitted with two single beds. One of the bedrooms has access to the patio at the front and an ensuite shower room, while the other bedroom has access to a full bathroom. The kitchen is just off the long/dining area and is a bright and sunny kitchen overlooking more beautiful, mature gardens. It is equipped with all the mod cons necessary to make your stay comfortable and hasle free.




The living/dining room has access to the front patio and is equipped with a colour TV.

Boavista, although known for it's wonderful golf course, still offers plenty of activity for the non-golfer including an indoor swimming pool and state of the art gym, as well as a jacuzzi, turkish bath and sauna. The Clubhouse offers spectaular views and is a great place to unwind and offers day time snacks as well a full a la carte menu. Another recently opened restaurant, "Monte's" is on site at the old Clubhouse



The historical centre of Lagos is a short drive away does offer a myriad of restaurants of every international cuisine imaginable as well as the vibrant and cosmoploitan marina.

Porto de Mós and it's sheltered beach is only a 5 minute drive away and the eclectic old fishing village of Luz is also only 5 minutes away and Lagos itself offers many more beaches from the 7km stretch of golden sand on Meia Praia to the tiny coves of Dona Ana.

For more information call +351 282 780 870 or send a email to info@casasdobarlavento.com

terça-feira, 13 de maio de 2008

Photos and video from the Lagos V Medieval Faire, Algarve Portugal

On Portugal, Algarve in the past weekend of 02 of May to 04 of May, Lagos was the stage of V Medieval Faire.



Here are some photos and video of the event.






Photos by Vera Rocha

segunda-feira, 12 de maio de 2008

International Festival of Music and Cinema in Algarve


From 12 to 17 of May, Algarve will be the stage for the Cinema International Festival of 2008

In several locations in Algarve, you will be able to watch several long and short movies of different directors.

For more information of the event please see the official website at www.algarvefilmfest.com


From 16 to 31 of May, Algarve will be the stage for the Music International Festival of 2008

In several rooms spread along the Algarve, you will be able to watch several music concerts, recitals and dances from national and international artists.

For more information of the event please see the official website at www.fima-2008.com

segunda-feira, 5 de maio de 2008

Villa with pool for sale in Lagos, Algarve Portugal

Villa with pool for sale in Lagos, Algarve Portugal



Beautiful villa situated in one of the newest areas of Lagos with sea views over the bay of Porto do Mos.

Price: € 895,000.00

Highest quality fittings.

Central heating.

Fireplace in lounge.

Landscaped gardens.

Electric gates.

Satellite TV.

Electric shutter.





For more information feel free to call +351 282 780 870 or send a email to info@casasdobarlavento.com

sexta-feira, 2 de maio de 2008

Come and meet Lagos in Algarve Portugal (video and photos)



Situated in the extreme Southwest of the Algarve, region of Portugal, Lagos was born under the sign of the sea.

This settlement, whose origins are lost in the far distant past, has been determined by the geographical shape of its bay. In fact, the first inhabitants probably come as far as the Neolithic period. People came from the Mediterranean basin – Phoenicians, Greeks and even Carthaginians.

The ancient city centre would have already emerged in the time of the Carthaginians bearing a definitive name – Lacóbriga.

Various coins, remains of town walls, beautiful floor tiles prove the military, economic and cultural importance that Lacóbriga attained during the peak period of the Roman Empire that dominated the whole Mediterranean Sea.

The fall of the Roman Empire and after the conquest of the south of the Peninsula by the Arabs veiled this town with an obscure mystery; they called the city of Zawala.

In 1332 the Portuguese king D. Afonso IV ordered the restoration of the town walls and placed the Algarve Military Government Headquarters within in it.

It is in Lagos that the famous scion of the Portuguese Royal Family, Infante D. Henrique or Prince Henry the Navigator chose to settle and from it the great adventure of the Portuguese Discoveries began.

In 1434 Gil Eanes sailed from Lagos, to surpass Cabo Bojador and in 1441, the first African slaves were brought in creating the first Slave Market, which building is still standing today in central Lagos.

In 1504 D. Manuel I gave to Lagos a new city charter and later, in 1578, D. Sebastião raised Lagos to the status of a city, and from its harbour left on a fatal expedition against the Moors in North Africa from which he never returned.

In 1755 the city was almost destroyed by an earthquake; however it re-emerged from its ashes and ruins.

Today, the town still retains the atmosphere of its great cosmopolitan heritage, a fact readily visible to the visitor in its wealth of architecture and monuments.

 
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