Algarve is not only sunny weather, awesome beaches, endless nights at bars and discos,
Algarve offers a great variety of concerts, in summer of 2008 we have a great line up
with great artists.Diana Krall Tour will pass in Algarve in July. In the heat of summer you can take a low cost flight,rent a room, enjoy the beach and see Diana Krall concert.

The tickets are not yet for sale, but you can buy your concert tickets in May.

If you are from London, you have daily flights to Algarve at very cheap prices, buy here your London Tickets

Enjoy Algarve in Portugal, and don´t miss the chance of listing to Diana Krall concert at the
Albufeira Marina in Albufeira Beach.

If you prefer, in the same night the Portuguese Performer Marisa, is going to act in Vale do Lobo.
In July, the Algarve Jazz Festival will begin in Portimão with Lucky Peterson , and until the 13th of July, many more jazz performers will be on stage, ending with Patti Austin in Lagoa Beach.
Don´t waste more time, reserve your flight and Hotel in Algarve and enjoy a great 2008 summer in Portugal.

ARMAÇÃO DE PERA:This long stretch of sand can be reached from two points, either in the resort itself
where you will find beach bars, parasols for hire and windsurfing or from the village of Pera,
where the beach does not have the facilities of its counterpart but is more remote and less crowded.

PRAIA DA DONA ANA:

A surprisingly long beach with a smaller cove to the west (only accessible at low tide)
this is one of the most pleasant beaches in the Lagos area. It has car parking nearby and has a beach bar for snacks and refreshments.

PRAIA DA LUZ:

This sandy beach is overlooked by the bars and restaurants of the village itself.
It has a good water sports facilities - snorkeling, windsurfing and sailing school, paddleboats and some boat trips.
It is a safe beach ideal for children.

PRAIA DO BURGAU:

Burgau is a small quaint fishing village with a surprising beach flanked by cliffs.
In times of high tide the beach often disappear but is usually quite large.
It is reached by a steep cobbled street and although there are parking facilities at the foot of the slope
it is advisable to leave your car at the top and walk down.

The Algarve boasts 100 miles of dramatic coastline with magnificent golden sand beaches and tidy rugged coves. The beaches are clean and unpolluted and have already received a record number of EEC ‘Blue Flag’ awards for beach and sea cleanliness.
Most beaches feature at least one bar or restaurant, usually an ideal setting to sample the excellent seafood. Also the larger beaches have a wide range of water sports.All the beaches in the Algarve are available to the public and without charge although a small fee may be made for the use of sunbeds, parasols, etc.
Some of the main beaches do have lifeguards and some use the safety flag system as listed below:

Red Flag - Bathing forbidden
Yellow Flag - Bathing with caution
Green Flag - Safe to swim

The flag system does not operate on all beaches and usually only between June 1st and September 30th. Overall safety advice is to take care at sea especially when there is a strong

Beach QUARTEIRA:

A large and busy beach which runs from the east all the way to Faro. On the fringes of the resort there are some remote areas where you can leave your car. The beach is gently sloping and is ideal for children; in peak season there are lifeguards and the safety flag system. There are several beach bars and windsurf hire is available.

Beach PRAIA DA MARINHA:

A highly recommended beach which offers swimming from rocks and sand. Parking may be a problem but the views from the honey colored cliffs are certainly worth it. There is windsurfing, occasional boat trips and a beach bar.

Beach CARVOEIRO:

This small sandy beach with both a bar/restaurant and toilets by the beach is ideal for children. It has good car parking facilities.

Beach PRAIA GRANDE:

This long wide beach can be found opposite Portimao harbor. The southern end is more scenic. It has a windsurfing school and paddle boats for hire but a word of warning - beware of strong tides.

Beach ROCHA:

One of the Algarve’s most famous cosmopolitan beaches. It is a large sandy beach and has a tunnel leading to several smaller and more secluded beaches from the easterly section. With car parking nearby and excellent facilities such as a range of bars/restaurants, deep-sea fishing, sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing it is an ideal family beach.

Beach OLHOS D’AGUA

A beach specially recommended for all the family. It is a fine shell-shaped beach with lifeguards, safety flags, car parking, a beach bar and has boat or fishing trips available.

Beach DA OURA

This is an ideal beach for exploring as it is divided into two sections. The first is by the car park which has a bar/restaurant and is lined with a colorful display of fishing boats. The eastern end has rocks and from here it is possible to find small secluded sandy coves.
Beach GALE/PRAIA DO CASTELO

Praia do Castelo is reached by a short sandy track down a steep hill whereas Praia da Gale can be reached by road. Both are safe sandy beaches with nearby car parking facilities and a beach bar. Although they are not far from the resort they do not feel remote with lovely sand dunes and are relatively uncrowded.

Everywhere in the Algarve you will find good value restaurants. The Algarve is particularly famous for its fresh fish and seafood (which unfortunately is
no longer cheap). Generally eating out is not only a pleasurable experience but also inexpensive. Most resorts boast restaurants serving international cuisine with Indian, Chinese and even Mexican to choose from.
Portuguese food is fresh and wholesome. There are many regional specialities that are derived from local traditions and ingredients.For example some of the dishes to look out for are:

“Caldo Verde”  - potato soup with sausage and shredded cabbage
“Sardinha Assada”- sardines grilled over charcoal
“Caldeirada de Peixe”- fish, shellfish, potatoes, tomatoes and onions stewed together
“Bacalhau”- salted cod steak with onions, potatoes and parsley
“Coelho Assado”- roasted rabbit with onions, white wine and spices
“Frango no Churrasco Piri-Piri”- grilled chicken in a hot spicy sauce
“Saloio e Queijo Fresco”- white and creamy fresh cheese
“Pudim Molotov”- a rich cocktail of meringue and caramel
“Arroz Doce”- rice pudding with cinnamon and cream
“Uma bica”- small black coffee
“Um garoto”- small white coffee

PORTUGUESE WINE AND BEVERAGES:

Perhaps the most famous Portuguese drink is Port. At one time it was drunk almost exclusively in England, but nowadays more than three times as much goes to France as to Britain. The Portuguese have developed a taste for it themselves although they prefer white port rather than sweet red as an aperitif.
By far the most popular drink in Portugal is wine; not satisfied with the three normal shades, the Portuguese added a fourth - green “verde”, which describes its immaturity not its color. The Algarve has a reputation for producing excellent grapes along with good local wines, particularly those from Lagoa and Lagos.
The local liqueurs, “medronho” - made from the arbutus berry and bitter almonds (“amendoa amarga”) are worth trying.

WINES IN PORTUGAL:

Vinho Branco …………………White Wine
Vinho da casa ………………..House wine
Vinho clarete …………………Light red wine
Vinho doce ……………………Sweet wine
Vinho espumante ……………Sparkling wine
Vinho do Porto ……………….Port wine
Vinho da regiao ……………..Local wine
Vinho seco …………………….Dry wine
Vinho verde …………………..“Green” wine (semi-sparkling acidic wine)

Many people say that Faro – the capital of the Algarve – is located on Europe’s most scenic coast. Here beautiful, long
sandy beaches stretch away into the distance, framed by rocks on either side.
Faro is a charming old town with cobbled streets and leafy parks. Its location in the centre of the Algarve makes Faro
the perfect starting point for round-trips.Faro’s old town is not so old (it was burned down by English troops in 1596, later rebuilt, and then destroyed by the
earthquake of 1755), but beautiful and pedestrian-friendly. Next to the citadel’s ring-wall is the small harbour from where
the newer and livelier town stretches away to the north and east.
The gardens next to the harbour, Jardim Manuel Bivar, are a good starting point. At
the upper end the city’s main shopping area begins – a little network of pedestrian
streets with all kind of shops, cafés and restaurants. From here, going north you
come to some of Faro’s famous churches – for example, Igreja do Carmo – or going
north-west via the Largo 25 de Abril roundabout you arrive at the fresh produce
market. Going straight to the west, you will eventually reach the slightly uphill
Avenida 5 de Outubro, which ends in front of Faro’s magnificent Liceu (grammar
school). Here you are rewarded with a broad vista of Faro, the wetlands of Ria
Formosa and the sea.