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Tee Times Portugal Holidays: Fun Zone for the World Cup

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Fun Zone for the World Cup 2014, Faro, Algarve - Portugal

Fun Zone for the World Cup 2014, Faro, Algarve – Portugal

Tee Times Portugal Holidays: Fun Zone for the World Cup, The Dockside (Jardim Manuel Bívar), Faro, from 6th June to 20th July 2014.

Throughout the 2014 FIFA World Cup the city of Faro will be offering for all lovers of football big screens to watch all the matches, two stages with various entertainment, a children’s entertainment area, along with food and refreshment stands on the dockside and adjoining gardens’. This will be a great facility for families, groups and individuals to enjoy the 2014 World Cup.

Faro city, quite often overlooked as a place just to fly into and out of when visiting the Algarve, is certainly worth a visit. Whether you fancy some retail therapy, to visit a museum or relaxing on a beach, Faro offers all this and much more. The city is alongside the Ria Formosa lagoon, a nature reserve of over 66 sq. miles.

Faro airport, which serves the Algarve year-round, is less than 3 miles from the city. Football fans might recall that Faro was a host city for the UEFA Euro 2004, held in Portugal. Matches were played in the 30,000-seater Algarve Stadium (Estádio Algarve), just outside Faro.

For golfers, with Quinta da Lago, Vale do Lobo and the Oceanico Vilamoura golf courses just a short drive away, golfing paradise is within easy reach.

Tee Times T. O. is here for all those considering their options of holiday accommodation and golf in Portugal. As the no. 1 Golf Tour Operator in Portugal, Tee Times Golf Tour Operator is a member of both the International Association of Golf Tour Operators and the Association of Portuguese Travel Agencies.

Offering clients the peace of mind of knowing that they are dealing with a well-established company, with the aim of making all holidays an enjoyable and memorable experience.

By Richard FM Conlon

Portugal Holidays: England Football Squad in Vale do Lobo

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Portugal Holidays: England Football Squad in Vale do Lobo Resort in Algarve, Portugal for World Cup 2014 Training

The English Football Squad has been in Vale do Lobo, for five days, training in preparation for the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil, from the 19th to the 23rd May 2014.

With news that some players were arriving in Portugal earlier than scheduled for the training, Manager Roy Hodgson was quoted as saying “Many go to Portugal, where they have homes” stating that “They don’t all go to Dubai and Las Vegas”.

Wayne Rooney also arrived early in Vale do Lobo, accompanied by two fitness instructors, in early preparation for the World Cup. Hodgson insisted that there were no concerns over his fitness, explaining that Rooney had made the arrangements for extra training.

This is the second time Vale do Lobo has been used by the English F.A. for training, the first being in 2006. This facility offers an excellent football pitch along with up-to-date gymnasium training equipment for the players and their training needs.

World famous Vale do Lobo, on the central Algarve, is home to two championship golf courses, that have twice hosted the Portuguese Open. The Royal golf course and the Ocean golf course both offer challenging and outstanding games.

Tee Times Tour Operator can offer all the support a golfer needs to play the Royal and the Ocean golf course in Vale do Lobo, plus the many golf courses that are within easy reach in this part of the Algarve. Including Quinta do Lago and San Lorenzo.

Tee Times T. O. offers an extensive selection of resorts and other accommodation for those holidaying on the central Algarve. These choices include Vale do Lobo Resort, Dona Filipa Hotel, Ria Park Hotel & Spa and Ria Park Garden Hotel.

By Richard FM Conlon

Sunday -Vale do Lobo Ocean, 16th February 2014

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This week by Carlos’ skillful attention to the weather forecast we exchanged a potentially cold and wet Saturday for a delightfully sunny day on Sunday to play the Vale do Lobo Ocean golf course. This is a par 73 and presents itself with some of the most spectacular views on any golf course in Algarve. It features undulating fairways which run alongside a nature reserve, before leading gently down to the shores of the Atlantic

The front nine are located on a slightly hilly land which characterises Vale do Lobo, surrounded by pine trees with sea view from several holes.

The back nine in particular are characterised by fabulous ocean views, with some holes almost stretching down to the beach. On reaching the brow of the hill on the 11th, players come suddenly upon a sight fit to take the most concentrated golfer’s breath away.

The fairway runs directly down towards the beach and, for the next few holes, outstanding views and Atlantic breezes are guaranteed to make a player’s round exhilarating, even if his game is below expectations.

This is a golf course well worth playing at any time of the year.

A field of 18 made for a good competitive day. Nearest the pin at the testing 7th hole was Tracey McCall – yes the same Tracey McCall who was nearest the pin a couple of weeks ago! At the shorter 17th David Exley pipped Steve Jinks by a matter of inches.

With 4 ladies in the party, their prize was won by Helena Burke off 20 handicap with 28 points. Helena’s card featured several spectacular holes mixed with a number of “blobs”!

In the men’s competition, Tracey also finished in 3rd place. Playing off 9, he scored 34 points. New member Alastair Smith scored a creditable 36 points off 15 handicap, but was pushed into 2nd place by Ron McLachlan – yes me – who shot 37 points for the first time since 2008! Handicap 13 next week!

Socially, we returned to Parky’s where conversation went on well into the evening.

Carlos reminded everyone that we have a Special day this Wednesday when we go to Salgados for some early morning golf followed by a meal at Chez Carlos Restaurante of traditional Feijuado (with Caipirinha and wine) prepared by Rosangela to her family recipe all for a price of 40€ for members or 50€ for non-members. Anyone wanting to join us for the meal only will be charged just 15€.

Next Saturday it’s Pinhal! See you then.

Ron McLachlan 17th February 2014