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20th International Jazz Festival Loulé

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Tee Times Portugal Holidays - 20th International Jazz Festival - Loulé, Algarve, Portugal

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – 20th International Jazz Festival – Loulé, Algarve, Portugal

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – 20th International Jazz Festival – Loulé, Algarve, Portugal – 1st – 3rd August 2014 – From 9:30pm, 1st August 2014

This international Jazz Festival, staged in the magnificent surrounds of the Alcaidaria Castle, offers lovers of Jazz holidaying on the Algarve the chance to soak up 3 nights of music. The eclectic line-up of international artists will be between them playing a fusion of classic Jazz, new-age Jazz, Funk and the Blues. This line-up includes Drummer Sonia ‘Little B’ Cabrita, Electronic Bassist Lee Cicero and Singer Genevieve Sparks with Guitarist John Cane. Summer-nights of live jazz, in a magical setting on the Algarve, would be a perfect addition to a holiday in Portugal. For information and tickets: (+351) 289 415 860 or (+351) 936 988 766.

For golfers on the Algarve, Chez Carlos Golf Society offers the chance to meet up with golfing-friends several times a month, for friendly and competitive games, along with the opportunity for discounted green-fees for society members. This very friendly golf-society also meet up regularly at the Chez Carlos bar and Restaurant, in Vilamoura.

For further information: http://www.algarve-golfsociety.com
Tee Times Golf Agency Golf Agency offers support and recommendations for golfers playing in Portugal and Spain. Golf courses on the Algarve recommended include Oceanico’s, Vale do Lobo’s, Quinta do Lago’s and more.

For those attending the International Jazz festival Loulé that will be wishing for the nights to go on, there will also be a post main-event party. This party will be held in the Poeta Caffé & Lounge Bar, on both Friday and Saturday of this festival, with DJ Yacobian keeping the night of Jazz going.

For the booking of holiday accommodation, in both Portugal and Spain, Tee Times Tour Agency offers both advice and recommendations. For holiday accommodation on the Algarve, these recommendations include Dom Pedro Marina Vilamoura, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura, Dona Filipa Hotel, Hotel Conrad Algarve, Encosta do lago and many more.

By Richard FM Conlon

Tee Times Portugal Holidays: Ferrari Challenge

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ee Times Portugal Holidays - Ferrari Challenge - 18th-20th July 2014 - Portimao

Tee Times Portugal Holidays – Ferrari Challenge – 18th-20th July 2014 – Portimao

Tee Times Portugal Holidays: Ferrari Challenge – Autodrome International Algarve, Portimão – Portugal – 18th – 20th of July 2014

Since the Autodrome International Algarve opened in 2008, this facility on the western Algarve has become a firm favourite of the customers of Tee Times Portugal Holidays.

With a track of nearly 3 miles (4692 metres), involving 17 twists and turns, driving skills will certainly be on display and the competition very entertaining for this, the 4th round of the Ferrari Challenge. The packed schedule of this motor-racing event, including practice runs and qualifying races, offers for those on holiday in Portugal plenty of motor-racing fun in the sun.

The Ferrari Challenge is one of the most popular one-make series, bringing together complete track novices and those with competition experience. To avoid a one-sided contest and assure a good show, both experienced competitors and novice-racers have their own classification and title to compete for.

Along the western Algarve there are many options of excellent accommodation. Among this fine selection, the recommendations of Tee Times Tour Operator for holiday-makers include Tivoli Carvoeiro, Vila Gale Lagos, Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique and more.

For those seeking entertainment away from the race-track, the ‘Slide and Splash’ water-slide park, just outside the town of Lagoa, offers fun and excitement for all the family. As this water-slide park offers about 8 slides, several pools and a jacuzzi, the only decision to be made is which one to try first.

A pre-arranged transport-service to this water-slide park is available, with pickup points from many holiday resorts along the Algarve. Tickets for ‘Slide and Splash’ are available from the Vilamoura offices of Tee Times T. O.

For information on directions to both offices please see:
https://www.teetimes.pt

The Algarve, recognised as Europe’s Best Golf Destination of 2014 by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators, has many excellent golf courses to choose from. Among this fantastic selection of golf courses along the Algarve, Tee Times Golf Agency recommends Faldo, O’Connor Jr., Palmares, Alamos, Boavista, Gramacho, Morgado and many more.

By Richard FM Conlon

Portugal Holidays: 11th Sea Gastronomy Festival at Tavira

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11th Sea Gastronomy Festival at Tavira, Algarve, Portugal

11th Sea Gastronomy Festival at Tavira, Algarve, Portugal

Portugal Holidays: 11th Sea Gastronomy Festival at Tavira, Algarve, Portugal (2nd-25th of May 2014) – Enjoy the last days!

This festival will be hosted by the town of Tavira, along with the villages of Cabanas and Santa Luzia, from the 2nd to the 25th of May 2014. With many restaurants and cafes taking part, offering local and seasonal produce from the sea, this festival is certainly worth a visit while holidaying in the Algarve to experience this seafood culinary extravaganza. This festival celebrates the culinary skills and tastes of the Mediterranean Diet, something that is recognised by Unesco as of Intangible Cultural Heritage. For Portugal, with nearly 500 miles of coastline, their vibrant fishing industry has been instrumental in the development of the Portuguese economy.

One popular Portuguese dish is Seafood rice (Arroz de marisco). This is a rice stew with a variety of shellfish. Along with tomatoes, onions, coriander and chili pepper. Also, there is the humble sardine. Popular in the Algarve with both locals and holidaymakers, they are commonly grilled, served up with a sprinkling of salt and a wedge of lemon on the side. Quite delicious and refreshing.

For those wishing to stay near Tavira there is a fantastic selection of accommodation: Pousada de Tavira – Convento da Graça, Vila Galé Albacora, Vila Galé Tavira, Hotel Porta Nova, Pedras da Rainha, Pedras d’el Rei.

Tavira town, with an active fishing port, is a very popular holiday destination, while still holding onto its old world charm. Exploring the narrow cobbled streets, offers the opportunity to admire the Portuguese and Moorish architecture. Along with over 20 churches, described as some of the finest in the Algarve.

For those wishing to fit some golf in during their holiday in Portugal, there is a fine selection nearby: Benamor, Quinta de Cima, Quinta da Ria, and lot more in the Algarve. All offering exciting games in fantastic locations. 

by Richard FM Conlon