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Medronho Festival and Traditional Presunto Fair

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Tee Times Algarve Holidays - Medronho Festival and Traditional Presunto Fair - Monchique, Algarve - Portugal - 25th to 27th July

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – Medronho Festival and Traditional Presunto Fair – Monchique, Algarve – Portugal – 25th to 27th July

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – Medronho Festival and Traditional Presunto Fair –  Monchique, Algarve – Portugal – 25th to 27th July from 4pm each evening.

It was time to head to the beautiful Algarvean hills, to join in with 3 evenings of festivities in Monchique.

This festival celebrated the locally distilled drink of Medronho brandy, made from the red berry-fruit of the Arbutus unedo tree (‘Strawberry’ tree). Along with the locally produced presunto (ham), which is a traditional Algarvean cured ham. The people of Monchique are understandably very proud of both these traditional artisan products of the Algarve. Live Music and local entertainment was also provided.

Monchique, well worth a visit in its own right, is on the north-west of the Algarve and at about 2952 feet (900 metres) above sea level in the Serra de Monchique has spectacular views of the Algarve coastline.
This small market town is fondly referred to as the Garden of the Algarve.

The local climate of Monchique is humid and subtropical, enables rich and lush growth of shrubs and trees. Including the exotic and rare Carvalho de Monchique, a Oak tree that is said to only grow in these hills.

The Algarve has a spectacular selection of holiday accommodation. However, with such a fine choice of accommodation, making a decision of which to book can be difficult. Tee Times Travel Agency highly recommends Villa Termal Das Caldas de Monchique Spa Resort, CS Morgado Golf Hotel, Penina Hotel Golf & Resort, Pestana Alvor Praia and more.

Quite close to Monchique is a small Spa town, called Caldas de Monchique. People have been visiting this town, since the time of the Romans, for its famous waters. The water, which is said to have healing properties, emerges from springs’ at 32ºC.

For golfers wishing to experience some of the exciting courses along the Algarve, Tee Times Golf Agency recommends Gramacho, Morgado, Palmares, Peninas’s, Vale da Pinta, Vale do Milho Par 3 and many more.

By Richard FM Conlon

27th Confectionary Fair and Competition Lagos

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Tee Times Algarve Holidays - 27th Annual Confectionery & Competition Fair - Lagos, Algarve - Portugal

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – 27th Annual Confectionery & Competition Fair – Lagos, Algarve – Portugal

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – 27th Confectionary Fair and Competition Lagos Sports complex, Lagos, Algarve – Portugal. 25th to 27th July ’14 – from 6pm until midnight. 


For those holidaying in the Algarve, The 27th “Sweet Art” (Arte Doce) Confectionery Fair and Competition was a great opportunity to admire and taste the many fine examples of Portuguese regional sweets on display. There was also demonstrations of the skills and craftsmanship involved in the creation of these delicious delicacies. Musical entertainment was also provided.

Lagos, which translates literally as ‘lakes’ from the Latin lacobrica, is on the western Algarve. This is an ancient maritime town, with more than 2000 years of history, which was central to the Portuguese Age of Discovery, from the 15th century.

Tee Times Algarve Holidays - Beach and Cliffs Scenery - Lagos, Algarve - Portugal

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – Beach and Cliffs Scenery – Lagos, Algarve – Portugal

The ‘Old Town’ has cobbled lanes, delightful Portuguese architecture and many shops to explore. Along with cafés that offer fine coffee, and restaurants that offer fish fresh from the sea. The modern side of the town can be enjoyed in the Lagos Marina, across a footbridge over the Bensafrim river, with a number of restaurants and bars, along many boats to admire.

For those considering booking holiday accommodation on the western Algarve, Tee Times Algarve Holidays recommends Yellow Lagos Meia Praia, Tivoli Lagos, Hotel Luz Bay, Vila Gale Lagos, Marina Club Lagos Resort and more.

There are several absolutely beautiful beaches, easily accessible from the centre of town. Meia Praia, the most well known of the beaches, is about 4 km long which, with lovely clean sand, is as delightful to stroll along as it is to relax on. There is also the Dona Ana beach, which is admired for its magical turquoise-like water and rock formations. This beach, with a spectacular cliff-face towering over it, is sheltered from the sea breeze.

For golfers wanting to play on the western Algarve, Tee Times Golf Agency recommends Alamos, Alto, Boavista, Gramacho, Espiche, Palmares, Parque Floresta – St.Antonio and many more golf courses.

By Richard FM Conlon

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – 29th Sea Food Festival

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Tee Times Algarve Holidays – 29th Seafood Festival (Festival do Marisco) – Garden Pescador do Olhanense, Olhão, Algarve – Portugal – 9th-14th August 2014 – 7.30 pm – 1.30 am

Set in the beautiful gardens of Pescador do Olhanense, adjoining the paved walkway of the Formosa river, this gastronomic seafood extravaganza will entice and tantalize the taste-buds of all those attending. Described as the biggest event of its kind in Europe, chefs will over the 5-days show-off their skills as they create innovative seafood recipes for all to sample.

There will also be various stalls selling local and regional handicrafts, sweets, honey and other home-produced artisan products. With a full lineup of live music during this festival, including the internationally renowned Portuguese singer-songwriter Tony Carreira and the Portuguese fado singer Ana Moura, this festival could well satisfy more than just the taste-buds.

There is an entrance fee for this festival, with tickets purchasable on arrival. For those wishing to book holiday accommodation on the beautiful and diverse Algarve, Tee Times Tour Operator recommends Real Marina Residence, Vilamonte Gourmet Golf & Spa, Hotel Eva and more.

Olhão is known for the fascinating sight of its old-quarter townscape of whitewashed houses with flat roof-terraces, displaying a Moorish influence on the town’s architecture. The fishing port of this town is one of the busiest on the Algarve, with the result that there is a fantastic variety of fish and other sea-life for sale daily in the town’s picturesque and lively market. While the town does not have a direct-access beach, there are several island-beaches that can be reached by public ferry.

For Golfers, the selection of golf courses on the Algarve is outstanding. Among this fine selection Tee Times Golf Agency recommends San Lorenzo, Pinheiros Altos, Quinta do Lago South, Quinta da Ria and many more.

By Richard FM Conlon