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Algarve Events – February

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The 45th Tour of the Algarve by Bicycle. Algarve Events - February

Algarve Events – February

Algarve Events: The February edition of Guia Algarve is covered with cycling, ballet, and Algarvia’s juicy orange. Guia Algarve is a publication which suggests more than 100 events covering February; the shortest month of the year in the region.

The guide of the Tourism Region of Algarve stated: “Among the music, theater, exhibitions sports fair and dance and suggestions of the program; 365 Algarve, any cultural excuse is good to go from door to door, among the friends or even alone.”

“The 45th Tour of the Algarve by bicycle” is the most prominent item, from 20th to 24th of February, which fills the roads with the winners of the 2018 world, European, and Portuguese rankings tournaments.

On Saturday, 2nd Feb. The Ballet Carmen will be staged on Teatro das Figuras in Faro. Carmen’s music is composed by Georges Bizet and Español de Murcia will interpret it. This story describes the relationship between a sergeant Don Jose and a Gypsy Carmen.
Faro nearby golf courses: Quinta do Lago North, South & Laranjal

Orange Capital, Silves, makes the Algarve’s protagonist. It will be the 3rd municipality exhibition. It will last between 15 to 17 February on the famous points of the city. Along with musical entertainment by Cuca Rosetta (15th Feb. at 21:30), António Zambujo (16th Feb. at 21:30) and Fole’Percussion (17th Feb. at 16:30), there will be exhibitions from people from different fields like citriculture, agriculture, confectionery, gastronomy, and handicrafts.
Silves nearby golf courses: Silves

Cuca Roseta

Cuca Rosetta

The month starts with ”Confessions Tour” by singer Aurea, On 1st of Feb, at 9:30 pm, in the municipal auditorium of Lagoa.
Lagoa nearby golf courses: Gramacho, Vale da Pinta.

Kátia Guerreiro, a fado singer will also perform live on her new album named ”Semper” on Saturday, 2nd Feb, at the Cultural Center of Lagos, at 9:30 pm.
Lagos nearby golf courses: Palmares, Penina Championship, Morgado, Alamos.

The month follows with other records, in other tones, for different musical tastes. First of all, with the performance of Daniel Kemish at the Lethes Theater in Faro (2nd Feb, 9:30 p.m.), with the V International Festival of Baroque Music in Faro, from 2 to 23 February in various places of the county (beginning at 21: 30), with the Chinese opera “The Generals of the Yang Family”, will be performed on 11th of Feb. at 9:30 pm, at the Arade Congress Center (Lagoa), with the 18th Al-Mutamid Music Festival, 8-23 Silves, Loulé, Lagos, Albufeira and Olhão, at 21:30.

On the stage of the performance, drama ”Waning Room” brings together seven characters united by a common stalemate: the desire for change without however changing for fear of the new. Will be held at - Teatro Municipal de Portimão on Saturday, 2 at 9:30 p.m.
Hotels in Portimão: Tivoli Marina Portimão, Penina Hotel Golf & Resort, Pestana Alvor Atlântico.

Among the 15 exhibitions, attention turned to ”Symbolus” by Sofia Baptista, in the municipal gallery João Bailote, in Albufeira, in which the artist traverses the symbols of values and personal origins through painting.
Hotels in Albufeira: Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa, NAU Salgados Palace Hotel, Muthu Oura Praia.
Golf Courses nerby Albufeira: Salgados, Pine Cliffs

Symbolus by Sofia Baptista

“Symbolus” by Sofia Baptista

On the other hand, from February 9 to 17, the Chocolate Week takes place in the Municipal Market of Loulé, to sweeten the gourmand visitors of the Algarve.
Hotels nearby Loulé, in Vilamoura: Dom Pedro Vilamoura, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura, Vila Galé Ampalius, Crowne Plaza Vilamoura, Hilton Vilamoura Hotel.
Golf Courses nerby: Pinhal, Laguna, Millennium, Victoria, Old Course, Vila Sol.

And for lovers of outdoor activities, the «Guia Algarve» highlights the Biennial of Nature Tourism, from 22nd to 24th February, in the Multipurpose Hall of Aljezur, with the motto of sustainable tourism.

Time for the unique experiences of the cultural program «365 Algarve», with several premieres to mention. On the first day of the month, the DeVIR Meetings begin, with the international collective exhibition «Le Dessin de Presse dans Tous ses États (Part 1)», in the former Town Hall of Lagos.

On the 5th of February, at 9:30 pm, Cine-Teatro Louletano “Elastic” will open a crossroads of theater and music from a collection of poems by Algarvian authors that mix with the text of Sarah Lemmonnier and João de Brito.

And, the signature of 365 Algarve, the International Piano Festival of the Algarve will take Antonio Rosado to play “West Side Story” (9th Feb. at 9:30 pm) and Pedro Burmester to revisit the Fantasia Choral Fantasia for piano, choir and Beethoven’s Orchestra (16th Feb. at 9:30 pm, at the Teatro das Figuras in Faro).

Madeira declared Europe’s ‘up and coming’ golf destination

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Palheiro Golf Course. Madeira declared Europe’s ‘up and coming’ golf destination

Madeira declared Europe’s ‘up and coming’ golf destination

“Madeira has been named Europe’s ‘up and coming’ golf destination by Square Mile, the luxury magazine for those working in the City of London’s financial industry.”

Madeira‘s latest award enhances the Islands growing reputation as a golf destination, which sees it offer an excellent climate with hot summers and mild winters and three excellent golf courses, created by three of the industry’s biggest names: Seve Ballesteros, Cabell B Robinson and Robert Trent Jones Snr.

Palheiro Golf, the par-72, 6,656-yard (6,086m) golf course, designed by Robinson, is situated within the magnificent Palheiro Estate, which is more than 200 years old. At nearly 1,640ft above sea level, the location enjoys dramatic views of Madeira’s mountainous skyline and the ocean, and just 10 minutes away you’ll discover the island’s capital, Funchal.

Porto Santo Golf Course

Porto Santo Golf Course

Santo da Serra’s original golf course, dating from 1937, was redesigned in 1991 by Robert Trent Jones Snr, who created a new and spectacular 27-hole complex. The third and fourth holes of the Machico course are regarded as the signature holes, sitting on top of cliffs more than 2,200ft above sea level, providing views of the bay of Machico.

Porto Santo Golf, the 27-hole, Severiano Ballesteros – designed golf course, par-72, 7,036-yard (6,434m), opened in 2004 and comprises of two distinct nines. The southern route, a US-style layout, is dotted with lakes, requiring a long and precise game. The northern route is on top of fantastic cliffs. The signature hole is the 200-yard par-three 13th, which requires a shot over a gorge to reach a cliff-top green.

In its annual golf awards feature, Square Mile said: “(Madeira) may not be the first destination that springs to mind when thinking of prime golfing real estate, but it is an excellent year-round location to tee it up”.

“These volcanic islands, warmed by the Gulf Stream, enjoy blazing summers and mild winters, while quaint picturesque villages, stunning vistas, and natural beaches mean there’s plenty to occupy your time off the fairways, as well as three world-class golf destinations that will command your attention”.

“Porto Santo, Santo da Serra and Palheiro all enjoy picture-perfect coastal views but the former, designed by Seve Ballesteros, is a true hidden gem. Weaving past beaches and two extinct volcanoes, it is one of a kind.”

Santo da Serra Golf Course

Santo da Serra Golf Course

The accolade is not the only one received by Madeira in recent weeks. Earlier this month, it was named the world’s ‘leading island destination’ for the fourth successive year and Europe’s ‘leading island destination’ for a fifth time, at the World Travel Awards.

Located just 500km from the African continent – a flight of less than four hours from most UK airports.

Madeira, also known as ‘the islands of eternal spring’, has a population of only 260,000. On the same latitude as Morocco, the Atlantic archipelago has a sub-tropical climate, a rich volcanic soil and a unique eco-system. It is one of the only places in the planet where banana trees grow next to vineyards.

In 1999 the Island group was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and five areas have been declared nature reserves. The Madeira Nature Reserve covers a substantial two-thirds of the main island, where development is prohibited.

The 2nd Pinheiros Altos Classic

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Pinheiros Altos Classic

The 2nd Pinheiros Altos Classic

João Carlota ended his competitive year in 3rd place at the 2nd Pinheiros Altos Classic, a 10,000-euro prize money golf tournament held at the Pinheiros Altos golf course, Algarve.

Playing the same Pines and Corks holes as he did at the 1st Pinheiros Altos Classic, João Carlota showed that it was not by accident that he got his two best rounds in the Portugal Pro Golf Tour. He pocketed 950 euros for 2nd place and won another 2000 euros for 3rd position. The 2nd place prize money was lower as it was shared by four players, while this 3rd position was individual, hence having earned a higher cash prize.

The Portugal Pro Golf Tour is an international circuit sanctioned by the PGA of Portugal, the Portuguese Golf Federation and the Jamega Pro Golf Tour, which runs from November to March. Some of the most important players in major circuits come to Portugal to train at this time of year and the competitiveness is great.

Pinheiros Altos

Pinheiros Altos

Carlota was in a good position to win, but the second nine holes were not great, with 5 bogeys, making it impossible to stop English Gary King who added his second trophy in this circuit, winning 2000 euros.

In February of this year King had already triumphed in the 3rd Penina Classic at the Penina golf course, Algarve. It is very probable that this second title takes him to the leadership in the ranking of 2018/2019 Portugal Pro Golf Tour, although the ranking has not yet been published.

João Carlota explained, “I did not feel any pressure to fight for the title. Things just did not fall on my side and I did not play my best golf in the second nine,” he said. Up until then he had added 3 eagles and 5 birdies.

Pinheiros Altos

Pinheiros Altos

In addition to João Carlota, three Portuguese players completed the 2nd Pinheiros Altos Classic in the top-10, among 41 players: national champion Tomás Silva and Vítor Lopes shared 6th place, and Hugo Santos 9th, the second top-10 followed by the oldest of the Santos brothers. Another highlight is the presence of Sara Gouveia, the only female player among 41 participants. The former Amateur National Vice-Champion is already preparing for the next season, taking advantage of the fact that the golf course is close to home and will always gain some experience in professional events.

The results and classifications of the Portuguese players proved that playing under Par is no longer enough to guarantee a top-10.

The 2nd Swing of the Portugal Pro Golf Tour finishes with the San Lorenzo Classic, at the San Lorenzo Golf course, Algarve, with 10 thousand euros in monetary prizes. João Carlota will no longer participate in this tournament.