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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

Algarve Wine Route

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Algarve Wine RouteSeven wineries, a passport, four routes, many wines to taste: it is with these ingredients that makes the Algarve Wine Route , that  was officially released by the Algarve Wine Commission and the Region of the Algarve Tourism in BTL – Turismo de Lisboa.

It is the culmination of a long process that dragged on for years, and finally allows to integrate seven wineries, all located in the western Algarve, a visitable route by tourists.”These seven wineries are, for now, those who are able to receive visitors, featuring a shop, a schedule, the possibility of doing business events and conditions, which are, for example, by having sanitary facilities and parking,” explained Carlos Garcias, president of the Algarve Wine Commission (CVA).

Carlos Garcias adds that the reason why all these initial seven wineries are located in the Western Route is because “it is in this area of ​​the Algarve which lies most of the wine production in the region.” But noted that ‘very soon’, the Wine Road is expected to integrate a cellar in Tavira – Quinta dos Correias, near Fuzeta.”Everything depends on the conditions they create for visitors on a regular basis,” says the head of CVA.

The Algarve Wine Route is divided into four routes – Gil Eanes Route, integrating the Monte da Casteleja in Lagos, Arade, integrating the Quinta do Francês Winery in Odelouca (Silves) and Quinta do Morgado da Torre, in Penina (Faro), Mourisco, with Quinta dos Vales in Lagoa / Silves, and Quinta de Mata Mouros, in Silves, and yet the Roadmap Cliffs, with the Adega do Cantor, in Guia ( Albufeira), and Quinta da Vinha in Vala ( Silves).

To follow the route without getting lost, tourists – and residents – have at their disposal a passport, a small booklet in Portuguese and English with all the information about the wineries, but also on monuments and museums of the areas covered, restaurants and hotels Route and adherent to the remaining producers of wine, even those who are not members of (yet) this Route.

“This passport will be distributed to tourists and is available at Faro Airport, but also in tourism offices and receptions in the hotel,” he said.

There also be undertaken promotional activities at Faro Airport, where the Wine Route Algarve will have a booth to provide wine tastings, provide information and offer the passport. This promotion is the main gateway for tourists in the region begins at Easter.

The Wine Route, sponsored by CVA with the financial support of the RTA, is operationalized by the Association of Adherents of the Algarve Wine Route, which includes producers, but also restaurants, hotels.

Carlos Garcias, added, ending in 2013 that the Algarve has produced only one million liters of wine, ‘which is very little in the national context. ” But how would emphasize Hermínio Rebelo, chief sommelier, are ‘ high quality ‘ wines and especially’ quality that is growing. ” And starting now be discoverable in a more organized manner by visitors and residents. Simply just carry their is a passport from which to explore this Wine Tour of the Algarve.

Courtesy of Tee Times Tour Operator