Golf in Algarve

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

Golf in Portugal: Lagos Golf Shop 2nd Tournament

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Lagos Golf Shop 2nd Golf Tournament

Lagos Golf Shop 2nd Golf Tournament at Palmares and Boavista Golf Courses

Golf in Portugal: Lagos Golf Shop 2nd Golf Tournament on the 24-25th May ’14 in Lagos Algarve – Portugal.

This will be the 2nd edition of this tournament. This years event will be played at the wonderful Palmares Golf Course and Boavista Golf Course. The following is the competition program details:

24th May ’14 – 1st day
Golf Course: Palmares Golf Course
Format: Stableford Full Handicap
Starting Time: 10:00am from 1st and 10th Tee

25th May ’14 – 2nd day
Golf Course: Boavista Golf Course
Format: Pairs Better Ball
Starting Time: 10:30am Shoot Gun

Entry Fees: €120 Includes:
Buggy at Boavista Golf Course; Meal & drinks after tournament at Boavista Club House; Drinks on the Golf Courses, more than 50 prizes.

Prizes:
1st day: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Net / 1st Gross / 1st Net Ladies
2nd day: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Net
both days: Longest Drive / Nearest the Pin / Raffle Prizes

Recommended Hotels (in the area):

Lagos: Tivoli Lagos – 4 Star – From 70€ DBL BB per night / Marina Club Aparthotel – 4 star – from 80€ per studio per night;

Alvor / Praia da Rocha: Penina Hotel – 5 star – from 140€ per DBL BB per night / Oceano Atlântico Aparthotel – 4 star – 55€ per T1 per night;

Carvoeiro: Monte Santo Resort – 5 star – from 107€ per T1 per night / Tivoli Carvoeiro Hotel – 4 star – from 65€ per DBL BB per night

We’re here to help you. Contact us for all bookings or any information. Tee Times.

Note: Concurrently on the date of 22-24th May ’14 Atlantic Sounds Festival (Sons do Atlântico) at Ferragudo,Lagoa, Algarve. Don’t miss it!

Portugal Holidays: Atlantic Sounds Festival

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Festival Sons do Atlântico

Festival Sons do Atlântico

Portugal Holidays: Atlantic Sounds Festival (Sons do Atlântico) at Ferragudo, Lagoa, Algarve – Portugal on 22-24th of May 2014.

This 3-day Atlantic Sounds World Music Festival will be held in the beautiful fishing village of Ferragudo, Lagoa, Algarve. With the event being aptly described as where traditional meets modern, the eclectic selection of music will include traditional and folk music, jazz and blues. The lineup of artists includes Ricardo Ribeiro singing Fado, urban Portuguese folk music. ‘Kumpania Babel’, a Portuguese folk band, and ‘Chambao’, known for their Flamenco music intermixed with electronic sounds.

Venturing beyond the village of Ferragudo, the city of Lagoa offers an open and friendly welcome for the modern-day tourist along with the beautiful feeling and atmosphere of old world Portugal. Set back slightly from the coast, but with a rich offering of beaches just a short car-drive away, many of these beaches have the prestigious Blue Flag designation. Offering beach users the reassurance that they are clean, safe places to use.

With a fine selection of golf courses in the area, for golfers attending the festival it could be an opportunity to play at least one game of golf during their holiday in Portugal. Silves Golf Course, just inland from the city of Lagoa, offers a challenging game with spectacular scenery. Also near-by are even more prestigius golf courses, named after their famous designers’, like Oceânico Faldo and Oceânico O’Connor.

Lagoa city and municipal area is ideally situated in the heart of the Algarve, so is within easy reach from many places along the coast. If however the desire was to stay local while attending the music festival the well know Portuguese Tee Times Tour Operator offers through their website various options of accommodation, such as: Monte Santo Resort, Tivoli Carvoeiro and various Pestana Hotels. All are close by and all offer an extensive choice of leisure and sport activities, along with spectacular sea views to wake up to.

By: Richard FM Conlon

Note: Concurrently on the date of 24-25th May ’14 it will be held the Lagos Golf Shop 2nd Golf Tournament. Details of this event here.