Algarve Holiday Rentals at Club Albufeira.

Martinha`s Postcard Collection of Algarve Beaches

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:30:00 GMT

See photos of the beautiful beaches of the Algarve.

Transfers from Faro Airport to Club Albufeira

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:55:00 GMT

If you are looking at a website such as http://www.low-cost-transfers.com/faro-airport/index.php
then please keep in mind that the transfer destination is to either the New town Albufeira or Old Town Albufeira ,which will leave you some way to go to reach the Club Albufeira holiday complex.
Most apartment owners on the Club Albufeira can arrange a transfer from Faro airport DIRECT TO YOUR HOLIDAY APARTMENT and in most cases assistance with your luggage to the apartment will be given.

Perhaps you are choosing the option of getting a taxi at the airport? This can lead to a problem if your taxi driver drops you off at the entrance to Club Albufeira with all your luggage if the apartment that you are staying in is still some distance away from the entrance!

Some apartments are situated high up on the complex and the last thing you need is to have to lug your luggage up steep inclines.

The prices charged for the convenience of being taken directly to your holiday apartment are somewhat higher than the "low-cost-transfer" operators and even the taxis but as always you get what you pay for.

Currently prices for this owner traansfer service is Euro 40 for a one way transfer for up to 4 persons and Euro 50 for 5-7 persons. Car seats can be arranged for infants.
An owner transfer can be arranged via the Albufeira-Rentals website.

Albufeira Winter - article from Barlaventos Travel Blog

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:50:00 GMT

Like any resort of the Mediterranean type, most businesses in the Algarve operate reduced services in Winter.

Have a look at this link:

http://www.weather2travel.com/climate-guides/index.php?destination=albufeira

You will see that in December, average temperatures range between 9ºC and 16ºC. Weather can be clear but parky. The Algarve coast faces the Atlantic not the Med and so is open to Atlantic vagaries.

Flying into Lisbon will require a taxi to Gare Oriente train/coach station (ten minutes ride) and then either a train to Albufeira Station (actually 8kms from Albufeira) or a Renex Coach to Albufeira center.
You should allow at least five hours for this transit.

For links for timetables Have a look at the section entitled .....

The Advantages of a Low Season Holiday

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:35:00 GMT

Check out this article and others at this owner`s blog.

Latest Review -Club Albufeira Apartment - P13278

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:20:00 GMT

Comfort in the sun.
Dunky. Stirling. Date Submitted: July 09, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
We were all very happy with the apartment.It was just like a home from home,very clean,very spacious and very well equipped.It was located close to 2 very good and very clean pools,one of which we found to be better for our 3 year old son.There is a small shop not far from the reception, where you can pick up essencials,however we found the shop accross the road at the camp site better.The resturaunt at the pool nearest reception serves some very nice meals if you cant be bothered going into town,however the bus service from the stop at the entrance to the camp site runs at 10 past and 20 to the hour.It takes about 6 minutes direct to Albufuera where you have.......

Classic Golf Holidays - the Algarve

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:40:00 GMT

The Algarve, in Southern Portugal, with its year-round sunshine, miles of golden sand beaches, and picturesque villages, has become one of Europe’s most popular golfing destinations. But while there are many courses suiting all abilities, the Algarve is also perfect for non golfers, especially the eastern region around Tavira, with its stunning nature walks. At the other end of the scale, resorts such as Vilamoura and Vale do Lobo are mega destinations with all the golfing and sporting options you could want. Then, in Western Algarve, around the bustling holiday destination of Albufeira, you can holiday 24/7, combining championship golf with a hectic nightlife.

Western Algarve golf breaks

Besides bustling Albufeira, there is the charming old town of Lagos, set on one of the largest bays in the Algarve. Its 17th-century fort stands at the harbour entrance and a new marina with rows of excellent restaurants and bars draws the crowds. Alvor, an old port at the mouth of the Rio Alvor, has many ......

Portugal Golf News - EuroPro Tour (21/07/08 - 25/07/08)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:50:00 GMT

The PGA EuroPro Tour will play one of Europe’s finest courses when the Oceânico Golf resort in the Algarve hosts the tour in July.
The world’s best young golfers will face two tough courses in three days – the Oceânico Victoria and the Oceânico Millennium. The Oceânico Victoria Golf Club course is Portugal’s premier golf venue, designed by Arnold Palmer and for the second year running hosting the PGA European Tour Portugal Masters in October, with Steve Webster winning the inaugural event in 2007. The last time the PGA EuroPro Tour had an event in Portugal, Adam Frayne took the Oceânico International Open at the Morgado Golf Club in May 2006.
The new venue on the Tour also has a new Pro–Am format similar to the Dunhill Links, with details to be confirmed. There will be 200 professional slots.
Danny Nickless, operations manager of the PGA EuroPro Tour said: "We are absolutely delighted that Oceânico will be supporting the PGA EuroPro Tour yet again in 2008. Oceânico are amazing supporters of not just the Tour but golf in general. Having Vilamoura on our schedule really does .....

Club Albufeira Owners` Apartments

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:25:00 GMT

Many owners do not live in Portugal themselves. They have purchased their apartments not only as a holiday home but also as an investment, offering their apartments for rental for the majority of the year.

To ensure the smooth running of the rentals to holiday-makers, the owners pay for an on-site manager and an annual fee to the Club Albufeira for the upkeep of the pools, gardens and any repairs necessary to the apartments. Additionally the owners are required to pay for the utilities: -electric, water, waste disposal and cleaning of the apartments. The weekly rental prices quoted to holiday guests are fully inclusive of all such costs and is solely for the hire of the apartment itself.

When 6 guests share the cost of an apartment this represents a considerable saving when compared to paying ......

Winter Get a Way

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:35:00 GMT

Why suffer the cold and dreary days of winter in the UK when you can get up and away to the sunshine of Portugal ?

Its hard to realize that the sun still bears down hot in Portugal even during the winter months here. T-shirts and shorts are the order of the day there !

When the sun goes down -yes it gets somewhat chilly, but the ....

Algarve Snapper`s Photo Stream - Flickr

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:30:00 GMT

See Sixty Four Photos taken within the Algarve.

Albufeira Traveler Article:

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:40:00 GMT

Dom Carlos is an excellent restaurant which is a little bit special... They offer a 5 course menu for 35 euros.

Enclosed is a pic of the restaurant (taken by the waitress) - you can see its just a bit more special than the normal restuarants there.

Holiday In Portugal

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:05:00 GMT

Me and Amanda got back from a nice holiday in Portugal on Saturday. It's taken a few days to get the photo's sorted out as I am lazy :-). Like our holiday to Portugal last year, we returned to Albufeira. Last year we stayed in the new town section which is quite clubby. We was so busy when there, that we never got around to visiting the old ......

Hiking the Cliffs to Old Town Albufeira

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Here are a few pictures of us hiking the hills to Albufeira from our club. It's always fun to climb and the boys remembered this from years past.

One of the pictures is a look back towards our club. The cactus and other lovely flowers are in bloom along the way.

Ryanair announces new routes from East Midlands Airport

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:50:00 GMT

Ryanair announces new routes from East Midlands Airport
20 June 2008
Ryanair has announced that it will launch three new routes - to Faro, Fuerteventura and Prague - from East Midlands at the end of October this year. This latest expansion brings Ryanair's East Midlands base to thirty-eight routes. Passengers can now access.....

Monte Gordo - Beach, Food & Wine

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:45:00 GMT

Last weekend, we were invited out to a relaxing weekend in Monte Gordo, a small town just east of Faro and close to the Spanish boarder. Not quite ready for summer, we dug up the hibernating swim suits, packed a couple of necessity and we were ready, well almost… Before heading out, we needed to find something special to take in appreciation of this wonderful invitation. Knowing our hosts were adamant foodies, we agonized…then remembered, we had just what the occasion called .....