Saturday, 15 June 2013
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
From our Inbox
We were delighted to receive this e-mail this morning:-
"I thought you may like to see a few of the photos we took of the wedding vow renewal that you hosted on 29th May - I have attached a very good one of Sr. Paulo!
I would also like ...to thank you and all of your staff, who worked so hard to put together what was a truly wonderful and beautiful event!! The service was impeccable - every need was catered for and the food was absolutely delicious!! The tables were beautifully laid up and the terrace looked superb! There really aren't enough superlatives to describe just how wonderful the whole experience was.
I shall certainly recommend you to anyone else I hear that is considering a similar event.
Thank you so much for everything!"
"I thought you may like to see a few of the photos we took of the wedding vow renewal that you hosted on 29th May - I have attached a very good one of Sr. Paulo!
I would also like ...to thank you and all of your staff, who worked so hard to put together what was a truly wonderful and beautiful event!! The service was impeccable - every need was catered for and the food was absolutely delicious!! The tables were beautifully laid up and the terrace looked superb! There really aren't enough superlatives to describe just how wonderful the whole experience was.
I shall certainly recommend you to anyone else I hear that is considering a similar event.
Thank you so much for everything!"
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
10th Festival Med in Loule - Friday, 28th and Saturday, 29th June 2013
The Med Festival, organised by the Loulé Camera, is an event of World Music inspired by Mediterranean culture, which transforms the historic center of Loulé in a parade of artistic and cultural fusion.
The 10th edition of the Med Festival takes place this year on 28 and 29 June.
Monday, 10 June 2013
Public Hotel in Portugal today -10th June
Portugal Day, : Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities), is Portugal's National Day celebrated annually on 10 June.
Although officially observed only in Portugal, Portuguese citizens and emigrants throughout the world celebrate this holiday. The date commemorates the death of national literary icon Luís de Camões on 10 June 1580.
Sunday, 9 June 2013
Saturday, 8 June 2013
TripAdvisor - “Great Golfing Trip”
“Great Golfing Trip”
Stayed here for a week at May half term with the family as a combined base for golf and the beach based on trip advisor reviews. We really liked Amarcao de Pera. Although the resort is quiet it has an attractive sea front with a good choice of restaurants. The hotel is at the top end of Holiday Inn standard - very clean, good attentive staff and in a superb location. Jane on the golf desk was a star co-ordinating our tee times and organising car hire. We booked sea view rooms and they seem to have been refurbished with a modern contemporary feel. The pool was small but very few people in it so fine for a quick dip.
We dined a couple of times at The Raj (Indian restaurant in the hotel) and the food was superb - some of the best Indian food we have ever eaten. Serol - a fish restaurant at the east end of the main promenade was also excellent.
Golf wise all the Pestana resorts were excellent with Gramacho and Pinta being the stand out courses - both just a short 20 min drive from the hotel.
Like other reviews the hotel seems to be popular with Saga customers - probably the first time in a few years that we have been the youngest guests in a hotel!
In summary I would highly recommend this hotel - especially for those looking to combine golf with a bit of time on the beach.
We dined a couple of times at The Raj (Indian restaurant in the hotel) and the food was superb - some of the best Indian food we have ever eaten. Serol - a fish restaurant at the east end of the main promenade was also excellent.
Golf wise all the Pestana resorts were excellent with Gramacho and Pinta being the stand out courses - both just a short 20 min drive from the hotel.
Like other reviews the hotel seems to be popular with Saga customers - probably the first time in a few years that we have been the youngest guests in a hotel!
In summary I would highly recommend this hotel - especially for those looking to combine golf with a bit of time on the beach.
Stayed May 2013, travelled with family
Friday, 7 June 2013
Holiday Inn at Fiesa, 2013

Fiesa, 2013- the 11th International Sand Sculpture Festival is being held in Pera once again this year. It is the only event of its kind in the Iberian peninsula and given its dimensions is the largest in the world. Open until 25th October - don't miss it.
Music is the theme of the 11th edition of this Festival, which will feature in sand, scenes representative of its expression in various ethical groups, their evolution and various genres, ranging from rock, to traditional music and classical, dance or even the expression religious in the Music.
More information: http://www.fiesa.org/
Thursday, 6 June 2013
15th Caldeirada Festival - Armação de Pêra

Caldeirada” is a typical Algarvian dish which consists of stewed fish and sea food with potatoes, onions ,tomatoes, pimentos, spices wine and olive oil.
A number of local restaurants, including our Por do Sol Restaurant participate, and as well as serving Caldeirada we will also have other typical fish dishes available.
The Holiday Inn Algarve will serve its ´Caldeirada feast` for dinner daily and both hotel guests and local residents are invited to join the celebrations.
For more information please contact Holiday Inn Algarve, Armação de Pêra info@hialgarve.comTel: 282 320 260
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
Calendar of Events
What`s On in the Hotel
12th - 16th July - "New Beginnings" Art Exhibition
12th - 16th July - "New Beginnings" Art Exhibition
25th - 27th October - Writing Workshop
23rd-27th December - Christmas Programme
30th December - 1st January - New Year's Programme
Events Nearby
25th May - 25th October - Fiesa - the International Sand Sculptures Festival
12th and 23rd June - Traditional Dancing through the streets of Armação de Pêra
14th, 15th and16th June - 15th Caldeirada (Typical Fish Dish) Festival - Armação de Pêra
2nd - 11th August - Medieval Fair - Silves
August - Procession in Honour of Our Lady of the Fisherman
16th - 25th August - Fatacil – Lagoa
September - Procession in Honour of Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos
23rd-27th December - Christmas Programme
30th December - 1st January - New Year's Programme
Events Nearby
25th May - 25th October - Fiesa - the International Sand Sculptures Festival
12th and 23rd June - Traditional Dancing through the streets of Armação de Pêra
14th, 15th and16th June - 15th Caldeirada (Typical Fish Dish) Festival - Armação de Pêra
2nd - 11th August - Medieval Fair - Silves
August - Procession in Honour of Our Lady of the Fisherman
16th - 25th August - Fatacil – Lagoa
September - Procession in Honour of Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos
2013 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

Top Performing Hotel as
Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site
We are delighted that we have once again received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence
award. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to
establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on
TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the
top-performing 10 per cent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this
prestigious award.
To qualify for a
Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four
or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor,
and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Additional
criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.
"The
Holiday Inn Algarve is pleased to once more receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of
Excellence,” said Stuart Hardy, Managing Director of the Holiday Inn Algarve.
“We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is
evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews on
TripAdvisor.”
“TripAdvisor is delighted
to celebrate the success of businesses around the globe, from Sydney to
Chicago, Sao Paulo to Rome, which are consistently offering TripAdvisor
travellers a great customer experience,” said Alison Copus, Vice President of
Marketing for TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of Excellence award
provides top performing establishments around the world the recognition they
deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their customers.”
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Saint Days - Marchas Populares
Three Saints Days are celebrated in Portugal in June. The 13th is St. Anthony’s day, the 24th is St. John and the 29th St. Peter.
Saints’ days are full of fun and dancing. The streets are decorated with balloons and arches made out of brightly-coloured paper; people dance in the city’s small squares.
There will be street dancing in Armação de Pêra and Alcantarilha.
There will be street dancing in Armação de Pêra and Alcantarilha.
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