27th Confectionary Fair and Competition Lagos

Tee Times Algarve Holidays - 27th Annual Confectionery & Competition Fair - Lagos, Algarve - Portugal

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – 27th Annual Confectionery & Competition Fair – Lagos, Algarve – Portugal

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – 27th Confectionary Fair and Competition Lagos Sports complex, Lagos, Algarve – Portugal. 25th to 27th July ’14 – from 6pm until midnight. 


For those holidaying in the Algarve, The 27th “Sweet Art” (Arte Doce) Confectionery Fair and Competition was a great opportunity to admire and taste the many fine examples of Portuguese regional sweets on display. There was also demonstrations of the skills and craftsmanship involved in the creation of these delicious delicacies. Musical entertainment was also provided.

Lagos, which translates literally as ‘lakes’ from the Latin lacobrica, is on the western Algarve. This is an ancient maritime town, with more than 2000 years of history, which was central to the Portuguese Age of Discovery, from the 15th century.

Tee Times Algarve Holidays - Beach and Cliffs Scenery - Lagos, Algarve - Portugal

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – Beach and Cliffs Scenery – Lagos, Algarve – Portugal

The ‘Old Town’ has cobbled lanes, delightful Portuguese architecture and many shops to explore. Along with cafés that offer fine coffee, and restaurants that offer fish fresh from the sea. The modern side of the town can be enjoyed in the Lagos Marina, across a footbridge over the Bensafrim river, with a number of restaurants and bars, along many boats to admire.

For those considering booking holiday accommodation on the western Algarve, Tee Times Algarve Holidays recommends Yellow Lagos Meia Praia, Tivoli Lagos, Hotel Luz Bay, Vila Gale LagosMarina Club Lagos Resort and more.

There are several absolutely beautiful beaches, easily accessible from the centre of town. Meia Praia, the most well known of the beaches, is about 4 km long which, with lovely clean sand, is as delightful to stroll along as it is to relax on. There is also the Dona Ana beach, which is admired for its magical turquoise-like water and rock formations. This beach, with a spectacular cliff-face towering over it, is sheltered from the sea breeze.

For golfers wanting to play on the western Algarve, Tee Times Golf Agency recommends Alamos, AltoBoavistaGramachoEspichePalmaresParque Floresta – St.Antonio and many more golf courses.

By Richard FM Conlon

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – 29th Sea Food Festival

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – 29th Seafood Festival (Festival do Marisco) – Garden Pescador do Olhanense, Olhão, Algarve – Portugal – 9th-14th August 2014 – 7.30 pm – 1.30 am

Set in the beautiful gardens of Pescador do Olhanense, adjoining the paved walkway of the Formosa river, this gastronomic seafood extravaganza will entice and tantalize the taste-buds of all those attending. Described as the biggest event of its kind in Europe, chefs will over the 5-days show-off their skills as they create innovative seafood recipes for all to sample.

There will also be various stalls selling local and regional handicrafts, sweets, honey and other home-produced artisan products. With a full lineup of live music during this festival, including the internationally renowned Portuguese singer-songwriter Tony Carreira and the Portuguese fado singer Ana Moura, this festival could well satisfy more than just the taste-buds.

There is an entrance fee for this festival, with tickets purchasable on arrival. For those wishing to book holiday accommodation on the beautiful and diverse Algarve, Tee Times Tour Operator recommends Real Marina ResidenceVilamonte Gourmet Golf & Spa, Hotel Eva and more.

Olhão is known for the fascinating sight of its old-quarter townscape of whitewashed houses with flat roof-terraces, displaying a Moorish influence on the town’s architecture. The fishing port of this town is one of the busiest on the Algarve, with the result that there is a fantastic variety of fish and other sea-life for sale daily in the town’s picturesque and lively market. While the town does not have a direct-access beach, there are several island-beaches that can be reached by public ferry.

For Golfers, the selection of golf courses on the Algarve is outstanding. Among this fine selection Tee Times Golf Agency recommends San Lorenzo, Pinheiros Altos, Quinta do Lago South, Quinta da Ria and many more.

By Richard FM Conlon

20th International Jazz Festival Loulé

Tee Times Portugal Holidays - 20th International Jazz Festival - Loulé, Algarve, Portugal

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – 20th International Jazz Festival – Loulé, Algarve, Portugal

Tee Times Algarve Holidays – 20th International Jazz Festival – Loulé, Algarve, Portugal – 1st – 3rd August 2014 – From 9:30pm, 1st August 2014

This international Jazz Festival, staged in the magnificent surrounds of the Alcaidaria Castle, offers lovers of Jazz holidaying on the Algarve the chance to soak up 3 nights of music. The eclectic line-up of international artists will be between them playing a fusion of classic Jazz, new-age Jazz, Funk and the Blues. This line-up includes Drummer Sonia ‘Little B’ Cabrita, Electronic Bassist Lee Cicero and Singer Genevieve Sparks with Guitarist John Cane. Summer-nights of live jazz, in a magical setting on the Algarve, would be a perfect addition to a holiday in Portugal. For information and tickets: (+351) 289 415 860 or (+351) 936 988 766.

For golfers on the Algarve, Chez Carlos Golf Society offers the chance to meet up with golfing-friends several times a month, for friendly and competitive games, along with the opportunity for discounted green-fees for society members. This very friendly golf-society also meet up regularly at the Chez Carlos bar and Restaurant, in Vilamoura.

For further information: http://www.algarve-golfsociety.com
Tee Times Golf Agency Golf Agency offers support and recommendations for golfers playing in Portugal and Spain. Golf courses on the Algarve recommended include Oceanico’s, Vale do Lobo’s, Quinta do Lago’s and more.

For those attending the International Jazz festival Loulé that will be wishing for the nights to go on, there will also be a post main-event party. This party will be held in the Poeta Caffé & Lounge Bar, on both Friday and Saturday of this festival, with DJ Yacobian keeping the night of Jazz going.

For the booking of holiday accommodation, in both Portugal and Spain, Tee Times Tour Agency offers both advice and recommendations. For holiday accommodation on the Algarve, these recommendations include Dom Pedro Marina VilamouraTivoli Marina VilamouraDona Filipa HotelHotel Conrad AlgarveEncosta do lago and many more.

By Richard FM Conlon