More awards for Vale Do Lobo

Vale Do Lobo has just recieved 5 new awards at the Home Overseas awards that took place in The Dorcester Hotel in London recently.

Vale do Lobo this year received Gold for the Best Portuguese Villa and the Best Landscaping Architecture, as well as medals of Silver and Bronze for the Best Portuguese Apartment, the Best Luxury Resort and the Best Marketing.

Homes Overseas Awards, considered the "Oscars" of international real estate in Great Britain, award for the highest levels of professionalism in the industry. Organised in partnership with British Airways and the Daily Telegraph.

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Julias Restaurant In The Algarve

One of my favourite restaurants in Portugal is Julias, loctaed right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and serving some of the best food on the Algarve.

You can find it between Vale Do Lobo and Quinta Da Lago, looking at their website it looks like they have had some top British football players there recently!

To find out more about Julias Restaurant in The Algarve go to their website.

VIP Lounge at Faro Airport

On Mon May 22 7:20 , 'jeane' sent:

Hi Gary
I found your site very informative-thank you.
Do you know if Faro Airport has an Executive Lounge please?
Thank you
Jeane

My REPLY

Hi Jeanne

There is a VIP Lounge (cant believe that i forgot to mention it!) I ahvent used it but you have to pay to enter (€25) or have the right membership cards!

You can call the airport for more info on 00351 289 800 800, they are very helpful and speak excellent English

Regards

Gary

England Team At Vale Do Lobo

The England football team have been busy training for the world cup at Vale Do Lobo which is about 30 minutes drive to the west of Faro Airport.

The resort is a fantastic sporting complex with some great restuarants, hotels and of course those wonderful golden Algarve beaches!

The boys have been busy playing golf during their time off and last Wednesday night some of "England Old Boys", Alan Shearer, Gary Speed and Irish International Shay Given were spotted watching the European Championship Final at Julias Restaurant which is just outside Vale Do Lobo.

Carefull Beach Swimming In Portugal

Just spotted this bit of info:-

Beachgoers in Portugal who ignore instructions from lifeguards or fail to heed flags warning of dangerous seas may be fined up to $70 US under a new law announced by the government Thursday.

Authorities aim to crack down on beach accidents and drowning deaths during the official bathing season, which runs from June 1 to Sept. 30.

Last year authorities recorded 21 drowning deaths at Portuguese beaches, four more than the previous year.

Red flags raised by lifeguards forbid anyone from entering the sea, while a yellow flag warns bathers not to stray out of their depth.

Thousands of European tourists head to Portugal's beaches in the summer, especially to the southern Algarve region and the Lisbon coast.