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  •   In tough economic times, the holiday market needs to keep an unwavering eye on price, and no region has achieved this more successfully than Portugal’s Algarve. In fact, despite the area’s enduring popularity, prices are consistently lower than those in the UK and other parts of Europe. This southernly region of Portugal has been in vogue with Brits since the seventies. They particularly appreciate the constant sunshine and the sandy beaches. Furthermore, and contrary to less popular Portuguese regions, the Algarve has adapted to the massive amount of foreign tourists visiting every year and nowadays English is spoken in most places. Whereas rental prices in the UK and other parts of Europe are often very high, the Algarve remains affordable. The region vies with its pricier counterparts for the custom of the young and budget conscious, drawn by a vibrant nightlife. Albufeira offers a range of accommodation within easy...

    The Algarve Remains on Ideal Choice for Holidays on a Budget

    Posted on February 26, 2012 | No Comments
      In tough economic times, the holiday market needs to keep an unwavering eye on price, and no region has achieved this more successfully than Portugal’s Algarve. In fact, despite the area’s enduring popularity, prices are consistently lower than those in the UK and other parts of Europe. This southernly region of Portugal has been in vogue with Brits since the seventies. They particularly appreciate the constant sunshine and the sandy beaches. Furthermore, and contrary to less popular Portuguese regions, the Algarve has adapted to the massive amount of foreign tourists visiting every year and nowadays English is spoken in most places. Whereas rental prices in the UK and other parts of Europe are often very high, the Algarve remains affordable. The region vies with its pricier counterparts for the custom of the young and budget conscious, drawn by a vibrant nightlife. Albufeira offers a range of accommodation within easy...

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  • Maria’s Beach This beach is literally on Dunas Dourada’s door step. If you are staying in Dunas Douradas Beach Club then it is no more than a 10 minute walk. Very convenient. You can rent sun loungers and umbrella’s if you need them, and there is a beach bar which is called “Maria’s” which is excellent for snack’s and refreshments. If you are staying in the surrounding areas of Dunas Douradas then there is a free car park that is literally a 2 minute walk from the Atlantic Ocean. It doesn’t get too crowded, although July and August are certainly the most popular and busy months of the season. Here is a map for the exact location: View Maria’s Beach Dunas Douradas in a larger map

    Beach review: Marias Beach, on Dunas Douradas’s Door Step

    Posted on February 18, 2012 | No Comments
    Maria’s Beach This beach is literally on Dunas Dourada’s door step. If you are staying in Dunas Douradas Beach Club then it is no more than a 10 minute walk. Very convenient. You can rent sun loungers and umbrella’s if you need them, and there is a beach bar which is called “Maria’s” which is excellent for snack’s and refreshments. If you are staying in the surrounding areas of Dunas Douradas then there is a free car park that is literally a 2 minute walk from the Atlantic Ocean. It doesn’t get too crowded, although July and August are certainly the most popular and busy months of the season. Here is a map for the exact location: View Maria’s Beach Dunas Douradas in a larger map

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  • Guestpost by Susan Selwyn, travel writer and local expert: The delightful squeal of children having fun splashing in the water is the most wondrous sound of summer.  Sharing your holiday and all it’s expenses with friends and family, enables you to afford to rent a more luxurious villa and, if you chose carefully, your holiday becomes a lifelong memory set in a tablet of stone. TheAlgarvehas an enormous selection of luxury villas on offer – take your pick – 3, 4, 5 bedrooms with en- suite bathrooms,  your own outdoor swimming pool, a  barbecue area with outdoor dining facilities , lush tropical  gardens and private parking.   Fresh crisp white linen sheets and fluffy cotton towels  are for your delight.  Portugal is famous for manufacturing the world’s best cotton bedding and towels. Close your eyes and picture the possibilities.    Your own tropical garden where you shake apricots from a tree for...

    Why you should book a luxury villa in Dunas Douradas Beach Club

    Posted on July 21, 2011 | 3 Comments
    Guestpost by Susan Selwyn, travel writer and local expert: The delightful squeal of children having fun splashing in the water is the most wondrous sound of summer.  Sharing your holiday and all it’s expenses with friends and family, enables you to afford to rent a more luxurious villa and, if you chose carefully, your holiday becomes a lifelong memory set in a tablet of stone. TheAlgarvehas an enormous selection of luxury villas on offer – take your pick – 3, 4, 5 bedrooms with en- suite bathrooms,  your own outdoor swimming pool, a  barbecue area with outdoor dining facilities , lush tropical  gardens and private parking.   Fresh crisp white linen sheets and fluffy cotton towels  are for your delight.  Portugal is famous for manufacturing the world’s best cotton bedding and towels. Close your eyes and picture the possibilities.    Your own tropical garden where you shake apricots from a tree for...

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