Alternatively, join up with some golfing friends - share the costs of the accommodation, and a rental car to visit a selection of the 29 superb courses of the Algarve. Discounted golf fees and Tee off times can be arranged through the friendly reception office of the Club Albufeira.
Albufeira in Portugal is a quaint little fishing village typical of the Algarve. It has all the whitewashed cottages, winding narrow lanes, lovely beaches and charm that you would expect an old fishing village to have. These days, Albufeira is also known as Portugal’s top vacation destination.
Aside from lounging on the beaches, visiting the cafés and buying souvenirs you could visit the Museu Arqueológico in the old town hall. It has a well-organized collection of Neolithic artifacts, Roman mosaics, and other treasures from various periods in the town’s history. If you are bringing children to Albufeira they might like the Zoomarine complex at Guia, about 8km northwest of the town, where they can swim in the gigantic pools and watch dolphins and seals performing crowd-pleasing tricks, or maybe they would prefer riding the enormous water slide that can be found in the center of town.
If you plan to shop there is Algarve Shopping, which is a short, ten minute, drive from Albufeira. The shopping mall has a variety of stores, restaurants, a super sized supermarket, movie theatres, and play areas for children. Next to the Shopping mall is a Factory Outlet mall with stores like Nike selling great apparel at huge discounts.
If your passion is really
Golf then you have
come to the right place! There are no fewer than 29 golf
courses within driving range from Albufeira. From
enjoyable lower priced courses to the pristine courses
of Vale Do Lobo and Vilamoura, they are all within a
short half hour drive from the center of town. Albufeira
is also home to the newly opened Marina Albufeira. A
wide variety of shops, restaurants, deep sea fishing
tours, boat rentals, sunset cruises, and games for the
kids are just some of the attraction awaiting you at
Marina Albufeira. 
The resort offers a full reception area capable of assisting in booking golf tee times and transportation, internet services, tour bookings, or any other needs you might have. Amid the ambience and the charm of this luxurious resort, visitors will be spoiled by the choice of three superb swimming pools, each with a separate children's play pool, or alternatively you can relax in either of the Club's jacuzzis. At the "O Pavilhão" on-site restaurant you can enjoy delicious international and local cuisine, or just order a chilled cocktail at one of the poolside bars. Wherever you are from, the multilingual staff are always happy to help make your stay a memorable one.
A newly built fully furnished and equipped self-catering spacious, comfortable ,air conditioned apartment located in a quiet, overlooking and south-facing sunny position just minutes walk from three large superb swimming pools , an excellent on-site restaurant offering snacks and a full `A la Carte menu with weekly BBQ. The balconies have a private aspect overlooking beautiful gardens and distant fields. Two twin bedrooms having their own private bathrooms, each fully tiled and equipped with bath-tubs, shower, and bidet. Full bed linen and towels provided with mid and end of week towel change. Kitchen is fully equipped for self catering. Free shuttle bus runs 4 times daily to the town just 2 kms away with nearby beautiful shelved beaches. Nearby challenging golf courses and superb beaches. Friendly multilingual reception desk offers excursions, internet, public telephones and library.
Plan Diagram of Apartment
Layout.
There is a regular free courtesy bus
service into Albufeira Town which offers something for
everyone-extensive shopping, bars, restaurants, a
vibrant night life and plenty of amusement for children
and of course the beautiful golden and shelved beaches.
The reception desk at Club Albufeira can arrange taxis
and day trips to the local attractions such as BBQ
Cruises, Splash & Slide, Marine-Zoo (Swim with the
Dolphins), Water Sports, Horse Riding, Theme Parks,
Cliff-Top Walks, Sea Fishing and other excursions. Only
5 minutes drive from the club is the new 'Algarve
Shopping 'complex with bowling alley, cinema, discount
retail and factory outlet stores. For the golfer, the
Algarve offers some of the best courses in Europe,
including those at Vilamoura, Vilasol and a challenging
beach 18 hole course at Salgados, just 5 km from the
resort. Our guests are also able to use the various
facilities offered by the nearby Camping Albufeira site
which has a supermarket, bakery news agents, disco,
children's sandy play area, craft shop, laundry,
tennis.
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Notes to the rental
rates:
20% deposit on booking, balance due
8 weeks before holiday. An additional £100 deposit
refundable cheque against any damages payable together
with the balance amount and refunded within 14 days if
all is well in the apartment after your departure. All
prices are inclusive of utilities, air conditioning and
the use of the club facilities. All clients will be met
by a representative at the apartment to welcome and hand
you the key. A welcome groceries pack can be provided to
assist those with an early morning/late night arrival.
Apartment is available from 3pm on the arrival day and
must be vacated by 12 noon on the departure day. Change
over day flexible. Champagne/Flowers on arrival can be
arranged !
We ask that smoking is restricted to the
balcony.
Car Hire can be arranged for your entire
stay or for specified days delivery either to Faro
Airport or to the Club Albufeira. For those who do not
wish to drive, airport transfer fees are 40 Euros each
way for up to 4 passengers and 50 Euros each way for up
to 7 passengers.
Activities on site are a pool table,
football machine, crazy golf, swimming ,sunbathing,
BBQs, restaurant and snack bars. Established attractions
such as Zoomarine and Splash and Slide are within easy
reach and the club reception can offer a very wide range
of excursions if required.
Interested?
Parque da Floresta - Budens
Tel. (+351)
282 690 000
18 holes, 5670 metre course, par
72
(A 'difficult' course, not for beginners - so
I've never been there).
Palmares - Meia Praia
Tel. (+351) 282 762
953/61
18 holes, 5961 metre course, par
72
(Spectacular scenery; 5 'links' holes).
Boa Vista
Tel. (+351) 282 782 151
18
holes, 6063 metre course, par 72
(Moderately
difficult, scenery as good as the name
suggests).
Alto Golf - Alvor
Tel. (+351) 282 460
870
18 holes, 6125 metre course, par
73
(Undulating terrain, fine sea and hill
views).
Penina
Tel. (+351) 282 420
200
Academy Course
9 holes, 2035
metre course, par 30
Resort
Course
9 holes, 2987 metre course, par
35
Sir Henry Cotton Championship
Course
18 holes, 6343 metre course, par
73
(Flat course, tricky water hazards).
Quinta do Gramacho
Tel. (+351) 282 340
900
9 fairways with 18 different tees and 18
different greens
length: 5919 metre course, par
71
(Some testing holes; clever variation of nine
holes; presently shares clubhouse with Vale de
Pinta course).
Vale de Pinta
Tel. (+351) 282 340
900
18 holes, 6152 metre course, par
72
(Undulating; presently sharing Quinta do
Gramacho course clubhouse).
Vale do Milho - Praia do Carvoeiro
Tel.
(+351) 282 358 502
9 holes, 926 metre course, par
27
(Two sets of tees for 18-hole round; beginner's
course with longest hole 164
metres).
Sheraton Pine Cliffs - Pinhal do
Concelho
Tel. (+351) 289 500 100
9 holes, 2274
metre course, par 33
(Exclusive cliff-top resort
above Falésia beach; holiday-standard
course).
Salgados Golf Club - Vale do Rabelho
Tel.
(+351) 289 583 030
18 holes, 6080 metre course, par
72
(Algarve's newest course, with lots of lakes and
water hazards).
Balaia Golf Village
Tel. (+351) 289 570
200
9 holes, 984 metre course
(Very pretty;
imposing clubhouse; reasonable degree of difficulty
for small course).
The Old Course
Tel. (+351) 289 310
341
18 holes, 6254 metre course, par 73
(Narrow
fairways with umbrella pines - good test of
accuracy).
Pinhal
Tel. (+351) 289 310 393
18
holes, 6300 metre course, par 72
(Pine-lined
fairways in rolling countryside; small greens
requiring accuracy of approach).
Laguna
Tel. (+351) 289 310 180
18
holes, 6133 metre course, par 72
(Flat, with
'interesting' water hazards).
Millénnium
Tel. (+351) 289 310 180
18
holes, 6200 metre course, par 72
(Revamped first
nine holes in rolling parkland, back nine in umbrella
pines).
Vila Sol - Alto do Semino
Tel. (+351) 289 300 505
27 holes, 6100+ metre
course, each 9 holes par 36
(Immaculate course,
with good test of accuracy).
Ocean Course - Vale do Lobo
Tel. (+351) 289 353 535
2 x 18 holes, 5400-5900
metre courses, (par 71-ish)
(Mainly undulating with
narrow fairways and some surrounding
pines).
Royal Course - Vale do Lobo
Tel. (+351) 289 353 535
2 x 18 holes, 5400 to
5900 metre course, par 72
(Rolling, pine-covered
terrain).
Quinta do Lago - Quinta do Lago
Tel. (+351) 289 390 700
18 holes, 6488 metre
course, par 72
(7-time host to Portuguese Open
Championships; yet suits players of all
standards).
Ria Formosa - Quinta do Lago
Tel. (+351) 289 390 700
2 x 18 holes, 6205 metre
course, par 72
(Four par 5 holes; favours players
who can draw the ball - whatever that
means).
Pinheiros Altos - Quinta do Lago
Tel. (+351) 289 359 910
18
holes, 5776 metre course, par 72
(Part of exclusive
estate next to nature reserve; 1st nine undulating,
back nine beside lake).
São Lourenço (San Lorenzo) - Quinta do Lago
Tel. (+351) 289 396 522/34
Three 9-hole loops.
6238 metre course, par 72
Restricted to members of
hotels Dona Filipa or Penina. (But allegedly worth the
trouble and expense).
Benamor Golf - Conceição
Tel. (+351) 281 320 880
18 holes, 5500 metre
course, par 71
(Oldest course east of Faro;
stunning views, magnificent
trees).
Castro Marim
Tel. (+351) 281 510 330
18 holes, 5466 metre
course, par 72
(Overlooks river estuary; part of
Golf/Country Club; challenging course using natural
terrain and water features).
Article Title: When to book your Summer Holiday
Author: Ted Ellis
If you have children then holidays must be taken during the school holidays.
This creates a great demand for all the popular family holiday resorts.
So great can be the demand that the availability of holiday villas and apartments becomes less and less as the Summer Holidays approach.
Although this all must seem common sense, it is surprising just how many people leave the booking of their Summer Holidays for whatever reason, to the last minute.
Perhaps among these reasons is the popularity of last minute deals and indecision of where to go.
Although it is possible to get some last minute holiday deals, airlines generally offer lower prices for advance bookings and higher prices for last minute bookings and so the gain is offset.
Another possible reason for delaying booking is the fear that illness or other unpredictable events may cause cancellation and loss of money.
Of course it is possible to take out insurance against such events happening, but this can be both expensive and unnecessary.
Most owners of holiday villas and apartments require a small deposit to secure the holiday booking.This deposit is fully refundable in the event of cancellation provided that enough notice is given to enable the booking dates to be offered to others enquiring, This notice period of cancellation is usually around 6-8 weeks.
If you are new to the concept of booking your own holiday on- line, the procedure is usually quite simple.Simply search for the holiday country on one or more of the many holiday sites.Then make your enquiry to the owner or agent via their Booking Form or in some cases their Email address.You will then be sent a booking form for you to complete and return with your booking deposit. Hey Presto you have booked your holiday!
So what is the best time to book your summer holiday? Why not as early as now or at the very latest October 2006 for ensuring that you have the best choice , beating the rush ,avoiding frustration and disappointment?
About The Author: Ted Ellis
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