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Algarve villas
Algarve Villas have become one of the most popular holiday choices in Europe for good reasons. Algarve villas holiday climate is probably amongst the most reliable; providing clear blue skies two hundred and fifty days of the year. Spring and autumn can also be perfect for an off-season break. The Algarve coast offers miles and miles of long, sandy, unspoilt beaches. You can choose between lonely stretches of beach on which to set up your lunch-time picnic and lively resorts with grilled fish served at the water's edge.
Algarve Villas holidays have been provided by Casa do Sol since nineteen ninty six in the Santa Barbara area, which offers the best of both worlds. Situated in the hills around the village, most of the villas have lovely views of the coast and the surrounding countryside whilst being only fifteen minutes from the beaches and the international airport of Faro, which is only two and a half hours from Dublin Ireland.
Algarve villas choice of accommodation ranges from one bedroom cottages to luxury six bedroom villas. Modern or traditional, the villas are all carefully maintained to provide comfort and peace of mind for you and your family. Heated pools, tennis courts, games rooms with pool tables, air-conditioning and landscaped and lawned gardens are some of the features to be found in our villas.
As guests of Casa do Sol, you will be met at our rendezvous point and shown into your villa. You will be able to take advantage of our intimate knowledge of the area to make the most of your holiday; we can help you choose the restaurants, beaches and activities that will suit you. We will be on hand to ensure that you have a trouble free holiday and we can provide assistance with everything from car hire to baby-sitting. All our staff actually live in or around the village of Santa Barbara de nexe. Nearly all speak English and have been with us for many years.
The village of Santa Barbara da Nexe, some seven kilometres north of Faro, is one a number of places close to the Algarve's capital city to take its name from a saint.
Other places include the town of São Bras de Alportel and the village of Sta Catarina. All were so named during the Moorish occupation of Southern Portugal (8th to 12th Century) so as to give protection 'from above'.
By far the best known Santa Barbara landmark is the village's four hundred year-old white walled church, or to be more precise the bell tower of the church.
With the advent of the IP1 motorway during the nine teen ninties, ensuring swifter and more efficient travel throughout the east and central Algarve, the bell tower has now become even more prominent, clearly viewed from the stretch of road close to the São Bras/Faro exit. The bell tower has also proved consistent subject matter for artists down the ages, and takes on an almost mystical air during winter nights.
The village church, of which the people of Santa Barbara are justly proud, clearly displays both the Gothic and Manueline style of art and architecture.
Complete text at www.algarvevacation.com/santabarbara.asp
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Today's weather
in Santa Barbara de Nexe
Today, Sunny 15c
Tonight, Clear 7c
Reviewed Wednesday 10th December 2008
The proximity of the Mediterranean Sea greatly influences the Algarvean climate. Summers are hot and dry and winters are mild with hardly any rain (50 days with rain and 500 mm on average each year), combined with very inviting Springs and Autumns.
The sea water temperature starts at around 14ºC in January and reaches a high 22ºC in August. A pleasant sea breeze refreshes the average annual temperature of the region, which is 17,7ºC (15ºC in January and up to 28ºC or more in July and August). The Algarve can also count on around 3.000 hours of Sun during the year which makes it a favourite destination for those who fancy such a delightful climate.
As can be observed, during Summer, the temperature in the Algarve is very high (it can go over 40ºC/100ºF exceptionally) and the periods of sun are long. It is common knowledge that excess sun can cause illnesses such as skin cancer.
The safest procedure is to use plenty of high-factor sunscreen, especially on children. A hat is an indispensable accessory, as are a good pair of sunglasses. It is advisable to avoid exposure to the sun during its strongest point in the day, between midday and 3 o'clock in the afternoon. In the case of sunburns or sunstroke, do seek medical attention.
We can also offer an Algarve villa nearer the beaches and tourist and sports facilities that make the Algarve coast the vibrant and varied region that accounts for its ever increasing popularity. Internationally renowned resorts, such as Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura and Albufeira provide every imaginable entertainment and activity from casinos to deep sea fishing. We can also offer water skiing and fishing at our lakeside facilities.
The Conii, influenced by Tartessos, were established by the
sixth century BC in the region of the Algarve. They would be
strongly influenced by the Celtici. The Phoenicians had
established trading ports along the coast circa 1000 BC. The
Carthaginians founded Portus Hanibalis — known today as Portimão
— in circa 550 BC. The Romans in the 2nd century BC spread
through the Iberian Peninsula, and many Roman ruins can still be
seen in the region, notably in Lagos.
In the 5th century the Visigoths took control of the Algarve
until the beginning of the Moorish invasion in 711. When the
Moors conquered Lagos in 716 it was called Zawaia. Faro, which
the Christian residents had called Santa Maria, was renamed
Faraon, which means "the settlement of the Knights."
Due to the Moorish occupation of Iberia, the region was called
"Al-Gharb Al-Andalus". Al-Gharb means "the west"; Al-Andalus is
the Arabic name of muslim iberia. |
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UK: 0871 711 3356
Postal Address: Casa do Sol
Apt. 87, Santa Barbara deNexe
FARO 8006-701, ALGARVE, PORTUGAL
Email: russell@casadosol.com |
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