Holiday in Jardins de Perâ – Ideally situated to meet everyone’s needs
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Local Amenities - Driving Distances, Zoomarine and Water Park, Aqualand Algarve, Aquashow Park, The 'Real' Algarve, walking opportunities, Adega do Cantor,The Winery, General Information About Portugal, Food and Drink, useful words, Festivals,
Local information |
The peaceful rural area around the village offers local village amenities, however a car is recommended to enjoy
all the Algarve has to offer.
The old town of Armação de Perâ Guia and the larger town of Albefuira provides for every possible taste
in cuisine. Fish and seafood dishes are everywhere! Tuna, swordfish, dourada are popular for those who
can cope with the bones!
The most typical Portuguese fish dish is that created from bacalhau – dried salted codfish. It is virtually a
national dish with reputably 365 ways of preparing it including for Christmas day. Running close second is of courses sardines (sardinhas) which are grilled or barbecued outside providing one the country’s most appetising smells.
Piri Piri the red spicy chicken dish is available everywhere- but beware it is hot.
The most popular Beef dish is bife ậ Portuguesa – sirloin topped with smoked ham, cooked in a clay dish and served on a bed of French fries. Some restaurants feature sucking pig – leitão, quail and game such as wild oar. |
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| All cafes and restaurants offer a wide range of Portuguese deserts and confectionery the most well known are pudim flan - crème caramel, almond tart and tarte de natas and queijo de figo- layers of dried figs, ground almonds, cinnamon and chocolate |
Local Amenities Driving Distances:- Everything within 10 minutes
| Golf Salgados |
7 minutes |
| Algarve Shopping Mall |
8 minutes |
| A22 Motorway |
5 minutes |
| Armação de Pera |
5 minutes |
| Gale beach |
7 minutes |
| Water Park |
10 minutes |
| Zoomarine and water park |
5 minutes |
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 Zoomarine and Water Park
www.zoomarine.com
Email: appoio.cliente@zoomarine.pt
Tel+351 289560300
The Zoo marine is an environmental
and conservation
park.
It is five minutes away towards
GUIA.
It is an ideal way
to spend
the
day with opportunities
to swim with dolphins
(you must pre book)
watch wild life shows and enjoy
the
water activities. There are
various shows, 3D cinema,
Birds of Prey, opportunities to
view marine life
habitats as well as the thrill of
the fair or relaxing
in one of
the pools suitable for adults
and children. |
Aquashow Park
www.aquashowpark.com
Open daily from 10 am
Tel: +351 289 389 396
A family water park with a
range of wet and dry
activities. water activities
from the wild
snake to the water coaster.
Dry activities on offer include the Oasis Tropical Park,
Tropical Gardens,
Birds of Prey,
mini Golf, Self Service
Cafeteria,
Bar, Changing Rooms, Lockers, Sun Beds, Floats.
Aquashow can be found at Quarteira near Vilamoura
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Aqualand Algarve
www.aqualand.pt/algarve/index.php
Open daily 10.00 h – 18 00 h
Tel: 282 320 230
Aqualand Algarve is less than
10 minutes
away near
Alcantariha above
Armação de Pêra.
It provides fun and games for
all the
family with fast flume
rides and lazy rivers.
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The 'Real' Algarve – Walking Opportunities
The Algarve is an ideal place to walk but to find the real Algarve, you must park your car and explore on foot -
there is so much more to this region than its famous coastline
Dr Julie Statham and colleagues Silvia Smeman and Peter Lammin of Portugal Walks organise a programme of walks running
from September to June each year.
All are welcome to go along and there is no need to book.
There is a charge for each walk (4€ for the short walk and 6€ for the longer walks) which includes a donation to charity.
Contact the walk leaders for each month’s itinerary
Julie Statham on + 351 282 697 298 or + 351 965 753 033 or UK 0871 711 3315
Silvia Smeman on + 351 289 478 845 or + 351 963 737 170 or
email: info@portugalwalks.com www.portugalwalks.com and www.wildaway.com
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Adega do Cantor, the winery that produces Sir Cliff Richard's Vida Nova
Adega do Cantor provides an unique opportunity to visit the winery that produces Sir Cliff Richard's wine, Vida Nova.
The winery is situated at Quinta do Miradouro in Guia, a few kilometers northwest of Albufeira.
The easiest way to find the Quinta is to head towards Guia on the N125 and follow the signs for Algarve Shopping -
the winery can be found 500m behind Algarve Shopping.There are several tours throughout the day,
depending on the time of the year and availability.
With a charge of €7.50 per person.
Please contact Quinta do Miradouro on
00 351 968 776 971 or email adegadocantor@mail.telepac.pt.
The winery is open Monday to Friday, 10.00 to 13.00 hours and 14.00 - 17.00 hours.
Closed weekends and public holidays and December 24th to January 2nd
Click on the link to take a look at the winery website www.winesvidanova.com where there is lots more information on
the grape varieties grown,
the winery process and the Vida Nova range of wines.
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General Information for the Algarve, Portugal
Please click below for information on the following:
Algarve Tourist Information Offices
Banks and Money
Beach Flags - what do they mean
Blue Flag beaches in the Algarve
British Embassy and Consulate Information
Chemists
Doctors and Dentists
Emergency Numbers
EU/UK size conversion guide
Hospitals
Public Holidays in Portugal 2007
Supermarket Information
Telephones |
Food & Drink Words 
Handy Portuguese food and drink words to help with eating out and shopping
The Fish Market
When looking at the fish available it is useful to know what you
would ask for in English ! |
| robalo |
sea bass |
dourada |
rock bass |
| corvina |
stone bass |
arenque |
herring |
| cavala |
mackerel |
sardinhas |
sardines |
| truta |
trout |
salmão |
salmon |
| linguado |
sole |
solha |
plaice |
| bacalhau |
cod |
hadoque |
haddock |
| cherne |
turbot |
lula |
squid |
| pitu |
prawns |
camarão |
big prawns |
| pargo |
red bream |
besugo |
sea bream |
| polva |
octopus |
anchova |
anchovy |
Festivals
4th February - Feira do Pau Roxo
July - Feira de Artesanato (Handicraft)
August - Feira de Na. Sra. da Orada
August - Feira de Frango (Chicken Festival)
28th & 29th August - Feira de Nossa Senhora da Guia
Official Bank Holidays
New Year's Day |
1 January |
National Day |
25 April |
Labour Day |
1 May |
Camoes' Day |
10 June |
Assumption |
15 August |
Republic Day |
5 October |
All Saints' Day/
Restoration Day |
1 November |
Local information
This site has general information about the Algarve and Portugal
www.portugal.org/tourism/
The local news is often a good starting point to find out what is happening on the Algarve.
www.mondotimes.com/1/world/pt/115/3835/943
The current CNN reported weather for the whole of the Algarve
http://www.cnn.com/WEATHER |
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