Algarve - A realistic assessment of the Real Estate and prices

An interesting 2013 article published in algarvedailynews.com by John Clare about the prospects for the real estate market and price in the Algarve region of Portugal:

  http://bit.ly/1diGGVd

I agree totally with his assessment of the situation. I have been saying similar things over the past few years.

Given the existing stock of empty properties, it will take many years for prices to bounce back.

Some good eateries - Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

Barlaventoexpert recommends:

Pizzolinos - http://bit.ly/19BxNXU
Bom Apetite - http://bit.ly/14T68Qx
Churrasqueira Frangos São João - http://bit.ly/14T68Qx
Onda Norte - http://bit.ly/14T8UW3
Portal de Infante (Marina) - http://goo.gl/Za8UU
Pato Cheio - http://goo.gl/sRPkB

Algarve Shopping - Cinemas reopening on 22nd August 2013

Breaking News courtesy of Algarve Regional Papers "Região Sul" and Sul informação! The Cinemas at Algarve Shopping Mall near Albufeira and Guia and due to reopen on August 22nd, 2013! More Here (in portuguese): http://www.regiaosul.pt/noticia.php?refnoticia=138907 and: http://bit.ly/1ae1Xjr

Coimbra - Portuguese treasure - Irish Times Article, Sat, Jul 27, 2013

Interesting Article here on Coimbra:

Portuguese treasure - Travel News | Ireland & World Travel Advice & Tips | The Irish Tim - Sat, Jul 27, 2013

I also love this letter that was subsequently sent to the editor: http://goo.gl/P0Q1CJ

Large Group Bus Hire - Faro Airport, Algarve

Try:

AlgarSerra - http://www.algarserra.com/

Transol - reservas@transol.pt

If you are heading to the Eastern Algarve also try Lepebus just over the Guadiana in Spain.

email: comercial@lepebus.com

web: http://www.lepebus.com/2011/index.php

I have used them in the past and I found them to be efficient and, at the time cost effective. They are often up and down to Faro Airport.