According to the diocesan website:
Estoril (Santo António) –
Igreja Paroquial Santo António,
Av. Marginal, 2765‑245 ESTORIL.
Tel. 214680342; Fax 214649050;
Email: paroquia.estoril@sapo.pt –
António Fernando Paiva Teixeira; Vigário Paroquial
Times of Mass here:
http://rezar-no-estoril.blogspot.com/2007/05/horrios-da-igreja-de-st-antnio-do.html
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Lagos, Algarve to Santander, Spain
There is no cheap and quick way to get from Lagos, Portugal to Santander, Spain. It practically impossible to do the trip cheaply in one day.
The following to me seems to be the best option:
Train:(Daily)
20h16 21h55
LAGOS: 20:16
FARO: 21:55
Change trains at Tunes Junction.
Price: € 12:85
Earlier train at 19:15 - Price: € 6.15
Walk to Faro Bus Station.
Bus: (Daily) (operated by www.alsa.es)
FARO: 01:45
SEVILLA: 05:45
Change bus:
SEVILLA: 09:30
SANTANDER: 22:00
Price: € 49,32
Have a look at this recent article on my blog which will give some explanation although it pertains to doing the trip the other way.
http://barlaventostravelblog.blogspot.com/search?q=Santander
The following to me seems to be the best option:
Train:(Daily)
20h16 21h55
LAGOS: 20:16
FARO: 21:55
Change trains at Tunes Junction.
Price: € 12:85
Earlier train at 19:15 - Price: € 6.15
Walk to Faro Bus Station.
Bus: (Daily) (operated by www.alsa.es)
FARO: 01:45
SEVILLA: 05:45
Change bus:
SEVILLA: 09:30
SANTANDER: 22:00
Price: € 49,32
Have a look at this recent article on my blog which will give some explanation although it pertains to doing the trip the other way.
http://barlaventostravelblog.blogspot.com/search?q=Santander
Saturday, 18 July 2009
Albufeira/Olhos D'Agua from Lisbon airport
Have a look at this article on my blog.
http://barlaventostravelblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/lisbon-airport-to-albufeira.html
You will not have enough time to catch the 20:30 bus to Albufeira Centro.
However, there is a Rede Expresso bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Albufeira Bus Station about 1km from the town centre as follows:
Dept: 22:30 Arr:01:30
Only runs between 1st June and 15th Sept.
Be aware that there may be no taxis available at the bus station on arrival owing to the late hour. You should probably arrange to be met.
Renex.pt also have a 01:00 departure from Lisbon Gare Oriente Bus Station arriving Albufeira 04:30. (Not Saturday Nights.)
Timetables: Download timetables via my blog as indicated above. (RENEX Bus Service - Lisbon to Algarve timetable)
http://barlaventostravelblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/lisbon-airport-to-albufeira.html
You will not have enough time to catch the 20:30 bus to Albufeira Centro.
However, there is a Rede Expresso bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Albufeira Bus Station about 1km from the town centre as follows:
Dept: 22:30 Arr:01:30
Only runs between 1st June and 15th Sept.
Be aware that there may be no taxis available at the bus station on arrival owing to the late hour. You should probably arrange to be met.
Renex.pt also have a 01:00 departure from Lisbon Gare Oriente Bus Station arriving Albufeira 04:30. (Not Saturday Nights.)
Timetables: Download timetables via my blog as indicated above. (RENEX Bus Service - Lisbon to Algarve timetable)
Need of a jacket in the evening?
Last night I was on Meia Praia beach at Bahia Bar at 22:00. It was breezy and definitely heading for slightly chilly.
A jacket is a definite must here in Lagos for theh evenings.
A jacket is a definite must here in Lagos for theh evenings.
Dona Ana Garden vs. Residencial Lagosmar
The Residencial Lagosmar is situated right in the Centre of Lagos in a back street. It is very Central but you will have at least a 1km walk to the nearest beach.
Dona Ana Garden looks like a group of rental apartments situated around Praia Dona Ana. The nearest to town are situated about 20 minutes walk from the town centre. The Calvis is a similar distance from the town centre.
Dona Ana Garden looks like a group of rental apartments situated around Praia Dona Ana. The nearest to town are situated about 20 minutes walk from the town centre. The Calvis is a similar distance from the town centre.
New Easyjet Route - Paris - Faro
Easyjet have begun their new (summer for now) route from Paris to Faro.
See this article:
http://www.the-news.net/cgi-bin/google.pl?id=1019-33
If this route is going to become year round there is a real need to ensure that residents in the Algarve patronise the route as well as tourists.
See this article:
http://www.the-news.net/cgi-bin/google.pl?id=1019-33
If this route is going to become year round there is a real need to ensure that residents in the Algarve patronise the route as well as tourists.
Friday, 17 July 2009
Car Hire - Algarve - Summer 2009
Search this Algarve forum. This matter has been debated incessantly.
Be aware that because of the economic crisis car hire companies in Portugal and Spain have substantially reduced their fleets this summer so there are fewer cars available and prices have gone up.
You may already find it hard to find what you want at the price you want.
In terms of best offer/service with pick up from Faro airport have a look at:
Luzcar - www.luzcar.com - Prices are slightly higher than others but are all inclusive and include 2nd driver and travel to Spain as far as Seville.
I have used them for at least 10 years.
Auto Jardim - www.autocarhire.net
Well established local car hire company with offices throughout throughout the Algarve and Portugal.
Yorcar - www.carhireyes.com/carhirealgarve/
Well established local car hire company.
All of the above are reputable established local companies.
Be aware that because of the economic crisis car hire companies in Portugal and Spain have substantially reduced their fleets this summer so there are fewer cars available and prices have gone up.
You may already find it hard to find what you want at the price you want.
In terms of best offer/service with pick up from Faro airport have a look at:
Luzcar - www.luzcar.com - Prices are slightly higher than others but are all inclusive and include 2nd driver and travel to Spain as far as Seville.
I have used them for at least 10 years.
Auto Jardim - www.autocarhire.net
Well established local car hire company with offices throughout throughout the Algarve and Portugal.
Yorcar - www.carhireyes.com/carhirealgarve/
Well established local car hire company.
All of the above are reputable established local companies.
Budget Hotels close to beach in Lagos
It is unlikely that you will get an apartment for 4 days only. Most apartment rentals are for a minimum of 7 days although you may get lucky.
There is a paucity of low cost hostelries close to Meia Praia.
You could have a look at Dom Pedro Meia Praia Beach Club Hotel. This is right on Meia Praia and has been having some offers recently.
As regards Dona Ana there are several guest houses in in the area.
The Montemar Hotel Lagos is about 10 minutes by foot from Dona Ana but is also 10 minutes from the town centre on foot. It is a budget type hotel.
Also have a look at Sollagos Apartamentos Turisticos, near the Montemar.
There is a paucity of low cost hostelries close to Meia Praia.
You could have a look at Dom Pedro Meia Praia Beach Club Hotel. This is right on Meia Praia and has been having some offers recently.
As regards Dona Ana there are several guest houses in in the area.
The Montemar Hotel Lagos is about 10 minutes by foot from Dona Ana but is also 10 minutes from the town centre on foot. It is a budget type hotel.
Also have a look at Sollagos Apartamentos Turisticos, near the Montemar.
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Bus from Vila Gale to center of Lagos?
There is an Onda local bus Line 2 / Blue Line that passes in front of the pool area of the Vila Gale.
There is a bus stop at Bairro 10 de Maio, 2 minutes from the Vila Galé.
There are buses every 40 minutes or so during the week and there is a summer service with buses every hour on the hour until 23:30.
Vila Gale by foot is about 20 minutes from the Avenida. if you cut through Dunas Douradas, by the Station and over the marina foot bridge.
I know, I live here.
There is a bus stop at Bairro 10 de Maio, 2 minutes from the Vila Galé.
There are buses every 40 minutes or so during the week and there is a summer service with buses every hour on the hour until 23:30.
Vila Gale by foot is about 20 minutes from the Avenida. if you cut through Dunas Douradas, by the Station and over the marina foot bridge.
I know, I live here.
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