| Southern
Iberian Peninsular
Iberia
means Spain and Portugal, and by the Southern Iberian peninsular
we're talking the Atlantic coast . . . the Cadiz province
of Andalucia in Spain . . . and the Algarve in Portugal. Here's
a little about the area to wet your appetite:
We
all know that the South of Spain is famous for it's sun and
beaches . . . but most people tend to think of the Costa del
Sol and the Mediterranean coast . . . now becoming increasingly
over developed . . . and some think over-rated and often TOO
hot. Welcome instead to the Portuguese Algarve and the Spanish
Costa de la Luz . . . also blessed by year round sun. But
with many advantages:
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Far
less spoilt by development and with many National Parks
designed to prevent inappropriate development
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On
the Atlantic coast and thus cooled by sea breezes. It's
not so cold in winter nor hot in summer as the Costa del
Sol . . . so very pleasant to be in all year round.
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Luz
means LIGHT. This whole corner of Europe has a wonderful
feel to it with a quality of light that's ideal for artists,
photographers or those on a spiritual journey.
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It
still has miles of unspoiled, sandy, beaches:
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a typical West coast beach
The
Algarve is the most south province of Portugal. . . opposite
the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. This proximity to Morocco
explains many and extensive Moorish features in our local
architecture and culture.
Quinta
Pintados is located in the Serra de Monchique (the mountains
in the Western Algarve) between Monchique and Marmelet off
the N267 - we'll send detailed direction once you've booked!
Go
to our Quinta page for pictures of
our home and surrounding mountains.
We're
an easy drive to the Airport at Faro which have regular, cheap,
flights to Gatwick and many English regional airports.
Not
just countryside
Besides
seaside and mountains we're also blessed with some lovely
towns and villages. These range from the previous Algarve
capital - Silves, with it's amazing Moorish castle:
to
the region's capital, Faro, with it's harbour:
or
the typical smaller town or Lagoa:
. .. plenty for historians and shoppers alike!
Or
perhaps you're interested in chimneys!? - an Algarve specialty:
or
complete with stork:
Events
and attractions
The
Algarve plays hosts to many cultural and sporting events and
attractions for a day out - some unique and rather spectacular.
Ones we're drawn to include:
Vida
Nova
Sir Cliff Richard's vineyard (near Guia) - tours available
Fiesa
Amazing sand sculptures (near Pera). This is from the 2005
festival:
Click on image for
panorama of the sand sculptures
The
Algarve Airports Centre
Microlight traing and trial flights from Lagos
Dolphin
Seafaris
These
are just a sample of the many sights within easy reach of
Quinta Pintados. We look forward to enabling you to explore
those that you feel drawn to.
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