Portimao skydiving spectacle- February 2009

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Portuguese skydiving champion José Veras. Photo: LUIS CANDEIAS

The Portimão Skysurf Protour 2009, held in conjunction with the Portugal Parachute Cup, is the big attraction at the municipality airfield between Alvor and Penina this weekend.
Spectators are invited to follow the action taking off from 9am on Saturday high up in the sky or on a specially erected giant screen while bouncy castles make sure small children also have their fun.

Top club representatives, as well as last year’s champions Portugal Sky Surf Team, will be attempting to perform freefall manoeuvres exceeding 300km/h commencing at 4,200m altitude accompanied by camera-flyers judged on execution, level of difficulty and artistic expression.

Sunday’s prize-giving ceremony will be preceded by a further highlight as female marshals aged between 17 and 27 recruited locally are invited to take part in ‘Miss Pro Tour Portimão’ and ‘Miss Simpatia’ beauty pageants.

A member of the watching public can also find him or herself among the winners by coming up with the most original sentence containing the words ‘Portimão’ and ‘SkySurf’ for which the first prize is a free tandem jump with Portuguese skydiving champion José Veras.

The event is organised by Sky Surf Productions together with the Portuguese Parachuting Federation. Évora in March and Proença-a-Nova in May and October will host further stages of the Skysurf Protour.

 

with courtesy of the algarve resident

Algarve race track apartments soon available with us !

Portugal has leapt nine places from 12th to 3rd position as the UK’s favourite place to buy property around the world according to the annual top 20 survey conducted by A Place In The Sun magazine. And more tourists and Fly to Let investors are expected to flock to Portugal’s Western Algarve following the recent opening of the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, a brand new state-of-the-art motor racing track near Portimão.

The Algarve is already renowned for its golf courses, beaches, water sports, culture and good food and wine. With the new venue, the region is expected to welcome a further one million tourists a year.

In November it hosted the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championships and Formula 1 testing took place in December. Other major international events are scheduled and there is talk of it trying to lure an F1 race in the future.

As well as the circuit, the complex includes a karting track, technology park, 5-star hotel and sports facilities. At around €195m it is the biggest single investment ever in the Algarve and as well as the creation of over 1,000 new jobs, tourist levels are expected to substantially increase as visitors flock to see the sporting contests, all of which should have a positive impact on the local and national economy

The apartments are something special which even with today’s economical recession will sell, perhaps not as quick but the interest has been great. We will soon have the properties for sale at the Portimao race circuit. To register your interest please contact us at info@eavillas.com

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Hotels for sale in the Algarve, Portugal

Plot with approved project in Praia da Rocha

Praia da Rocha
Price: € 9,000,000

Property Ref: EAV-267

Description

This plot with approved project for 200 T1 and T2 apartments is situated within walking distance to Portimao Marina.
On the cutting edge of technology,this will be the first Solar Condominium in Portugal.
The buildings will be swathed in solar panels to ensure internal production of electricity for the whole development, thus cutting the daily power costs.
Each apartment will have double glazing and air-conditioning and a fully fitted kitchen with appliances.

http://www.eavillas.com/property.php?id=268

 

Apartment complex for sale in Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro LGA
Price: € 7,500,000

Property Ref: EAV-490

Description

Situated in an elevated plot is this gated development of 28, two and three bedroom, modern, fully furnished, touristic licensed apartments. Communal facilities including a swimming pool and underground parking complete the complex which is a 10 minute walk into the town of Carvoeiro or a few minutes drive. Some apartments offer sea views, others countryside views. Double glazing has been installed as well air-conditioning in the bedrooms and under-floor heating in the bathrooms. Wheelchair access throughout.
T2 from 93.2m2 to 106.76m2
T3 from 107.5 to 130m2

http://www.eavillas.com/property.php?id=1801

 

Hotel -Burgau

Burgau
Price: € 3,750,000

Property Ref: EAV-361

Description

An ecological Hotel, situated in the fishing village of Burgau, built without the use of toxic products, from ecological paint to natural stone, all the materials were chosen to create a healthy and pleasant environment.
Consisting of 5 floors, the reception, bar, breakfast room, kitchen, laundry, etc. are located on the ground floor. On the remaining floors, are situated 43 bedrooms. Some have beach or sea views, and others overlook the swimming pool area, garden and car park.
All bedrooms have air conditioning, telephone, mini-bar, satellite TV
There is a private car park and garden and heated swimming pool with solarium

http://www.eavillas.com/property.php?id=362

 

We represent a fairly large selection of hotels and land with projects for sale in the Algarve and throughout Portugal. Most properties will not be published on the internet for privacy reasons. If you are looking for something in particular please drop us a line on the email on info@eavillas.com or call direct +351 282 353 019

Price drop to 1,299M-OPEN FOR OFFERS !

Praia da Luz
Price: € 1,299,000

Property Ref: EAV-630

A beautiful villa on a sought after seafront development. The property has lovely sea views a beautifully landscaped gardens with small putting green. The villa is equipped with air conditioning, electric shutters, and alarm system.

http://eavillas.com/property.php?id=2821

Majestic villa on Penina – Open for offers !

6 bedroom Villa Penina

Penina
Price: € 1,995,000

Property Ref: EAV-175

Description

This unique and statuesque villa overlooks the world famous Penina Golf Course.
With over 5000 m2 of landscaped gardens and shaded by pine and palm trees this property is the last word in grandeur.
All on one level, with large high ceilinged reception rooms and all tastefully decorated , there are 4 large and elegant bedrooms and also a charming 2 bedroom guesthouse,
The villa also has a beautiful swimming pool and various shaded areas where you can rest or dine “Al-fresco “.
Tennis court also on the property.
Just a few minutes drive from the quaint town of Alvor and a little further to Lagos.

http://eavillas.com/property.php?id=175

Ecclestone eyes Portugal's return

Will the Formula 1 return to Portugal ?

Algarve circuit, Portugal 

 © Rui Reis

Bernie Ecclestone is showing interest in getting the Portuguese Grand Prix back in the Formula One calendar, now that the country has a new, state-of-the-art circuit in Algarve. For 13 years, between 1984 and 1996 the Portuguese Grand Prix was a very popular venue for teams and drivers, with the Estoril circuit holding the race and becoming a favourite test track during the winter season. But the facilities were never properly upgraded and, in the end, Ecclestone pulled the plug on the deal, cancelling the 1997 Grand Prix and replacing it with the European Grand Prix in Jerez de la Frontera, in Spain, where Michael Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve famously clashed in the World Championship decider.

For the last 10 years, with the exception of Turkey and Valencia, Ecclestone has been moving the World Championship out of Europe, organising races in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, Singapore and China, with deals already done to hold races in India and South Korea in the near future.

But now it seems Ecclestone may be looking for new venues in Europe, as he's concerned about the situation of the French, German and British Grand Prix and knows the teams will always demand at least half of the races to be held in Europe. The promised new Yvelines track, at Flins, close to Paris, will not be ready until 2011 even if everything goes according to plan. In Germany there are clear signs Hockenheim will not be able to hold the Grand Prix again and with the Nurburgring unable to finance it more than every two years, the race may disappear if Ecclestone tries to impose a yearly deal with the track.

The new circuit in Algarve is already built and fully functional, having held two F1 tests since it was opened in December, and has been highly regarded by the teams and drivers. The circuit is 30 miles from an international airport with direct motorway access, and has more than one thousand hotels and resorts in the region. There is also the fact that the weather in the region allows Ecclestone to hold a race as early as in April or as late as in October without much risk of being caught by rain or cold.

The big question, inevitably, will be money. If the Portuguese can raise the kind of money being paid in Asia and the Middle East then all things are possible, but if not then he is far more likely to stick with the traditional mainstream events.

With courtesy of http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns21150.html

2 bed townhouse in Silves open for offers

OPEN FOR OFFERS!! This Portuguese traditional home was completely renovated in 2007. 
It features a modern interior which have been combined with some of its original features to create a truly unique home.
The property is equipped with pre-installation of air con,fireplace and two bedrooms with own bathrooms.
From the terrace, you can admire the castle of Silves and enjoy the peacefulness of the village.
This home offers the true convenience of being within walking distance to the parks, restaurants, entertainment, shopping and sport facilities.
Does not pay condominium.

Euro 180.000 Open for offers

http://www.eavillas.com/property.php?id=360