VillaCentre

Villa Search
Book with Confidence Geo Trust Secure Site Validation


 
Algarve News
Oct 17 2008
Ocean race sets off from Algarve
Holidaymakers taking breaks in Algarve villas and other onlookers enjoyed perfect conditions for the recent launch of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, according to reports.

Portimao marina was full of eager onlookers and the friends and family of the sailors who were setting off on a 30,000-mile journey around the world.

The race got underway at 2pm on October 12th when Luis Carito, the deputy mayor of Portimao, fired the starting gun, the Portugal Resident reports.

One of the men setting off from the port was Nico Budel, a Dutchman who, at the age of 69, is fulfilling a lifelong dream to sail around the world.

Each boat in the race has to pass through a number of gates, the first of which was situated one mile south of Cape St Vincent, where the sailors were joined by dolphins that swam alongside the vessels.

People staying in Algarve villas will have the opportunity to see the end of the race next year when the sailors complete the final leg of their journey from Charleston in North America to Portimao.

To book Algarve villas browse the VillaCentre range, click hereADNFCR-1534-ID-18832002-ADNFCR
Related News
 
Algarve waters given thorough clean-up Sep 29 2008
Take Algarve villa holidays to enjoy the last of summer Sep 23 2009
Faldo-designed course opened in Algarve Sep 23 2008
Algarve wine route 'in development' Sep 16 2008
Get into golf on villa holidays in Portugal Sep 15 2009
Portimao race's oldest sailor eyes circumnavigation Sep 12 2008
Algarve to host Portugal Masters Sep 9 2008
See some sand sculptures on Algarve villa holidays Sep 3 2009
New projects on way in Albufeira Sep 2 2008
Algarve to host GP2 Series extravaganza Oct 30 2008
Algarve to welcome inaugural F1 training session Oct 29 2008
Algarve villas the gateway to Ria Formosa national park Oct 29 2008
Get into motorsport on Algarve villa holidays Oct 23 2009
Lions Club of Loule to host another fair Oct 21 2008
Sample some local food on Algarve villa holidays Oct 16 2009
Get into sport on villa holidays in Portugal Oct 12 2009
Faro airport could be expanded Oct 9 2008
Enjoy autumn on Algarve villa holidays Oct 8 2009
Luxury Algarve resorts under development Nov 28 2008
Luxury development could boost Algarve villa holidays Nov 27 2009
Algarve restaurants get seal of approval Nov 27 2008
Villa holidays: Travellers looking for new experiences Nov 26 2009
New F1 car to be launched on Algarve circuit Nov 26 2008
Brits 'overspending during villa holidays in Portugal' Nov 24 2009
New flights on offer for villa holidays in Portugal Nov 20 2009
See Swan Lake on Algarve villa holidays Nov 18 2009
Algarve villa holidays: Region wins major award in London Nov 12 2009
Visit a new exhibition on Algarve villa holidays Nov 11 2009
Over-60s 'still taking villa holidays despite recession' Nov 9 2009
Algarve to look to future at WTM Nov 7 2008
Campaign to promote Algarve holidays in winter Nov 7 2008
Motorsport championship to come to Algarve Nov 6 2008
Enjoy more shopping while on villa holidays in the Algarve Nov 5 2009
Discover a new artist in the Algarve Nov 4 2008
Enjoy some golf during an Algarve villa holiday Nov 3 2009
Algarve 'perfect for business and pleasure' May 30 2008
Tourism chief promotes Algarve golfing holidays May 30 2008
Blackburn Rovers head to the Algarve May 29 2008
Algarve 'a golfer's paradise' May 28 2008
Algarve explores local worlds May 23 2008
Enjoy some jazz on Algarve villa holidays May 21 2009
Algarve Edition boasts top performances May 20 2008
Kitesurfers to wow the Algarve May 16 2008
Get back to nature on villa holidays in Portugal May 14 2009
Nations Cup to tee off in Algarve May 14 2008
Exhibition explores landscape of Portugal May 13 2008
Algarve town to host animation display May 9 2008
See some world class snooker on Algarve villa holidays May 5 2009
Algarve holidaymakers can enjoy classical festival Mar 31 2008
Discover fado on Algarve villa holidays Mar 30 2009
Algarve explores contemporary dance Mar 28 2008
Rally action roars into Algarve Mar 18 2008
Festival Med to entertain Algarve visitors Mar 12 2008
Get into modern art on Algarve villa holidays Jun 26 2009
Algarve to host Holidays in the Sun Jun 26 2008
See some champions at play on Algarve villa holidays Jun 23 2009
New ferry service in the Algarve Jun 23 2008
Stunning sculptures on Algarve beaches Jun 20 2008
Check out Festival Med on Algarve villa holidays Jun 8 2009
Art to occupy unusual locations in the Algarve Jun 4 2008
Tourist info campaign launched in Algarve Jul 25 2008
Get into golf on Algarve villa holidays Jul 23 2009
Diana Krall to serenade Algarve Jul 22 2008
Take a journey back in time on Algarve villa holidays Jul 16 2009
Algarve waters to host MedCup Jul 15 2008
Tennis champions compete in the Algarve Jul 8 2008
Portimao could become 'city of cinema' Jan 29 2009
See some windsurfing on Algarve villa holidays Jan 28 2010
Insurance 'vital' for early Algarve holiday bookings Jan 26 2010
Book Algarve holiday villas to see a natural wonder Jan 20 2010
Discover Tavira on Algarve villa holidays Jan 15 2009
New flights to make Algarve holidays easier Jan 13 2010
People on Algarve holidays help to set world record Jan 11 2010
Get into fado on Algarve holidays Jan 6 2010
Portugal prepares for balloon crossing Feb 28 2008
Brits urged to 'get involved' on Portugal villa holidays Feb 24 2010
Villa holidays in The Algarve a 'family favourite' Feb 16 2010
Algarve holidays: Brits becoming more confident to book trips Feb 11 2010
Rent Algarve villas for some rally entertainment Feb 8 2010
Enjoy some footie on Algarve villa holidays Feb 5 2009
Enjoy some golf on Algarve villa holidays Feb 3 2009
Early booking advised for Portugal villa holidays Feb 2 2010
See some rally action on Algarve villa holidays Feb 2 2009
Algarve beach concessions to open outside of peak times Dec 31 2008
Golf 'just the start of Algarve's attractions' Dec 30 2008
See Mallorca from a different perspective with Classic Car Rally Dec 29 2008
Algarve circuit gets thumbs-up from drivers Dec 23 2008
Brits 'prepared to spend on holidays in Portugal' Dec 22 2009
Enjoy festive parties on Algarve villa holidays Dec 18 2008
Algarve holidays made easier from Birmingham Dec 17 2009
Local photography on show in Albufeira Dec 17 2008
Celebrate the end of the year on Algarve holidays Dec 15 2009
Portugal villa holidays ideal for enjoying historic Loule carnival Dec 14 2009
Algarve to host The Producers Dec 12 2008
Abta: Plan ahead for Christmas villa holidays Dec 10 2009
'Many terrific places' to visit during villa holidays in Portugal Dec 9 2009
Villa holidays in Algarve ideal for golfers Dec 4 2009
Enjoy some gospel music in the Algarve Dec 3 2008
Olympic star winds down in the Algarve Aug 26 2008
Book villa holidays in the Algarve for the best beaches Aug 21 2009
Book villa holidays in the Algarve for the best of piri-piri Aug 20 2009
Algarve festival opened by govt minister Aug 20 2008
Folk festival comes to the Algarve Aug 18 2008
Portimao Fashion Weekend Aug 18 2008
See a superbike race on Algarve villa holidays Aug 13 2009
Portugal resort gets a makeover Aug 12 2008
Showjumping comes to the Algarve Aug 6 2008
Get sporty in Paphos Aug 5 2008
Celebrate the sea in the sunny Algarve Aug 5 2008
More shopping opportunities on Algarve villa holidays Apr 30 2009
Iberian hotspots 'popular this bank holiday' Apr 30 2008
New flights link Scotland to Algarve Apr 22 2008
Algarve port opens to large ships Apr 21 2008
Ladies Open comes to Algarve Apr 17 2008
More shopping options for Algarve villa holidays Apr 7 2009
© 2010 Villacentre.com. All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions
 -  Link to Us! |Blogger |Word Press  | Twitter  RSS Sitemap
Regional: Moraira  | Puerto Pollensa  | Javea  | Algarve  | Costa Blanca  | Costa Del Sol  | Costa Brava  | Brittany  | Tuscany
International: Ireland

Payments Powered By RBS    villa centre logo