North Hampshire Lifestyle Jul - Aug 2022
Summer is here – we’ve got an issue filled with sunshine! We’ve interviewed French chef Raymond Blanc, got some delicious recipes and are looking at all the ways to transform the home and garden in a few easy steps.
Summer is here – we’ve got an issue filled with sunshine! We’ve interviewed French chef Raymond Blanc, got some delicious recipes and are looking at all the ways to transform the home and garden in a few easy steps.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE<br />
7 MUST-DO FAMILY<br />
ACTIVITIES IN<br />
the Algarve<br />
The Algarve in southern Portugal is a family favourite<br />
amongst the Brits for its fabulous beaches, family-friendly<br />
accommodation and good value food and drinks.<br />
In fact, the Algarve is the third best value<br />
destination in the Eurozone, according<br />
to the <strong>2022</strong> Post Office report on holiday<br />
costs. With so much on offer, Algarve<br />
Tourism has compiled a list of seven<br />
‘must do’ activities – one for each day<br />
of the week, for families to discover the<br />
region, taking in some favourite tourist<br />
attractions and providing fun family<br />
experiences.<br />
1. WILD DOLPHIN WATCHING<br />
Take a boat excursion with<br />
AlgarExperience from Albufeira Marina<br />
to spot these playful animals in the<br />
wild. There are typically Common<br />
and Bottlenose Dolphins and June to<br />
September is their favourite time to come<br />
out and play. Combine the trip with a visit<br />
to the impressive Benagil Cave.<br />
Where to stay: The Muthu Oura Praia<br />
Hotel is centrally located 300 meters<br />
away from the beach and 2 km away<br />
from Albufeira’s Old Town. The hotel<br />
offers self-catering apartments with<br />
outdoor pools, tennis court, sauna,<br />
gym, a massage room and a Golf Desk.<br />
Alternatively the Salgados Palace is a<br />
five-star hotel that during the high season<br />
operates on an all-inclusive basis. It is<br />
renowned for its entertainment for adults<br />
and children. It has a spa, kids club and<br />
four pools.<br />
2. NATURE RESERVE BIKE TOUR<br />
Discover one of Portugal’s most idyllic<br />
beauty spots the Ria Formosa Nature<br />
Reserve on a 3 hour bike tour with a<br />
professional guide to show you the<br />
best spots. The barrier island system<br />
of Ria Formosa protects a warm-water<br />
lagoon with its mosaic of salt marshes,<br />
islets and tidal mud flats. This unique<br />
environment harbours many resident and<br />
migratory birds and offers shelter to other<br />
threatened species of fish, plants and<br />
animals.<br />
Where to stay: Located literally on the<br />
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