Be HIP Show - Dec 15 - Jan 14 … Enjoy the season in the Algarve !!!

Well the last BE HIP  show is online for 2009.  Lots of great things happening in the region, including PLENTY of fireworks! The region is full of great Christmas lights too which you can also see in this video.We Start in Vila Real and end in Lagos …. enjoy the journey….Happy Holidays !!!

Be sure to keep checking back with Algarve Channel 5 as we are adding new video all the time.
Our channel has over 13 hours of content ranging from Algarve beautiful beaches, towns, history, great hikes, and golf courses.

COME ON IN AND EXPLORE THE ALGARVE.

SEE YOU IN 2010 !!

BE HIP CHRISTMAS SHOW

BE HIP CHRISTMAS SHOW

Casinos do Algarve Rallye - Algarve Rally 2009 with awards !!

Another fun filled day in the Monchique mountains took place this Sunday November 22nd. We caught several action packed cars go by in this years Casinos do Algarve rallye.

The first place car going into this series of specials remained on top ! We caught them in the hills and at the winners circle …. watch all the action with Algarve Channel 5 !!

Click on the picture to see the days events & awards !!

Rally Race in Monchique

Rally Race in Monchique

Guinness World Record - Human Mattress Dominos Video (Check it Out!!)

The Algarve played host to the latest attempt at the world record for human mattress domino’s. The event was organized by the School São Lourenço here in the Algarve. The event took place on November 12th 2009 at the main stadium Algarve. Plenty of people showed up and the results were WELL ……

TAKE A LOOK AT THE VIDEO BELOW TO FIND OUT :-)

Human Mattress World Record Video

Human Mattress World Record Video

BE HIP SHOW - Nov 15 - Dec 14 - ALGARVE NEWS, EVENTS AND WEATHER

Thanks for stopping by for the latest going on here in the Algarve. Sorry you have missed these events, but below is a transcript of all that went on during this time ….

Be sure to keep checking back with Algarve Channel 5 as we are adding new video all the time.
Our channel has over 13 hours of content ranging from Algarve beautiful beaches, towns, history, great hikes, and golf courses.

COME ON IN AND EXPLORE THE ALGARVE.

EVENTS IN THE REGION NOV 15 TO DEC 14

1) Casinos do Algarve Rallye will be heading to the region Nov 21 & 22

Saturday night the rallye cars will be heading over to the Portimao Autodrome
for the Super Special Race at 21:00 then on Sunday the rallye will be taking place thought the Monchique area. The Spectator site areas will be well marked and if you want to see the cars up close and watch them perform the tune ups etc then head down to the Portimao Riverwalk !

www.clubautomovelagarve.pt or call 289 400 330

2) Friday night Football Anyone ?? - Nov 27

Well as I sure many of you know we now have a local Algarve team in the Portuguese first division of football otherwise known as the Liga Sagres and that team is OLHANENSE ! SO why not enjoy some soccer sprit down here on November 27th when they host GUIMARAES.
The ball drops at 20:15

www.scolhanense.com or call 289 702 632

3) Variety Show - Sunday Nov 22

The “Grand night of variety” show is taking place at the Lagoa Auditorium on Sunday Nov 22 - the show promises a wide range of great entrainment , including juggling acts, several musical groups, dancing performances and more.

Be Sure to Take part in the raffle in aid of the Algarve Donkey Sanctuary.

So why not Come out and support a local charity to aid the elderly and enjoy a fun evening in the process !

Tickets are only €12 - doors open at 7:30 - the show starts at 8:30 see you there !!

Book your tickets at susi.b46@hotmail.com or call 282 789 608

4) Amateur Fado Competition - Nov 28

I mentioned the Fado competition in my last show well the finals are happening on Saturday the 28 th of November at the Albufeira Municipal Auditorium. Again it s free event and the added bonus is that Ana Lains Portugals’ newest fado sensation
will be there !! Sounds like a fun time to me. Show starts at 9:30 PM - see you there!

5) Aljezur Bata Doce Festival - Fri Dec 4 - Sun Dec 6

The Annual Bata Doce Festival is taking place in Aljezur once again over the weekend of Dec 4 - 6. Enjoy the mighty Sweet Potato til your heart is content !!
Sample a great array of Sweet Potato treats prepared by the local restaurants and merchants in the area. Catch some live music and maybe pick up a few christmas goodies from one of the many local vendors that we will there.
The fun starts at 6:00 pm Friday and noon on the weekend

6) Swan Lake - Monday Nov 30

The Ballet Swan Lake has always conjured up the feelings of christmas for me and lo and behold the Algarve is going to have it’s own rendition of this classic on for one night only Monday Nov 30 !
Come out and enjoy this christmas tradition at the Arade Congress Centre in Parchel the show starts at 9:30 and tickets range from €22 - €25 .

http://www.pavilhao-arade.com or call 282 498 577


7) Spirit of Christmas - Tuesday Dec 1

The Network womans group is holding it’s annual christmas fair at the Hotel Garbe in Armacao de Pera. This one day event runs from 11:00 to 17:00 and is your chance to pick up some great gifts or even some wonderful treats for the holiday season even pick up your wrapping, bows and cards while here !
Enjoy a fashion show, ball room dancing and more !
sounds like an eventful day and a great way to jump start you seasons christmas shopping !

For more information contact Verna Kinder on 282 449 395 or email
pvkinder@mail.telepac.pt

Algarve Historic Festival - Video

Hi Everyone,

Attended the Opening day at the Portimao Autodrome Friday Oct 16. Was a GREAT day ! Caught lots of action, sat in a few race cars, got up close and personal with lots of classic race car models and even got to interview Bobby Rahal and Robert Harvey. Bobby was racing his 1970 Chevron B16 and Robert was racing the 1968 Chevron B8 - SWEET !!

ll this will be on VIDEO so STAY TUNED for this video on Algarve Channel 5 which will be online by Wednesday Oct 21 at the latest ;-)

SEE YOU THEN !!!

UPDATE -VIDEO IS NOW ONLINE - CHECK IT OUT CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW

Historic Festival Video

Historic Festival Video

BE HIP SHOW - OCT 15 - NOV 14 - ALGARVE NEWS, EVENTS AND WEATHER

Hi and thanks for stopping by. If you happened to come along this post with one of the events mentioned below, I am afraid you have missed the event !! SO SORRY
But the good news is, there is lot’s more good stuff going on - check out the newest show at Algarve [...]

Castro Marim Golf Course

Enjoy this beautiful course and get great views of the Guadiana river and bridge to Spain. Ever wondered what it was like to play the course ??  well now is our chance to view this video and get a feel of what it is all about !!!

Vila Sol Golf Course

Beautiful course located here in the Algarve. If you were ever wondering what it’s like to play on - well your in luck !!
Check out this video to view the course …..

Amendoeira Resort Inauguration

Attended the inauguration of the newest golf resort for the Oceanico group. It has two really beautiful courses with stunning colour and architecture. The courses were built by Nick Faldo and Christy O’conner Jr. There is also a huge resort built up on the hills overlooking the courses, also very beautiful. Caught the unavailing of [...]

Porches the town - not the car :)

Made a visit to the town of Porches. Pretty sleepy little town in Lagoa county, it’s located between Carvoeiro and Armação de Pêra. The town was originally know as the place to get those great pieces of pottery Portugal makes, from clay pts to painted plates. Although you can still find a great selection here, [...]