Holiday Accommodation in Praia da Luz, Algarve, PortugalIdeal for Family Holidays, Golf or Fishing parties
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Other Useful Links | |
| Education | |
| Vvis.org | Vale Verde Primary and Secondary (English) school. Burgau. |
| Magazines | |
Vistaiberica.com
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 A selection of magazines and guides for the Algarve. Free or by subscription.
Publishers of the free and exceptionally popular, useful quarterly 'Welcome' magazine. Can be picked up in most supermarkets, hotels and some of the larger bars. Seasonal issues. Regional
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Greenandredmagazine
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Green and Red is another free ( monthly ) magazine. Covering various regions. Not as well known as above but growing in popularity especially in the Alvor, Praia da Rocha and Portimao region. Find it in bars, hotels and restaurants. The website covers articles from previous issues ( still under development ). |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Essential Oils | Local Aromatherapy, Mosquito Repellent! (highly recommended) |
| Luz-Info | Our Webmaster's site (Our site's development area). |
| Portuguesefood | Back home? Get your favourite Portuguese food 'find' delivered to you. |
| marcosalvor | A bistro bar in nearby Alvor that we use when we can. |
| Travel Guides & Information | |
| Somuchworld.com | So Much World's Portugal Travel Guide
All about Portugal and what you need to know to plan your trip. |
| Portugal | A good source of information for the Algarve generally. (inc. Business Section) |
| Trivago | A nice section for Luz building up here. Worth a visit. |
| Tripadvisor | Good information, reviews and forums for Luz and the Algarve in general. |
| Holidays-uncovered | Reviews on accommodation in Luz. |
| Algarve-luzbay | Some Praia da Luz information and home of the Habana beach bar webcam. |
| Davesguide | An ageing independent guide, with Luz visitors comments. |
| Adanor | Some additional photographs of Luz |
| Luzpages.net | A developing Luz Website. (2006) |
| Luzpages.com | A 'Yellow Pages' type site under development. (2006) |
| Weather | |
| Weather | The current weeks weather in Lagos |
Algarve Temperatures | |||||||||||||
| Average Air Temperature oC approx. +/- 2oC in Luz | AVERAGE TEMPERATURES Yellow = Air temperature Purple = Rain fall  |
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| Weather Conversion Chart: 25.4mm=1 inch - ºF=(1.8xºC)+32 | |||||||||||||
National Holidays 2009 | |||
| 1st January | New Year’s Day | 15th August | Assumption of the Virgin Mary |
| 20th February | Mardi Gras | 5th October | Republic Day |
| 10th April | Good Friday | 1st November | All Saint’s Day |
| 12th April | Easter Day | 1st December | Restoration of Independence |
| 25th April | Independence Day | 8th December | Immaculate Conception |
| 1st May | May Day | 25th December | Christmas Day |
| 10th June | Portugal National Day | 26th December | Not a holiday |
A few useful Phrases | |||
| Babylon English / Portuguese / English Translator (pop-up) | |||
| Ola | Hello | Adeus | Goodbye |
| Bom dia | Good Morning | Ate logo | See you later |
| Boa Tarde | Good Afternoon | Obrigado (a) | Thank you |
| Boa Noite | Good Evening / Night | Por Favor | Please |
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Last Update: 29/01/2012 - Praia da Luz General Information, Links, Temperatures, Algarve, Portugal - © www.luzholiday.com 2004-2012