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Silves Castelo – near Jardins de Pera

admin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:12:35 +0000

Silves Castle (Castelo) is located in the city of Silves, 10km from Jardins de Pera. The castle stands magnificiently on the top of the hill and was built by the Almoravid Arabs between the 8th and 13th century using red sanstone and dried mud and is considered to be the best conserved castle in the Algarve. In 1910 the castle was classified as a national monument with its eleven turrets and impressive walls.

For a small fee you can enter the castle via the main gate, protected by two towers and a guard house near the Cathedral. Walk around the walls and take in the breathtaking views overlooking Silves and the almond and citrus groves.

The city of Silves is full of history from as early as the Palaeolithic period. Silves is thought to have been founded by the Romans but the city didn’t prosper until the invasion by the Moors around 714/716AD. Throughout history Silves changed hands between Muslim and Christian leaders and, eventually, Silves Cathedral was built in place of a great Mosque. There is also a museum “Musueu Municipal de Arquelógia” (Municipal Archaeological Museum).

Silves is a picturesque place to visit with plenty of cafes by the river and castle to relax in. Just remember to take your camera with you.

Algarve Shopping Centre – near Jardins de Pera

admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:57:59 +0000

The Algarve Shopping Centre is only 5.7km from Jardins de Pera. There are over 100 shops, with the main focus on fashion and lifestyle. The complex is spread over two levels, has a cinema, (which shows the latest movies in English and Portuguese) a large supermarket, banks and ATM machines, plus a large food court.

In the food court you’ll find McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut, etc plus plenty of snack bars and patisseries. There are also Portuguese restaurants.

Opening times (Closes later in the summer)

Shops:
10am – 11pm
Restaurants:
10am – 11pm (Sunday to Thursday and public holidays)
10am – midnight (Friday and Saturday)
Supermarket:
9am – 11pm (Monday to Thursday and public holidays)
9am – midnight (Friday and Saturday)
9am – 1pm (Sunday)
Cinema:
12.30pm – midnight (Sunday to Thursday and public holidays
12.30pm – 2am (Friday and Saturday)

Retail Park

Across the road from Algarve Shopping Centre is the Retail Park where Iceland supermarket is (open 7 days a week, 9am – 10pm) stocking all the British favourites. There is also a very large Nike store where bargains can be found all year round.

Jardins de Pera to Algarve Shopping (5.7km)

Jardins de Pera to Outlet Shopping/Iceland (5.7km)

Scooby’s Pool Bar – Jardins de Pera

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:55:15 +0000

A 10 minute drive from Jardins de Pera to Gale and you’ll find Scooby’s Pool Bar. A definite place to visit during your holiday. Simon, aka Scooby and staff are very welcoming and you certainly won’t be disappointed.

Scooby’s Pool Bar is especially great for families with a wide range of facilities to keep everyone amused. The children can burn off excess energy in the pool and play area, complete with swings, slides and climbing frames. Teenagers can keep in touch with Facebook via the free Wi-Fi to all customers. Mum should bring a book to read and relax by the pool on sunloungers with a favourite cocktail which are 1/2 price all day until 8pm while Dad can cheer on his favourite football team on the Sky Sports HD channels with draught lager 1/2 price during Happy Hour, 6pm – 7pm. If that’s not enough you can play Krazy Golf all day and all night for 3 euros on the new and improved 15 hole course and there is also a pool table and games area.

You can also enjoy watching the animals in Scooby’s mini farm which consists of hens, ducks and cockerels and admire the vegetable garden. There are also terrapins basking in the sun which make an amusing past time, although do look out for the odd escapee!

Scooby’s Pool Bar offers an all day menu ranging from a full english breakfast, jacket potatoes with various filling, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, salads and homemade specials.

“You will not be disappointed by our portions or quality GUARANTEED!!!!”

Scooby also organises a free return minibus from your place of stay to Scooby’s Pool Bar.

If you find yourself stuck and having nothing to do but wait for your flight, Scooby’s Pool Bar also has an area for suitcase storage.

A visit to Scooby’s Pool Bar is definitely recommended and you’ll probably be back!

Zoomarine

admin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:55:02 +0000

Located in Guia, Zoomarine is just 3km from Jardins de Pera. You can watch shows with dolphins, seals and sea lions, with tropical birds and birds of prey. There is also an amazing aquarium with sharks and other sea life, plus a 4D cinema, fairground attractions, amusements, restaurants and swimming pools. A fantastic family day out.

Discounted Zoomarine tickets are available from their website if you purchase online.