tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104386688385320832024-03-14T08:23:52.586+00:00Armona Island villa holidays<a href="http://www.island-holiday.net">Armona Island Villa Holidays</a> -
Welcome to our blog about villa and beach house holidays on the beautiful island of Armona off the Algarve coast in Portugal. This blog will keep you up to date with news and articles about the villas and beach houses to rent as well as helpful information on Armona Island itself.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10494177842130583335noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10438668838532083.post-24553584645201558942015-06-22T11:23:00.001+01:002015-06-27T08:50:09.917+01:00New restaurant on Armona Island<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-958woj-cLFs/VYfiGVZ3MvI/AAAAAAAABTE/IydvbDwEGkI/s2048/Photo%25252020150622112253034.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-958woj-cLFs/VYfiGVZ3MvI/AAAAAAAABTE/IydvbDwEGkI/s356/Photo%25252020150622112253034.jpg" id="blogsy-1435391326880.811" class="alignleft" width="356" height="267" alt="Armona 4 restaurant"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Armona 4 restaurant</td></tr></tbody></table><p><font face="Verdana" size="3">Armona 4 is a fantastic new restaurant on Armona Island and is proving very popular. Armona 4, run by Ze and Pam Pardo, offers delicious freshly cooked dishes at reasonable prices.</font></p><p><font face="Verdana" size="3">Specialities include grilled fresh fish, loin of pork in black pepper sauce, breast of turkey with brandy and mushrooms and traditional cataplanas.</font></p><p><font face="Verdana" size="3">You can sit inside or outside on the spacious patio where you can enjoy fantastic uninterrupted views across to mainland Algarve.</font></p><p><font face="Verdana" size="3">To book a table, telephone 919 476 247. Armona 4 is easy to find as it is located on the right hand side as you leave the ferry. Open every day from noon to midnight!</font></p><p><font face="Verdana" size="3">So, if you are staying on Armona Island, or are just there for the day, visit Armona 4 for the taste of Portugal! <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A warm welcome and excellent service is guaranteed.</span></font></p><p><font face="Verdana" size="3">Don't forget you can rent a villa or beach house on Armona Island and enjoy a get away from it all holiday by visiting <a href="http://www.island-holiday.net" target="_blank" title="Armona Island villas and beach houses for rent">Armona Island villa and beach houses for rent</a>.</font></p><p><font face="Verdana" size="3"> </font></p><p><font face="Verdana" size="3"> </font></p><p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10494177842130583335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10438668838532083.post-88858411348472214822013-06-23T12:20:00.001+01:002013-06-23T18:51:02.749+01:00Armona Island press coverage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ExMchmHkuY8/UccwXMahkBI/AAAAAAAAADs/Zgxdf4OkkeA/s243/Photo%25252023%252520Jun%2525202013%25252018%25253A25.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ExMchmHkuY8/UccwXMahkBI/AAAAAAAAADs/Zgxdf4OkkeA/s243/Photo%25252023%252520Jun%2525202013%25252018%25253A25.jpg" id="blogsy-1372009823636.0505" class="alignleft" alt="Press article in Sun newspaper" width="243" height="100"></a></div>
<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">We have recently had some excellent press coverage about staying and renting villas and beach houses on the fabulous island of Armona off the Algarve Portugal coast. The article appeared in the UK Sun Newspaper on June 23 and you can read the <a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/travel/4970693/portuguese-island-armona-review.html" target="_blank" title="Sun Newspaper article on Armona Island">full article here.</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">The article captures the essence of staying on Armona Island - fabulous beaches and a truly get away from it all holiday. Once you read the article you too can experience life on Armona Island by renting one of our fabulous holiday villas and beach houses. There are no busy hotels or cars on Armona Island so it is a great place for families with young children - there are just miles of beaches and some excellent cafes and restaurants. A real get away from it all holiday.</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">For more information and to read about our holiday villas and beach houses visit <a href="http://www.pampardo.com" target="_blank" title="Armona villas and beach houses to rent">Armona Island villas and beach houses for rent.</a></font></p>
<p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10494177842130583335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10438668838532083.post-90698282318342586632013-06-23T11:47:00.001+01:002013-06-23T11:48:07.924+01:00King Chamaeleon tours Armona Island<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-I3z0HwUsH5U/UcbQNGVZOgI/AAAAAAAAADE/RUxV29UNZIM/s120/Photo%25252023%252520Jun%2525202013%25252011%25253A37.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-I3z0HwUsH5U/UcbQNGVZOgI/AAAAAAAAADE/RUxV29UNZIM/s120/Photo%25252023%252520Jun%2525202013%25252011%25253A37.jpg" id="blogsy-1371984371389.684" class="alignleft" alt="King Chamaeleon tours" width="120" height="120"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">King Chamaeleon</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">If you are renting one of our <a href="http://www.pampardo.com" target="_blank" title="Armona Island villa and beach house holidays">Armona Island villas or beach houses</a> and you are interested in the environment you can venture out with King Chamaeleon tours.</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">Based on Armona Island and run by a young ecologist Nuno Marques, King Chamaeleon offer tours to spot birds, marine wildlife and flora and fauna in the Ria Formosa National Park. You also get the chance to see chameleons and Portuguese water dogs which have webbed feet!</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">The Ria Formosa National Park is one of the major flyways of migratory birds which makes it a perfect area for birdwatching at all levels. Venturing out onto the high seas gives you a chance to spot dolphins and periodically even whales and turtles!</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">All tours and schedules are dependent on tides and weather. There are special discounts for children, they go free if they are 5 years old or less and there is a 50% discount if they are aged between 6 - 10 years old. All the tours have a guide biologist to answer any questions you may have and goggles, field guides, telescopes and snorkeling gear are available on all tours.</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">For more information, visit the <a href="http://www.kingchamaeleon.com/E10index.html" target="_blank" title="King Chamaeleon web site">King Chamaeleon web site</a>.</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10494177842130583335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10438668838532083.post-48686298380597286302013-05-21T11:50:00.001+01:002013-05-21T11:50:27.804+01:00Island in the Sun Weddings<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zKu2Euh7Qds/UZtPs7VUltI/AAAAAAAAACw/XB7J_B8Jb1o/s240/Photo%2525202%252520Aug%2525202012%25252013%25253A43.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zKu2Euh7Qds/UZtPs7VUltI/AAAAAAAAACw/XB7J_B8Jb1o/s273/Photo%2525202%252520Aug%2525202012%25252013%25253A43.jpg" id="blogsy-1369133322318.8477" class="alignleft" alt="Armona Island" width="273" height="253"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Armona Island</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p><font face="Verdana" size="3"> A new web site '<a href="http://www.islandinthesunweddings.com/" target="_blank" title="Island in the Sun Weddings">Island in the Sun Weddings</a>' specialise in celebration planning on Armona Island. Based in Olhao, Eastern Algarve, they can plan not only weddings but any party celebrations. It could be a special birthday, anniversary, christening, renewing of marriage vows etc. ... the list is endless.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">As part of their service they recommend staying in our fantastic <a href="http://www.pampardo.com/" target="_blank" title="Armona Island villas and beach houses for rent">Armona Island beach houses and villas</a>. We currently have six properties for rent which are available in both summer and winter and all are close to the beach.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">For those of you who dream of getting married on a small, sun drenched island surrounded by sandy beaches, but not a million miles from home 'Island in the Sun Weddings' offer you a highly personal service with a very dedicated team. You are guaranteed a delightful experience!</font></p>
<p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10494177842130583335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10438668838532083.post-78081740461496723262013-01-08T15:19:00.001+00:002013-01-08T15:25:25.553+00:00Coconut Corner and Chrissie's Cove update!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KI2jrxxYfp0/UOw2RyCveHI/AAAAAAAAACI/J4I6jZoSXeA/s449/Photo%2525208%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A05.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KI2jrxxYfp0/UOw2RyCveHI/AAAAAAAAACI/J4I6jZoSXeA/s270/Photo%2525208%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A05.jpg" id="blogsy-1357658671836.4556" class="alignleft" width="270" height="188" alt="Chrissie's Cove villa to rent Armona Island, Algarve"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chrissie's Cove</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">Coconut Corner and Chrissie's Cove have always been wonderful villas to rent on Armona Island and the comfort and enjoyment of your holiday are our number one priority.<br>
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<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">To make your stay more convenient both Coconut Corner and Chrissie's Cove have had washing machines installed. Hopefully they will be of great use especially if you have children!</font></p>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uQsGb_3eurA/UOw2QYJ7JhI/AAAAAAAAACA/Oj3Dui30zOU/s444/Photo%2525208%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A06.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; "><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uQsGb_3eurA/UOw2QYJ7JhI/AAAAAAAAACA/Oj3Dui30zOU/s271/Photo%2525208%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A06.jpg" id="blogsy-1357658671811.1077" class="alignright" width="271" height="176" alt="Coconut Corner villas and beach houses for holiday rent Armona Island, Algarve, Portugal"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coconut Corner</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<p><font face="Verdana" size="3"><a href="http://www.pampardo.com/coconut/" target="_blank" title="">Coconut Corner</a> and <a href="http://www.pampardo.com/chrissies/" target="_blank" title="">Chrissie's Cove</a> are next door to each other making the two cottages ideal for 2 families of 4 holidaying together.</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">Our private self catering villas and beach houses on Armona Island prove very popular every year and get booked up quickly.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Verdana" size="3">So if you want a get away from it all holiday, with no cars and just a stones throw from the glorious beaches then now is the time to book!</font></p>
<p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10494177842130583335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10438668838532083.post-62553721090288611342012-10-27T15:39:00.001+01:002012-10-27T15:56:39.660+01:00Winter breaks on Armona Island<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2Ya3pXYIpfBPrDWXtF5yknJVVmwU7z5qjDacsny6jn50C6WiArmN0kSBoIXNFQm5624BAABkK1xhiUQX2-u9YxOPKYYk2lO2zSGbHq9YHx3Rnah_upYSgdfRDvEPGqy8DYxykAn2Iw/s444/armona-island.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2Ya3pXYIpfBPrDWXtF5yknJVVmwU7z5qjDacsny6jn50C6WiArmN0kSBoIXNFQm5624BAABkK1xhiUQX2-u9YxOPKYYk2lO2zSGbHq9YHx3Rnah_upYSgdfRDvEPGqy8DYxykAn2Iw/s444/armona-island.jpg" id="blogsy-1351349758710.521" class="aligncenter" alt="Approaching Armona Island" width="444" height="183"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Approaching Armona Island</td></tr></tbody></table>
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="3" face="Verdana"><a href="http://www.island-holiday.net/" target="_blank" title="Winter breaks island of Armona">Winter breaks on Armona</a> - If you fancy a get away from it all winter break, then look no further than the island of Armona off the Algarve coast. Perfect for summer and out of season winter holidays - island-holiday.net offers a selection of superb self catering villas and beach houses for holiday rent.</font><br/><br/><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana" size="3">There are special rates for out of season holidays in winter, spring and autumn.</font><br/><br/><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana" size="3">Although Olhão and the mainland are visible, you might be light years away. There are no cars, no traffic, none of the noises of everyday life, just the sound of lapping water and the patter of footsteps. A Toytown with all modern amenities, but the atmosphere of a century ago.</font><br/><br/><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana" size="3">Armona island is just a 10 minute ferry ride from Olhão.</font><br/><br/><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana" size="3">The habitants who live on Armona are a small community of fishermen and their families, but visitors are always made welcome and can taste the daily catches in the restaurants by Armona island's beautiful beaches.</font> <br/><br/> <br/><br/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10494177842130583335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10438668838532083.post-23620486849079945872012-10-27T14:30:00.001+01:002012-10-27T15:56:59.127+01:00Granny flat for Castaway Cottage<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFibFL7rbbgggKCm53hL_fAtbMd6xNv7RPKVzEpyWDB_QE13PVtMtTbu18Y086pysbOuPD_wXUOTvTCX1yy1sMxh0XMXSn3w7ZSW1bFfPVuHgrZ7qRAMwEzV0Q4gQNy_xOtaYqsdMCDg/s413/granny-flat.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFibFL7rbbgggKCm53hL_fAtbMd6xNv7RPKVzEpyWDB_QE13PVtMtTbu18Y086pysbOuPD_wXUOTvTCX1yy1sMxh0XMXSn3w7ZSW1bFfPVuHgrZ7qRAMwEzV0Q4gQNy_xOtaYqsdMCDg/s274/granny-flat.jpg" id="blogsy-1351349808763.7473" class="alignleft" alt="Granny flat roof terrace Castaway Cottage Armona Island" width="274" height="204"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Granny flat roof terrace</td></tr></tbody></table>
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="3"> <a href="http://www.island-holiday.net/olhao/" target="_blank">Castaway Cottage Armona Island</a> now has a separate Granny Flat which can be rented for £45 per night (price as of this blogs date). The Granny Flat has its own private entrance and sleeps two people. It has a roof terrace and kitchen.</font><br/><br/><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana" size="3">Surrounded by lovely beaches it is a true get away from it all holiday. The lagoon beach is only 50 paces away and the sea two minutes walk. There are four restaurants within two minutes walk plus a mini market and fruit and vegetable store.</font><br/><br/> <br/><br/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10494177842130583335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10438668838532083.post-67965202587731856232012-10-27T14:19:00.001+01:002012-10-27T15:57:23.518+01:00Welcome to our Armona Island blog<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTZhU9bte3qDit8AfDwHfqsybF0NcPVscJj7Tt4E0GmyBvuhYgvkRr4V1aXhH1gJUPzov57TJW-ZSTmNs1utJwQdcIVpyaAf6UNj_mrD8Eq7rE-GeQAypZI0jGDyW0ZiQBHCyOa7XNQ/s448/house.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTZhU9bte3qDit8AfDwHfqsybF0NcPVscJj7Tt4E0GmyBvuhYgvkRr4V1aXhH1gJUPzov57TJW-ZSTmNs1utJwQdcIVpyaAf6UNj_mrD8Eq7rE-GeQAypZI0jGDyW0ZiQBHCyOa7XNQ/s274/house.jpg" id="blogsy-1351349833041.4941" class="alignleft" alt="Armona Island property to rent" width="274" height="203"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of our villas</td></tr></tbody></table>
<font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana" size="3"><a href="http://www.island-holiday.net/" target="_self" title="">Armona Island villas and beach houses</a> - Welcome to our blog where you will find information about our holiday villas and beach houses to rent on the beautiful Island of Armona.</font><br/><br/><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana" size="3">All our villas and beach houses are privately owned and are self catering. They offer the opportunity for a get away from it all holiday.</font><br/><br/><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana" size="3">Many of the properties have air conditioning and all are just a few minutes walk from the beach.</font><br/><br/><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana" size="3">Armona is off the southern most point of Algarve, Portugal and is situated in the Ria Formosa Natural Park. It consists of a handful of well kept houses, a few great restaurants and best of all....no cars!</font><br/><br/> <br/><br/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10494177842130583335noreply@blogger.com