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This two bedroom apartment is located in a newly completed condominium and shares along with neighbouring apartments a swimming pool and communal lounge area with large terrace and use of further sun loungers. There are town and countryside views over the small beach resort of Sao Martinho Do Porto which is renowned for it's perfect shell shaped bay.

The apartment building is located in the beautiful town of Sao Martinho Do Porto and it's only a five minute walk to the family friendly beach in the beautiful sheltered bay at Sao Martinho with its safe sandy beach, small supermarkets, restaurants and coffee shops.

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The master bedroom has a king size bed and together with the use of a hairdryer there is a fully fitted marble finished bathroom with "his and hers" wash hand basins, bath, and a walk in shower.

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The twin bedroom has the use of a separate rainforest shower room.

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The spacious lounge/dining area comes with seating for up to six people with a wide screen TV which is HD ready complete with DVD player for guests use.

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The modern fully fitted kitchen comes furnished with stainless appliances including dishwasher, washing machine, fridge-freezer, tower oven, gas hob and microwave.

The large terrace with town and countryside views has furniture for up to six people including an outside table and chairs and sunloungers.

The calm waters of the shell shaped bay at Sao Martinho do Porto are perfect for sailing, windsurfing and swimming. In the resort there are a number of restaurants and bars with superb views across the bay.

A 15 minute drive along the coast is the beach resort of Foz Do Arelho where the more lively Atlantic Ocean at Foz do Arelho provides a surfers paradise located at the mouth of the Obidos Lagoon with its many restaurants and bars. Caldas Da Rainha is a ten minute drive inland. This is a great place to wander with a good selection of shops, supermarkets, museums, parks, daily local markets, restaurants and bars. A further 10 minutes away is the historical gem, Obidos.

Lisbon is a one hour drive on the A8 motorway and the number one golf course in Portugal, Praia d'el Rey, is a 30 minute drive. There is also the Golden Eagle near Santarem and Como Real near Torres Vedras. Porto Airport is approximately 2 and a half hours drive.

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This large, contemporary, 3 bedroom villa with Private Pool is brand new in 2010. Located at Perola da Lagoa, Obidos, Portugal.

Beautifully furnished in a modern style, the open plan living/dining area with floor to ceiling windows, looks out onto the garden and private pool. An ideal place to relax and enjoy that first glass of complementary champagne.

There is one double bedroom on the ground floor with separate shower room. The master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a further twin bedroom with en-suite shower-room, are on the first floor; each has their own terrace.

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• Private pool


• Living room with seating for 6


• TV, DVD & CD


• Dining area with seating for 6


• Fully fitted kitchen


• Master bedroom with en suite bathroom


• 1 twin bedroom with shower/wc


• 1 double bedroom


• 1 further shower room and wc


• Terrace with table, chairs & sun loungers


• Lawned gardens

Villa Laguna is only a few minutes walk from the Obidos Lagoon and a ten minute drive from the famous Praia Del Rey golf course. Peniche is a twenty minute drive away and is a great place to eat fresh fish cooked over a barbecue down by the quay side. There is a five star Marriott hotel on the Praia D'el Rey golf course along with a club house which is open to the public.

A 20 minute drive along the coast is the resort and fishing port of Baleal and Peniche, famous for its surfing and fish restaurants respectively. Obidos is a 15 minute drive away and Caldas Da Rainha is 20 minutes away. This is a great place to wander with a good
selection of shops, museums, parks, daily local markets, restaurants and bars.

Check availability, see prices, on this Villa near Obidos Lagoon with Private Pool

# Ideal for families.
# Master bedroom (king size bed/en suite bathroom/balcony).
# 2 twin bedrooms with balcony.
# Spacious living room with Satellite TV & DVD/CD player.
# Fully equipped kitchen.
# Dishwasher, microwave & table seating 6.
# Utility room with washing machine & tumble drier.
# Additional downstairs shower room with WC.
# Built in barbecue, table, chairs & sun loungers.
# Shared Pool.
# Parking.

Townhouse with Shared Pool - Sao Martinho do Porto

Brand new 3-bedroom townhouse in a new development, located on the edge of the small village of Salir Do Porto. A few minutes drive away is the small beach resort of Sao Martinho Do Porto. The house is finished to a very high standard with a spacious layout and furnished in a contemporary style. The large terrace and deck area has a built in barbecue and has beautiful views over the forest.

The townhouse is on the edge of the village of Salir Do Porto with its sandy beach and enormous sandbank. A boardwalk leads from here to the beautiful sheltered bay at Sao Martinho with its safe sandy beach, small supermarkets, restaurants and coffee shops.

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Casa Capricho with Private Pool

Casa Capricho is a North Portugal Rental property close to the ocean and enjoys stunning views over the magnificent Obidos lagoon and out to the Atlantic.

It is a spacious three bedroomed house with terraces at pool level and first floor from both of which spectacular views can be appreciated. The circular pool has a separate shallow section for children and there are extensive gardens and terraces where one can enjoy a barbecue or just a glass of wine whilst taking in the views.

This Portugal villa rental property enjoys much privacy and is just five minutes drive from the beaches, bars and restaurants of Foz do Arelho. Lisbon is just one hour away.

# Extremely private garden with swimming pool
# Lounge with Stereo System and TV
# Fully fitted kitchen and dining area
# Master double bedroom with ensuite bathroom
# 2 further twin bedrooms
# 1 additional bathroom and 1 additional shower room
# Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
# Outside Barbecue
# 4 Sun Loungers and 4 patio chairs

Casal dos Netos with Private Pool.

A typical North Portugal Villa located just outside Caldas da Rainha, it is very private and is the perfect way of experiencing a relaxing holiday in "real Portugal". Its' inviting pool, barbecue and large terrace area invite you to spend long hours outside. A holiday in a small village you will never forget. The kitchen is fully equipped with a hob, oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine.

The villa is situated approximately 10 miles from the centre of Foz Do Arelho, a small beach resort located at the mouth of the Obidos Lagoon and adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. The calm waters of the Lagoon are perfect for sailing, windsurfing and swimming whilst the more lively Atalntic Ocean provides a surfers paradise. In the resort there are a number of restaurants and bars with superb views across the huge expanse of beach.

# Private swimming pool with extensive surrounding terrace
# Lounge with Satellite TV, CD player, VCR
# Fully fitted kitchen and dining area
# Master double bedroom with ensuite bathroom
# Double bedroom with ensuite bedroom
# 1 twin bedroom
# 1 Additional shower room and washroom

Mansao da Lagoa is a superb property, set in a great position making the most of the fantastic views over the Obidos lagoon. The huge beautifully maintained gardens ensure complete privacy and tranquillity for people wishing to relax in the large pool. They are also perfect for al-fresco dining by the outside bbq whilst watching the sun set over the Atlantic ocean.

The spacious living and dining areas are comfortably furnished with french windows leading out to the garden and pool area. There is another less formal dining area located off the kitchen which is perfect for breakfasts or quick snacks. The kitchen itself has all the necessary fittings including dish washer, microwave, two electric ovens, ceramic hob and American style fridge.

# Accommodation Swimming pool 12 x 6 metres
# 1 large double bedroom ensuite
# 2 double bedrooms with shared bathroom
# 2 twin bedrooms with adjoining bathroom
# Large open plan dining and sitting area
# Separate breakfast room with TV
# Library/office
# Fully equipped Kitchen
# Very large garden with built in BBQ

The main en-suite bedroom has a spacious bathroom complete with hidro-massage bath. The other two large double bedrooms share a large bathroom and the two twin bedrooms also share an adjoining bathroom between them.

Mansao da Lagoa is the perfect luxury property for holiday relaxation in total privacy yet still close by to local shops, restaurants and, of course, the spectacular Obidos Lagoon.

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Mansao da Lagoa, Luxury Villa with Pool and Jacuzzi
overlooking Obidos Lagoon

Casa da Praia is situated on the cliff tops with stunning, uninterrupted views over the Atlantic Ocean to the Berlenga Islands yet is only a ten minute drive to the Praia del Rey golf resort. The house even has its own private access to the glorious beach which stretches for miles between Peniche and the Obidos Lagoon. It has been designed to give maximum shelter and to catch the sun.

The house has one double bedroom, one twin and one single bedroom (en suite) and two further shower rooms. The living room has leather sofas and a television. There is a newly renovated and equipped kitchen and a large dining area in the conservatory attached to the living room.

The house is accessed by track from the nearest road some 500 metres away.

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Villa with private beach access, sea views and private pool.

The Portugal News

# Stunning views of the Obidos Lagoon.
# Pool 13m x 7m with ladder. Depth 1.5 - 2m.
# Children's Pool 50cm deep.
# Safely control access from apartment to pool area.
# Tennis Court
# Living room with french doors to wide terrace.
# Fully fitted kitchen.
# 1 double bedroom with ensuite shower room.
# 1 twin bedroom with adjoining bathroom.
# 1 childrens twin bedroom with ensuite shower room.
# Terrace has table, chairs and sunbeds.
# Barbecue.

BOM SUCESSO - PORTUGAL - NEW GOLF COURSE TO OPEN

I am very happy to announce that our fantastic Championship Golf course from
Donald Steel ( 18 holes, Par 72 )will be ready for your clients from the
27th September 2008, Saturday.

If you go to our website you will see our unique resort details.



Also here are our Public and Net Prices. Please be aware of Internet pricing
rules; it’s strictly forbidden to publicize internet prices less
than 10%
off the Public Rates. Breaking this rule means that we will not accept any
bookings coming from your company, for everybody’s sake.



Basic playing rules:

- Minimum 36 handicap is required both for Ladies and Gentlemen.

- Handicap certificate showing is needed when checking in.

- Players with handicap higher than 36 or with Greencard will be
able to play in a flight where the majority of players has 36 or lower, or
in late starting times , according to our course’s availability

- Dressing code : no Tee shirts, blue jeans, bathing shorts are
permitted

- Soft spikes shoes only.



Accommodation:

We will have some 50 Townhouses with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms ( suites)ready for
that time, and I will keep you posted when everything is in order, meanwhile
we are just 5 minutes from Praia del Ret Resort ( Marriot hotel and
Townhouses ) and 10 minutes from Obidos, where you have some charming small
hotels.



Please feel free to contact me in case you want my help with any packages

I look forward to having your best news

With best regards!


Bom Sucesso - Design Resort, Leisure, Golf & Spa
Óbidos | Portugal

www.bomsucesso.com.pt

The red weevil originates from southern Asia and Melanesia, where it viciously attacks coconut trees, and has been advancing westwards at a very rapid rate since the mid-1980s, recently arriving in Iberia.

In Spain thousands of trees have been ravished by the weevil. This year experts warn that numbers could reach 15,000.

Notorious for its lethal love of palm trees, the weevil is able to completely kill a mature specimen in just a few months, the most worrying fact being that the symp toms of infection are only usually noticeable when it is beyond treatment.

Last year concerns were first voiced in the Algarve when a number of weevil infections were reported, though given the weevil's highly-destructive and poten tially wide-spreading nature, surprisingly little has been explained about its effects, preventions or solutions available in Portugal.

A handful of cases have already been confirmed, the majority of these being in the central Algarve/ Albufeira region and Portimão.

The pest was originally recorded in the northern United Arab Emirates in 1985, the high rate of infestation being caused by human intervention, transporting infested young or adult date palm trees and offshoots from contaminated to uninfected areas.

In the Iberian Peninsula and other Mediterranean countries the two main palm species at risk are the Phoenix dactylifera and P.

canariensis(commonly called the Date and Canary palms), though other ornamental plants could be affected.

Evidence suggests the weevil was introduced to Spain via Egypt, main suppliers of ornamental adult Phoenix palms, to satisfy the very substantial demand that exists in southern Europe.

The first case in Iberia was reported in the mid-1990's, in the Almuñecar (Granada) region. Authorities took swift action, including a decree from the Spanish government in 1996 forbidding the importation of palms from countries where pests of the Rhynchophorus group had been recorded. However, in 2000 this decree was modified, subsequently lifting the ban on importing date palms from Egypt.

In an area that extends from Motril to Nerja, along the Mediterranean coast of Granada and Málaga, the weevil is still present and has spread to villages close to the initial points of infection. So far the Spanish government has spent an estimated €16 million on fighting the weevil.

Here in Portugal, in particular the Algarve, the effects of the weevil were first noticed by gardening and landscaping businesses, mystified by the sudden ailing of previously healthy palms, in many cases being contacted by worried homeowners.

It is thought that the weevil was brought to the Algarve through transportation and transplanting palms purchased in Spain.

Ken Butt, of Action Complete Pest Control, has already received numerous enquiries from around the region, having recently sourced a new product with which trees can be treated.

"Unless people start to take action now there will be a very high price to pay", he says.

"People pay lots of money for these palm trees and they need to be protected. If action is not taken, we could be facing a mass epidemic.

In Spain, it went from a few thousand trees to possibly 15,000 in a year. We can't bury our heads in the sand. It is happening", he cautions.

One of the best ways to prevent the death of a palm tree is by catching and killing the female weevil, who can apparently be lured from the tree by using bacon-traps.

Willem Stol, technical advisor for Dutch-based Plant Research International, said the infestation in Portugal can be likened to similar infections taking place in Turkey, Greece, Italy and Spain.

He confirmed the spreading of the weevil throughout the Mediterranean and Southern European countries was most probably caused by the importation of palm trees, with similar patterns emerging in tourist areas, normally heavily planted with palms.

Despite suggestions that governments in the Mediterranean should start to monitor palm trees and weevil infestations, so far they seem to be turning a blind eye. Only in Valência is there a programme actively in place.

The Ministry of Agriculture and leading environmental agency Quercus have so far been unable to supply The Portugal News with any official data on the extent of the damage being caused by this pest.

Specialising in strategic and applied research, Plant Research International has developed a product to treat infected trees, but of most concern is the rate at which the weevil spreads.

As Willem Stol explained, "We have a very good product for monitoring and mass-trapping of red palm weevil, but once infected, the weevils cannot be removed. The only solution then is to destroy the whole tree, to remove the material and bury or burn it".

He recommends that, to get this plaque under control, in the Algarve, a national or regional-wide programme should be put into operation.

"What I know from other areas is that if nothing is done a five-fold multiplication can easily be expected in one year, if not more. In Cyprus, in a single year, the number of trees infected multiplied ten-fold", he said.

Steve Townsend, of garden maintenance and landscaping company Greenfingers, also confirmed the number of phone calls he receives from concerned Algarve residents is increasing on a daily basis.

"It is pretty bad, a real pain", he told The Portugal News.

"Over the past two years the number of trees infested here in the Algarve has risen dramatically. They are now in Algoz, Quinta do Lago, Albufeira… all over.

"We can spray and inject them, but it is only really a preventative measure as opposed to being a cure. It is difficult to get rid of these insects, but not impossible. And it is costly".

Working so close with nature Steve Townsend has a first-hand insight in to just how vicious the weevils can be.

"It is devastating, so many beautiful old palm trees being completely destroyed", in some cases costing as much €20,000 to purchase.

In comments to The Portugal News, Lagoa City Hall engineer for gardens and green spaces, Engº Pimentel, confirmed the existence of an infected palm tree in the municipality, belonging to a private individual, though denied any of the Council's trees suffered from the problem.

"Fortunately none of Lagoa's municipal palm trees have this problem, but we do have resources ready should the situation occur. We have chemical and biological treatments".

Having found out about the infestation through a colleague, Engº Pimentel attended a conference in Spain to "gather literature" on the red palm weevil (or in Portuguese, ‘escaravelho roxo') should the problem strike with in his council.

The Portugal News

Individual privacy is safeguarded, as users can choose with whom they share their personal details and current location, and for how long.

"People can become invisible", he said.

During initial stages only a select number of mobile phones will be compatible with the technology, includ ing the Blackberry, though Timebi is in negotiations with other makes, such as Nokia.

"It is the highest sold brand of mobiles. We are working with them to make this facility available [for mobiles of this brand] from the third trimester of this year".

Timebi's pioneering project represents an investment of around €344,000, €189,000 of which will be footed by EU funds, under a National Strategic Reference allowance.

"This will allow Wizi to be internationalised. We are doing all our marketing in English and we will place the product on a global market. Our objective is to compete with other companies from around the world", says Paulo Dimas.

Timbi predicts this new type of technology to eventually gain a user-base that is greater than that of GPS systems.

See more on website:
URL
http://www.wizi.com

The Portugal News

THE PORTUGAL NEWS

Lagos City Hall was this week informed by the Agency for Foreign Investment and Trade that the so-called ‘Eriksson Project' had lost its status as Project of Potential National Interest (PIN). This status is only granted in special circumstances, where planning laws present obstacles in the conclusion of a project considered to be of national interest.

José Viegas, a promoter of the project, explained that the loss of the PIN status was largely due to the inability to agree terms with landowners, despite them having reportedly signed a promissory contract for the sale of the land required to build the resort.

He added that the consortium led by the Swede, who owns a home in Lisbon dating back to the days he managed Benfica, was now looking to buy land elsewhere, stressing that they were keen on remaining in Lagos should they continue to receive the support of the local council.

The resort was to have been built in the area of Corte do Bispo, Bensafrim and to consist of three hotels, a mini stadium with a capacity for eight thousand spectators, six football pitches, a spa, golf course, a residential area, tennis courts and a horse-riding centre.

Real estate developers had indicated work on the complex would start this year and be complete by 2010.

Back in 2006, José Viegas told The Portugal News that they had initially looked to build the complex in Lagoa, hence the group's name, ‘Lagoa Beach Resort'.

But the inability to find suitable land led the group to change their focus to Lagos.

At the time, the company admitted it had contacted Portuguese footballer Luís Figo to join in the development as he owns land adjacent to where the intended complex is to be built, but he denied their request, apparently "As he wants to build a housing development".

The Portugal News

According to a source familiar with City's politics, Thaksin upbraided Eriksson over his part in an internal club dispute. The source said: 'Thaksin rang Sven to reprimand him, telling him he would be sacked at the end of the season if results did not improve.'

It is further understood that agents attempting to negotiate deals with City in recent weeks have been told not to factor Eriksson into their equations because the club does not necessarily expect the manager they appointed last summer to be present for a second season at there.

Despite yesterday's victory at Sunderland, Eriksson's team have won just five of their 17 Premier League and FA Cup fixtures this year. Having spent significant parts of the season in the Champions League places, they have slipped to eighth in the division. Eriksson has, however, equalled the club's highest top-flight points total since the reduction to 20 teams, with four fixtures still to play.

City last night denied that there was any problem between Eriksson and Thaksin, insisting that the owner was happy with how the season had progressed and would be content with a top-10 finish. But they did concede that, should Eriksson leave at the end of the season, his status in European football was such that an approach from another club for the manager would not come as a surprise.

From Guardian Unlimited

"Today there's a much stronger will" on the part of Portugal and Mozambique to turn "excellent" bilateral political relations into stronger economic, business and cultural links, he said, reiterating a major theme of his visit.

Earlier last Wednesday, Cavaco Silva toured 16th century Portuguese historical monuments on northern Mozambique Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1991.

He applauded Mozambican plans, backed by Lisbon, to create a new urban centre on the mainland in front of the small island to provide employment and homes for the island's overcrowded population of 16,000 to make room for quality tourism projects.

Accompanying the president, Lisbon's State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Joaõ Gomes Cravinho, said Portugal would help finance projects for the future mainland town.

The so-called Millennium Village has received initial financing of 1.5 million euros over two years from the United Nation's UNIDO programme.

Representatives of two Portuguese banks travelling with Cavaco Silva gave island authorities two 100,000 euro cheques to help repair damage caused recently by Cyclone Jokwe.

Carlos Queiroz, Manchester United's assistant coach who grew up near Mozambique Island, lamented "the state of degradation" into which the island had fallen, appealing to Lisbon to "firmly support" efforts to rehabilitate the historic sites that include a 16th century fort and churches.
President Cavaco Silva, ending an official visit to Mozambique, has urged Portuguese ex- patriates in the southern African country to become "active participants" in launching "a new cycle of relationship" between Lisbon and its former colony. Cavaco Silva issued the challenge last week in Maputo at a meeting with the Portuguese community in the Mozambican capital that capped his three-day visit at the head of high-level Lisbon government and business delegations. "Today there's a much stronger will" on the part of Portugal and Mozambique to turn "excellent" bilateral political relations into stronger economic, business and cultural links, he said, reiterating a major theme of his visit. Earlier last Wednesday, Cavaco Silva toured 16th century Portuguese historical monuments on northern Mozambique Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1991. He applauded Mozambican plans, backed by Lisbon, to create a new urban centre on the mainland in front of the small island to provide employment and homes for the island's over- crowded population of 16,000 to make room for quality tourism projects. Accompanying the president, Lisbon's State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Joaõ Gomes Cravinho, said Portugal would help finance projects for the future mainland town. The so-called Millennium Village has received initial financing of 1.5 million euros over two years from the United Nation's UNIDO programme. Representatives of two Portuguese banks travelling with Cavaco Silva gave island authorities two 100,000 euro cheques to help repair damage caused re- cently by Cyclone Jokwe. Carlos Queiroz, Manchester United's assistant coach who grew up near Mozambique Is- land, lamented "the state of degradation" into which the island had fallen, appealing to Lisbon to "firmly support" efforts to rehabilitate the historic sites that include a 16th century fort and churches.

The Portugal News

Insurances:

Acidentes Pessoais - Desporto, Cultura e Recreio / GENERALI Apólice nº 5 10000435 000 Responsabilidade Civil Geral / GLOBAL Apólice nº 202015549
Assistencia em Viagem Empresas - Portugal e Estrangeiro / Europ Assistance Apólice nº 1000176
Seguro Automóvel - (Por moto com sidecar) / FIDELIDADE-MUNDIAL Várias apólices

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