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Q.D.C.V. Magazine QUINTATake a deep breath and enjoy thesweet scent of orange blossom from the surrounding orchard. This is Portugal, the Algarve at its best. Ard, Noor and their two sons welcome you to ´Quinta da Cebola Vermelha´ (“Farmhouse The Red Onion”)

This is a place to recharge yourbatteries and feel at home. Enjoy thecuisine with a light lunch by theswimming pool or be pampered withlocal specialities and delicious homecooking served by the fireplace. This is also the ideal base from which to discover the south of Portugal.

 

We welcome you

Over a century old with its Portuguese charisma fully restored, Quinta da Cebola Vermelha invokes a warm atmosphere in spacious surroundings withshaded terraces, fruit trees and a swimming pool (heated, salt water) overlooking ancient olive trees and beautifully kept gardens.

rooms Photo Left, living room

Photo Right, double room

Each of the seven large en-suite guestrooms havebeen individually appointed in their own unique style, while all have the preserved flooring used in olden times for the crop storage as a feature.All rooms have floor heating and climate control.

The Quinta has FREE Wi Fi throughout.

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PhotoLeft, double room

PhotoRight, salad with salmon, tuna and creme fraîche

garden and pool

Our saltwater pool (heated year round) lies amongst large olive trees, shaded terraces and “chill out” areas. For you convenience, there is also a small self-service bar stocked with cold drinks at the pool house.

LOCATIONThe Quinta is situated 1km from Boliqueime, in theAlgarve. With around 200 km of coastline, 3000 hoursof sunshine per year and a Meditaranean climate, theAlgarve is the perfect holiday destination. Idyllic beaches such as Praia de Tomates and Praia da Falesia are only a 15 minute drive from the Quinta.

Photo Left, small beach near Galé

Photo Right, the river Rio Gilão Tavira

20 min. from Faro airportGPS: 37º 08´40.53″ N

8º 08´30.52″ O11 km from Loule10 km from Vilam-

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www.quintadacebolavermelha.com

Po box 2141

8100-070 Boliqueime, Algarve

PORTUGAL

00351 289 363680

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activitiesPhoto Left, horse riding close to the beach

Photo Right, boat trip

Discover the best experiences the Algarve has to offer you here. Get to know the Algarve and enjoy it to the full!

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beach tipsBeaches in the Algarve. Lots of people from all over the world come in search of the natural heritage. There are beaches to suit every taste with the majority having gained due recognition in the form of the EU "Blue Flag" for quality standards. Along its 200-kilometer coastline, the Algarve features all types of coves, cliffs and caves, its rocky beaches contrasting with broad expanses of sand. Different types of beach, but all bathed in the calm, warm seawaters of this coastline. Equally attractive is the Algarve's mild climate all year round. From Odeceixe all the way to Vila Real de Santo António, the entire coast enjoys a Mediterranean-style microclimate with temperatures that vary from 15º C in winter through to 30º C in summer. The beaches of the Algarve thus represent the ideal choice for some truly invigorating holidays!

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tipsThe traditional Portuguese restaurants normally offer a large selection of fish dishes, one of which is almost certain to be grilled sardines, served with boiled potatoes and vegetables or salad. Also commonly on the menu are a range of omelettes, salads and some meat dishes, like thin pork slices served with a creamy mushroom sauce or chicken piri-piri.The prices are very reasonable, the food is good and the portions are generous. House wine, which is normally a local Portuguese wine, is also very good value and very drinkable! On average a 3-course meal for two, including house wine, can cost less than €40. Obviously prices can vary enormously depending on location.

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Almancil

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00351 289 397 565

Galé

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Almancil

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Vilamoura

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marketsMarkets in the AlgarveWhere to find the freshest local produce: find out which days of the week the market comes to the towns and villages of the Algarve...

Most towns in the Algarve region of Portugal have a weekly market selling locally sourced fish, meat, fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers. Here is a selection of markets to get started.

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MondayAlgoz: Next to Junta de Freguesia - gipsy market selling hand-crafted items made of wicker, wood and ceramics, as well as household and dry goods. Second Monday of the month, 08:00-13:00

Aljezur: Next to Escola e Jardim-de Infâncias. Igreja Nova - general market. Third Monday of each month, 08:00-14:00

Barão de São Miguel: In the streets around the city centre - general market. First Monday of each month, 08:00-13:00

Portela da Corcha: In Santa Maria - general market. Fourth Monday of each month

Portimão: Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Portimão, Caldeira do Moinho - fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. First Monday of each month, 08:00-13:00

São Bartolomeu de Messines: In the market square between Rua Antonio Aleixo and Rua 1 Maio - gipsy market. Fourth Monday of each month

Silves: Largo da Fissul - fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. Third Monday of each month, 08:00-13:00

Vila do Bispo: In the market building behind the Café Zig Zag- fresh fruit, vegetables and fish. 09:00-13:00.

TuesdayAlbufeira Weekly market: In Rua das Escolas - fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. First and third Tuesday of the month and 29 June (Saint Peter's Day), 09:00-14:00

Alvor: In Estrada da Torrealta - gipsy market selling hand-crafted items made of wicker, wood and ceramics, as well as household and dry goods. Second Tuesday of the month, 08:00-14:00

Caliços: First and third Tuesday of the month - small outdoor market

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Ferreiras: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays - small outdoor market selling vegetables, fruit, clothing

Vila do Bispo: In the market building behind the Café Zig Zag- fresh fruit, vegetables and fish. 09:00-13:00.

WednesdayQuarteira: Fonte Santa, about 1 mile east of town on the Almancil road. 09:00-14:30

Raposeira: Next to the Primary school - fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. First Wednesday of the month, 09:00-14:00

Vila do Bispo: In the market building behind the Café Zig Zag- fresh fruit, vegetables and fish. 09:00-13:00.

ThursdayAlte: Largo Jose Cavaco Vieira - general market. Third Thursday of each month, 08:00-14:00

Ameixial: Estrada Nacional 2 - fruit, vegetables, flowers, clothes, textiles and shoes. First Thursday of the month, 09:00-14:00

Azilheira: Close to the urban centre - general market. Held on the First Thursday of every month, 08:00-13:00

Boliqueime: In the town centre - gipsy market. Last Thursday of each month, 08:00-14:00

Fuzeta: Next to the Fuzeta camping park - gipsy market. First Thursday of every month, 08:00-13:00

Vaqueiros: Rua do Poço Novo. Fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. Every second Thursday of the month, 09:00-14:00

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Vila do Bispo: In the market square - market selling hand-crafted items made of wicker, wood and ceramics, as well as household and dry goods. First Thursday of each month, 08:00-13:00

FridayAlcantarilha: In the streets around the city centre - fruit, vegetables, flowers, clothes, textiles and shoes. First Friday of the month, 09:00-14:00

Guia Market: Fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. Third Friday of each month, 09:00-14:00

Monchique: Largo Sao Sebastiao - gipsy market selling hand-crafted items made of wicker, wood and ceramics, as well as household and dry goods. Second Friday of the month, 08:00-14:00

Vila do Bispo Sagres: In Sagres - fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. First Friday of each month, 09:00-14:00

SaturdayAlvor: Flea market First Saturday of each month. Located in area near the river. 08:00-18:00

Azinhal: Next to the Primary school - general market. Last Saturday of the month, 08:00-14:00

Benafim: Rua 25 Abril - general market. First Saturday of the month, 09:00-14:00

Caliços: Next to the bus terminal - flea market. Third Saturday of the month, 08:00-13:00

Castro Marim: 2nd Saturday of each month selling regional products, vegetables, fruit, dry clothing, footwear, confectionery and crafts. Located in the market area

Lagos: Beside the bus staion - weekly farmers' market. Saturdays 08:00-14:00

Lagos: In the municipal stadium - general market - first Saturday of the month

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Loulé: In Cortelha - gipsy market selling hand-crafted items made of wicker, wood and ceramics, as well as household and dry goods. Second Saturday of the month, 08:00-14:00

Monte Gordo: Next to the Tourist Office - flea market. Fourth Saturday of the month from 10:00

Paderne: Rua Miguel Bombarda - fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. First Saturday of the month, 09:00-13:00

São Bras de Alportel: Rua Boaventura Passos - general market. 08:00-13:00

São Marcos da Serra: Sitio da Alagoa - general market. First Saturday of the month, 09:00-14:00

Tavira: In Rua Vale Carangueijo - Gipsy market. Third Saturday of the month, 09:00-13:00

Tunes: Rua 1 Maio, next to level crossing - gipsy market selling handicraft made of wicker, wood and ceramics, as well as household and dry goods. Fourth Saturday of the month, 08:00-13:00

Vila Real Santo António: Praça Marques de Pombal - flea market. Second Saturday of the month, 10:00

Vila do Bispo: In the market building behind the Café Zig Zag- fresh fruit, vegetables and fish. 09:00-13:00.

SundayAlmancil: Next to the C&S school - flea market. Second Sunday of the month, 08:00-13:00

Almancil: Near the C&S School - general market. First and fourth Sunday of the month, all day

Almancil: At Algarve Stadium - flea market. Every first and third Sunday of the month, 07:30-14:00.

Azinhal: In Castro Marim - general market. First Sunday of the month, 08:00-13:00

Cabeça Gorda: In the town centre - fruit, vegetables, flowers, clothes, textiles and shoes. First Sunday of the month, 09:00-14:00

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Barão de São João: Large flea market. Fourth Sunday of each month

Espiche: Restaurant Quinta dos Areoes, adjacent to the veterinary clinic of Espiche – flea market. Third Sunday of the month

Faro: Close to the Mercado Abastecedor in Estoi - general market. Every second Sunday of the month, 08:00-14:00

Ferragudo: Baixa de Ferragudo - flea market. Second Sunday of the month, 08:00-13:00

Lagoa: In front of Fatacil - fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. Second Sunday of each month, 08:00-13:00

Lagoa: In front of the Fatacil building - flea market. Fourth Sunday of the month, 11:00-16:00

Lagos: Chinicato - flea market. Second Sunday of each month

Moncarapacho: Close to Rua das Olaias - fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. First Sunday of each month, 08:00-13:00

Portimão: In Parque de Feiras e Exposições – general market. First and third Sunday of each month

Pereiro: In front of the parish church - fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. Fourth Sunday of the month, 09:00-14:00

Rogil: Next to the new church - gipsy market. Fourth Sunday of the month, 08:00-13:00

Tavira Santa Catarina: Rua 1º Maio - flea market selling hand-crafted items made of wicker, wood and ceramics, as well as household and dry goods. Fourth Sunday of each month, 08:00-13:00

Vila Real Santo António: Vila Nova de Cacela - gipsy market. Third Sunday of the month, 08:00-13:00

Vila do Bispo: In the market building behind the Café Zig Zag- fresh fruit, vegetables and fish. 09:00-13:00.

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More than just magnificent beaches and a blessed climate, the Algarve offers a rich folk heritage which is worth appreciating along with the pleasures of the sun and the sea.

Devote some time to discovering it because there are old customs, living traditions and heritage buildings which can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Algarvians across the centuries have left such a rich heritage which deserves to be explored: from the unique celebrations of festive occasions (such as Easter, Christmas or spring); to the historical buildings of ancient and recent times; to the irresistible delicacies making up the regional cuisine.

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