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Vale do Lobo Summer Party – 16th August

August is just around the corner, bringing with it the social event of the year at Vale do Lobo – the resort’s grand Summer Party. This year’s Summer Party will follow along the lines of last year’s success as an invitational, afterdinner event being held around the lake below the Golf Academy at Parque do Golfe. The popular band Björn Again, performing the greatest hits of ABBA, and DJ Ravin form the main highlights for the evening, although the party promises many other fabulous surprises to ensure guests are entertained. Not forgetting of course the important changes at the resort, such as the sophisticated new image, there will also be a small token of celebration of this exciting new era with a glimpse too of some of the most memorable occasions in the resort’s past.
Björn Again was created and founded in 1988 in Melbourne, Australia by Company Director and bass player Rod Stephen. His show, which is not labelled a “tribute” or a “copy” but seen as a band in its own right, rapidly achieved worldwide cult status performing at over 4,000 shows in 60 countries over the last 20 years. The band was also recently endorsed by Abba’s Agnetha Faltskög. Björn Again’s presence at Vale do Lobo is sure to help you find the “Dancing Queen” in you…
Do not take off your dancing shoes too soon though because their performance is followed by the appearance of DJ Ravin, one of the most successful DJs of our time, with a portfolio of ultrapopular Buddha Bar albums to his name, among others. Ravin’s presence at Vale do Lobo last year was a huge success and his signature style of chilled out, yet energy-laden world music will soon have everyone in the best of spirits.
The Summer Party on 16th August starts at 22:00h and will continue through to the early hours, with an open bar service and delicious canapés served throughout the night. Proprietors’ Club Members will receive an invitation for two people. A limited number of tickets, priced at €130 per person, will also be available for purchase by Proprietors’ Club Members for their guests or children (over the age of 16). Property owners contributing to the Basic Services Community Charges may also purchase a limited number of tickets.
If there is only one date in your diary this year it should be the Vale do Lobo Summer Party on 16th August and we look forward to seeing you there!

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Vale de Santo António
The latest exclusive development in Vale do Lobo

Vale do Lobo is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Vale do Lobo fold; Vale de Santo António, an enclosed private condominium, benefiting from its own exclusive facilities in addition to the use of the services and facilities available at Vale do Lobo.
Prior to officially launching this exciting project, existing property owners within Vale do Lobo are being offered, for a limited period of time (until 31st July), the opportunity of securing these impressive units prior to their release to the general public.
The resort’s solid community and friendly, welcoming environment have contributed to making it such a special place and this is largely due to the property owners, and in recognition, they will shortly receive a letter and brochure outlining special conditions on offer to them. Vale de Santo António is a truly unique, entirely enclosed and gated development nestling within the main resort’s community and is located in a prime position close to the Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy and within five minutes walking distance from the beautiful Garrão beach, covering an area of 8.5 hectares. A total of 119 residences are available, ranging from twobedroom apartments, two and three bedroom townhouses, semi-detached and detached villas, all adopting a modern-day, Mediterranean themed design and flanked by breathtaking landscaping with lakes and waterfalls. An attractive clubhouse will form the core of this new community, equipped with reception, proprietor’s club, snack-bar, library, lounge area, games room, a state-of-the-art business centre, fitness centre and swimming pool, with a live-in Duty Manager on hand at all times to ensure operations run smoothly. Property owners will also benefit from an exclusive 5 year couple golf membership included in their real estate acquisition.
Vale do Lobo invites you to fall in love with life at Vale de Santo António…
Further information is available from the Vale do Lobo Sales Office located at the Praça or via the development’s own website www.valesantoantonio.com

Vale do Lobo Sales Office
Vale do Lobo Praça
T. 289 353 110
E-mail: realestate@vdl.pt
www.valesantoantonio.com

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Summer Night Life at the Praça

Summer is now in full swing and where better to spend the delightfully warm evenings than relaxing at the beachside Praça, in the company of your friends and family, soothed by the cool coastal breeze and the sound of the waves in the background. Throughout the Summer months, a number of musical talents will be performing on the centre outdoor stage from 20:00h, providing the perfect partner to the location. Music and performers change every evening and include old time favourite “Swing” classics from Dean Martin to Etta James, a male and female guitar and keyboard duo, and of course all the latest hits from the charts. Add to these the excellent dining experience offered by the diverse restaurants at the Praça and you have the perfect Summer evening in a truly unique setting.

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JUNE 2008 NEWS

Björn Borg confirmed for Vale do Lobo Grand Champions
5th - 8th August 2008

Pedro Frazão, Director of Premier Sports, at the Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy, has announced another star player for the Vale do Lobo Grand Champions Caixa Geral de Depósitos tournament, set to take place between 5th and 8th August – Björn Borg. Considered by many as one of the greatest and most idolised players in the sport’s history, Swedish born Björn was a phenomenon of his own in the 70’s and 80’s with an achievement record and a following the like of which was never seen before in world tennis. His surprise return to the veteran circuit at last year’s Grand Champions after five years of retirement was greatly received and he is clearly a popular choice once again this year. Björn is a self-declared fan of both the event and the resort itself, and it is with great pleasure that Vale do Lobo welcomes him back. The announcement follows confirmation also of the presence once again of last year’s winner, Sergi Bruguera.

Full details of the programme for this year’s Grand Champions event are available from the Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy and an interesting interview with Björn Borg can also be found in the “Vale do Lobo Living” magazine, available at various points in the resort.

Vale do Lobo Grand Champions Caixa Geral de Depósitos
5th - 8th August 2008
Tickets can be reserved at the Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy.
Tel. 289 353 431

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Football fever takes hold of Vale do Lobo

José Mourinho DVD filmed at the resort

José Mourinho, more often known as the “special one” recently gave preference to Vale do Lobo for the location of his exciting new coaching DVD: “Football for Kids by José Mourinho”. The highly acclaimed coach was present at the resort between 23nd and 25th May to produce footage for the DVD, which will be distributed in shops throughout the world, along with material for a television programme, which too will be broadcast to diverse international television channels. Mourinho is said to be very impressed with the training and lifestyle facilities at the resort, and the excellent conditions of the football pitch ensured Vale do Lobo was the first choice for the filming, which was carried out by the broadcasting company YETI. Budding footballers from the Louletano Football Club, between the ages of 14-16, were selected to train with him over two days, improving their game and learning a few tricks from the star.

Vale do Lobo was pleased to welcome Mourinho along with the film teams, providing them with luxury accommodation and additional security procedures, with the final project a huge success and raising the profile of the resort to the international sporting community. Mourinho is considered to be one of the best coaches in Europe, and for two consecutive years (2004 and 2005), Mourinho was named the world’s best football coach by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). He also is known for his self-belief, dapper attire, and at times, highly controversial statements. Mourinho’s decision to quit Chelsea towards the end of September, 2007 came as a huge blow to “blues” fans, as the first manager to lead the team to its first premiership title in 50 years, and a surprise to the football world. After a quiet period, during which he has focused on his own projects such as the new DVD, much attention has arisen recently of a proposed move to Inter Milan. As we all wait for the “special one” to make his next move, let’s hope that he will return again soon to
the resort!

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Vale do Lobo rolls out the red carpet… Real Madrid training camp

Vale do Lobo looks forward to welcoming the legendary Spanish football team Real Madrid during 14th – 21st July for a week of light training and teambonding. The team will be staying in especially chosen accommodation within the resort and will benefit from a schedule of
alternate training on the football pitch, where the media and general public will be unable to gain access, the golf course, the beach and a specially prepared gym at the football pitch, whilst their families will enjoy personalised and private facilities, similar to those provided previously for the England national team and Manchester United. Real Madrid were drawn to the resort due to its impressive line-up of premier teams who have chosen to train here over recent years and its high profile sporting facilities. It is hoped that the week will not only provide the perfect location for relaxed training, but will allow the team to spend some quality time in the sunshine in secure and private surroundings, and ultimately a break from the media with their families and colleagues.

Formed on March 6th, 1902, the club was originally named Madrid Club de Fútbol, but was allowed to use the title “Real” after King Alfonso XIII of Spain gave the club an official blessing in June 1920. The home stadium is the Santiago Bernabéu in Chamartín, Madrid, founded in 1947, and the team has won the European Cup more times than any other club, causing legendary rivalry with FC Barcelona. In recent years, Real Madrid has become famous for signing some of the world’s best footballers, giving the club the new nickname of “Los Galácticos” (the galactics), replacing the much loved “Los Merengues” (the whites ) – which originated from the all-white uniform of the team. Famous acquisitions since Euro 2000 have included Portuguese Star Luís Figo, twotime FIFA World Player of the Year Zinedine Zidane, top scorer in the 2002 FIFA World Cup Ronaldo and England Star David Beckham.

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Cardiff City choose Vale do Lobo as their base for The Algarve Challenge Cup

Another team to have chosen to stay at Vale do Lobo this summer is Cardiff City who will be competing in the Algarve Challenge Cup at the “Estádio do Algarve” stadium in Faro on 22nd and 24th July. The team will be staying at the resort during 20th to 25th July, making full use of the extensive facilities for relaxation and of course intensive training in preparation for their games. Vale do Lobo is an ideal base for the team and within easy distance of the stadium, making it their first choice of venue. The line-up for The Algarve Challenge Cup this year includes Glasgow Celtic, Middlesborough, Cardiff City and Vitoria de Guimarães, and the team is very enthusiastic about both their stay at the resort and the opportunity to play in the Algarve.

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It’s Euro time again! The countdown for the 2008 Championship begins…

As Vale do Lobo continues to build relationships in the European football community, this month will also see the frenzy of the UEFA European Championship takes over. The Championship has rapidly turned into a massive success story, enjoying status as one of the world’s
main sporting events, and attracting attention not just from football enthusiasts, but the general public getting into the spirit also, and in all corners of the world. It has been four years since the last Euro, which took place in Portugal, and the hosts for this year are Switzerland and Austria. Qualifying teams taking part in the Championship are Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey. The absence of England will be sorely felt with the national team disappointingly knocked out in the qualifying rounds. Hopefully Portugal can use the experience of the 2004 event to improve their game to reach the final this year. Vale do Lobo invites the resort’s community to join them in wishing the teams every success.

Championship origins: The roots of the championship can be traced to the early 50’s when the first UEFA General Secretary, Henry Delaunay voiced the idea of a European competition for national teams. Championships for national associations had already begun in other continents by that time and the comparatively late emergence in Europe was attributed to certain fears in some quarters that a competition of a similar style could well threaten the status of the FIFA World Cup – Delauney had in fact already submitted a proposal to FIFA in 1927 for the creation of a European Cup, to run concurrently with the World Cup, and which would involve a qualifying competition every two years. Following Henry Delauney’s death in 1955, his son Pierre joined a number of French journalists in the drive towards initiating the European Nation’s Cup, and after his appointment as secretary of the Organising Committee, he was able to observe at close quarters the blossoming of the competition that his father had so wanted. Upon the foundation of the competition, it was agreed that it should be named the Henri Delauney Cup in recognition of his outstanding services in the cause of European football. The first championship match proper was held on 28th September 1958 in Moscow’s Central Stadium – from there the inaugural competition took place over 22 months between 1958 and 1960, marking the beginning of one of the most anticipated events in the football calendar, witnessing over the years to come some truly remarkable and momentous play.

Euro 2008 will receive massive media coverage, allowing millions of fans to watch the 31 matches in all four corners of the world. Reports from Euro 2004 in Portugal totalled approximately 28,378 hours on 234 different channels, a far cry from the grainy black and white images during the Championship’s humble beginnings!
Coverage of the games can be seen at various locations in the resort, including Spikes, La Creperie (day time only), Monty’s and the Tennis Academy.

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Rosemary Conley - Health and Fitness Week at the resort

The Rosemary Conley Fitness Week kicks off on 1st June with a champagne reception, followed by a full week’s programme of workouts with Rosemary, a medical check-up with Dr. Kaiser from the Vale do Lobo medical Centre, beauty treatments, a medical or personal training session, a round of 9 holes of golf and a number of talks, demonstrations and other programmed activities, ending on 8th June. Free use of the tennis courts, outdoor swimming pools and gymnasium will also be given. The fitness guru promises an exciting week of fun and well-being, aiming to point each participant on the right path for a fitter, healthier and happier way of living.

Further details are available from the Vale do Lobo Wellness Centre.

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Vale Do lobo rocks - Rock’n’Roll party was a fun night for all

Saturday, 17th May saw the Auditorium transform into a Hall of Rock for an evening of Rock’n’Roll, to the sounds of some of the best music from the era. The first event of its kind in the resort, the evening was greatly welcomed and enjoyed by all those who attended, bringing an injection of colourful entertainment and dance to the resort – musical entertainment was provided by the lively Pink Cadillacs with authentic dancing quartet “Presumed Innocent Show” performing their best moves and encouraging guests out onto the dance floor. Suggestions of other themed events that would be popular amongst the Vale do Lobo community would be greatly welcomed and will help towards providing a diverse year-round calendar of events.

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New Interior Design Showroom adds a creative corner at Vale do Lobo Shopping

The greatly anticipated interior design showroom by prestigious interior designers: Alquatro and Maria Raposo opened its doors at Vale do Lobo Shopping at the end of May. A divine space of home inspiration and beautiful design, the showroom will provide a base for expert designers from both companies to create home identity solutions, working alongside the resort’s own architectural department on bespoke home projects. The space also showcases a diverse selection of furnishings and accessories, perfect to adorn your home or as a special gift. The date for the showroom’s official opening will be announced shortly.

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The resort makes a “grand entrance” - Works due for completion in June

The plans for the fabulous resort entrance have been generating increasing interest and the wait for the completion of the area, which is already clearly taking the shape of the final showpiece, is now almost over. The entrance should be completed by the middle of this month. Vale do Lobo looks forward to unveiling the entrance to the Vale do Lobo community and visitors.

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Finisterra exhibition 28th June - 26th August

Vale do Lobo Art Gallery opens its doors on June, 28th with an inspiring exhibition – “Finisterra” - organised by the Centro Cultural São Lourenço and involving also the participation of the Convento Espírito Santo in Loulé. This new exhibition will feature seven young Portuguese artists, throughout the months of June, July and August. The theme will encompass natural landscapes intertwined with fantasy and three dimensional elements, symbolising the line from where land ends and a journey begins, hence the name “Finisterra”, end of land. Each artist will be allocated one of the three galleries to present his/her works. The artist that has been chosen to exhibit at Vale do Lobo is Hugo Canoilas, who will be presenting a selection of highly original sculptures and pieces against a backdrop of darkness, resulting in a surreal feel of mystery to the space. The “Finisterra” exhibition will run from June, 28th to August, 26th.

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Blue Flag once again awarded
Vale do Lobo celebrates 20 years of recognition

The beach season is only just around the corner and beachgoers will be pleased to hear that Vale do Lobo has once again been awarded the European Union Blue Flag of Environmental Excellence. The Blue Flag requires an assessment and re-award every year, ensuring the upmost care is taken to maintain high standards – this is the 20th year running that it has been awarded to the resort in recognition that both the beach and waters are clean. Vale do Lobo’s beach offers a haven for both those who just wish to relax in the sunshine, perhaps with a good book, and those who use the sand for resistance building either by jogging or walking. A diverse selection of water sports and other fun beach activities will also be in force throughout the summer months, ensuring there is something for all the family.

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