Sample Itinerary
You may arrive at Casa Mira Montanha at any time. Food, wine and other basic provisions will be available for you in the accommodation. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant. The only meals not included are some evening meals in restaurants - average cost €15 - €20 per person (£10 - £15). Transport is provided locally but if you have your own transport then you have more freedom.
If there is something in particular you would like to do (for example, go on a boat/fishing trip, see dolphins, go on safari, riding), this can be arranged but the cost is not included in the price.
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Morning |
Afternoon |
Evening |
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Day 1
(e.g. Saturday)
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Arrive in Faro. Either hire a car or a taxi will take you to Mira Montanha. |
Lunch/refreshments. Give out course programme/reading. Relax on the terrace, go for a walk… |
Optional evening meal in or around Monchique/Foia (the highest mountain peak in the region). |
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Day 2 (Sunday) |
Workshop 10-12.30 Lunch in local restaurant. |
Afternoon trip to Silves. Visit the Moorish Castle. Writing exercise. Live music at Cafe Ingles. |
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Day 3 (Monday) |
Workshop 10-12.30 Lunch in local restaurant. |
Visit Lagos - historical town. Optional boat trip. |
Optional evening meal in Lagos. |
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Day 4 (Tuesday) |
Workshop 10-12.30.
Lunch in Monchique. |
Stroll around Monchique. Writing exercise. |
Vegetarian evening meal at Mira Montanha. |
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Day 5 (Wednesday) |
Workshop 10-12.30 Lunch in local restaurant. |
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Day 6 (Thursday) |
Workshop 10-11.30 Lunch in local restaurant. |
(Submit work for tutorial - 1000 words max.) |
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Day 7 (Friday) |
Tutorials 11-1 Lunch in local restaurant. |
Afternoon trip to the Western coast (Aljezur and Arrifana). Relax on the beach, have a walk around the small town and climb up to the ruins of the castle. |
Barbecue (weather permitting!). Reading of work?
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Day 8 (Saturday) |
Depart for Faro. |
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| Follow up: You are welcome to submit electronically your complete story of up to 2000 words for feedback. |
Last updated 21 July 2006