Next generation of football talent heads to Portimão this weekend for the U14 International Cup
Young elite stars from Liverpool, Benfica, Sporting and over 30 other clubs from around the world to compete in the Algarve this weekend – November 13, 2025 The city of Portimão is set to host some of the brightest young football talents in the world as the U14 Portimão International Cup kicks off this weekend, from November 14 (Friday) to November 16 (Sunday). The tournament will bring together elite youth teams from across Europe...
Get creative this festive season with TEIAS November workshops in Lagos
TEIAS TEIAS Art Association and store presents different workshops, with a wine and art evening as well – November 4, 2025 Lagos-based TEIAS Art Association and store (Teias Artísticas Association), a collective of different artists from multiple styles and fields, is getting ready to host a series of inspiring creative workshops. From painting and ceramics to festive crafts and design, there will be a wide range of creative...
The One restaurant welcomes Quinta do Crasto for a Wine Dinner to remember this November
Five exquisite courses and five exceptional wines from the Douro region – October 31, 2025 Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort’s The One restaurant is hosting an exclusive wine dinner this November 7 (Friday), in partnership with Douro’s Quinta do Crasto, promising to be an unforgettable evening. The One Restaurant has received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine, establishing itself as a specialist in fine wines and...
Sagres welcomes the start of the Setka Atlantic Challenge ocean race this November 11
The starting shot of the competition will be fired in Sagres – marking the beginning of a solo race across the Atlantic in a five-metre mini yacht – October 29, 2025 Photo Setka Atlantic Challenge 2025 The Setka Atlantic Challenge 2025 begins in Sagres on November 11, with competitors setting course for Martinique, in the Caribbean. Participants will gather at the Clube Naval de Lisboa in the first week of November for the final...
4th edition of Art Expo Algarve gathers artists from Portugal and abroad in Silves this November
The Expo will feature more than 60 artists, and will invite visitors to take part in interactive activities for extra fun – October 29, 2025 The 4th edition of Art Expo Algarve, one of the biggest art exhibitions in southern Portugal, is approaching soon, taking place from November 14-16 (Friday to Sunday) at the FISSUL Pavilion in Silves, sponsored by Art Lovers Algarve. Featuring over 60 talented artists, the exhibition will...
Algarve Oncology Association announces launch of a new round of free mobile breast cancer screenings
The Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Programme has expanded to include women aged 45 to 74 – October 27, 2025 Mamamaratona 2025 in Quarteira, Photo Algarve Oncology Association The Algarve Oncology Association (AOA) announced the launch of a new round of its Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Programmes, now including women aged 45 to 74. The programme, which began last month, will allow “twice as many women” to benefit from early...
Portimão hosts the first TRITON World Series this October 24-26
The triathlon Grand Final will bring together athletes from 15 countries – October 21, 2025 Portimão will welcome the world triathlon series – TRITON World Series Grand Final 2025 – which will take place in the Marina area from October 24 to 26. Bringing together athletes from 15 different countries, TRITON is a new global competition that aims to “change the reality of triathlon through constant innovation and a strong brand”....
German artist Mari Arp exhibits expressive cinematic icons at Vilalara until October 31
Revived Hollywood divas come to life with lots of colours, blending nostalgia with modern artistry – October 16, 2025 German contemporary artist Mari Arp is currently showcasing her work at the Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve, in partnership with the Côrte-Real Gallery, one of the Algarve’s leading names in the art scene. The exhibition is part of the hotel’s new commitment to bringing art into its spaces, enriching the experience of...
Portimão hosts underwater photography exhibition celebrating Portugal’s marine heritage
“Deep Gaze” by Miguel Veterano will be on display until November 1 – October 15, 2025 Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes, in Portimão, is hosting a unique underwater photography exhibition titled Olhar Profundo (Deep Gaze), by the photographer Miguel Veterano. The exhibition brings together a collection of underwater images captured in various locations across mainland Portugal and the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores. The photographs...
There’s still time to visit Lagos’s final ARTURb exhibition – Artists United in Residence
Artists from different nationalities come together for a collective celebration of urban art – October 15, 2025 Photo Daniel Bastos There’s still time to explore this year’s final exhibition of ARTURb – Artists United in Residence, running until October 31, at LAC – Laboratory of Creative Activities in Lagos, a must-see for contemporary art lovers. The exhibition showcases original works created during this year’s residency by...
Morgado do Quintão welcomes autumn with Harvest Celebration this October 11
An intimate evening of wine, music, and community under the Algarve sky – October 10, 2025 Morgado do Quintão, a historic vineyard set between Lagoa and Silves, will host its annual Open House – Harvest Party, this Saturday, October 11, from 7pm until late. This year, the Harvest Party has been reimagined in a more intimate style, featuring one long table outdoors, designed to encourage closeness through conversation, music and...
Oktoberfest returns to Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches this September
Germany’s iconic Oktoberfest comes to the Algarve with plenty of beer, dancing, and traditional Bavarian treats – September 18, 2025 Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches will once again host Oktoberfest, the end-of-summer event in the Algarve, bringing the festive atmosphere of Munich to the region, taking place from September 24 to October 5. The Biergarten, run by the luxury resort Vila Vita Parc, will recreate the traditional German...
Svetlana Bakushina Fusion Project concludes its acclaimed tour with a final performance this September
An unmissable evening of jazz, rock, world music, and dance marks the grand finale of the Algarve tour – September 17, 2025 Led by pianist and composer Svetlana Bakushina, the Svetlana Bakushina Fusion Project will conclude its acclaimed Algarve tour with a final performance on September 27, at 9.30 pm, at the Lagos Cultural Centre’s Duval Pestana Auditorium. Following a series of sold-out concerts throughout the region, the show will...
Algarve International Racetrack calendar features five major events before the year ends
Full throttle: From endurance battles to MotoGP thrills, Portimão gears up for an unforgettable autumn – September 10, 2025 Photo by AIA Motorsport is set to make a roaring comeback at the Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) in Portimão, with five major competitions lined up between October and December. The post-summer season resumes with the Fun Cup between October 10 and 12, before the European Le Mans Series arrives from...
Marina de Lagos Art Academy to host open-air cultural event this September 13
An afternoon of exhibitions, live music and a themed outfit showcase – September 5, 2025 The Marina de Lagos Art Academy will once again present its annual open-air cultural event on Saturday, September 13, from 4pm to 7pm at the Marina. The afternoon promises sculpture and painting exhibitions, live music, wine and an imaginative outfit showcase, all open for the public to enjoy. This year’s theme for the outfit exhibition is...
Calling all garden lovers to the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair
The yearly fair is dedicated to creating sustainable Mediterranean gardens with minimal water use – September 4, 2025 ©Eric Roth Organised by the Mediterranean Gardening Association Portugal in partnership with Lagoa Council, this year’s Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair will be held on October 18 and 19 at the FATACIL Showground in Lagoa. The annual fair is a unique event that aims to celebrate the start of the gardening year...
Swim Party 10km returns for its second edition this September
Preparations for the event are already underway – August 26, 2025 Swim Party 2024 – 10km The Algarve’s coastline will once again provide the stage for the Swim Party 10km Algarve, taking place on Saturday, September 6. The open-water challenge, stretching from Carvalho Beach to Ferragudo’s Praia dos Caneiros, was launched last year with 70 swimmers of several nationalities taking part. Swim Party 2024 – 10km The event is a...
Algarve’s biggest art fair in the Algarve returns this November, under new management
Art Expo Algarve, the biggest, oldest, and most visited art fair in the south of Portugal brings together international and regional artists to Silves – August 25, 2025 | Text Eric Roth Workshop at Art Expo Algarve 2024 – Photo Eric Roth Art Expo Algarve is the biggest, oldest, and most visited art fair in the south of Portugal. Each year, it brings together international and regional artists who want to share their artwork with...
Portimão’s street exhibition by the riverside invites visitors to journey back in time
‘A Journey Through the History of Portimão’s Stories’ returns, showcasing the city’s most iconic sites – August 22, 2025 Portimão is hosting a riverside exhibition, inviting visitors on a journey through the city’s rich history and heritage. Friends of the Portimão Museum present ‘Passear pela História das Histórias de Portimão’ (A Journey Through the History of Portimão’s Stories) at Praça Manuel Teixeira Gomes, by the...
Arrebita Food Festival is almost here, bringing haute cuisine to Portimão
The festival has established itself as a living showcase of new-age Portuguese cuisine and “a manifesto for the democratisation of gastronomy” – August 20, 2025 The 6th edition of the Arrebita food festival returns to Portimão from September 5-7, this year with more days and more chefs. The event will once again take place on the city centre’s Alameda da Praça da República. Haute cuisine will be brought to the streets and be within...
