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...
Lagos to renew its National Railway Museum Centre
Restoring Lagos’s historic railway heritage – September 16, 2025 Lagos City Council has approved an addendum to the Shared Management Agreement with the National Railway Museum Foundation – Armando Ginestal Machado, to speed up the rehabilitation of the Museum Centre and enable the community to access history and a long-awaited heritage space is the main goal of this new decision made jointly by the two organisations. Housed in the...
Sharing the story behind Silves’s iconic restaurants
Inside explores three traditional restaurants serving Portuguese cuisine – September 16, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Hélio Ramos Ponte Romana, Silves Steeped in culture, tradition and authentic gastronomy, Silves boasts a number of historic and iconic restaurants serving Portuguese cuisine where guests feel at home whilst savouring dishes that will stay with them forever. One of Portugal’s oldest towns and the capital of the...
Zest Bistro: Homemade meals and live music in Praia da Luz
This laid-back bistro unveils seasonal menu – September 15, 2025 | Inside Promotion Zest Bistro, Praia de Luz With a new autumn/winter menu adapted to the seasonality, ensuring the quality and excellence of its ingredients, the Zest Bistro in Praia de Luz welcomes diners in an elegant yet laid-back atmosphere. Open for 25 years under the warm hospitality of owner James Wright, this fun family restaurant stands out for its fresh,...
17th-century Ponta da Bandeira Fort set for restoration
Ponta da Bandeira Fort monument classified as a Property of Public Interest – September 15, 2025 Ponta da Bandeira Fort, Lagos Lagos City Council has signed a contract to strengthen the east façade of Ponta da Bandeira Fort, a 17th-century monument classified as a Property of Public Interest. The €149,307 project (plus VAT) must be completed within 90 days and follows a technical inspection by Cultural Heritage I.P., which confirmed...
Boavista announces new €50 million hotel
Scheduled to be ready in 2027, investment will create 170 jobs – September 12, 2025 | Text Bruno Filipe Pires Construction is already underway on the new hotel of Quinta da Boavista – Empreendimentos Turísticos SA, under the aegis of the Emerson Group. During a presentation ceremony to official bodies and partners during the summer, architect and project manager Luís Nóbrega explained this will be a hotel “that reinforces Quinta...
A fresh start: Café da Olaria, beside Porches Pottery, is under new management
With painted tiles all around to see, the café feels like stepping into a magical place – September 10, 2025 | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group Café da Olaria, now under new management, has reopened its doors beside the iconic Porches Pottery, welcoming guests Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 10am to 3pm. Following a thoughtful renovation, the terrace, bathrooms, and bar have been refreshed, complemented...
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...
Wine Talk: Discover what’s new in the Algarve wine scene
Fresh, local and award-winning: Exploring the wines making waves in the Algarve – September 9, 2025 Fresh, maritime wines Taking their name from the fiddler crabs (Uca tangeri) found on Alvor Beach, the UCA Violinista wines are Arvad’s latest releases: a collection of fresh, maritime wines to be enjoyed “at any tide”. Light-heartedly, the brand asserts itself as “a serious wine that doesn’t take itself too seriously”. The red, a...
FATACIL continues to raise the bar
Expanded spaces and lively performances mark another successful edition – September 6, 2025 Badoxa This year’s FATACIL, the 44th edition, drew large crowds, introduced key upgrades, and placed a renewed focus on showcasing Algarve artists, helping to shape another highly successful chapter in Lagoa’s bustling summer fair. The fair took place from August 22 to 31 and featured a series of improvements which organisers say...
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...
Carvoeiro unveils statue in honour of its fishermen
A lasting tribute to the courage and legacy of its people – September 5, 2025 Lagoa and Carvoeiro Parish Council unveiled a new sculpture honouring local fishermen, a central figure in the identity and history of Praia do Carvoeiro. The sculpture, placed on a hilltop overlooking Carvoeiro Beach and the sea, represents the strength, courage, and resilience of those who for generations braved the sea and supported the community with...
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...
Zoomarine joins international emergency network for marine mammals
The emergency network brings together institutions, experts, and qualified resources, designed to support emergencies involving marine mammals – August 27, 2025 Zoomarine, the famous marine park located in Guia, has recently been announced as one of the founding members of AMERG – Aquatic Mammals Emergency Response Group, an international network promoted by the European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM). This collaboration...
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...
Portimão to host elite futsal tournament this August 23 and 24
The Record International Masters 2025 will bring together Benfica, Sporting, Barcelona and current European champions Palma Futsal – August 19, 2025 Portimão Arena will be the stage of the Record International Masters futsal tournament, taking place on August 23 and 24, bringing together four of the sport’s leading clubs: Benfica, Sporting, Barcelona, and Palma Futsal. One of the world’s premier friendly futsal tournaments returns...
