Lagos hosts exhibition by award-winning Portuguese photographer Pedro Noel da Luz Guerreiro
Portimão-born photographer is showcasing his work at TEIAS Artísticas – June 4, 2025 TEIAS Artísticas Association, in Lagos, is hosting a photography exhibition by renowned Portuguese photographer Pedro Noel da Luz Guerreiro. Born in 1976 in Portimão, Guerreiro has built a distinguished career spanning over two decades, with both solo and group exhibitions that have received national and international acclaim. The exhibition features...
Lagoa Wine Show is almost here
The annual event celebrates Portuguese wine and culture – June 4, 2025 The Lagoa Wine Show, one of the most acclaimed wine events in southern Portugal, is just around the corner. From June 6 to 9, visitors will enjoy a showcase of some of the country’s finest wines, and the opportunities to taste them at the town’s Coronel Figueiredo Street. Portugal’s most celebrated wine regions will be highlighted at the event, which was recently...
Reviewing the rising reds: Portugal’s emerging wines and its indigenous revivals
From claypot-aged Negra Mole in the Algarve to elegant blends from Beira Interior, a new generation of Portuguese winemakers is redefining regional excellence – May 30, 2025 | Text Patrick Stuart & Alexandra Stilwell Our wine experts weigh in on their latest discoveries. João Clara Claypot Red It was the João Clara winery located near Alcantarilha, here in the Algarve, that first impressed me with a wine made from the...
Rebuilt and reimagined: Portimão unveils the new “Nova Vila” retail park
Rising from the ashes of the 2012 fire, a modern retail hub brings new life to Portimão – May 29, 2025 Constructed on the same site as the former Portimão Retail Park which was destroyed by fire in 2012, the highly anticipated Nova Vila Retail Park opens its doors today, Thursday, May 29. This marks the largest retail park launch in the Algarve in over a decade. The reopening breathes new life into the area just off the EN125...
Carvoeiro Black & White Night party programme unveiled
The countdown has begun – May 29, 2025 With summer just around the corner, the countdown has begun for one of southern Portugal’s most popular summer events: the Carvoeiro Black & White Night. Founded in 2014, the open-air party celebrates the summer solstice and attracts thousands of visitors each year to the picturesque village of Carvoeiro. The event was inspired by the Celtic festival of Litha and has grown into one of the...
Algarve Night Dog Shows return to Lagos this May 30-31 with several competitions
Lagos welcomes six different shows this weekend – May 28, 2025 | Photos Clube Português de Canicultura Lagos will once again be the stage for the Night Dog Shows, taking place between May 30 and 31, between 5pm and midnight, at the Municipal Stadium. Organised by the Portuguese Kennel Club (Clube Português de Canicultura) and Lagos City Council, in collaboration with Lagos Zoo, this edition will include: the 5th Algarve Dog Show,...
A tourist at home: Enjoying a relaxed round of mini golf after a taste of one of the world’s 50 best burgers
Marie Patterson explores some Algarve favourites and hidden gems – May 14, 2025 | Text Marie Patterson | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group After a long stretch of gloomy, rainy days this winter and early spring, the arrival of sunny weather felt like a much-needed breath of fresh air. It was the perfect opportunity to embrace the outdoors, and what better place to head than the charming town of Lagos for an afternoon of pure...
Rally returns to Portimão this weekend
12th Rally Cidade de Portimão promises high-speed thrills – May 8, 2025 Motorsports excitement returns to the Algarve this weekend, between May 10 and 11, with the 12th edition of the Rally Cidade de Portimão, with 33 teams registered for the Southern Rally Championship. Kicking off on Saturday, May 10 at 9pm under the night lights, with the Night Super Special held on Avenida 25 de Abril, near Liceu de Portimão. On Sunday, May 11,...
Portugal Day celebrations return to Lagos after 29 years
The date is known as “Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities” – April 30, 2025 Photo Getty Images Lagos will “host the celebrations of the Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities in 2025, extending the celebrations to the Portuguese community in Macau”, the Government announced earlier this year. This marks the return of the Portugal Day celebrations to the city after 29 years. “This is a...
TEIAS Lagos hosting handmade art workshops this May
The Teias Artísticas Association is hosting a series of workshops at its local shop in Lagos, with something for everyone – April 30, 2025 Previous Workshops – Photo TEIAS Lagos TEIAS Lagos store by the Teias Artísticas Association is hosting a series of creative workshops throughout May, with something for everyone. The association brings together local artists from various disciplines, offering visitors a unique opportunity...
Graffiti collective ‘RUA’ exhibition opens to the public at Lagos’ LAC
LAC hosts Colectivo RUA’s exhibition rooted in Porto’s graffiti culture and visual storytelling – April 29, 2025 Lagos’ LAC – Creative Activities Laboratory is currently hosting an exhibition featuring artists from the graffiti scene and visual arts. The exhibition opened to the public on April 26 (Friday) and showcases artworks by current resident artists from Colectivo RUA, a collective founded in Porto in 2006. Comprising 11...
Casas do Barlavento unveils new office in prime Lagos location
With a fresh identity and expanded digital platforms, the real estate firm reinforces its position in the Western Algarve market – April 25, 2025 | Photos Casas do Barlavento Real estate company Casas do Barlavento recently opened a new office overlooking Lagos Marina, one of the city’s prime location, bringing a “renewed energy” to the company. In the Western Algarve property market, Casas do Barlavento has built a strong reputation...
Lagos to host the first TEDx event in the Algarve
TEDxPraça Gil Eanes set for this May – April 24, 2025 The Algarve region will host its first-ever TEDx conference this May. Under the theme “Co-Creating a Limitless Future”, the event promises to deliver an “unforgettable TEDx experience”, uniting some of the most inspiring Portuguese and international voices who will share transformative ideas aligned with the theme. Attendees can expect an inspiring lineup of speakers covering a...
Praia da Rocha’s gardens undergoing much-needed renovation
A renovation project has begun at the iconic Santa Catarina Fortress gardens in Praia da Rocha – April 23, 2025 The municipal council of Portimão has announced the start of renovations on the gardens located next to the fortress overlooking Praia da Rocha. These gardens offer visitors stunning views of the popular beach and provide a rare green refuge in an otherwise urbanised tourism hotspot. The renovation project is being carried...
A new €60 million luxury resort in Meia Praia is set to open in 2027
New luxury resort in Lagos – April 21, 2025 | Text Michael Bruxo ©Carlos Afonso/CM Lagos Sonae Sierra and PGIM Real Estate are investing over €60 million in a new luxury resort in Meia Praia, Lagos, scheduled to open in 2027. This is the second “strategic investment” of the joint venture between Sierra, the real estate arm of the Sonae group, and international property manager PGIM Real Estate, after the acquisition, in April, of...
Marina de Lagos Art Academy invites artists to join the Mermaid-themed competition, exhibition to be held later in September
Children are also invited to participate, with submissions open until May 31 – April 21, 2025 Marina de Lagos Art Academy, Photo Marina de Lagos Art Academy The Marina de Lagos Art Academy will host its annual cultural event promoting art in its various forms – painting, sculpture, music, and fashion – on September 13 at Lagos Marina. This year’s event will not only showcase the works of participating artists but also welcome...
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve reopens with Easter Week celebrations
A new chapter begins with a refreshed identity, luxury residences, wellness experiences, and gourmet offerings – April 17, 2025 The iconic Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve has reopened with a renewed identity and a focus on authenticity, hospitality, and well-being. Now under the management of the Spanish group Azora, which specialises in hotel investment and management, the hotel invites guests to experience a fresh take on luxury in...
Lagos unveils platform to promote local culture
The new platform is designed to bring together the best of Lagos’ cultural offer – April 16, 2025 Lagos 2019, Photo Bruno Filipe Pires/Open Media Group Lagos City Council has announced the municipality’s new cultural brand – Lagos Vive Cultura (Lagos Living Culture). Designed to bring together the best of Lagos’ cultural offer, you can follow the Lagos Vive Cultura Facebook and Instagram pages to keep up with the municipality’s...
Silves wine makes history at national awards
First-ever Algarve wine to make the exclusive selection of top national wines – April 15, 2025 Morgado do Quintão’s Vinhas Velhas 2022 Morgado do Quintão’s Vinhas Velhas 2022 was named one of Revista de Vinhos’ “30 Best Wines of 2024”. This is the first-ever Algarve wine to make this exclusive selection of top national wines. Regarded as a wine authority in Portugal, Revista de Vinhos hosted its annual awards in Porto. Celebrating...
Lagos Discoveries Festival returns this April with new theme
From Lagos to Japan: The 12th Discoveries Festival celebrates Lagos’ pivotal role in the Portuguese Age of Discovery – April 15, 2025 From April 30 to May 4, Lagos will once again celebrate its rich maritime heritage with the 12th edition of Festival dos Descobrimentos (Discoveries Festival). This year’s theme, “The Great Adventure: From Lagos to Japan,” highlights Portugal’s voyages across uncharted waters, connecting Europe to the...
