Exhibition uncovers the history behind the Algarve’s tourism image, captured by photographers Almeida D’Eça in the 60s and 70s
Ferragudo is showcasing several works by the first professional photographers who portrayed the Algarve as a tourist destination, in an exhibition in Ferragudo until Friday, August 16 – July 26, 2024 The Algarve’s iconic touristic images in the 60s and 70s were created by photographers Asta and Luís de Almeida d’Eça who became renowned for their promotional photographs, creating the image of the Algarve as a tourism destination as we...
Major expansion planned for Portimão Marina to accommodate superyachts
Estimated to cost between €12 million and €14 million, the project will boost nautical tourism and local economy – July 18, 2024 | Photos Beatriz Maio/Open Media Group The new project for the expansion of Portimão Marina will create 30 new mooring berths for superyachts, announced Pedro Machado, Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism, last week in the presence of regional leaders André Gomes, Algarve Tourism boss, Portimão mayor...
French acrobatic circus show comes to Portimão’s riverside this July 18-20
Incredible stunts to be performed for three nights, free for everyone to attend – July 17, 2024 French company AKOREACRO brings exciting performances with the new circus show ‘Arrêt DUrgence’. For three straight nights, between July 18 (Thursday) and July 20 (Saturday), Portimão’s Zona Ribeirinha riverside, near the Clube Naval de Portimão, will be the stage for a lot of fun for the whole family. AKOREACRO’s show will bring controlled...
Silves Sunset Secrets: There is still time to enjoy the sunsets at the castle
Thursdays at the Castle bring various concerts for the whole family to enjoy warm summer afternoons – July 15, 2024 The yearly summer event Sunset Secrets – Thursdays at the Castle (“Quintas do Castelo”) brings together fun for everyone and great views over the city of Silves. With a capacity of 600 people, there is a lot of room for the perfect end of the evening. The event provides the perfect chance to unwind and relax at “one of...
World Superbike Championship comes to Portimão this August
Algarve set for action-packed world superbike championship – July 15, 2024 The Algarve International Autodrome (AIA) in Portimão will welcome the seventh round of the World Superbike Championship between August 9 (Friday) and August 11 (Sunday), promising three days of heart-pounding action. Organisers have revealed a completely new programme for the event. All track activities will take place after 12pm, leaving “open space for...
Silves Beer Fest begins July 17 with top beer selections from Portugal
Enjoy a variety of craft brews, live music, and regional cuisine – July 12, 2024 Photo Silves Beer Fest It’s almost time for the Silves Beer Fest, taking place between July 17 (Wednesday) and July 21 (Sunday), at Praça Al-Mutamid, where music, entertainment, local products, handicrafts, and gastronomy will be on offer. Starting at 6pm and until 1am, the Silves Beer Fest is a great place to drink cold beer, enjoy live music, dance and...
Sardines Festival returns to Portimão’s riverside this July 30
Famous gastronomic festival will bring musical performances by Aurea, Sara Correia, Anjos, Richie Campbell, Marisa Liz, Delfins and much more – July 12, 2024 Portimão’s famous Sardine Festival, taking place between July 30 and August 4, brings back the festive atmosphere of the traditional sardinhada, which promises to tickle the appetites of all visitors. As always, the grills are back in operation and will be filling the riverside...
Portimão’s Zona Ribeirinha welcomes back the Lota Cool Market this July 24
This year’s theme celebrates the 100th anniversary of Portimão’s city status – July 12, 2024 | Photos Lota Cool Market Portimão’s Old Lota area in the Zona Ribieirnha, near the riverside, and Jardim Visconde Bivar will be transformed into a place of pure entertainment and fun from July 24 to July 28. The event will bring live music and incredible DJs, as well as delicious, exotic and international foods, with many...
Explore all kinds of street food at the Lagos Food Fest until July 14
There will be many different food and drink options as well as music throughout the four days – July 11, 2024 | Photos Lagos Food Fest Lagos’s Jardim da Constituição welcomes another edition of the Lagos Food Fest, between July 11 (Thursday) and 14 (Sunday). The yearly festival has become a Lagos summer staple, featuring some of Portugal’s most original food trucks with the best street food in the country. There will be also a lot of...
Beauty and glamour: Ellise is the visionary behind Almadena’s newest beauty salon
Ells Beauty Suite “is more than just a salon, it’s a celebration of self-love, self-care, and empowerment” – July 11, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio The young entrepreneur Ellise Bromfield brought innovation and freshness to the village of Almadena, in the western Algarve, with her brand-new salon. Ells Beauty Suite offers a range of services from facials, and lashes to waxing and massages as well as different manicure and pedicure options....
At Lita’s Concept Store, you will find art pieces, fashion items, and décor inspirations from all over the world
An exciting new space in Lagos brings Lita Santos’s singular taste to a shop filled with life, joy, and creativity – July 11, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio A new and unique space in Lagos, Lita Santos brings her singular taste to a shop full of life, joy, and creativity – exactly as she is. Located at the entrance of the city, the Concept Store is a true reflection of her background and tastes. The charm of this unique...
First stone laid at Portimão’s Nova Vila Retail Park
Rise like a phoenix: New retail park being built on the same plot of land as the previous retail park that was destroyed by a fire in 2012 – July 11, 2024 | Text Michael Bruxo Construction of Portimão’s Nova Vila Retail Park started on June 4 with a symbolic ceremony to lay the first stone, organised by Belgian developer Mitiska REIM. The new retail park is being built on the same plot of land as the previous retail park that was...
Lagos welcomes the Arte Doce Fair with major concert headliners, starting this July 24
This summer’s sweetest event will have a variety of regional sweets, typical Algarve products, gastronomic demonstrations, and concerts by Expensive Soul, Fernando Daniel, Hybrid Theory (Linkin Park Tribute), Plutónio and Luís Trigacheiro – July 10, 2024 Photo Câmara Municipal de Lagos Calling all sweets lovers – Lagos will host its popular Arte Doce sweets competition between July 24 and 28, boasting a variety of regional sweets,...
Lagoa Jazz Fest starts this July 19, with top jazz performances
Three-day festival brings together national and international jazz musicians to Lagoa’s Sítio das Fontes Park – July 9, 2024 The famous natural park Sítio das Fontes, in Estômbar, will once again set the stage for another edition of the Lagoa Jazz Fest, a festival which started in 2003 and continues to bring many exciting jazz performances for music lovers to enjoy by the riverside. Over 250 musicians have already performed at the...
Ferragudo Beach mural pays homage to surfers and bodyboarders
A fitting tribute by local artist Isa Neuparth – July 8, 2024 | Text Michael Bruxo Ferragudo breakwater, a popular spot for surfers and body-boarders, has been revitalised with a new 26-metre-long street art mural, following a series of vandalism incidents. The breakwater and its beach, known as Praia do Molhe, are known for boasting waves which are “unique in the western Algarve”, attracting scores of surfers and bodyboarders...
Noitada Festival: A new summer festival in Portimão will bring together light, art, and culture this July
Portimão’s centenary celebrations spark the debut of the Noitada Festival – July 7, 2024 In honour of its centenary, Portimão is set to dazzle with the debut of the Noitada Festival, transforming the city centre into a vibrant celebration of music, art, and culture on July 26 and 27. For two days, the city’s most iconic areas will come alive with an array of live performances, light installations, and interactive displays, all part of...
Lagoa’s famous Fatacil fair returns in August
The town’s major summer fair attracted around 200,000 visitors last year’s edition – July 6, 2024 Fatacil 2023 This year, the 43rd edition of FATACIL will take place from August 16 to 25 with hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of musicians and live performances, and multiple points of interest. Fatacil 2023 Headliners include Os Quatro e Meia (August 16), Ivandro (August 17), D.A.M.A (Agust 18), João Pedro Pais (August 19), Carolina...
Lagoa showcases collective Portuguese handicraft exhibition in honor of ancient techniques and stories
Lagoa’s Art school is showcasing a collective exhibition that shares “valuable ancient techniques and stories in a unified portrayal of Portugal”, until July 31 – July 5, 2024 Escola de Artes Mestre Fernando Rodrigues in Lagoa is featuring creations by artisans from the Algarve and the north of Portugal, in a collective exhibition entitled “Artesanato de Mãos Dadas” (Hand-in-Hand Craftsmanship), which will be on show at the Galeria...
Zoomarine unveils new ride inspired by Iguazu Falls
Summer thrills: Exciting new ride at the famous Algarve theme park in Guia – July 5, 2024 | Text Michael Bruxo Algarve theme park Zoomarine has inaugurated a new ride inspired by Iguazu Falls, a series of waterfalls along the Iguazu River on the Brazilian Argentine border. The new attraction, which “promises to be the highlight of the summer in the Algarve”, says the theme park, offers visitors “a unique and exciting experience with...
Join the free Moonlight Walks in Lagoa’s municipality this Summer
The famous group night walks return this Summer for another edition, starting July 10 – July 5, 2024 | Text Michael Bruxo © Ganapathy Kumar, Unsplash Lagoa has announced the return of its ‘Caminhadas ao Luar’ (Moonlight Walks), which will take place on Wednesdays in July and August. Starting at 8.30pm, the moonlight walks will be held in Lagoa (July 10), Porches (July 17), Parchal (July 24), Ferragudo (July 31), Estômbar (August 7)...
