Grab your tickets for October’s Lagoa Wine Experiences
Enjoy a day’s programme full of wine tastings and friendly company – September 21, 2022 The 6th session of the Lagoa Wine Experiences happens next month with a set of unique initiatives. Participants will meet at 10.30am at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium (Lagoa) from where they will be taken to Única – Adega Cooperativa do Algarve, a place with a rich history in the region’s wine sector. A wine tasting session will be held...
Portimão Market opens the Algarve’s first “presuntaria”
The new shop offers a selection of cured hams, Portuguese wines and small delicacies to please the most demanding palates – September 5, 2022 Located inside Portimão’s Municipal Market, the Presuntaria do Mercado opened its doors to the public in August. The gourmet shop is the first of its kind in the region, focusing on serving top-quality, 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham sliced using a special Beher knife, Spain’s leading cured ham...
How a regional winery in Lagoa embraces tradition to produce great results
Since 2011, Monte de Salicos has produced 20,000 bottles of Red, White and Rosé wine annually, using tried and tested methods – August 22, 2022 Between Carvoeiro beach and the town of Lagoa, Monte de Salicos (MDS), a 13-hectare property, has been cultivated since the 18th century. It has been in the hands of the Cabrita family for at least five generations and, in 1999, António Cabrita, a local doctor from and now co-owner, planted...
Unearthing history: New Archaeological site discovered in the Algarve
New Pestana Golf Course uncovers Archaeological Site that has left experts with several questions – August 22, 2022 Construction of a new Pestana golf course between Ferragudo and Lagoa has unearthed a unique archaeological site containing traces of several eras. The works are taking place across a 40-hectare plot of land, but all it took was half a hectare to reveal an array of hidden discoveries. In layman’s terms, archaeologists...
The Algarve’s First urban organic mushroom farm
A hard-working couple used their downtime during the pandemic productively to turn a fascinating idea into the Algarve’s first urban organic mushroom farm – August 22, 2022 Mushrooms produced organically in the basement of a store in Portimão have quickly become all the rage among many of the Algarve’s best restaurants and their chefs. Gribb, the Russian name for ‘mushroom’ or ‘fungi’, is the Algarve’s first urban organic mushroom...
A local shop in Ferragudo honours the best Algarvian flavours
The Origens Shop has been committed to honouring and showcasing the best flavours of the Algarve – August 22, 2022 Coming from the sea and the mountains, from east to west, the products available at the Origens shop show the best flavours that the Algarve has to offer. This is, precisely, the goal, according to owner Luís Alberto. “It’s a retrospective and an appreciation of Algarvian flavours. It’s a reflection of our love for...
Capela das Artes Hotel created a therapy Centre focusing on stress management
Building smart habits: The Capela das Artes Hotel has created a therapy and treatment Centre focusing on stress management and various pathologies, together with a good diet and healthy sleeping habits – August 22, 2022 Aptly named Smart Habits, this space opened a few months ago in the old olive press of the well-known Capela das Artes Hotel, in Alcantarilha, now classified as a Monument of Public Interest due to its historical,...
The first butterfly garden in the Algarve has opened in Zoomarine
In the Algarve’s first Butterfly Garden, dozens of species can be seen flying over lakes, fish and a tropical botanical garden – August 22, 2022 Zoomarine has made it a habit of debuting new attractions for visitors every year. The novelty for this season is the opening of the Algarve’s first-ever dedicated butterfly house. The Butterfly Garden is a tropical botanical garden serving as a habitat for hundreds of exotic butterflies from...
A New collective art project arises in the Algarve: the Artlink Collective
This summer, the Artlink Collective will showcase the artwork of several artists around the Algarve – August 22, 2022 Some of life’s more interesting journeys seem to take on their own direction without any planned route in mind. This was the case when four artists made contact around nine months ago and both friendships and appreciation of each other’s work developed. Without denying that selling their own work was an objective, it...
The “coolest market in the South” starts this Thursday in Portimão
Lota Cool Market brings together not only local bands, but also craftspeople, local businesses, food trucks, designers, and artists from a variety of backgrounds – July 20, 2022 This month marks the return of the Lota Cool Market – the “coolest market in the south of Portugal” – to Portimão (Zona Ribeirinha) between July 21 and 24. Taking place from 6pm to 1am inside and around the renovated riverside Lota building, the event will...
Vila Vita Parc unveils stunning new villa
Part of the resort’s Collection, the Red Chalet is a Belle Époque-style villa launching this August in Armação de Pêra – July 19, 2022 Vila Vita Collection – the sister company to clifftop resort Vila Vita Parc – is about to launch its new property, the Red Chalet, located in the heart of Armação de Pêra, on August 1. Says the company, a leading player in the Algarve’s luxury rental market, the debut of the Red Chalet is “in...
Summertime brings back the “Sunset Secrets” Live Sessions to Silves Castle
Enjoy the Summer sunsets at the top of Silves Castle with live music, great food, dance performances and even fire shows – July 12, 2022 Sunset Secrets returns to Silves for yet another Summer edition. A series of sunset events will be held every Thursday at Silves Castle until August 4. These sunset parties take place between 6.30pm (admission is allowed until 9.30pm) and 11pm and feature everything from live music to “relaxing...
Lagoa Jazz Fest 2022 happens this July 1-3 in Estômbar
Internationally acclaimed Lagoa Jazz Fest returns to Estômbar this July – July 1, 2022 The intimistic Lagoa Jazz Festival returns once again to Estômbar for a set of jazz performances in a unique place, Sítio das Fontes, in Estômbar (part of Lagoa’s borough). For the past 16 editions, the Lagoa Jazz Festival has had positive critics from the press and national and international artists. The festival will feature a lounge space,...
International dance-music Festival ‘Secret Project’ comes to Portimão this weekend
Praia da Rocha beach in Portimão will take centre stage this weekend with the coming American Festival ‘Secret Project’, featuring some of the most renowned dance-music artists in the world – June 15, 2022 The Algarve is entering summer in full swing, promising a set of different events for everyone. While Carvoeiro will be hosting the Black and White Summer Party, Portimão is preparing for its own beach party – the Secret...
Over 30,000 expected to attend the Carvoeiro Black & White party this Saturday
Carvoeiro Black and White Summer Party returns for another memorable night in the Algarve – June 15, 2022 The Carvoeiro Black and White Night party is returning this Saturday (June 18) from 8.30pm and 3am after being cancelled for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Known as the event that marks the start of the Algarve’s summer agenda, the party is expected to attract over 30,000 people to the small town’s streets. Live music, DJ...
Portuguese Weekend Events for Vila Vita Parc’s 30th anniversary celebrations
Vila Vita Parc Resort is hosting two events dedicated to Portuguese music and Algarve gastronomy – June 9, 2022 Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa will be hosting two memorable events as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. This June 12 (Sunday), the spotlight is on Portuguese music with the performance of well-known Portuguese singer Bárbara Tinoco, and, on June 13, gastronomy takes centre stage with some of the most important...
Lagoa Wine Show starts this June 9 and promises four nights of wine tastings, concerts and more
Lagoa Wine Show returns after a two-year break to bring four memorable nights of wine tastings, gastronomic shows and concerts to the Algarve region – June 9, 2022 After a two year break, Lagoa Wine Show, “one of the most popular wine shows in the south of Portugal”, will return once again, between June 9 and 12, to celebrate the town’s winemaking history and showcase the high-quality wines currently produced in the Algarve. As...
Arvad winery to host a gastronomic event with wine, food, art and more!
The ‘Tchin Tchin’ gastronomic event promises wine, great dishes, fado and DJ music, performative showcooking, edible art and more – June 7, 2022 This June 16, Arvad Winery, in Estômbar, Lagoa, is hosting the ‘Tchin Tchin!’ event , between 5pm and 9pm. Described as a “celebration of life, pleasures and the senses through unique wines”, the event will shine the spotlight on local winemakers’ wines, regional food and...
Lagoa Wine Experiences 2022 edition happens this weekend
First session of Lagoa Wine Experiences 2022 will happen this weekend – May 27, 2022 Lagoa Wine Experiences, an event held for the first time in 2021 which opened the doors of local wine estates to wine lovers, is returning this year with its first session taking place on Saturday, May 28, between 10.30am and 6pm. Participants will meet at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium from where they will be taken to the Quinta dos Vales wine estate...
International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament in Portimão started today
The competition precedes the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup due to happen on May 27, 28 and 29 at the Portimão Arena – May 24, 2022 The 29th edition of the Portimão International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament started this Tuesday at the Portimão Arena, preceding the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup, which will take place this weekend, May 27 to 29, and offers the opportunity for younger gymnasts to compete in the same...
