Baptista Supermarket introduces new click and collect service to make life even easier for its customers
Effortless shopping at Baptista – October 15, 2025 In a year already marked by exciting developments, Baptista Supermarket continues to innovate. With the aim of making the shopping experience even smoother and more convenient, a new service has been launched: Click and Collect. Customers who shop online via the website can now collect their orders at a time that suits them best, simply by stopping by the tills. The process is quick...
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...
Wine Talk: What’s new in the national wine scene
Exciting new whites, rosés, and reds – October 14, 2025 | Text Alexandra Stilwell Tapada de Coelheiros White 2023 Set at the heart of the Alentejo, close to Arraiolos, Tapada de Coelheiros has recently launched the 2023 vintage of its iconic White blend (€30). This elegant and vibrant wine reaffirms the producer’s commitment to regenerative and organic agriculture, as well as respect for the natural beauty of the region. The vineyards...
SAAR live-in care in the Algarve: Personalised support that feels like home
From retirement to recovery or long-term care, SAAR helps you stay in familiar surroundings, independent, and at home in the lifestyle you love – October 14, 2025 | Inside Promotion As more people choose to retire or spend their later years in the Algarve, the question of how best to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life becomes increasingly important. For many, live-in care offers a compassionate and practical...
A tourist at home: Discovering new flavours and fresh perspectives in the Algarve
Marie Patterson explores the stories, tastes, and experiences that make home feel new again – October 11, 2025 | Text Marie Patterson | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group Le Crô Sometimes, when we live in a place for long enough, we forget to explore it. We drive past the same streets, wave to the same faces, and never quite notice the gems right under our noses. That’s why I love the idea of being a tourist at home – pressing...
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...
Vila Vita Spa once again awarded Best Spa in Portugal by World Spa Awards
The spa is solidifying its commitment to high-end spa treatments over the years – October 10, 2025 Vila Vita Spa by Sisley Paris has been named Portugal’s Best Resort Spa at the 2025 World Spa Awards, marking the sixth time it has received this prestigious title and reaffirming its status as a leading destination for wellness in Portugal. Over the years, the spa has built a strong international reputation, having also received...
Baptista Supermarket brings refreshing flavours, healthy snacks, and a touch of innovation, keeping summer spirit alive all year round
Flavours for every season – October 3, 2025 | Inside Promotion A summer that never ends In the Algarve, warm days often stretch well beyond summer, and the desire to be outdoors rarely fades. It’s the perfect excuse for a refreshing drink by the sea. Baptista Supermarket offers a wide selection of beverages ideal for those laid-back moments in the sun. For casual, easy-going meals, the locally brewed Mania craft beers, made in Lagos,...
Lagoa’s wine cooperative temporarily moves to Silves
ÚNICA – Adega Cooperativa do Algarve is the region’s only active cooperative – September 30, 2025 Photo Michael Bruxo / Open Media Group The Algarve’s historic wine cooperative ÚNICA – Adega Cooperativa do Algarve – will temporarily move to Silves as Lagoa Council prepares to build a new home for it. The move is due to last year’s notification to vacate its longtime premises in Lagoa. The building had been sold in 2018 to a...
Altas Land is breathing new life into forgotten vineyards close to the sea in Aljezur
Italian winemaker Filippo Pozzi is reviving ancient vineyards to produce wines that express the west coast’s distinctive terroir – September 29, 2025 | Text Alexandra Stilwell Photos Everyday Nicky Warm and sunny in the mornings and often damp and breezy in the afternoons, the Algarve’s west coast boasts a unique microclimate. Along its rugged clifftops and undulating terrain, wild cistus, tragacanth, and mastic trees extend as far as...
Monchique adds eighth motorhome stop to Algarve’s mountain route
Supporting motorhome tourism and inspiring travellers to explore the Algarve’s mountain heritage – September 27, 2025 Monchique has welcomed a new motorhome service area in Marmelete, now the eighth stop on the Algarve’s Mountain Route for Motorhomes (Rota Serrana de Autocaravanismo do Algarve). The €361,300 project was led by Marmelete Parish Council with support from Monchique Municipal Council and funding from both the European...
Lagoa Council revamps Quinta de S. Pedro sports ground
The project is part of the Council’s strategy to promote active lifestyles – September 26, 2025 Lagoa’s municipal council has launched an upgrade of the Quinta de S. Pedro sports ground in Mexilhoeira da Carregação. The €135,000 project, which began this month, will see the old playing surface replaced with synthetic turf, alongside new basketball hoops, goalposts and nets. The works also include improvements to rainwater drainage,...
OsteoStrong: Redefining wellness in just 10 minutes a week
Cutting-edge technology strengthens bones, muscles, and overall health without sweat or pain – September 23, 2025 | Inside Promotion OsteoStrong presents an innovative concept, unlike anything else on the market, using a scientifically proven method backed by more than 25,000 clinical studies, promising results with just 10 minutes per week, without sweat or pain. Through brief but intense loads, it can improve bone density, muscle...
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...
