Sunset in the Castle: Summer Concerts return to Silves
Silves Castle will once again host a series of summer concerts – July 6, 2023 Sunset Secrets, a series of sunset events taking place every Thursday until the end of July, is back at Silves Castle. The initiative started on June 29 with a concert by the Algarve Jazz Orchestra and Luis Miguel’s Time Wheel Trio and continues on Thursday (July 6) with Ana Sofia Marques of the Fado Singers of Portugal. There will also be performances...
Record number of 35,000 visitors attended Carvoeiro’s Black & White Night
The event exceeded all expectations this year – June 26, 2023 | Photos by Michel Januário This year’s edition of the Black & White Night was “the best ever”, and “without a doubt, a huge success, thanks to everyone” according to the organisers. With a well-established place in the Algarve’s summer season programme, the Carvoeiro Black & White Night, organised by Lagoa Council and IBéRICA Eventos &...
Great Success: This year’s Lagoa Wine Show hosted over 6,000 wine tastings
Another successful ‘Lagoa Wine Show’ brought together 20 winemakers from Portugal and the Algarve – June 19, 2023 This year’s Lagoa Wine Show, held between June 7 and 10, attracted thousands of wine lovers to Lagoa and was hailed as another success by Lagoa’s council. A total of 6,000 wine tastings were held over the weekend, with 20 winemakers from Portugal and the Algarve. In addition to show cooking and live...
Local Artist explores her ‘90s journeys with ‘Colours of Zanzibar’ exhibition in Silves
Artist BJ Boulter’s colourful artworks feature the enchanted sandy beach island of Zanzibar – June 16, 2023 BJ Boulter will present her ‘Colours of Zanzibar’ exhibition at the restored Casa da Cultura in Silves, opening on Saturday, June 17 at the Casa da Cultura Luso-Árabe e Mediterrânica in Silves, at 4pm. Her artworks are figurative, reflecting her journeys to Zanzibar in the early nineties, reflecting that the island is...
Highly anticipated ‘Black & White Night’ returns this weekend to Carvoeiro
As summer officially begins in the Algarve, it’s almost time for the party that marks the occasion in Carvoeiro – June 14, 2023 The Black and White Night in Carvoeiro is set to take place this Saturday (June 17), and will attract thousands of party-goers. As always, Carvoeiro streets will be packed with people coming to enjoy live performances, entertainment, and DJ sets. A unique feature of the event is that visitors are...
Monchique’s Food Festival “Vamos à Vila” starts this May 27
Handicrafts, local foods, demonstrations, workshops, and musical performances to celebrate the local traditions – May 26, 2023 Located on the Algarve hills, the idyllic town of Monchique is hosting the second edition of the local food festival “Vamos à Vila” this Saturday, May 27, from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday, May 28, from 11am to 9.30pm. “Vamos à Vila” will feature handicrafts, local foods, demonstrations, workshops, and...
Over 300 Boxers to Compete at the Portimão Box Cup this May 26
Third edition of the Portimão Box Cup brings boxers from 10 European countries to the Algarve – May 22, 2023 The Portimão Box Cup will take place between Friday, May 26 and Sunday, May 28. Two rings will be set up at the Portimão Arena, which is expected to host over 200 fights over the three days. A total of 66 teams are expected to participate in the Portimão Box Cup, including the following countries: Portugal, Spain, England,...
American Glee Club wows during Lagoa Choir Week, which ends this Saturday
The inaugural concert of the 23rd Lagoa Choir Week opened to a full house, featuring the Pennsylvania State University Men’s Glee Club – May 18, 2023 The event was held at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium on Sunday, May 14th, with spectators highlighting the “beautiful work” that was performed by the American choir, which included students of the university and members of the Penn State Glee Club. The performers were directed by...
Restore your Mind and Body with Vila Vita Spa’s Summer Wellness Programme featuring Yoga, Ayurveda, and Advanced Physiotherapy
The five-star resort is hosting a series of activities with renowned wellness specialists – May 11, 2023 Starting this May, Vila Vita Spa, in Porches, will welcome renowned international and national guests such as Achyuta Veda, Marta Gomes, and Shri Parveen Nair, to help participants improve their overall health by optimising their mind and body. Renowned therapist Achyuta Veda will offer Ayurvedic therapy consultations, Ayurvedic...
Lagoa welcomes 4th Piano Festival with four different concerts this May
This year’s edition brings together solo piano, jazz piano, four-hand piano and orchestra – May 4, 2023 Starting this May 7th, the 4th edition of the Lagoa Piano Festival comes to four different Lagoa boroughs. The festival, organised by Artis XXI – Associação de Educação Artística de Lagoa, will take place each Sunday at 6.30pm throughout this month. This year’s theme will be about reflecting on the piano in its various...
Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup 2023 takes centre stage in Portimão this May 5-7
Portimão is once again the international capital of rhythmic gymnastics – May 3, 2023 The Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup 2023 happens this weekend in Portimão’s Arena pavilion, starting this Friday. Following the 30th International Tournament that took place this past weekend, the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup will take place between May 5 and 7, organised by the Portuguese Gymnastics Federation and Portimão’s city...
Portimão welcomes the World Endurance Championship this April 14
Algarve International Racetrack welcomes the second round of the World Endurance Championship with the ‘6 Hours of Portimão’ race this weekend – April 13, 2023 The Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) is preparing to host the second round of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) between April 14 and 16. The 6 Hours of Portimão race is the follow-up to the championship’s season opening round 1000 Miles in Sebring in the...
Lagoa marks its 250th Anniversary with a Festive Lineup of Events
To celebrate the special milestone, the Local Council has prepared a vast programme of events throughout the year – April 11, 2023 In 1773, King D. José redefined the administrative areas of the Algarve and created the municipality of Lagoa. “Throughout two and a half centuries, the people of Lagoa worked to maintain and develop their administrative territory. By linking the ocean with the river, they were able to secure a piece of...
New Lagoa roundabout artwork honours cultural diversity
German artist and businessman Karl Heinz Stock unveils impressive sculture with the help of 11 local artists – April 11, 2023 German artist and businessman Karl Heinz Stock has unveiled an impressive and imposing sculpture created with the help of 11 local artists at the Nobel International School roundabout in Lagoa. Entitled ‘Multifaceted Globes’, the sculpture features 15 painted globes, all interconnected by a complex metallic...
Algarve Physiotherapist creates Programme to encourage “Movement Beyond Fifty”
Created by Algarve Physiotherapist Joel Fernandes, the ‘Movement Beyond Fifty’ programme aims to help people maintain mobility as they get older – April 10, 2023 Simple movements like sitting down or getting up are often taken for granted. But as we get older, we start to lose our ability to perform them. Portimão physiotherapist Joel Fernandes realised this when his grandmother fell one night in 2012 and was unable to get...
Jazz at the Wineries brings Nuno Carpinteiro Quartet to Quinta João Clara in Alcantarilha
The concert is part of the 6th edition of the “Jazz nas Adegas” music festival – April 5, 2023 The “Jazz nas Adegas” music festival welcomes Nuno Carpinteiro Quartet this April 14 (9m) and April 15 (5pm) to the João Clara winery in Alcantarilha. Bringing together the love for music and wine, Jazz nas Adegas is a one-of-a-kind event organised by the Municipality of Silves in partnership with participating Silves Wine...
Carvoeiro welcomes Easter Fair from April 7-9
Carvoeiro’s main square to showcase local handicrafts, sweets, and regional products – April 4, 2023 The annual Easter Fair returns to Lagoa and Carvoeiro with festivities taking place between April 7 and 9 in Carvoeiro’s main square. The event is promoting and encouraging the consumption of local and regional products, so visitors can find everything from food to beverages to traditional and regional non-food items. The...
Porca Preta Gallery in Monchique Presents Nature and Fantasy by Barbara Thomas
The art exhibition starts on April 2 – March 29, 2023 Barbara Thomas, a Swiss painter who has lived in Monchique for several years, will be exhibiting her works of art at the Porca Preta Gallery, in Monchique, this April. Her love for Portugal is reflected in her various works. Nature, Fantasy and the people of the Alentejo are the source of her inspiration and title of some of her paintings. The inauguration will take place this...
Monchique celebrates its local heritage and producers with new event
Monchique City Council reveals its annual events calendar with innovative concepts – March 3, 2023 The new 2023 Programme focuses on preserving the council’s heritage, supporting local products and offering rural experiences On May 27 and 28, “Vamos à vila” (Let’s go to town) will be the town’s first event. The initiative is a new concept, which will incorporate the famous Feira dos Enchidos (Sausage Fair), typically held in March....
“10 Years, 10 Chefs” Event at Bon Bon Restaurant to bring Portuguese Michelin stars to Lagoa
Michelin-starred restaurant will host an event in honour of its 10th anniversary – February 16, 2023 The event will take place at Carvoeiro’s Michelin-star restaurant Bon Bon on February 24 and 25 and will see a star-studded line-up of chefs preparing a special food and wine pairing experience. Bon Bon chef José Lopes will be teaming up with four different chefs on each night. The first night will feature chef Luís Brito from A Ver...
