“Biggest Christmas ever”: Lagoa’s Municipality is ready for month-long Christmas celebrations
This year, Lagoa will celebrate its “biggest Christmas ever”, with an ice rink, carousels, Christmas fairs across the Municipality, musical shows, walks, nativity scenes, street parties and lots of children’s entertainment – November 27, 2023 | Text Alexandra Stilwell | Photo JackF, Getty Images Starting this November 30, Christmas-themed activities and entertainment will be held across the Municipality to entertain and delight “kids”...
Marie Patterson explores some local favourites and hidden gems not to be missed in Carvoeiro
A tourist at home – October 14, 2023 | Text Marie Patterson | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group As the holiday season starts to come to an end and the heat of the summer begins to die down, I decide to kick start a quiet Sunday indulging in a sumptuous treat for the taste buds by heading to Monte Carvoeiro for brunch. Already a renowned fine-dining restaurant, The Square by Raquel Marques has taken the concept of brunch to a...
Dye is cast for another World Class Course in Portugal
With increasing numbers of Algarve residents and visitors making trips to other areas of Portugal for golf the opening of The West Cliffs Golf Links on the Silver Golf Coast has been met with widespread approval. Located near Obidos, a one hour drive from Lisbon, West Cliffs has been hailed as one of the new stars of European golf. Designed by Cynthia Dye (pictured here teeing off on the 18th hole) from the world-renowned golf...
Accommodation
Hotels Casabela Hotel **** Ferragudo The Casabela Hotel’s favourable location at the estuary of the Arade River affords panoramic views across the water to Portimão and along the coast. The picturesque fishing town of Ferragudo and a number of beaches are within easy reach. Facilities include a heated open-air pool, large gardens, tennis court, snack bar, bar and restaurant. www.hotel-casabela.com | Tel: 282 490 650 Vale...
