Lagos hosts exhibition by award-winning Portuguese photographer Pedro Noel da Luz Guerreiro
Portimão-born photographer is showcasing his work at TEIAS Artísticas – June 4, 2025 TEIAS Artísticas Association, in Lagos, is hosting a photography exhibition by renowned Portuguese photographer Pedro Noel da Luz Guerreiro. Born in 1976 in Portimão, Guerreiro has built a distinguished career spanning over two decades, with both solo and group exhibitions that have received national and international acclaim. The exhibition features...
Lagoa Wine Show is almost here
The annual event celebrates Portuguese wine and culture – June 4, 2025 The Lagoa Wine Show, one of the most acclaimed wine events in southern Portugal, is just around the corner. From June 6 to 9, visitors will enjoy a showcase of some of the country’s finest wines, and the opportunities to taste them at the town’s Coronel Figueiredo Street. Portugal’s most celebrated wine regions will be highlighted at the event, which was recently...
Rebuilt and reimagined: Portimão unveils the new “Nova Vila” retail park
Rising from the ashes of the 2012 fire, a modern retail hub brings new life to Portimão – May 29, 2025 Constructed on the same site as the former Portimão Retail Park which was destroyed by fire in 2012, the highly anticipated Nova Vila Retail Park opens its doors today, Thursday, May 29. This marks the largest retail park launch in the Algarve in over a decade. The reopening breathes new life into the area just off the EN125...
DEFINE: Creative duo in Lagos is transforming brand identities through storytelling, authenticity, and hands-on approach to content creation
Defining visual identities – May 13, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Daniel Fonseca Crafting a distinctive and compelling visual identity is no simple feat. For many companies and entrepreneurs, creating digital content is often a challenge, making professional expertise not just an advantage but a necessity. In Lagos, a creative duo is redefining how businesses present themselves to the world. DEFINE, a creative agency founded by...
Dito Cujo: A vineyard’s journey to producing character-driven wines rooted in the soul of the Algarve
With passion, resilience, and a deep connection to the land, João Caldeira and his team craft locally inspired wines that reflect the Algarvian spirit – May 12, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Hélio Ramos Dinis Gonçalves and João Caldeira It all began with an idea that took root in João Caldeira’s mind long before he ever set foot on the land that would become his vineyard. A native of Silves, João had spent much of his...
Zest Bistro: Praia da Luz’s family-run gem has become a go-to spot for locals and visitors
From handmade sourdough pizzas to sunset cocktails, it blends heartfelt hospitality, fresh flavours, and local charm – May 7, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Phaze Photography Tucked away in Praia da Luz, Zest Bistro has quickly become a favourite among locals and visitors alike. Whether sipping a cocktail as the sun sets or settling in for a nice dinner after a long day in Praia da Luz, the bistro offers a warm, welcoming space...
TEIAS Lagos hosting handmade art workshops this May
The Teias Artísticas Association is hosting a series of workshops at its local shop in Lagos, with something for everyone – April 30, 2025 Previous Workshops – Photo TEIAS Lagos TEIAS Lagos store by the Teias Artísticas Association is hosting a series of creative workshops throughout May, with something for everyone. The association brings together local artists from various disciplines, offering visitors a unique opportunity...
Casas do Barlavento unveils new office in prime Lagos location
With a fresh identity and expanded digital platforms, the real estate firm reinforces its position in the Western Algarve market – April 25, 2025 | Photos Casas do Barlavento Real estate company Casas do Barlavento recently opened a new office overlooking Lagos Marina, one of the city’s prime location, bringing a “renewed energy” to the company. In the Western Algarve property market, Casas do Barlavento has built a strong reputation...
Lagos to host the first TEDx event in the Algarve
TEDxPraça Gil Eanes set for this May – April 24, 2025 The Algarve region will host its first-ever TEDx conference this May. Under the theme “Co-Creating a Limitless Future”, the event promises to deliver an “unforgettable TEDx experience”, uniting some of the most inspiring Portuguese and international voices who will share transformative ideas aligned with the theme. Attendees can expect an inspiring lineup of speakers covering a...
A new €60 million luxury resort in Meia Praia is set to open in 2027
New luxury resort in Lagos – April 21, 2025 | Text Michael Bruxo ©Carlos Afonso/CM Lagos Sonae Sierra and PGIM Real Estate are investing over €60 million in a new luxury resort in Meia Praia, Lagos, scheduled to open in 2027. This is the second “strategic investment” of the joint venture between Sierra, the real estate arm of the Sonae group, and international property manager PGIM Real Estate, after the acquisition, in April, of...
