A century of history: Lagos Municipal Market celebrates 100th anniversary
Lagos honours 100 years of culture and commerce, with ongoing events until the official January 15 commemoration – December 10, 2024 | Text Alexandra Stilwell With a long history dating back to the first quarter of the 20th century, the Lagos Municipal market is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The market has been a significant local landmark of the city and an iconic social hub for its people. Historical records indicate that the...
Local artist Anke Punt Bach unveils new ‘Angels’ exhibition in Lagoa
The exhibition will bring the magic of Christmas spirit to town – November 29, 2024 Local German artist and teacher at Escola de Artes in Lagoa, Anke Punt Bach, will inaugurate her new artworks on Monday, December 2, at 4.30pm at Lagoa’s library. The exhibition will also feature works by four of her students – Gonçalo, Maria, Lucas, and Martim (aged 8 and 9). The exhibition will feature 29 angel paintings, which “were born after...
Portimão is gearing up to welcome the Christmas Season
Santa Claus, street parades, Christmas lights, and even a natural ice rink! – November 22, 2024 Portimão is preparing to host its annual Christmas event, ‘A Christmas Dream’, which will start on November 29 and run until January 6. The festivities will begin with the arrival of Santa Claus at Praça 1º de Maio (the square in front of the town hall) on Friday, November 29, at 4.30pm. Afterwards, the city’s Christmas lights will be...
Lagoa to welcome Elite Algarve Box Cup this December
The competition is set to be the largest boxing event in the Algarve and one of the biggest in Portugal, with over 120 elite athletes from 17 countries – November 11, 2024 | Photo Pixabay The Algarve Box Cup will take place for the third year in a row in Lagoa, an international boxing event that features top-tier male and female boxers. The 3rd edition of the competition features elite boxing athletes, making it a one-of-a-kind...
Thousands of garden lovers flock to Fatacil for Autumn Garden Fair
More than 2,000 garden lovers gathered at the Fatacil Showground in Lagoa – November 8, 2024 | Text Eric Roth Município de Lagoa kindly provided the Fatacil Showground Last week’s rains were a blessing for gardeners of the Algarve. But then, on Saturday and Sunday, rain gave way to sunny skies and the annual Autumn Mediterranean Gardening Fair. More than 2,000 garden lovers gathered at the Fatacil Showground in Lagoa to meet nursery...
Algarve Jazz Orchestra presents ‘A Lyrical White Christmas’ with tenor Carlos Guilherme for a remarkable Christmas concert
Lagoa will welcome “the greatest tenor of all time in Portugal” – November 8, 2024 Algarve Jazz Orchestra – Photo by Algarve Jazz Orchestra Algarve Jazz Orchestra welcomes the Christmas spirit with a magical concert entitled ‘A Lyrical White Christmas’. Carlos Guilherme, “the greatest tenor of all time in Portugal”, will join the Algarve Jazz Orchestra once again for ‘A Lyrical White Christmas’, presenting seasonal staples...
Portuguese artist Helena de Medeiros presents solo exhibition inspired by ballet
Internationally recognised fine artist and costume designer showcases her newest exhibition, Random Birds, in Sagres this November – November 7, 2024 Portuguese artist and costume designer Helena de Medeiros presents her ‘Random Birds’ exhibition, taking place this November 30th, between 3pm and 7pm, at the Pousada de Sagres. Helena is a renowned costume designer who has collaborated with some of the most prestigious international...
Lagoa to celebrate World Wine Tourism Day with wine tasting experiences across regional vineyards
Enjoy a full day of wine experiences throughout Lagoa this November 9 – November 6, 2024 Lagoa’s municipality invites wine lovers to a tasting journey across regional vineyards on November 9 (Saturday) in celebration of World Wine Tourism Day. The day begins at 9.15am at the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium in Lagoa, where participants will gather before heading to Convent’bio (Lagoa) for a blind tasting of “Algarve Golden Terroir” wines at...
Lagoa Wine Tourism Forum returns in November for wine enthusiasts, experts, producers and sommeliers
This year’s theme is ‘Insights for Success’ – October 31, 2024 The second edition of the Lagoa Wine Tourism Forum returns, bringing together experts, wine producers, sommeliers and enthusiasts to the renowned Tivoli Carvoeiro Resort. Organised by the municipality of Lagoa, the event will take place on November 14 and 15, under the theme ‘Insights for Success’. The Wine Forum promises to be a key fixture in the region’s...
Sagres Birdwatching Festival identifies 146 species and reaffirms its status as an eco-tourism attraction
This year’s Bird Watching & Nature Activities Festival attracted 1300 participants from 29 countries – October 31, 2024 Eurasian dotterel The 15th Bird Watching & Nature Activities Festival, which took place in Sagres between October 3 and 6, attracted 1300 participants from 29 countries. The festival transformed Sagres into the epicentre of biodiversity, welcoming enthusiasts from all over the world, reaffirming...
