Silves announces 22 nights of jazz, wine and tapas
Intimate cellar concerts return for a cosy mix of jazz, wine and heritage across Silves’ wineries – December 4, 2025 | Photo Chris Bair, Unsplash The smooth sounds of jazz are returning to Silves as the municipality launches the 9th edition of Jazz nas Adegas (Jazz in Wine Cellars), its popular blend of live music and fine wine. Running until May 23, the much-loved series will feature 22 intimate sessions held in wineries and estates...
Porches turns into magical Christmas Village this weekend
Christmas magic returns to Porches with market stalls, music and family fun – December 4, 2025 Porches is preparing its 3rd edition of Porches Vila Natal, taking place between Friday, December 5 and Sunday, December 7, across the village streets. A Christmas market will feature local artisans and producers, along with live music, food and entertainment for the whole family. Everyone is invited to join the Christmas parade and take...
Baptista Supermarket’s new premium hampers are the perfect gift this festive season
This year, Christmas comes with a surprise – December 4, 2025 | Inside Promotion At this time of year, when sharing and togetherness take centre stage, Baptista Supermarket is embracing the spirit of the season and welcoming customers with something new: Christmas hampers. This year, each hamper has been carefully curated with wines or sparkling wines from acclaimed producers, high-quality chocolates, select cured meats and an...
Local artist Anke Punt Bach unveils 23 watercolour-on-wood abstract paintings
Lagoa welcomes exhibition by the internationally experienced local artist – December 3, 2025 Lagoa is hosting a new exhibition by local artist Anke Punt Bach, entitled “Evolution”, featuring 23 delicate watercolour-on-wood paintings in the library atrium from December 5 to January 23, 2026. “’Evolution’ shows my journey to discover new techniques and ways to express,” says Anke. Her watercolour paintings on wood have what she calls a...
Lady in Red Art Gallery unveils new riverside home in Portimão
The gallery prepares to announce its Christmas Opening Night – December 3, 2025 Lady in Red Art Gallery, a vibrant space for art lovers, has now opened a new space near the Portimão riverside area. Visitors can find the new premises at Avenida Guanaré, Edifício A Fábrica, Bloco G, Loja U, beside the riverside area of Portimão and just a few steps from the Portimão City Museum. The official Christmas Opening Night will be announced...
Lagos hosts Wine Fair this November 27 highlighting rosé wines
Madame Wineshop & Bar shines a light on the depth of misunderstood rosé wines – November 26, 2025 Lagos’ Madame Wineshop & Bar is hosting a “mini wine fair” this Thursday, November 27, dedicated exclusively to rosé wines from Portugal, Italy and France, featuring a curated selection from three seasoned, low-intervention winemakers. As rosé is still often linked with summer, simplicity and lightness, a new generation of...
Living statues return to Lagoa this December
Immersive characters bring a festive atmosphere to Lagoa’s streets – November 26, 2025 | Photos Estátuas Vivas no Natal Lagoa will host the 11th edition of its Christmas street-performance tradition, bringing two days of stunning artistic displays to the town centre, described as the oldest of its kind in southern Portugal. Taking place on December 12, Friday (3pm and 6pm) and December 13 (10am to 1pm) along Rua 25 de Abril and Largo...
Another success as radiant Silves art fair lights up the Algarve art scene despite heavy rain
The 4th Art Expo Algarve brought together 60 artists for three vibrant days – November 19, 2025 | Text and Photos Eric Roth Sixty artists who showed their creations at the Art Expo Algarve Torrential rain didn’t dampen the spirits of 60 determined artists who had worked all year preparing for the 4th annual Art Expo Algarve. They brought their talent, energy, and enthusiasm to the Fissul Convention Center in the heart of historic...
Portimão Marina wins Best Marina in Southern Europe award at the World Luxury Travel Awards
International recognition puts the Algarve marina in the spotlight – November 19, 2025 Portimão Marina – Photo: OSGA PHOTO / JCF Portimão Marina has been named Best Marina in Southern Europe at the World Luxury Travel Awards 2025, held in Barcelona in late October, further reinforcing Portimão Marina’s role as one of the Algarve’s standout nautical destinations. The title is based on public voting and the evaluation of an...
Lagoa Winery: Emotional farewell on 81st anniversary marked by tributes and new plans for the future
Lagoa mayor revealed plans for historic winery building – November 13, 2025 Lagoa’s historic winery, Adega Cooperativa do Algarve, located at the entrance to Lagoa along the EN125 road, celebrated its 81st anniversary with a heartfelt tribute to its roots and the local community. As previously published, last September, the winery announced that it would have to vacate the space and temporarily relocate to new premises in Silves. The...
