Algarve International Racetrack calendar features five major events before the year ends
Full throttle: From endurance battles to MotoGP thrills, Portimão gears up for an unforgettable autumn – September 10, 2025 Photo by AIA Motorsport is set to make a roaring comeback at the Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) in Portimão, with five major competitions lined up between October and December. The post-summer season resumes with the Fun Cup between October 10 and 12, before the European Le Mans Series arrives from...
The Algarve joins the speakeasy trend for lovers of meaningful mixology
Hidden alcoves transport visitors back in time, offering an unexpected experience from the very first step inside – September 9, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio Forbidden Door, Lagos The concept originated in the 1920s in the United States of America and has survived to this day. Speakeasies were born as a response to Prohibition, which was in effect for 13 years in the country, banning the production, transport and sale of alcoholic...
Inna Iefimenko tells stories through hand-painted tiles on building façades
Reimagining the Algarve: Bringing its stories to life through hand-painted façades – September 9, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio Casa do Gato – Inna and Fernando For as long as she can remember, Inna Iefimenko has loved drawing and has excelled in the artistic world. She began at the age of three and, by six, had her first exhibition in her hometown of Zhytomyr, in northern Ukraine. At that age, she enrolled in a Fine Arts school...
Wine Talk: Discover what’s new in the Algarve wine scene
Fresh, local and award-winning: Exploring the wines making waves in the Algarve – September 9, 2025 Fresh, maritime wines Taking their name from the fiddler crabs (Uca tangeri) found on Alvor Beach, the UCA Violinista wines are Arvad’s latest releases: a collection of fresh, maritime wines to be enjoyed “at any tide”. Light-heartedly, the brand asserts itself as “a serious wine that doesn’t take itself too seriously”. The red, a...
FATACIL continues to raise the bar
Expanded spaces and lively performances mark another successful edition – September 6, 2025 Badoxa This year’s FATACIL, the 44th edition, drew large crowds, introduced key upgrades, and placed a renewed focus on showcasing Algarve artists, helping to shape another highly successful chapter in Lagoa’s bustling summer fair. The fair took place from August 22 to 31 and featured a series of improvements which organisers say...
Marina de Lagos Art Academy to host open-air cultural event this September 13
An afternoon of exhibitions, live music and a themed outfit showcase – September 5, 2025 The Marina de Lagos Art Academy will once again present its annual open-air cultural event on Saturday, September 13, from 4pm to 7pm at the Marina. The afternoon promises sculpture and painting exhibitions, live music, wine and an imaginative outfit showcase, all open for the public to enjoy. This year’s theme for the outfit exhibition is...
Carvoeiro unveils statue in honour of its fishermen
A lasting tribute to the courage and legacy of its people – September 5, 2025 Lagoa and Carvoeiro Parish Council unveiled a new sculpture honouring local fishermen, a central figure in the identity and history of Praia do Carvoeiro. The sculpture, placed on a hilltop overlooking Carvoeiro Beach and the sea, represents the strength, courage, and resilience of those who for generations braved the sea and supported the community with...
Calling all garden lovers to the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair
The yearly fair is dedicated to creating sustainable Mediterranean gardens with minimal water use – September 4, 2025 ©Eric Roth Organised by the Mediterranean Gardening Association Portugal in partnership with Lagoa Council, this year’s Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair will be held on October 18 and 19 at the FATACIL Showground in Lagoa. The annual fair is a unique event that aims to celebrate the start of the gardening year...
Zoomarine joins international emergency network for marine mammals
The emergency network brings together institutions, experts, and qualified resources, designed to support emergencies involving marine mammals – August 27, 2025 Zoomarine, the famous marine park located in Guia, has recently been announced as one of the founding members of AMERG – Aquatic Mammals Emergency Response Group, an international network promoted by the European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM). This collaboration...
Swim Party 10km returns for its second edition this September
Preparations for the event are already underway – August 26, 2025 Swim Party 2024 – 10km The Algarve’s coastline will once again provide the stage for the Swim Party 10km Algarve, taking place on Saturday, September 6. The open-water challenge, stretching from Carvalho Beach to Ferragudo’s Praia dos Caneiros, was launched last year with 70 swimmers of several nationalities taking part. Swim Party 2024 – 10km The event is a...
