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...
Algarve’s biggest art fair in the Algarve returns this November, under new management
Art Expo Algarve, the biggest, oldest, and most visited art fair in the south of Portugal brings together international and regional artists to Silves – August 25, 2025 | Text Eric Roth Workshop at Art Expo Algarve 2024 – Photo Eric Roth Art Expo Algarve is the biggest, oldest, and most visited art fair in the south of Portugal. Each year, it brings together international and regional artists who want to share their artwork with...
Portimão’s street exhibition by the riverside invites visitors to journey back in time
‘A Journey Through the History of Portimão’s Stories’ returns, showcasing the city’s most iconic sites – August 22, 2025 Portimão is hosting a riverside exhibition, inviting visitors on a journey through the city’s rich history and heritage. Friends of the Portimão Museum present ‘Passear pela História das Histórias de Portimão’ (A Journey Through the History of Portimão’s Stories) at Praça Manuel Teixeira Gomes, by the...
Arrebita Food Festival is almost here, bringing haute cuisine to Portimão
The festival has established itself as a living showcase of new-age Portuguese cuisine and “a manifesto for the democratisation of gastronomy” – August 20, 2025 The 6th edition of the Arrebita food festival returns to Portimão from September 5-7, this year with more days and more chefs. The event will once again take place on the city centre’s Alameda da Praça da República. Haute cuisine will be brought to the streets and be within...
Portimão to host elite futsal tournament this August 23 and 24
The Record International Masters 2025 will bring together Benfica, Sporting, Barcelona and current European champions Palma Futsal – August 19, 2025 Portimão Arena will be the stage of the Record International Masters futsal tournament, taking place on August 23 and 24, bringing together four of the sport’s leading clubs: Benfica, Sporting, Barcelona, and Palma Futsal. One of the world’s premier friendly futsal tournaments returns...
Exploring the Algarve’s clifftop charm, from Carvoeiro to Ferragudo
Marie Patterson rediscovers local beauty, hidden gems, and seafood worth walking for – August 14, 2025 | Text Marie Patterson | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group There’s something deeply refreshing about rediscovering the place you call home. As locals in the Algarve, we’re often so wrapped up in daily routines that we forget we’re living in one of the most stunning coastal regions in Europe. So this month we...
