Iconic hotel to reopen as five-star Wyndham Grand Carvoeiro Algarve
The former Hotel Baía Cristal will relaunch under the Wyndham Grand brand following major upgrades – July 8, 2025 ©lWyndham Grand Carvoeiro Algarve © www.nla.pt Hotel Baía Cristal, an iconic four-star hotel in Carvoeiro currently undergoing extensive renovations, will reopen as the five-star Wyndham Grand Carvoeiro Algarve. The new-look hotel, located near the popular Vale Centeanes beach, will “reopen soon”, according to a banner...
Bricia Du Mar Hotel is a charming destination in Ferragudo serving regional flavours and a warm, relaxed stay
Azure escape: Offering unparalleled access to natural beauty and seaside recreation – July 7, 2025 | Inside Promotion Located on the outskirts of Ferragudo, Bricia Du Mar is a charming holiday destination providing guests with unparalleled access to natural beauty and seaside recreation. With 59 tastefully designed studios and rooms, the hotel pairs the region’s natural beauty with contemporary comfort. Opened in 2022, the hotel...
Inside takes you on a tour of some of Lagos’s best artisanal ice cream parlours
Exploring the gelaterias of Lagos and Praia da Luz that focus on small-batch production and natural ingredients – July 7, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio Crema Di Gelato Nothing beats the sweltering Algarve heat like a good ice cream, and when it’s handcrafted, the experience becomes even more special. In Lagos and Praia da Luz, several gelaterias focus on small-batch production, using only fresh, natural ingredients without...
ArtCatto opens pop-up gallery at Vila Vita Parc
A collection of contemporary art is now open daily in the heart of the resort’s Piazzetta, next to the V-Life Shops – June 25, 2025 Loulé-based art gallery ArtCatto has just launched a new space dedicated to art, in collaboration with Vila Vita Parc. The opening was marked by what was described as “an elegant evening of art and culture”. According to the resort, the partnership aims to bring contemporary art to a wider audience,...
Created by two local friends, Bike & Water Flow offers a slow, authentic way to experience the Algarve by land or sea
Born in Ferragudo, this outdoor project invites visitors to experience the Algarve the local way – July 7, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio Located in Ferragudo, Bike & Water Flow is a conscious tourism company born from a passion for outdoor sports and the Algarve’s natural beauty. But founders Daniela Medeira and Maísa Trindade, both locals with seemingly unrelated academic backgrounds (Pharmacy and Architecture, respectively) have...
Lagoa’s Candlelit Market returns for its 10th edition
This year’s theme is UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage – June 24, 2025 Lagoa is hosting the 10th edition of the Mercado de Culturas à Luz das Velas (Lagoa Candlelit Market) from July 3 to 6. Set in one of the city’s most historic areas – especially around the Convento de São José and nearby streets – the event will once again bring light, diversity, and intercultural dialogue to the heart of Lagoa. More than 60...
Just one day to go until the Carvoeiro Black & White Night
Carvoeiro gets ready to kick off summer with one of the biggest parties of the year – June 20, 2025 The awaited summer celebration, Carvoeiro Black & White Night, is just around the corner. This Satruday, June 21, the town of Carvoeiro will don black and white and celebrate the start of summer for its 11th year. Since 2014, the event has grown significantly, bringing thousands of revellers to the western Algarve every year – with...
Portimão Book Fair returns this Summer with author talks, debates, live music & over 20,000 books
Books, talks, music, and more in Portimão starting June 20 – June 18, 2025 Once considered one of the best book fairs in Portugal, the Portimão Book Fair returns after a long wait, running from June 20 to July 6. This year, the fair will feature a new format in a picturesque outdoor setting by the old fish market (Antiga Lota), along the town’s riverside area. Breaking from tradition, the event will be open daily from 10am to...
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...
