Carvoeiro’s iconic Gelados & Companhia is celebrating its 20th anniversary
20 years of flavour, from a small family-run shop to a beloved local staple – July 16, 2025 | Photos ©Charlotte Cockayne / Open Media Group This summer marks a meaningful milestone for Gelados & Companhia: 20 years since opening their doors on July 26, 2005. What began as a small, family-run ice cream parlour has grown into a beloved fixture in the Algarve, known for its honest ingredients, bold flavours, and warm, family...
Step inside Primelife resort, nestled between Carvoeiro’s famous cliffs
An expert insight into Carvoeiro’s new resort – July 15, 2025 | Inside Promotion Step inside Primelife’s model apartment and experience the same values Palm Properties Portugal is known for: refined design, lasting quality, and a boutique approach – making them the ideal agency to guide your purchase. With the motto ‘Trust in Experience’, Managing Partner Jeroen Haen brings both a developer’s insight and an agent’s market barometer to...
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...
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...
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...
Carvoeiro Black & White Night party programme unveiled
The countdown has begun – May 29, 2025 With summer just around the corner, the countdown has begun for one of southern Portugal’s most popular summer events: the Carvoeiro Black & White Night. Founded in 2014, the open-air party celebrates the summer solstice and attracts thousands of visitors each year to the picturesque village of Carvoeiro. The event was inspired by the Celtic festival of Litha and has grown into one of the...
The Algarve’s orange wine revival
Also known as amber wines, these nectars made using an ancestral winemaking process are discreetly making a comeback – May 15, 2025 | Text Alexandra Stilwell Orange June 2021, Monte da Casteleja The name can be misleading, particularly in the Algarve, where the orange is the region’s symbol. However, contrary to popular belief, orange wine is not made from citrus fruit; rather, it’s produced from grapes and is, in fact, a type of...
Carvoeiro is preparing to host one of the biggest parties of the year on June 21 – the Black & White Night
Carvoeiro ready to ring in summer – April 11, 2025 | Photos Carvoeiro Black & White Night Now in its 11th edition, the event has grown from a local party to one of the most anticipated free parties in Portugal. Acting as the (un)official start of the summer season in the Algarve, the Black & White Night annually attracts over 30,000 people to the beachside town with its selection of live performances, DJ sets and street...
Monte Santo Estevão is a peaceful countryside getaway, offering a connection to nature and a glimpse into rural Algarve life
A calm retreat designed for a tranquil, tailored experience – April 11, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Bernardo Lúcio Nestled between the hills and the coast, Monte Santo Estevão offers a serene escape in the heart of the Algarve. Located on the outskirts of Silves, this rural tourism destination is perfect for those looking to unwind in the peace and tranquillity of the countryside, whether for a family holiday, a...
United through Football: FC Carvoeiro United celebrates its milestone 10th anniversary
Overcoming challenges, FC Carvoeiro United has steadily grown in its first decade, becoming a cherished hometown club for the people of Carvoeiro with big plans for the future – December 20, 2024 | Text Michael Bruxo | Photos Mário Moreira Yannick Nicklaus and Sandro Pacheco, co-founders It’s the kind of thought that almost any young football fan has at least once in their life – “what if I created my very own football club?” This is...
