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...
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...
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...
Unveiling prehistoric burials at Lagoa’s Quinta dos Poços
Unearthing history – May 16, 2025 | Text Jane Robertson | Photos Courtesy of Algarve Archaeological Association Quinta dos Poços, Lagoa The Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) recently presented a lecture by Dr Lucy Shaw Evangelista of ERA Arqueologia S.A. about the prehistoric burials excavated at the Quinta dos Poços site, in Lagoa. The site is the focus of ongoing archaeological investigations by ERA during the development of...
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...
FATACIL announces artist line-up for this summer
The 44th edition will take place between August 22 and 31 – April 14, 2025 Returning for its 44th edition between August 22 and 31, FATACIL has announced the line-up of artists performing this year: Fernando Daniel will kick off the fair on the 22nd, followed by a DJ mix by radio station M80 (23rd), Badoxa (24th), Nininho Vaz Maia (25th), Wet Bed Gang (26th), Van Zee (27th), Quim Barreiros (28th), Matias Damásio (29th), Delfins...
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...
Music Star Ivete Sangalo announces concert in Lagoa this May!
Tickets already available for purchase – March 24, 2025 Lagoa will welcome one of the biggest names in Brazilian music for an unforgettable night this May 24 at the FATACIL – Lagoa Municipal Fair and Exhibition Centre. This concert will be a truly unique event at the fairground, which is expected to be full. Organised by the Vibes & Beats production company, the event promises to be one of the most remarkable moments of the...
Rally Casinos do Algarve returns this March!
Lagoa, Lagos, Portimão, and Silves set the stage for motorsports fans looking for exciting action – March 21, 2025 Photo António Bettencourt Rally Casinos do Algarve is back for its 53rd edition, promising a thrilling event on March 27-29 in the towns of Lagoa, Lagos, Portimão, and Silves. Organised by the Algarve Auto Club (Clube Automóvel do Algarve) and the Portuguese Auto and Karting Federation, this renowned rally promises to...
Arade Challenge 2025: Swimming, running and canoeing with €1,000 total prize
The triathlon takes place February 15-16 – February 5, 2025 Photo Sergio Souza, Pexels The Arade Challenge 2025 will be held in Lagoa this February 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday). With a total prize pool of €1,000, the triathlon event will feature running, swimming, and canoeing challenges, for both male and female competitors in multiple age groups. The race distances will vary depending on the age group. The Under 14 and Masters +55...
