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...
What to do this February
Piano concerts, festivals, exhibitions, workshops and motoring are just some of the cultural attractions this month – January 31, 2025 To stay updated with the upcoming events and continue to enjoy local culture after the festive season, here is your list of must-attend events this February. Concerts Portimão | Piano Concert | February 1 Raúl da Costa and the Portuguese Symphonic Band will perform at TEMPO – Portimão Municipal Theatre...
A tourist at home: Exploring the Algarve’s natural wonders and hidden corners
Venturing off the beaten track to find serenity – January 2, 2024 | Text Marie Patterson | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group I love that winter doesn’t feel like winter in the Algarve. With a mild climate and plenty of sunshine, it is a gold mine of discovery with all its natural wonders and hidden corners. Especially without the hassle of summer crowds. As a local, I really enjoy these months and make time to play tourist in...
Canine Paradise: Lagoa’s new dog daycare for pets to play, socialise, and thrive
Bockland combines Pet Daycare with a relaxing spot for dog owners to work or unwind – December 10, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio Owning a dog requires more than just love and affection – it demands time, attention, and energy, which can sometimes be hard to balance with daily routines. To help ease this challenge, there is a new solution in Lagoa: Bockland. This innovative space offers not just a daycare service for pets but also a spot...
Riverside dining: Arvad Wines launches a new experience for wine lovers
Discover native Algarve grapes over the idyllic Arade River – December 9, 2024 | Text Alexandra Stilwell Famous for its spectacular summer Sunset Sessions, picnics among the wines and delicious wine tastings with a view of the Arade River, Arvad is adding to this portfolio of exquisite activities with the new lunch experience at the Casa do Rio on the estate’s riverside deck. The experience was created to complement the wine...
New The Court Resort development launched, offering state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilities
The Carvoeiro resort offers a lucrative investment opportunity along with top-of-the-line sports and relaxation facilities for holiday goers – November 30, 2024 Carvoeiro Branco real estate developer has announced the launch of The Court, a new project located in Salicos, Carvoeiro. The resort will feature 104 thoughtfully designed apartments, ranging from cosy studios to spacious two-bedroom units, along with state-of-the-art sport...
Local artist Anke Punt Bach unveils new ‘Angels’ exhibition in Lagoa
The exhibition will bring the magic of Christmas spirit to town – November 29, 2024 Local German artist and teacher at Escola de Artes in Lagoa, Anke Punt Bach, will inaugurate her new artworks on Monday, December 2, at 4.30pm at Lagoa’s library. The exhibition will also feature works by four of her students – Gonçalo, Maria, Lucas, and Martim (aged 8 and 9). The exhibition will feature 29 angel paintings, which “were born after...
Lagoa to welcome Elite Algarve Box Cup this December
The competition is set to be the largest boxing event in the Algarve and one of the biggest in Portugal, with over 120 elite athletes from 17 countries – November 11, 2024 | Photo Pixabay The Algarve Box Cup will take place for the third year in a row in Lagoa, an international boxing event that features top-tier male and female boxers. The 3rd edition of the competition features elite boxing athletes, making it a one-of-a-kind...
Thousands of garden lovers flock to Fatacil for Autumn Garden Fair
More than 2,000 garden lovers gathered at the Fatacil Showground in Lagoa – November 8, 2024 | Text Eric Roth Município de Lagoa kindly provided the Fatacil Showground Last week’s rains were a blessing for gardeners of the Algarve. But then, on Saturday and Sunday, rain gave way to sunny skies and the annual Autumn Mediterranean Gardening Fair. More than 2,000 garden lovers gathered at the Fatacil Showground in Lagoa to meet nursery...
Algarve Jazz Orchestra presents ‘A Lyrical White Christmas’ with tenor Carlos Guilherme for a remarkable Christmas concert
Lagoa will welcome “the greatest tenor of all time in Portugal” – November 8, 2024 Algarve Jazz Orchestra – Photo by Algarve Jazz Orchestra Algarve Jazz Orchestra welcomes the Christmas spirit with a magical concert entitled ‘A Lyrical White Christmas’. Carlos Guilherme, “the greatest tenor of all time in Portugal”, will join the Algarve Jazz Orchestra once again for ‘A Lyrical White Christmas’, presenting seasonal staples...
