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...
Lagoa Wine Tourism Forum returns in November for wine enthusiasts, experts, producers and sommeliers
This year’s theme is ‘Insights for Success’ – October 31, 2024 The second edition of the Lagoa Wine Tourism Forum returns, bringing together experts, wine producers, sommeliers and enthusiasts to the renowned Tivoli Carvoeiro Resort. Organised by the municipality of Lagoa, the event will take place on November 14 and 15, under the theme ‘Insights for Success’. The Wine Forum promises to be a key fixture in the region’s...
It’s almost time for the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair!
The event celebrates its 10th anniversary, with FATACIL as the venue for the special edition in November – October 23, 2024 The Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair is almost around the corner, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Mediterranean Gardening Association Portugal. This unique event, considered the largest garden fair in Portugal and the only one dedicated to Mediterranean gardening, is “the celebration of the start of the...
Condé Nast’s readers award Vila Vita Parc as one of the best resorts in Europe
As voted by readers, Vila Vita Parc ranked in both the UK and US lists for Best Resort in Europe – October 15, 2024 The renowned travel publications Condé Nast Traveller UK and Condé Nast Traveler US have announced their Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, with the Algarve’s Vila Vita Parc, located in Porches, Lagoa, receiving two prestigious rankings. The five-star resort was awarded 8th place by Condé Nast Traveller UK and 21st place...
Oktoberfest returns to Porches this September
Vila Vita Biergarten is once again hosting its famous Oktoberfest, bringing the spirit of southern Germany to the Algarve – September 18, 2024 | Photos Vila Vita Parc A regular event for over 10 years, the annual festival has become a staple event in the Algarve, marking the end of the summer season. This year’s festivities will take place from September 25 to October 6 at the Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches, as usual. Coinciding with...
Inaugural ‘Swim Party’ in Portugal a big success, bringing together 70 sports enthusiasts from different nationalities
Organisers plan to host the second Swim Party next year, making it a yearly community event to bring sports enthusiasts together – September 10, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Joe Mann Got it Shots ©Joe Mann Got it Shots Dedication, effort and passion drove 70 athletes to take part in a new open-water swimming competition. It was at Praia do Carvalho that the 10-kilometre sea race began on August 24, bringing together sports...
Inside explores the Algarve’s breathtaking natural views, from Silves to the Benagil Caves
Powered by the sun: The Algarve Sunboat is eco-friendly, sustainable, and fun – September 9, 2024 | Text & Photos Eric Roth Sunboat on the Arade Picture yourself in a boat on a river, with orange trees, and deep blue skies. Your vessel, called the Sunboat, is solar-powered. What better place than the Algarve, with her dazzling sun, could spawn such a boat? As you silently glide past pristine green countryside, you and your fellow...
