Enjoy the upcoming concerts in Lagos, Portimão and Silves this March
From classical or medieval music to Blues – March 6, 2025 Ahlamu Zahar Concert, Al-Mutamid Music Festival On March 15, Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório in Silves will host the Ahlamu Zahar Concert as part of the 25th edition of the annual Al-Mutamid Music Festival. Starting at 9.30pm, the musical project Ahlamu Zahar will take the audience on a mesmerising sound journey to the flourishing cultural and artistic era of Al-Andalus, between...
Cycling’s grand event Volta ao Algarve 2025 is back
The 51st edition of the race promises new challenges, with revamped routes through stunning landscapes, highlighting the region’s capacity to host top-tier events – February 18, 2025 | Photo Volta ao Algarve Volta ao Algarve (or Algarve Tour), which attracts thousands every year, returns for its 51st edition this Wednesday, February 19. As part of this year’s competition, the route has been revamped to highlight the region’s iconic...
Lagos’s iconic cultural hub LAC marks 30 years with Open Day events
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, LAC promises two days of vibrant activities from concerts, exhibitions, installations, workshops, to film screenings, and more – January 16, 2024 PLASTICINE, Photo by PLASTICINE Lagos’s cultural association LAC is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an exciting Open Day programme, taking place this January 17-18 (Friday and Saturday). Over the course of two days, the public will have the...
Meia Praia Boot Camp: Get fit, have fun and play with animals!
New initiative supports Cadela Carlota shelter in Lagos – January 10, 2025 | Text Jonathan Mills | Photos Bob Balm One of the great things about Cadela Carlota (CC) is the incredible creativity and dedication of its volunteers. Many bring their unique skills and interests to devise innovative ways to raise funds, ensuring the organization can continue its vital work. This year, an exciting new initiative is set to launch: a...
Lagos gears up for New Year’s Eve with Richie Campbell
Praça do Infante will set the stage to welcome the New Year – December 23, 2024 Lagos City Council is planning an unforgettable celebration filled with great music and vibrant energy. The event kicks off at 10.30pm with Richie Campbell, one of Portugal’s biggest reggae stars, taking the stage. At midnight, a spectacular fireworks display, one of the longest in the Algarve, is set to light up the night sky, marking the arrival of 2025....
Renewed bliss: Following a lengthy renovation, the Belavista Luz Hotel presents a new experience and concept
The four-star hotel in Praia da Luz strives to offer an experience focused on total relaxation, whether it’s winter or summer, with all the amenities necessary inside the hotel – December 19, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Bernardo Lúcio After an extensive renovation, the Belavista da Luz Wellness & Lifestyle Hotel has reopened its doors with a fresh concept, offering a refined blend of comfort, modernity, and sustainability....
Primeira Luz captures the Algarve’s hidden landscapes through immersive photography tours and expert-led workshops
Discover the Algarve’s most idyllic and untouched landscapes with immersive experiences guided by local photographers – December 18, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Nuno Luís Capturing exactly what our eyes see isn’t always easy, and it can even be frustrating when we don’t succeed, especially in a place like the Algarve with its paradisiacal landscapes in remote places that are often only known to locals or the more adventurous. To...
The Crab Studio: From Street Art to Design Entrepreneurship
João Ventura’s journey from urban street art to founding The Crab Studio, where creativity, culture, and a passion for creating meaningful connections through visual art and music come to life – December 12, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio João Ventura ©João Cabrita The driving force behind The Crab Studio, João Ventura’s work is a testament to his belief that branding should go beyond a logo or a catchy tagline. For him, it’s about...
Handmade with love: How Márcia Rodrigues transformed her passion for plants into a thriving organic business
Hand Made Natural (hmn) offers a wide range of natural beauty products crafted with organic ingredients from the Algarve – December 12, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Luis Pereira Márcia Rodrigues’ love the countryside, flowers, plants, and aromatic herbs has taken on many forms and blossomed into a unique brand. Through ‘hmn – Hand Made Natural’, she pours her passion for aromatic herbs, plants, and flowers into a range of...
First stone laid at Lagos’ future Hilton hotels
Lagos Marina to welcome two luxury hotels by the Hilton Group – December 11, 2024 Lagos Marina The cornerstone for the Lagos Marina Hotel, a tourist development near the Lagos Marina, was laid last October. The development will include two hotels: the five-star Lagos Marina Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, offering 189 rooms, and the four-star Hilton Garden Inn Lagos, with 90 rooms. The €107.8 million development is expected to...
