Portimão hosts underwater photography exhibition celebrating Portugal’s marine heritage
“Deep Gaze” by Miguel Veterano will be on display until November 1 – October 15, 2025 Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes, in Portimão, is hosting a unique underwater photography exhibition titled Olhar Profundo (Deep Gaze), by the photographer Miguel Veterano. The exhibition brings together a collection of underwater images captured in various locations across mainland Portugal and the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores. The photographs...
Gonçalo Narciso, General Manager of the Bela Vista Hotel, reflects on what it takes to excel in the world of hospitality
An appetite for hospitality – October 14, 2025 | Text Alexandra Stilwell Hospitality is a challenging industry, where working hours stretch into the night, and dedication goes above and beyond the norm. This is the world that Gonçalo Narciso, General Manager of the Bela Vista Hotel & Spa in Praia da Rocha, was destined to embrace. In a candid conversation, the manager shared his experiences and insights on what it takes to...
Algarve International Racetrack calendar features five major events before the year ends
Full throttle: From endurance battles to MotoGP thrills, Portimão gears up for an unforgettable autumn – September 10, 2025 Photo by AIA Motorsport is set to make a roaring comeback at the Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) in Portimão, with five major competitions lined up between October and December. The post-summer season resumes with the Fun Cup between October 10 and 12, before the European Le Mans Series arrives from...
Inna Iefimenko tells stories through hand-painted tiles on building façades
Reimagining the Algarve: Bringing its stories to life through hand-painted façades – September 9, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio Casa do Gato – Inna and Fernando For as long as she can remember, Inna Iefimenko has loved drawing and has excelled in the artistic world. She began at the age of three and, by six, had her first exhibition in her hometown of Zhytomyr, in northern Ukraine. At that age, she enrolled in a Fine Arts school...
Portimão’s street exhibition by the riverside invites visitors to journey back in time
‘A Journey Through the History of Portimão’s Stories’ returns, showcasing the city’s most iconic sites – August 22, 2025 Portimão is hosting a riverside exhibition, inviting visitors on a journey through the city’s rich history and heritage. Friends of the Portimão Museum present ‘Passear pela História das Histórias de Portimão’ (A Journey Through the History of Portimão’s Stories) at Praça Manuel Teixeira Gomes, by the...
Arrebita Food Festival is almost here, bringing haute cuisine to Portimão
The festival has established itself as a living showcase of new-age Portuguese cuisine and “a manifesto for the democratisation of gastronomy” – August 20, 2025 The 6th edition of the Arrebita food festival returns to Portimão from September 5-7, this year with more days and more chefs. The event will once again take place on the city centre’s Alameda da Praça da República. Haute cuisine will be brought to the streets and be within...
Portimão to host elite futsal tournament this August 23 and 24
The Record International Masters 2025 will bring together Benfica, Sporting, Barcelona and current European champions Palma Futsal – August 19, 2025 Portimão Arena will be the stage of the Record International Masters futsal tournament, taking place on August 23 and 24, bringing together four of the sport’s leading clubs: Benfica, Sporting, Barcelona, and Palma Futsal. One of the world’s premier friendly futsal tournaments returns...
Exploring the Algarve’s clifftop charm, from Carvoeiro to Ferragudo
Marie Patterson rediscovers local beauty, hidden gems, and seafood worth walking for – August 14, 2025 | Text Marie Patterson | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group There’s something deeply refreshing about rediscovering the place you call home. As locals in the Algarve, we’re often so wrapped up in daily routines that we forget we’re living in one of the most stunning coastal regions in Europe. So this month we...
Mar Me Quer Festival brings top Portuguese artists to Portimão next week!
Three days of music on Portimão’s riverside – August 7, 2025 Portimão’s riverside will come alive between August 13-15 as the Mar Me Quer festival returns for its fourth year, promising three nights of entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere. This year’s edition boasts a powerful mix of artists. On opening night (August 13), expect performances from Calema, Dillaz, and Insert Coin. The second evening (August 14) will feature Da...
Portimão’s Sardine Festival is just around the corner!
The staple Portimão festival kicks off this Tuesday, August 5 – August 4, 2025 One of the Algarve’s biggest summer events is back – the highly anticipated Sardine Festival will take place on the city’s riverfront between August 5 and 10, combining grilled sardines and live music. Now in its 29th edition, the festival is expected to welcome around 130,000 visitors. Over the six-day event, organisers estimate that 2.5 tonnes of...
