Silves announces 22 nights of jazz, wine and tapas
Intimate cellar concerts return for a cosy mix of jazz, wine and heritage across Silves’ wineries – December 4, 2025 | Photo Chris Bair, Unsplash The smooth sounds of jazz are returning to Silves as the municipality launches the 9th edition of Jazz nas Adegas (Jazz in Wine Cellars), its popular blend of live music and fine wine. Running until May 23, the much-loved series will feature 22 intimate sessions held in wineries and estates...
Another success as radiant Silves art fair lights up the Algarve art scene despite heavy rain
The 4th Art Expo Algarve brought together 60 artists for three vibrant days – November 19, 2025 | Text and Photos Eric Roth Sixty artists who showed their creations at the Art Expo Algarve Torrential rain didn’t dampen the spirits of 60 determined artists who had worked all year preparing for the 4th annual Art Expo Algarve. They brought their talent, energy, and enthusiasm to the Fissul Convention Center in the heart of historic...
Lagoa’s wine cooperative temporarily moves to Silves
ÚNICA – Adega Cooperativa do Algarve is the region’s only active cooperative – September 30, 2025 Photo Michael Bruxo / Open Media Group The Algarve’s historic wine cooperative ÚNICA – Adega Cooperativa do Algarve – will temporarily move to Silves as Lagoa Council prepares to build a new home for it. The move is due to last year’s notification to vacate its longtime premises in Lagoa. The building had been sold in 2018 to a...
Sharing the story behind Silves’s iconic restaurants
Inside explores three traditional restaurants serving Portuguese cuisine – September 16, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Hélio Ramos Ponte Romana, Silves Steeped in culture, tradition and authentic gastronomy, Silves boasts a number of historic and iconic restaurants serving Portuguese cuisine where guests feel at home whilst savouring dishes that will stay with them forever. One of Portugal’s oldest towns and the capital of the...
Known for its artisanal liqueurs and spirits, Bagamel has just launched a new and unique gin
Celebrating the authenticity and cultural richness of the Algarve, Bagamel crafts a diverse range of drinks for every occasion and mood, designed to inspire and stir emotion – September 15, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio It all began in 1976 when José Varela, a producer from Silves and a visionary for his time, turned his passion for medronho into a business. He decided to start producing spirits and created Bagamel – Sociedade Industrial...
Algarve’s biggest art fair in the Algarve returns this November, under new management
Art Expo Algarve, the biggest, oldest, and most visited art fair in the south of Portugal brings together international and regional artists to Silves – August 25, 2025 | Text Eric Roth Workshop at Art Expo Algarve 2024 – Photo Eric Roth Art Expo Algarve is the biggest, oldest, and most visited art fair in the south of Portugal. Each year, it brings together international and regional artists who want to share their artwork with...
Works by António Vasconcelos Lapa on display in Silves
Explore António Vasconcelos Lapa’s vivid ceramics featuring surreal forms, circus scenes, and traditional Portuguese tile influences – July 9, 2025 Comprising a series of ceramic works by António Vasconcelos Lapa, Lugar Lugares is on display at the Mascarenhas Gregório Theatre in Silves until October 31. The carefully selected pieces are part of the Luís Negrão e Família Collection, curated by Hugo Santos Silva. The exhibition...
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...
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...
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...
