Carvoeiro and Portimão ready for New Year’s Eve!
Live concerts and fireworks planned in both towns – December 28, 2022 Carvoeiro The event will start at 10pm on December 31 with a performance by 5EX Band until midnight, followed by a 10-minute firework show. DJ Alexandre Ramos will then keep people dancing into the early hours of the morning. Portimão Portimão has unveiled a three-day programme which will include three concerts at the town’s riverfront, all starting at 10pm....
Portimão immersed in magic, with an Ice Rink, Christmas market, Shows & much more
Portimão’s ‘Christmas Dream’ will be running until January 6 with “all kinds of Christmas activities and events” – December 19, 2022 Christmas is being celebrated in Portimão with a festive programme entitled ‘Sonho de Natal’ (Christmas Dream), which is running until January 6 and will see all kinds of Christmas activities and events taking place throughout the municipality. The biggest change compared...
Festive charity swims welcome the brave ones to Armação de Pêra for Christmas and New Year’s!
Clube dos Veículos Clássicos do Barlavento invites everyone “for a fun-filled charity swim” – December 19, 2022 Two charity swims are again taking place in Armação de Pêra this festive season, promising a fun-filled day and the opportunity to raise money for local families in need. Join other brave swimmers on Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day, (January 1). Meet on the beach in front of the Holiday Inn...
Anke Punt Bach puts “Horizon” on show in Lagoa
The mixed-media painting exhibition will be on display from December 2 to January 27 – December 9, 2022 German artist Anke Punt Bach has inaugurated a new exhibition, “Horizon”, at Lagoa’s Municipal Library. Although some pieces depict the horizon, the place where earth and sky meet, “it is not the only inspiration that came with the title”, reveals the artist. “To increase interest, skills or experience, you need to broaden your...
What’s on: Summer may be slowing down but the Algarve is not
Venturing on the Tapas Route or listening to international musicians is among the suggestions for the coming autumn in the Algarve – September 7, 2022 Although the whirlwind of activity typical of this season in the Algarve is slowing down, there is still plenty to see and do in the area. Inside Carvoeiro offers some suggestions here. Rota do Petisco with around 220 restaurants to explore across the region and three themed routes...
Artist Tom Leamon presents exclusive collection at Vila Vita Parc
Vila Vita Parc has teamed up with artist Tom Leamon to present a curated collection of exclusive paintings inspired by the design and atmosphere of Bela Vita Bar & Brasserie – September 7, 2022 In the context of the resort’s 30th anniversary, this challenge to the English painter is in line with Vila Vita’s philosophy of being a platform for artists and promising projects in the Algarve or in the country. The collection Chamber of...
Lagoa’s FATACIL Fair makes a grand return this Friday with daily concerts and horse shows
The long-awaited return of Lagoa’s FATACIL begins this Friday 19th with daily concerts by some of the biggest names in Portuguese music, as well as Equestrian daily shows, entertainment and much more! – August 19, 2022 The municipality of Lagoa is ready for the return of the Handicraft, Tourism, Agriculture, Commerce and Industry Fair (FATACIL) and has once again invested heavily in the equestrian sector “to attract visitors to the...
Taste some Top Wines and Craft Beers with the Algarve no Copo Event
Portimão welcomes Algarve no Copo Wine Event this August 25-28 – August 19, 2022 Portimão is hosting regional producers with their top beverages to promote regional drinks. Held in the city’s 1º de Dezembro garden, “Algarve no Copo” will allow visitors to taste some of the region’s most famed beverages and new creations, including wines, liqueurs, craft beers and juices. Sponsored by Vinhos do Algarve and the Algarve Tourism Board,...
Silves’ biggest Summer Event will bring visitors back to the Middle Ages
The long-awaited Medieval Fair returns with over 100 exhibitors from all over the world, Medieval tournaments and taverns, and entertainment for the whole family – August 8, 2022 Due to take place between August 10 and 20, the event will allow visitors to experience “A Day In History” – in other words, what life was like when Silves and the Algarve were ruled by the Moors. The town will be decorated to look (almost) like it did in the...
The “coolest market in the South” starts this Thursday in Portimão
Lota Cool Market brings together not only local bands, but also craftspeople, local businesses, food trucks, designers, and artists from a variety of backgrounds – July 20, 2022 This month marks the return of the Lota Cool Market – the “coolest market in the south of Portugal” – to Portimão (Zona Ribeirinha) between July 21 and 24. Taking place from 6pm to 1am inside and around the renovated riverside Lota building, the event will...
Summertime brings back the “Sunset Secrets” Live Sessions to Silves Castle
Enjoy the Summer sunsets at the top of Silves Castle with live music, great food, dance performances and even fire shows – July 12, 2022 Sunset Secrets returns to Silves for yet another Summer edition. A series of sunset events will be held every Thursday at Silves Castle until August 4. These sunset parties take place between 6.30pm (admission is allowed until 9.30pm) and 11pm and feature everything from live music to “relaxing...
Lagoa Jazz Fest 2022 happens this July 1-3 in Estômbar
Internationally acclaimed Lagoa Jazz Fest returns to Estômbar this July – July 1, 2022 The intimistic Lagoa Jazz Festival returns once again to Estômbar for a set of jazz performances in a unique place, Sítio das Fontes, in Estômbar (part of Lagoa’s borough). For the past 16 editions, the Lagoa Jazz Festival has had positive critics from the press and national and international artists. The festival will feature a lounge space,...
Second edition of the Living in the Algarve seminars was a great success
Future events have already been announced to happen in Lisbon and the USA – June 27, 2022 The second edition of the Living in the Algarve seminar events was another success, and organisers are planning a next stop in Quinta do Lago and plans announced to stage further events in Lisbon and the USA. The Open Media Group, publishers of Inside Carvoeiro magazine, staged their second ‘Living in the Algarve’ event at the Cascade Wellness...
International dance-music Festival ‘Secret Project’ comes to Portimão this weekend
Praia da Rocha beach in Portimão will take centre stage this weekend with the coming American Festival ‘Secret Project’, featuring some of the most renowned dance-music artists in the world – June 15, 2022 The Algarve is entering summer in full swing, promising a set of different events for everyone. While Carvoeiro will be hosting the Black and White Summer Party, Portimão is preparing for its own beach party – the Secret...
Over 30,000 expected to attend the Carvoeiro Black & White party this Saturday
Carvoeiro Black and White Summer Party returns for another memorable night in the Algarve – June 15, 2022 The Carvoeiro Black and White Night party is returning this Saturday (June 18) from 8.30pm and 3am after being cancelled for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Known as the event that marks the start of the Algarve’s summer agenda, the party is expected to attract over 30,000 people to the small town’s streets. Live music, DJ...
Portuguese Weekend Events for Vila Vita Parc’s 30th anniversary celebrations
Vila Vita Parc Resort is hosting two events dedicated to Portuguese music and Algarve gastronomy – June 9, 2022 Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa will be hosting two memorable events as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. This June 12 (Sunday), the spotlight is on Portuguese music with the performance of well-known Portuguese singer Bárbara Tinoco, and, on June 13, gastronomy takes centre stage with some of the most important...
Lagoa Wine Show starts this June 9 and promises four nights of wine tastings, concerts and more
Lagoa Wine Show returns after a two-year break to bring four memorable nights of wine tastings, gastronomic shows and concerts to the Algarve region – June 9, 2022 After a two year break, Lagoa Wine Show, “one of the most popular wine shows in the south of Portugal”, will return once again, between June 9 and 12, to celebrate the town’s winemaking history and showcase the high-quality wines currently produced in the Algarve. As...
Arvad winery to host a gastronomic event with wine, food, art and more!
The ‘Tchin Tchin’ gastronomic event promises wine, great dishes, fado and DJ music, performative showcooking, edible art and more – June 7, 2022 This June 16, Arvad Winery, in Estômbar, Lagoa, is hosting the ‘Tchin Tchin!’ event , between 5pm and 9pm. Described as a “celebration of life, pleasures and the senses through unique wines”, the event will shine the spotlight on local winemakers’ wines, regional food and...
Lagoa Wine Experiences 2022 edition happens this weekend
First session of Lagoa Wine Experiences 2022 will happen this weekend – May 27, 2022 Lagoa Wine Experiences, an event held for the first time in 2021 which opened the doors of local wine estates to wine lovers, is returning this year with its first session taking place on Saturday, May 28, between 10.30am and 6pm. Participants will meet at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium from where they will be taken to the Quinta dos Vales wine estate...
International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament in Portimão started today
The competition precedes the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup due to happen on May 27, 28 and 29 at the Portimão Arena – May 24, 2022 The 29th edition of the Portimão International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament started this Tuesday at the Portimão Arena, preceding the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup, which will take place this weekend, May 27 to 29, and offers the opportunity for younger gymnasts to compete in the same...
