Lagos train station to become restaurant and art gallery
The old station will be part of a project featuring two new hotels located next to Lagos’ marina – October 25, 2023 | Text by Alexandra Stilwell According to local news website Algarve Marafado, Lagos’ old and obsolete train station will be transformed into a restaurant and art gallery. The property was sold to an investor with a rehabilitation project who “according to information obtained from Mayor Hugo Pereira, intends ‘to create...
Arade Wine Experience: Lagoa to celebrate World Wine Tourism Day with special event featuring local producers
A full day of local wine tastings – October 20, 2023 In celebration of World Wine Tourism Day, Lagoa will host a special event, the “Arade Wine Experience”, on Saturday, November 11. The event will take participants on a wine tour around the municipality, starting with a meet-up at Ferragudo’s Praça Rainha Dona Leonor at 9.30am. This will be followed at 10am by a tasting of wines from the Algarve Golden Terroir, the joint bid of...
Vila Vita to host Truffle Week & four-hand dinner with chefs Vincent Guimerà and João Viegas in honour of exotic ingredient
Atlântico restaurant to host a special dinner experience during ‘Truffle Week’ at Vila Vita Parc Resort – October 19, 2023 Chef João Viegas from Atlântico restaurant and visiting chef Vincent Guimerà from L’Antic Molí restaurant in Spain will join forces this October 29 for a special dinner. “An unmissable dining experience featuring the truffle, one of the most popular ingredients of all time will be the highlight of a week...
Developing a passion: Gerry Fagan, an important figure in Portugal’s tourism development for over 20 years
Leading property development companies for more than two decades, Gerry Fagan’s portfolio boasts internationally acclaimed luxury resorts and golf courses – October 16, 2023 | Text Maria Simiris Developing a passion: Leading property development companies for over 20 years, Gerry Fagan’s portfolio boasts internationally acclaimed luxury resorts and golf courses The story begins in 1999, when Gerry Fagan retires from the Campbell...
The sidewalks of Lagos are celebrated in a photo exhibition by American photographer Paul Gerace
The photographer is showcasing his work “Celebrating the Calçadas Portuguesas of Lagos” at the Mercearia Bio Café in Lagos – October 14, 2023 | Text Alexandra Stilwell Lagos-based photographer Paul Gerace is showcasing his collection of Portuguese calçada photography at the Mercearia Bio Café in Lagos until the end of November. The Celebrating the Calçadas Portuguesas of Lagos collection highlights the unique black and white...
One of the Algarve’s most popular beaches is in Lagos
Summer may be over, but everyone who knows the Algarve, knows the region’s beaches are still the perfect place to spend time and relax in the autumn – October 13, 2023 | Text Michael Bruxo The region is famous for its beautiful, golden beaches, but have you ever wondered which are the most popular on social media? Holidu, a search engine for holiday rentals, has attempted to answer this question by scanning Google Maps and social...
Inside visits a family-run steakhouse with a stunning view and delicious food
Vau Steakhouse is a cut above October 12, 2023 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group Be it for the sea view, the quality food or the intimate and comfortable atmosphere, there are plenty of reasons to visit Vau Steakhouse, right next to Portimão’s Vau beach. A true family business, where everyone helps in the most diverse areas, from the kitchen and customer service to the decoration. This restaurant is the...
3D fun for all ages: Portimão’s newest museum is the perfect place to let your imagination run wild
The 3D Fun Art Museum arrived in Portimão “not only to provide fun moments but to educate visitors” with fun facts and “classic works by famous artists and illustrators” with interactive experiences – October 12, 2023 | Text Beatriz Maio The 3D Fun Art Museum arrived in Portimão from Lisbon after being born on the island of Madeira. The idea and venture came from Ralf Hein, originally from Frankfurt, Germany,...
3rd edition of the Algarve Harp Festival returns to Lagoa and Monchique in November
The festival aims to promote not only the harp but its repertoire and performers as well – October 12, 2023 A rich programme will be presented by Danielle Riegel on Harp, Helena Madeira on Voice and Harp, Leonor Maia on Harp, and Francisco Barbosa on Flute at the festival taking place in Albufeira on November 10, Lagoa on November 25 and Monchique on November 26. The festival aims to promote not only the harp but its repertoire and...
New perfume pays homage to the Portuguese Discoveries and the Algarve
The scent of history – September 21, 2023 | Text & Photos Maria Simiris Portuguese navigator Gil Eanes, born in Lagos, was the first man to successfully sail past the Cape Bojador in 1434. His feat went down in the history of the Portuguese Discoveries and, over half a millennium later, a new fragrance has been created which celebrates his achievement. It is called ‘Algarve’ and was officially unveiled in the form of a perfume and...
Oktoberfest is back to Vila Vita and starts this Thursday
Live music, Bavarian delicacies and good beer await you at the Biergarten celebration – September 20, 2023 The annual Oktoberfest, organised by the Vila Vita Resort, is back this September to the resort’s genuine German beer garden in Porches. The event will take place between September 21 and October 8, at the Biergarten – a typical German food restaurant with authentic touches, including long benches and murals featuring scenes from...
Lagos welcomes 3rd edition of the International Contemporary Circus EmRaizArt
The International Contemporary Circus EmRaizArt promises to delight kids and adults alike this October – September 20, 2023 Following the success of previous editions, the 3rd edition of the EmRaizArt Circus will be held for four days for school groups (free) and for the general public on the weekend of October 14 and 15. EmRaizArt Festival takes place in the idyllic cork oak forest of Cotifo, Quinta Velha, Lagos, bringing...
Lagos is hosting the Algarve’s biggest literary event of the year
The 13th edition of the Lagos Book Fair takes place until September 30 – September 19, 2023 The 13th edition of the Lagos Book Fair (Mostra de Livros) takes place until September 30 at the newly renovated Armazém Regimental in Praça do Infante. A distinguished line-up of foreign authors will be present for visitors to meet on two separate evenings. Their diverse backgrounds offer readers a varied range of experiences and imaginative...
Grab your Tapas! Algarve’s Rota do Petisco begins this Friday!
176 establishments across the Algarve will participate in the event until October 15 – September 14, 2023 Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route), one of the most popular gastronomic events in the Algarve, is back. To participate in this exciting event, participants must purchase the event’s passport – which costs €1.50 and also serves as a guide –, and explore the 176 participating establishments’ tapas across the region, from Aljezur,...
Arrebita Street Food Festival brings 24 top chefs to Portimão this weekend
The Food Festival will feature an impressive lineup of 24 top chefs, each revealing their culinary secrets with show-cooking experiences – September 14, 2023 Taking place this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) at Alameda Praça da República, the Arrebita food festival will invite 24 renowned chefs to prepare a variety of delicious dishes for €6.50 each. “There is no love like the first, and how we missed Portimão, the city that gave birth...
There is a new dining experience at Vilalara Thalassa Resort’s B&G restaurant
From the land and the sea – September 14, 2023 | Text Beatriz Maio In an intimate and cosy atmosphere, Porches’ Vilalara Thalassa Resort welcomes guests for a unique tasting experience at the fine dining restaurant of the luxury resort which is part of the Blue & Green Hotels & Resorts chain. Overlooking the sea and with live music nights, B&G stands out from the resort’s other restaurants – Terrace Grill and...
Algarve Racetrack hosts Le Mans finale
The special event will feature a double round of the European Le Mans Series: the 4 Hours of Algarve and the 4 Hours of Portimão – September 7, 2023 The special event will feature a double round of the European Le Mans Series, which will be the last two races of the 2023 season: the 4 Hours of Algarve on October 20, and the 4 Hours of Portimão on October 22. Both four-hour races will take place within less than 48 hours from each...
Lagoa’s International Guitar Festival returns this September with performances by renowned musicians all around town
The municipality will host emblematic guitar performances next to monuments and cultural spaces, as well as outdoor concerts in Carvoeiro’s Main Square and Estômbar’s natural park – August 31, 2023 It’s almost time for Lagoa’s International Guitar Festival, which will be held between September 9 and October 1 at a variety of venues in the municipality. In addition to ensuring a quality artistic offer, from both national and...
Portimão’s historical centre gains new colourful life
New cultural association P.O.I.S! retransformed an old grey accessible route, under the motto “Together, let’s make Portimão the coolest city in the world” – August 23, 2023 A new cultural association in Portimão has breathed new life into the ‘Rota Acessível’ (Accessible Route) on the town’s Rua Direita street by transforming it from an unremarkable grey path to a “kaleidoscope of colours.” The project, titled ‘A Rua Direita em...
Carvoeiro’s Iconic Jazz Club Manoel’s reopens under new management
Since its opening in 1985, the venue has been a major presence on the jazz scene in the region, welcoming famous national and international artists – August 18, 2023 Manoel’s Jazz Club, the iconic jazz venue which local musician Manuel Guerreiro opened in Monte Carvoeiro in 1985, officially reopened earlier this summer under the management of French couple Sabrina and Thomas Bourhis. The special occasion was celebrated with a...
