A local shop in Ferragudo honours the best Algarvian flavours
The Origens Shop has been committed to honouring and showcasing the best flavours of the Algarve – August 22, 2022 Coming from the sea and the mountains, from east to west, the products available at the Origens shop show the best flavours that the Algarve has to offer. This is, precisely, the goal, according to owner Luís Alberto. “It’s a retrospective and an appreciation of Algarvian flavours. It’s a reflection of our love for...
Capela das Artes Hotel created a therapy Centre focusing on stress management
Building smart habits: The Capela das Artes Hotel has created a therapy and treatment Centre focusing on stress management and various pathologies, together with a good diet and healthy sleeping habits – August 22, 2022 Aptly named Smart Habits, this space opened a few months ago in the old olive press of the well-known Capela das Artes Hotel, in Alcantarilha, now classified as a Monument of Public Interest due to its historical,...
The first butterfly garden in the Algarve has opened in Zoomarine
In the Algarve’s first Butterfly Garden, dozens of species can be seen flying over lakes, fish and a tropical botanical garden – August 22, 2022 Zoomarine has made it a habit of debuting new attractions for visitors every year. The novelty for this season is the opening of the Algarve’s first-ever dedicated butterfly house. The Butterfly Garden is a tropical botanical garden serving as a habitat for hundreds of exotic butterflies from...
A New collective art project arises in the Algarve: the Artlink Collective
This summer, the Artlink Collective will showcase the artwork of several artists around the Algarve – August 22, 2022 Some of life’s more interesting journeys seem to take on their own direction without any planned route in mind. This was the case when four artists made contact around nine months ago and both friendships and appreciation of each other’s work developed. Without denying that selling their own work was an objective, it...
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...
Vila Vita Parc unveils stunning new villa
Part of the resort’s Collection, the Red Chalet is a Belle Époque-style villa launching this August in Armação de Pêra – July 19, 2022 Vila Vita Collection – the sister company to clifftop resort Vila Vita Parc – is about to launch its new property, the Red Chalet, located in the heart of Armação de Pêra, on August 1. Says the company, a leading player in the Algarve’s luxury rental market, the debut of the Red Chalet is “in...
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,...
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...
Lagoa Wines shine at Wine Cities Competition
ARVAD Wines’ “Touriga Nacional” and Quinta dos Vales’ Marquês dos Vales Grande Escolha, both produced in Lagoa, were awarded the Grande Medalha de Ouro (Grand Gold Medal) and the Medalha de Ouro (Gold Medal) at the Wine Cities Competition (Concurso Cidades do Vinho) – May 16, 2022 The event was held between May 5 and 8 at Setúbal’s Hotel and Tourism School and included a 30-strong jury of experts tasting 346...
Next “Living in the Algarve” Live Seminar coming to Lagos on June 15
Following the success of the first Living in the Algarve seminar event held at the Tivoli Carvoeiro Hotel on April 14, the organisers have now announced a further two dates and venues for this year. – May 6, 2022 The next event will take place at the Cascade Wellness Resort in Lagos on June 15 and is organised by the Open Media Group, publishers of the Portugal Resident newspaper and Essential Algarve magazine amongst other titles. To...
Algarve to host its second Swimrun competition, this time in Lagoa
Lagoa Swimrun will take place throughout the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail – May 3, 2022 On May 8, Swimrun Portugal is returning to the Algarve for its second year, this time in Lagoa, kickstarting the sports season. The global phenomenon of Swimrun already counts more than 700 races in various European countries, with more than 8,000 “finishers”. The sport started in Sweden in 2006 with the “Otillo” race...
Silves Castle awarded with “Regional 5 Stars Award”
The iconic structure joins seven others in the region distinguished with this award – May 3, 2022 Silves’s Castle received once again the “Regional 5 Stars Award” in the category “National Monuments”, being one of the seven icons selected for the Algarve region, alongside the Cataplana dish, the Algarve orange, the region of Estoi, the Ria Formosa Natural Park, Praia da Rocha Beach and the Monchique hills. “It’s a great pride to have...
New four-star boutique hotel opened in Monchique
The new four-star boutique hotel in Monchique has already been recommended by the prestigious Condé Nast guide – May 3, 2022 Former D. Carlos Regis Hotel becomes Pure Monchique Hotel, a four-star boutique hotel promising to create a “paradise between the mountains and the sea”. Pure Monchique Hotel is set within the small beauty spot of Caldas de Monchique and is one of the four hotels that are part of the Villa Termal Caldas de...
