New beach playground at Ferragudo’s Praia Grande Beach
A new beach playground has been unveiled at Praia Grande in Ferragudo (Lagoa), giving children a place where they can play “safely and comfortably all year round” – February 1, 2022 Representing an investment of over €45,000, the new playground replaces the beach’s previous play area which was dismantled after the Portuguese Environmental Agency (APA) warned that it was located below a cliff that was deemed “at risk of...
6th Algarve International Piano Festival starts on January 29 in Portimão
Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre will once again host the Algarve International Piano Festival, this time with live audience – January 27, 2022 After an “online edition in 2021”, the Algarve International Piano Festival is returning to Portimão’s TEMPO theatre for a series of live concertos. The sixth edition will begin on Saturday (January 29) at 7pm with a performance by H4nds Duo, featuring pianists António Luís Silva and Tiago...
Enjoy a New York-style Jazz Concert with singing Trio “Elas e o Jazz”
“Elas e o Jazz” singing trio will bring New York style Jazz to Lagoa this Saturday, 29th – January 26, 2022 The talented singing trio of Joana Machado, Marta Hugon and Mariana Norton will be bringing their ‘Elas e o Jazz’ show to Lagoa’s Carlos do Carmo auditorium on Saturday (January 29) at 9.30pm. The three singers met at Hot Clube de Portugal – a jazz school in Lisbon – when they were students. They eventually became teachers...
Chef Hans Neuner to host live cooking event at Estoril Open Tournament
Algarve chef Hans Neuner receives ‘wildcard’ to cook at Estoril Open tennis tournament – January 24, 2021 Chef Hans Neuner from the two-Michelin star restaurant Ocean at Vila Vita Parc Resort in Porches has been invited to host a live night-time cooking event on April 29 for the guests of the Millennium Estoril Open tennis tournament in Cascais. Using the kitchen at Slice Restaurant, the chef will be serving dishes inspired by...
Lagoa to welcome final stage of “Volta ao Algarve” in February
One of the main cycling events of the season, “Volta ao Algarve” returns February 16 for its 48th edition – January 19, 2021 Organisers have announced that the Volta ao Algarve, one of the region’s biggest sporting events, will return for its 48th edition next month with an almost completely new route. The first stage will begin in Portimão on February 16, where the teams will be presented to the public and where...
Local artist Anke Punt Bach Exhibits her Artwork in Lagoa
Local artist Anke Punt Bach unveils ‘The Power of Imagination’ in Lagoa – January 13, 2022 An exhibition by German artist Anke Punt Bach will be unveiled at 6pm this Thursday (January 13) at the Manuela Vale Gallery of Lagoa’s Mestre Fernando Rodrigues Art School. The exhibition, entitled ‘O Poder da Imaginação’ (The Power of Imagination), aims to inspire people to see the world around them differently or, in the words of the...
New Street Workout Park in Ferragudo
Ferragudo boasts New Street Workout Park proposed by local youngsters – January 11, 2022 The new Street Workout Park has been inaugurated in Ferragudo, just a stone’s throw away from Angrinha beach, allowing anyone to enjoy an outdoor workout with a beach view. The new Street Workout Park in Ferragudo boasts a variety of equipment that can be used to exercise without having to bring along weights or any other kind of equipment....
New Intermarché Store opens today in Alvor
Intermarché Alvor has created growth for the Alvor’s Economy and Community: with new jobs, a new charging station for cars, opportunities for local businesses and much more – December 30, 2021 Intermarché Alvor is officially opening its doors to the public today (December 30). The store is located in the Alvor area of Marachique and represents a €701,000 investment. Intermarché supermarkets operate under the Os Mosqueteiros...
Algarve’s Bon Bon and Ocean Restaurants maintain Michelin Stars
Ocean Restaurant, Best Luxury Restaurant in the World 2021, wins Michelin Star for the 11th consecutive year – December 15, 2021 Chef Hans Neuner’s Ocean Restaurant in Vila Vita Parc Resort (Porches, Lagoa) has retained its two Michelin stars, adding yet another victory to the team’s portfolio after having received two international awards in October this year for Best Luxury Restaurant in the World (2021) and Best...
Christmas Concert in Lagoa Auditorium with Jazz Orchestra and Marta Hugon
Experience the magic of Christmas this Saturday, December 18, with “A Warm Christmas” Concert – December 14, 2021 On December 18, at 9.30 pm, the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium, in Lagoa, receives the Algarve Jazz Orchestra and Jazz singer Marta Hugon for the concert “A Warm Christmas”. Marta Hugon, one of the current Portuguese jazz singers with well-established credits, joins the Algarve Jazz Orchestra for “A Warm Christmas” where...
New Pop-Up Gallery at the Fine & Country Carvoeiro
A selection of the latest works from Corte Real Gallery featuring internationally recognised artist Jean-Pierre Kunkel can be seen at the Fine & Country offices – December 13, 2021 A small but stunning selection of some of the latest artworks from Corte Real Gallery in Paderne can now be enjoyed at the new pop-up gallery in the Carvoeiro offices of estate agents Fine & Country. The main focus of the new pop-up gallery is...
Art is all around: December/March Issue 2022
The Algarve has always been a haven for artists and this has never been more apparent – December 7, 2021 Close to the riverfront in Portimão, Dutch artist Eric de Bruijn created an “artistic habitat” where art and hospitality come together. Read our report on Ana Ana starting on page 24 or jump straight to the article here. Elsewhere in this edition, we spoke with artist Karen Wride, who has fulfilled her life-long dream of...
Algarve Author launches 3rd book in Travel Stories Series
Discover a collection of short stories to inspire you for the next holiday trip – December 7, 2021 Wish You Were Here – Holiday Memories features a collection of short travel stories from all over the world that will certainly inspire readers to book their next holiday. Alyson Sheldrake invited different authors to join her in this anthology and share their distinctive holiday memories. Whether it is a childhood ‘bucket and...
Local Artists showcased Latest Creations at “The Winter Exhibition”
Local artists showcased latest creations at Armação de Pêra’s Holiday Inn – December 7, 2021 The Winter Exhibition was organised by Algarve Art, an art collective comprising dozens of local artists, and aimed to provide an opportunity for these artists — all of whom have seen their livelihood seriously impacted by the pandemic — to showcase their creations. “Not much has been going on for nearly two years, but, in the last six...
Local Film Production Company wins Big at ART&TUR Film Festival 2021
Film production company Spy Manor Productions wins 5 Awards at the 2021 ART&TUR International Film Festival – December 7, 2021 The 14th edition of the Art&Tur International Film Festival, held in Aveiro, saw the Carvoeiro-based company bring home five awards with their promotional video Sky Base One, distinguished by the Festival’s international jury, made up of 34 experts from 19 countries. In the National...
Lusitânia Shop pays Tribute to Finest Portuguese Products
Lusitânia Handmade Gift Shop handpicks the finest handmade contemporary pieces from around 40 artists – December 7, 2021 The Lusitânia Handmade Gift Shop opened its door in Carvoeiro, right before the COVID-19 pandemic cast its shadow over Portugal. After travelling all over the country and Europe, Lagoa-native Tânia Silva wanted to bring to her community a different concept of traditional craftsmanship. “It’s a project...
Discover a Unique Art Oasis designed by Artist Eric de Bruijn
Created by Dutch artist Eric de Bruijn, “Ana Ana” is a unique space where art and hospitality come together in multiple forms – December 7, 2021 Imagine a home where a creative studio, an art gallery, large entertaining spaces, and comfy guest rooms coexist in a peaceful urban setting. This is Ana Ana, Eric de Bruijn’s artistic habitat. Once an industrial building, now a serene oasis Located close to the riverfront...
Interview with Regional Director of Operations about the Future of Tourism
As a kevy figure in tourism in the Algarve, Jorge Beldade talked about his career and the future of the industry – December 7, 2021 Jorge Beldade has held the position of regional operations director for the NH Group, acquired in 2016 by Minor Hotels, since 2006, leading the group’s seven Iberian Peninsula resorts, six in the Algarve and one in Marbella. However, his journey began in 1973, when he finished his degree in Tourism...
Become a Remote Winemaker and Produce your Own Wine in Lagoa
New winemakers are reaping the fruit of their investment at Quinta dos Vales thanks to a unique project – December 7, 2021 It has been a little over a year since Quinta dos Vales’ exclusive The Winemaker Experience project was officially launched. Since then, 13 wine-loving couples and individuals have embarked on an exceptional adventure, which sees them become winemakers, producing wine to their taste by either renting or...
New Art Gallery & Teaching Studio opened by a Local Artist
First Class Art, an Art Gallery by Karen Wride, showcases oil paintings from Nature to Figure studies – December 6, 2021 Karen Wride fulfils her life-long dream of opening her own art gallery featuring her work alongside her talented daughters, opening her First Class Art Gallery, which is a bright and airy artwork space in Guia featuring eclectic pieces by Karen Wride, from oil paintings depicting scenes from around the Algarve...
