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...
The History Behind Silve’s Unique City Stone
Lady in Red: Silve’s Reddish Stone can be seen everywhere in the city, including the Castle – December 6, 2021 Silves sandstone is a distinct and unique stone that can be found in several constructions in and around the town, including its imposing castle. It is extracted from a quarry in Vale Fuzeiros by a local family who has owned it for at least 100 years. It all started with José Joaquim, in Vale Fuzeiros It all...
Algarvillas: Cheers to 40 years!
Algarvillas celebrates four decades of hard graft and dedication to their homeowners and holidaymakers – December 6, 2021 Algarvillas was first inaugurated in 1981 and Kevin Owenson’s aunt (who still works for Kevin today) bought the company in 1989. Kevin was the main rental agent for his aunt Cathy and uncle Jim during this period and when the opportunity arose to head the company himself, it was a no-brainer. He had fallen in...
World-Renowned Architects Gathered for a Project in Silves
Celebrating Contrast: World-renowned Architects travelled across the Globe to create a Contemporary Development in the Heart of Silves – December 6, 2021 Five Bridges Silves is a contemporary piece of architecture comprised of 20 duplex apartments. Each apartment is connected by ‘five bridges’ — cleverly integrated within the structure and extremely distinctive — through the access corridor to each unit. In addition to the new,...
Short Film About Organic Oranges Wins Impact DOCS Award
“The Orange Life of the Algarve”, by Sebastiaan Opschoor – December 6, 2021 Sebastiaan Opschoor, independent filmmaker residing in Portugal, won a prestigious Award of Merit from the Impact DOCS Awards Competition in the United States. The award was given for Sebastiaan Opschoor’s short documentary The Orange Life of the Algarve, which highlights organic orange farming in the Algarve. Watch the trailer here:...
Magic for the whole Family at the Portimão’s Christmas Fair
Two entrepreneurial brothers are elevating the local seafood scene with a brand New Gastrobar based in their former family home – December 3, 2021 Portimão will become an authentic Christmas Village, with the recreation of several attraction areas inspired by the festive season, crossing the Christmas universe with fantasy moments for the whole family, between December 1 and January 6. Under the motto “Portimão, a...
“Lagoa Wine Experiences 2021” Hailed a Success
“Lagoa Wine Experiences 2021” held its last session on November 13, with demand strongly outweighing availability The initiative “Lagoa Wine Experiences 2021” held its last session on November 13, with a special session that celebrated the World Day of Wine Tourism, a date celebrated annually on the 2nd Sunday of November. “Lagoa Wine Experiences” was hailed a success by the organizers (Lagoa Council). The...
Lagoa to host first Sacred Music Festival
Cultural association Ideias do Levante and Lagoa Council have announced the first edition of the town’s Sacred Music Festival, to be held in October and November In a statement to the press, the association says the goal is to “promote Lagoa’s religious artistic heritage, decentralise where concerts are held in the borough, introduce people to religious spaces, artists and instruments as well as to works by national and foreign...
