Lagoa celebrates 20th anniversary of ‘Mostra dos Doces Conventuais’ sweets fair this August
As the main highlight of the annual Conventual Sweets event, the traditional sweets are sure to delight visitors – August 20, 2024 Lagoa is preparing to host its annual sweets fair, the ‘Mostra dos Doces Conventuais’, at the Centro Cultural Convento de S. José, from August 29 to September 1. Visitors can enjoy traditional sweets made by expert pastry-makers from across the country, as well as sweets crafted according to the recipes...
Wine Talk: Patrick Stuart weighs in on his latest discoveries
Explore 3 different wine options for this Summer – August 16, 2024 | Text Patrick Stuart Maria Izabel 2020 white I wrote about this wine back in 2017, having tried the 2015 vintage and it is interesting to see how this 2020 is significantly different. This used to be a wine with noticeable oak on the nose, but the producer has clearly moved with the times. Maria Izabel 2020 white The wine is now made from a blend of Cerceal, Viosinho,...
Lagos Modern Music Festival brings pop, rock, funk, soul and jazz to Praia da Luz this weekend
Lagos MMFest returns this August for its third edition – August 13, 2024 Praia da Luz sets the stage for the third edition of the Lagos Modern Music Festival starting this Thursday, August 15, until Sunday, August 18. The festival brings together different musical genres and offers a platform for emerging bands, celebrating musical diversity in a stunning seaside setting, providing the opportunity for everyone to enjoy a variety of...
Great success: Hundreds attended Lagos’ sweetest summer fair
A fusion of history, culture, and flavour characterised the 35th edition of Lagos’ traditional Arte Doce Fair this year – August 13, 2024 The 35th Arte Doce Fair in Lagos, held from July 24 to 28, was a great success, attracting hundreds of visitors to an incredible event that brought together tradition and innovation. This year saw an increase in participating businesses at the fair, attracting a large number of visitors and...
Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu strikes new Superbike World Championship record
Algarve International Racetrack saw an historic victory last Sunday at the for Toprak Razgatlioglu from Turkey – August 13, 2024 Toprak Razgatlioglu Photo by WorldSBK Last Sunday, August 11, the Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) in Portimão saw history being made by the Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu, who achieved his 13th straight victory in the FIM Superbike World Championship, making it a new Superbike record. Competing for...
New four-star hotel to be built in Ferragudo
The new hotel will revitalise an area that is currently rundown and abandoned, transforming it into a high-quality reference point in the municipality of Lagoa – August 9, 2024 The Água Hotels Group has announced the construction of a new four-star hotel between Parchal and Ferragudo, near the Arade Congress Centre. With a total investment of €20 million, construction is expected to begin in 2025, and the hotel is scheduled to open in...
Silves Medieval Fair is back with unforgettable experiences
The highly popular event returns to Silves from August 9-17 – August 8, 2024 Starting this Friday, the iconic fair will bring back historical recreations to Silves for nine days of unforgettable experiences. There will be no shortage of entertainment, including historical shows with jousts on horseback and swordfighting, fire and belly dances, medieval processions, and many other performances taking place throughout the city at...
Exhibition uncovers the history behind the Algarve’s tourism image, captured by photographers Almeida D’Eça in the 60s and 70s
Ferragudo is showcasing several works by the first professional photographers who portrayed the Algarve as a tourist destination, in an exhibition in Ferragudo until Friday, August 16 – July 26, 2024 The Algarve’s iconic touristic images in the 60s and 70s were created by photographers Asta and Luís de Almeida d’Eça who became renowned for their promotional photographs, creating the image of the Algarve as a tourism destination as we...
Major expansion planned for Portimão Marina to accommodate superyachts
Estimated to cost between €12 million and €14 million, the project will boost nautical tourism and local economy – July 18, 2024 | Photos Beatriz Maio/Open Media Group The new project for the expansion of Portimão Marina will create 30 new mooring berths for superyachts, announced Pedro Machado, Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism, last week in the presence of regional leaders André Gomes, Algarve Tourism boss, Portimão mayor...
French acrobatic circus show comes to Portimão’s riverside this July 18-20
Incredible stunts to be performed for three nights, free for everyone to attend – July 17, 2024 French company AKOREACRO brings exciting performances with the new circus show ‘Arrêt DUrgence’. For three straight nights, between July 18 (Thursday) and July 20 (Saturday), Portimão’s Zona Ribeirinha riverside, near the Clube Naval de Portimão, will be the stage for a lot of fun for the whole family. AKOREACRO’s show will bring controlled...
Silves Sunset Secrets: There is still time to enjoy the sunsets at the castle
Thursdays at the Castle bring various concerts for the whole family to enjoy warm summer afternoons – July 15, 2024 The yearly summer event Sunset Secrets – Thursdays at the Castle (“Quintas do Castelo”) brings together fun for everyone and great views over the city of Silves. With a capacity of 600 people, there is a lot of room for the perfect end of the evening. The event provides the perfect chance to unwind and relax at “one of...
World Superbike Championship comes to Portimão this August
Algarve set for action-packed world superbike championship – July 15, 2024 The Algarve International Autodrome (AIA) in Portimão will welcome the seventh round of the World Superbike Championship between August 9 (Friday) and August 11 (Sunday), promising three days of heart-pounding action. Organisers have revealed a completely new programme for the event. All track activities will take place after 12pm, leaving “open space for...
Silves Beer Fest begins July 17 with top beer selections from Portugal
Enjoy a variety of craft brews, live music, and regional cuisine – July 12, 2024 Photo Silves Beer Fest It’s almost time for the Silves Beer Fest, taking place between July 17 (Wednesday) and July 21 (Sunday), at Praça Al-Mutamid, where music, entertainment, local products, handicrafts, and gastronomy will be on offer. Starting at 6pm and until 1am, the Silves Beer Fest is a great place to drink cold beer, enjoy live music, dance and...
Sardines Festival returns to Portimão’s riverside this July 30
Famous gastronomic festival will bring musical performances by Aurea, Sara Correia, Anjos, Richie Campbell, Marisa Liz, Delfins and much more – July 12, 2024 Portimão’s famous Sardine Festival, taking place between July 30 and August 4, brings back the festive atmosphere of the traditional sardinhada, which promises to tickle the appetites of all visitors. As always, the grills are back in operation and will be filling the riverside...
Portimão’s Zona Ribeirinha welcomes back the Lota Cool Market this July 24
This year’s theme celebrates the 100th anniversary of Portimão’s city status – July 12, 2024 | Photos Lota Cool Market Portimão’s Old Lota area in the Zona Ribieirnha, near the riverside, and Jardim Visconde Bivar will be transformed into a place of pure entertainment and fun from July 24 to July 28. The event will bring live music and incredible DJs, as well as delicious, exotic and international foods, with many...
Explore all kinds of street food at the Lagos Food Fest until July 14
There will be many different food and drink options as well as music throughout the four days – July 11, 2024 | Photos Lagos Food Fest Lagos’s Jardim da Constituição welcomes another edition of the Lagos Food Fest, between July 11 (Thursday) and 14 (Sunday). The yearly festival has become a Lagos summer staple, featuring some of Portugal’s most original food trucks with the best street food in the country. There will be also a lot of...
Beauty and glamour: Ellise is the visionary behind Almadena’s newest beauty salon
Ells Beauty Suite “is more than just a salon, it’s a celebration of self-love, self-care, and empowerment” – July 11, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio The young entrepreneur Ellise Bromfield brought innovation and freshness to the village of Almadena, in the western Algarve, with her brand-new salon. Ells Beauty Suite offers a range of services from facials, and lashes to waxing and massages as well as different manicure and pedicure options....
At Lita’s Concept Store, you will find art pieces, fashion items, and décor inspirations from all over the world
An exciting new space in Lagos brings Lita Santos’s singular taste to a shop filled with life, joy, and creativity – July 11, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio A new and unique space in Lagos, Lita Santos brings her singular taste to a shop full of life, joy, and creativity – exactly as she is. Located at the entrance of the city, the Concept Store is a true reflection of her background and tastes. The charm of this unique...
First stone laid at Portimão’s Nova Vila Retail Park
Rise like a phoenix: New retail park being built on the same plot of land as the previous retail park that was destroyed by a fire in 2012 – July 11, 2024 | Text Michael Bruxo Construction of Portimão’s Nova Vila Retail Park started on June 4 with a symbolic ceremony to lay the first stone, organised by Belgian developer Mitiska REIM. The new retail park is being built on the same plot of land as the previous retail park that was...
Lagos welcomes the Arte Doce Fair with major concert headliners, starting this July 24
This summer’s sweetest event will have a variety of regional sweets, typical Algarve products, gastronomic demonstrations, and concerts by Expensive Soul, Fernando Daniel, Hybrid Theory (Linkin Park Tribute), Plutónio and Luís Trigacheiro – July 10, 2024 Photo Câmara Municipal de Lagos Calling all sweets lovers – Lagos will host its popular Arte Doce sweets competition between July 24 and 28, boasting a variety of regional sweets,...
