Join the discussion: Portimão Museum welcomes four internationally renowned artists for Painting Symposium
Portimão’s Museum welcomes the third International Painting Symposium between March 6 and 11th – March 6, 2023 The Museum of Portimão welcomes the third edition of the International Painting Symposium, taking place between March 6 and 11 at the auditorium hall, between 9.30am and 6pm. This year’s edition invites the exploration of the theme “Freedom and Woman”, welcoming four internationally recognised artists from...
Monchique celebrates its local heritage and producers with new event
Monchique City Council reveals its annual events calendar with innovative concepts – March 3, 2023 The new 2023 Programme focuses on preserving the council’s heritage, supporting local products and offering rural experiences On May 27 and 28, “Vamos à vila” (Let’s go to town) will be the town’s first event. The initiative is a new concept, which will incorporate the famous Feira dos Enchidos (Sausage Fair), typically held in March....
Intimistic Concert at the Morgado do Quintão wine estate this Friday
Enjoy a glass of wine to the sound of a harp and flute – February 8, 2023 This Friday, February 10, at 7pm enjoy an intimistic concert at the Morgado do Quintão wine estate in Lagoa. The gentlness of Ravel’s songs, and the different nuances of Britten’s music, among other musical treasures, will be performed by Portuguese musicians Luísa Vaz Pinto (Mezzo-soprano), Rute Gomes (flute) and Inês Cavalheiro (harp). Programme: Ballade du...
Al-Mutamid Festival returns to Silves and Lagoa
February brings back the annual Arab music festival Al-Mutamid – February 6, 2023 February marks the return of the Al-Mutamid Music Festival, which will bring traditional Arab music to several towns in the Algarve and further north. This year’s festival will feature performances by “different groups specialised in the sounds of Al-Andalus, but also the music and dances of the Middle East, Maghreb and Eastern Mediterranean”. The...
Portimão will host the first-ever Art Expo Algarve this February
The event will bring together over 150 national and international artists from painters and digital artists to mixed-media creatives, photographers and more – January 17, 2023 The first Art Expo Algarve, an art exhibition which will bring together over 150 national and international artists together under the same roof, will be held for the first time between February 10 and 12 at the Portimão Arena. The event is organised by a group...
Carvoeiro and Portimão ready for New Year’s Eve!
Live concerts and fireworks planned in both towns – December 28, 2022 Carvoeiro The event will start at 10pm on December 31 with a performance by 5EX Band until midnight, followed by a 10-minute firework show. DJ Alexandre Ramos will then keep people dancing into the early hours of the morning. Portimão Portimão has unveiled a three-day programme which will include three concerts at the town’s riverfront, all starting at 10pm....
Portimão immersed in magic, with an Ice Rink, Christmas market, Shows & much more
Portimão’s ‘Christmas Dream’ will be running until January 6 with “all kinds of Christmas activities and events” – December 19, 2022 Christmas is being celebrated in Portimão with a festive programme entitled ‘Sonho de Natal’ (Christmas Dream), which is running until January 6 and will see all kinds of Christmas activities and events taking place throughout the municipality. The biggest change compared...
Festive charity swims welcome the brave ones to Armação de Pêra for Christmas and New Year’s!
Clube dos Veículos Clássicos do Barlavento invites everyone “for a fun-filled charity swim” – December 19, 2022 Two charity swims are again taking place in Armação de Pêra this festive season, promising a fun-filled day and the opportunity to raise money for local families in need. Join other brave swimmers on Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day, (January 1). Meet on the beach in front of the Holiday Inn...
What’s on: Summer may be slowing down but the Algarve is not
Venturing on the Tapas Route or listening to international musicians is among the suggestions for the coming autumn in the Algarve – September 7, 2022 Although the whirlwind of activity typical of this season in the Algarve is slowing down, there is still plenty to see and do in the area. Inside Carvoeiro offers some suggestions here. Rota do Petisco with around 220 restaurants to explore across the region and three themed routes...
Artist Tom Leamon presents exclusive collection at Vila Vita Parc
Vila Vita Parc has teamed up with artist Tom Leamon to present a curated collection of exclusive paintings inspired by the design and atmosphere of Bela Vita Bar & Brasserie – September 7, 2022 In the context of the resort’s 30th anniversary, this challenge to the English painter is in line with Vila Vita’s philosophy of being a platform for artists and promising projects in the Algarve or in the country. The collection Chamber of...
