Thousands of garden lovers flock to Fatacil for Autumn Garden Fair
More than 2,000 garden lovers gathered at the Fatacil Showground in Lagoa – November 8, 2024 | Text Eric Roth Município de Lagoa kindly provided the Fatacil Showground Last week’s rains were a blessing for gardeners of the Algarve. But then, on Saturday and Sunday, rain gave way to sunny skies and the annual Autumn Mediterranean Gardening Fair. More than 2,000 garden lovers gathered at the Fatacil Showground in Lagoa to meet nursery...
Algarve Jazz Orchestra presents ‘A Lyrical White Christmas’ with tenor Carlos Guilherme for a remarkable Christmas concert
Lagoa will welcome “the greatest tenor of all time in Portugal” – November 8, 2024 Algarve Jazz Orchestra – Photo by Algarve Jazz Orchestra Algarve Jazz Orchestra welcomes the Christmas spirit with a magical concert entitled ‘A Lyrical White Christmas’. Carlos Guilherme, “the greatest tenor of all time in Portugal”, will join the Algarve Jazz Orchestra once again for ‘A Lyrical White Christmas’, presenting seasonal staples...
Portuguese artist Helena de Medeiros presents solo exhibition inspired by ballet
Internationally recognised fine artist and costume designer showcases her newest exhibition, Random Birds, in Sagres this November – November 7, 2024 Portuguese artist and costume designer Helena de Medeiros presents her ‘Random Birds’ exhibition, taking place this November 30th, between 3pm and 7pm, at the Pousada de Sagres. Helena is a renowned costume designer who has collaborated with some of the most prestigious international...
Lagoa to celebrate World Wine Tourism Day with wine tasting experiences across regional vineyards
Enjoy a full day of wine experiences throughout Lagoa this November 9 – November 6, 2024 Lagoa’s municipality invites wine lovers to a tasting journey across regional vineyards on November 9 (Saturday) in celebration of World Wine Tourism Day. The day begins at 9.15am at the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium in Lagoa, where participants will gather before heading to Convent’bio (Lagoa) for a blind tasting of “Algarve Golden Terroir” wines at...
Lagoa Wine Tourism Forum returns in November for wine enthusiasts, experts, producers and sommeliers
This year’s theme is ‘Insights for Success’ – October 31, 2024 The second edition of the Lagoa Wine Tourism Forum returns, bringing together experts, wine producers, sommeliers and enthusiasts to the renowned Tivoli Carvoeiro Resort. Organised by the municipality of Lagoa, the event will take place on November 14 and 15, under the theme ‘Insights for Success’. The Wine Forum promises to be a key fixture in the region’s...
Sagres Birdwatching Festival identifies 146 species and reaffirms its status as an eco-tourism attraction
This year’s Bird Watching & Nature Activities Festival attracted 1300 participants from 29 countries – October 31, 2024 Eurasian dotterel The 15th Bird Watching & Nature Activities Festival, which took place in Sagres between October 3 and 6, attracted 1300 participants from 29 countries. The festival transformed Sagres into the epicentre of biodiversity, welcoming enthusiasts from all over the world, reaffirming...
It’s almost time for the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair!
The event celebrates its 10th anniversary, with FATACIL as the venue for the special edition in November – October 23, 2024 The Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair is almost around the corner, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Mediterranean Gardening Association Portugal. This unique event, considered the largest garden fair in Portugal and the only one dedicated to Mediterranean gardening, is “the celebration of the start of the...
17th edition of Artenata brings together Algarve artisans in Ferragudo
The Christmas event returns to the idyllic town for three days – October 22, 2024 The 17th edition of Artenata will return to Ferragudo between November 29 and December 1, taking a fresh approach to supporting and protecting local artists and their creations. The three-day event will showcase the talents of Algarve artisans, enhancing the quality of the exhibition and highlighting each participant’s unique contributions to their...
Portimão celebrates 100th anniversary with gastronomical itinerary ‘100 Years 100 Flavours’
Until November 10, you can explore Portimão’s iconic flavours with a curated guide to over 100 participating establishments – October 22, 2024 In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Portimão municipality is organising ‘100 Years 100 Flavours’, a gastronomical itinerary that invites locals and visitors to explore the municipality’s iconic culinary heritage. Running until November 10, the event offers a variety of fun and tasty...
It’s time for the Sagres Birdwatching Festival!
The event brings over 270 activities to Sagres, from birdwatching, to whale and marine life watching, group surfing, art workshops and more – October 3, 2024 The yearly Sagres Birdwatching Festival returns once again to Sagres, bringing an array of activities for everyone to enjoy. The event is described as the biggest nature and birdwatching event in Portugal and will return for its 15th edition, between October 3...
