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...
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...
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...
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...
