The magic of Bernd Koch’s light shows has been shining at events for over 30 years
Creating visible dreams: From liquid lights, colours, and kaleidoscopic effects, the local artist’s light projections recreate visible dreams for every type of party or event, ensuring unforgettable memories – June 13, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio Using advanced lighting techniques and his 16 analogue projectors, Bernd Koch manages to transport us to a different universe, thanks to strong colours and geometric images. Bernd’s light show...
More than just a restaurant, Casa do Prego has a story to tell
With no shortage of reasons to visit, we explore Casa do Prego’s most delicious combinations of Mediterranean flavours prepared with a contemporary twist – June 12, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio It is impossible to look from the outside and imagine everything that goes on in this restaurant, which opened exactly eight years ago and has enjoyed enviable success ever since. There is no shortage of reasons to visit this place, whether...
Afro Nation Festival returns to Portimão this June, with Nicki Minaj as headliner
Portimão’s Praia da Rocha beach will welcome back the Afrobeats festival with a star-studded lineup – June 7, 2024 Burna Boy 4 – Afro Nation Portugal 2023 Portimão’s Praia da Rocha beach will once again set the stage for the Afro Nation festival, returning for its fourth time between June 26 and 28. This year’s headliner is Nicki Minaj, following on the footsteps of Chris Brown in 2022, and 50 Cent in 2023. The...
Music and gastronomy come together at Lagoa Wine Show this weekend
The four-night event promises live entertainment, some of Portugal’s best wines, and performances by some of the biggest names in Portuguese music today – June 6, 2024 Lagoa Wine Show 2022 The Lagoa Wine Show is back with four nights of the “best Portuguese wines”, alongside performances by well-known Portuguese artists, and a wide range of gastronomic options. Lagoa Wine Show 2022 Between June 7 (Friday) and June 10 (Monday), taking...
Organic Pioneers: Morgado do Quintão recognised as the “largest organic vineyard” in the Algarve
Morgado do Quintão shows its commitment to not only sustainable production practices but also to preserving local grape varieties and boosting the region’s reputation – May 29, 2024 Morgado do Quintão wine estate recently received the official certification, making it “the largest organic vineyard in the region”. The producer took this opportunity to highlight the significance of transitioning to more environmentally friendly...
Living in the Algarve free seminar events are coming to Vila Galé Lagos
For anyone interested in moving to Portugal, the events are a good opportunity to have your most pressing questions answered by specialists in different areas – May 27, 2024 Vila Galé Lagos Mark your calendar! The Living in the Algarve free seminar events, are on their way to Lagos’ Vila Galé Hotel at Meia Praia on June 11. The venue has been changed from the previously announced Cascade Wellness Resort. “We apologise for any...
Art and Food come together in a new project by Loki Restaurant and Sphinx Gallery this June 1st
A new partnership between Sphinx Gallery and Loki restaurant is set to create an exclusive dinner series offering guests a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience – May 27, 2024 Chef João Marreiros from Loki and Lauren Torres from Sphinx Gallery Partners in life and now in business, chef João Marreiros from Loki and Lauren Torres from Sphinx Gallery, both in Portimão, have joined forces to push the “boundaries of culinary artistry”. For this,...
Alvor’s riverside walkways are under repair
Part of the intersection to be closed during the 30-day intervention period – May 15, 2024 The Municipality of Portimão is carrying out a small intervention in the area of the Ria de Alvor walkways, due to visible signs of collapse. The aim of the intervention is to improve the access conditions. Repair works started on Monday and are estimated to take place for 30 days, with some parts of the walkway expected to be closed for the...
Carvoeiro’s anticipated Black and White Night returns this June 15
The event is one of the largest free summer parties in Portugal – May 13, 2024 Photo D+ Photos Lagoa’s municipality will host another edition of Carvoeiro’s most anticipated night of the year this June 15. The event will return to the streets of the picturesque seaside town for its 10th edition, welcoming the summer season with its monochromatic theme. Black and White Night in Carvoeiro promises a night filled with music in the...
Portimão welcomes Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup and International Tournament starting this May 4
Portimão is once again the International Capital of Rhythmic Gymnastics – May 2, 2024 The city is preparing to host another round of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup circuit at the Portimão Arena pavilion, welcoming the 31st International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament, taking place between May 4 and 6, and the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup 2024, between May 10 and 12. Around 103 gymnasts from 28 countries across five...
