Lagoa Street Artist Huariu running for International Award
Algarve street artist Huariu (Stephen Jones) is currently in the running to win an international award for a mural he painted in Cambre, Spain in July 2022 – January 19, 2023 The impressive mural, which depicts a child with a butterfly on her shoulder, is nominated for the ‘Best of 2022’ award organised by online platform Street Art Cities. The award aims to single out the best out of 100 graffiti nominated around the world....
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...
Passion, tradition and innovation come together under the roof of João Clara Wines
João Clara’s legacy, a “labour of love” – December 12, 2022 Staying relevant while preserving tradition can be a conundrum in the wine world. This ever-growing industry sees new producers, with creative projects attracting young and knowledgeable consumers, opening their winery doors faster than ever. Keeping up with new trends without losing your identity can be tricky for a winery. On the slopes of the Alcantarilha...
Monchique promoted in international campaign
“Let Monchique guide your adventure” is the motto of the new Algarve Tourism campaign aimed at every type of traveller – December 12, 2022 The Algarve Tourism Association (ATA) has launched a new promotional campaign inviting tourists to discover Monchique. With the motto, “Let Monchique guide your adventure”, it challenges visitors to explore the various experiences the destination offers for every type of traveller. The campaign...
Aloegarve: a New Portuguese cosmetics brand that uses Algarve-grown aloe vera
Locally sourced beauty – December 12, 2022 Aloegarve is a new Portuguese brand which uses Algarve-grown Aloe vera to create a wide range of cosmetics. Eight stores have already opened across the Algarve in just a few months Between Alcantarilha and Porches, on a five-hectare plot of land parallel to the EN125 road, there are 12,000 Aloe vera plants growing organically and naturally. The Algarve’s climate, with over 300 days of...
Anke Punt Bach puts “Horizon” on show in Lagoa
The mixed-media painting exhibition will be on display from December 2 to January 27 – December 9, 2022 German artist Anke Punt Bach has inaugurated a new exhibition, “Horizon”, at Lagoa’s Municipal Library. Although some pieces depict the horizon, the place where earth and sky meet, “it is not the only inspiration that came with the title”, reveals the artist. “To increase interest, skills or experience, you need to broaden your...
Lagoa is the “best municipality to live in Portugal”, according to study
Lagoa, the place to be – December 9, 2022 Lagoa is hoping to attract a new wave of investors and residents after being named the “best municipality to live in Portugal” in a study carried out by the Institute of Behavioural Technology (INTEC). The study, entitled ‘A Qualidade de Vida nos Melhores Municípios para Viver’ (Quality of Life in the Best Municipalities to Live), was open to all municipalities in Portugal that wanted to take...
