Lagoa to welcome final stage of “Volta ao Algarve” in February
One of the main cycling events of the season, “Volta ao Algarve” returns February 16 for its 48th edition – January 19, 2021 Organisers have announced that the Volta ao Algarve, one of the region’s biggest sporting events, will return for its 48th edition next month with an almost completely new route. The first stage will begin in Portimão on February 16, where the teams will be presented to the public and where...
Local artist Anke Punt Bach Exhibits her Artwork in Lagoa
Local artist Anke Punt Bach unveils ‘The Power of Imagination’ in Lagoa – January 13, 2022 An exhibition by German artist Anke Punt Bach will be unveiled at 6pm this Thursday (January 13) at the Manuela Vale Gallery of Lagoa’s Mestre Fernando Rodrigues Art School. The exhibition, entitled ‘O Poder da Imaginação’ (The Power of Imagination), aims to inspire people to see the world around them differently or, in the words of the...
New Street Workout Park in Ferragudo
Ferragudo boasts New Street Workout Park proposed by local youngsters – January 11, 2022 The new Street Workout Park has been inaugurated in Ferragudo, just a stone’s throw away from Angrinha beach, allowing anyone to enjoy an outdoor workout with a beach view. The new Street Workout Park in Ferragudo boasts a variety of equipment that can be used to exercise without having to bring along weights or any other kind of equipment....
New Intermarché Store opens today in Alvor
Intermarché Alvor has created growth for the Alvor’s Economy and Community: with new jobs, a new charging station for cars, opportunities for local businesses and much more – December 30, 2021 Intermarché Alvor is officially opening its doors to the public today (December 30). The store is located in the Alvor area of Marachique and represents a €701,000 investment. Intermarché supermarkets operate under the Os Mosqueteiros...
Algarve’s Bon Bon and Ocean Restaurants maintain Michelin Stars
Ocean Restaurant, Best Luxury Restaurant in the World 2021, wins Michelin Star for the 11th consecutive year – December 15, 2021 Chef Hans Neuner’s Ocean Restaurant in Vila Vita Parc Resort (Porches, Lagoa) has retained its two Michelin stars, adding yet another victory to the team’s portfolio after having received two international awards in October this year for Best Luxury Restaurant in the World (2021) and Best...
Christmas Concert in Lagoa Auditorium with Jazz Orchestra and Marta Hugon
Experience the magic of Christmas this Saturday, December 18, with “A Warm Christmas” Concert – December 14, 2021 On December 18, at 9.30 pm, the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium, in Lagoa, receives the Algarve Jazz Orchestra and Jazz singer Marta Hugon for the concert “A Warm Christmas”. Marta Hugon, one of the current Portuguese jazz singers with well-established credits, joins the Algarve Jazz Orchestra for “A Warm Christmas” where...
New Pop-Up Gallery at the Fine & Country Carvoeiro
A selection of the latest works from Corte Real Gallery featuring internationally recognised artist Jean-Pierre Kunkel can be seen at the Fine & Country offices – December 13, 2021 A small but stunning selection of some of the latest artworks from Corte Real Gallery in Paderne can now be enjoyed at the new pop-up gallery in the Carvoeiro offices of estate agents Fine & Country. The main focus of the new pop-up gallery is...
Art is all around: December/March Issue 2022
The Algarve has always been a haven for artists and this has never been more apparent – December 7, 2021 Close to the riverfront in Portimão, Dutch artist Eric de Bruijn created an “artistic habitat” where art and hospitality come together. Read our report on Ana Ana starting on page 24 or jump straight to the article here. Elsewhere in this edition, we spoke with artist Karen Wride, who has fulfilled her life-long dream of...
Algarve Author launches 3rd book in Travel Stories Series
Discover a collection of short stories to inspire you for the next holiday trip – December 7, 2021 Wish You Were Here – Holiday Memories features a collection of short travel stories from all over the world that will certainly inspire readers to book their next holiday. Alyson Sheldrake invited different authors to join her in this anthology and share their distinctive holiday memories. Whether it is a childhood ‘bucket and...
Local Artists showcased Latest Creations at “The Winter Exhibition”
Local artists showcased latest creations at Armação de Pêra’s Holiday Inn – December 7, 2021 The Winter Exhibition was organised by Algarve Art, an art collective comprising dozens of local artists, and aimed to provide an opportunity for these artists — all of whom have seen their livelihood seriously impacted by the pandemic — to showcase their creations. “Not much has been going on for nearly two years, but, in the last six...
