First stone laid at Portimão’s Nova Vila Retail Park
Rise like a phoenix: New retail park being built on the same plot of land as the previous retail park that was destroyed by a fire in 2012 – July 11, 2024 | Text Michael Bruxo Construction of Portimão’s Nova Vila Retail Park started on June 4 with a symbolic ceremony to lay the first stone, organised by Belgian developer Mitiska REIM. The new retail park is being built on the same plot of land as the previous retail park that was...
Lagos welcomes the Arte Doce Fair with major concert headliners, starting this July 24
This summer’s sweetest event will have a variety of regional sweets, typical Algarve products, gastronomic demonstrations, and concerts by Expensive Soul, Fernando Daniel, Hybrid Theory (Linkin Park Tribute), Plutónio and Luís Trigacheiro – July 10, 2024 Photo Câmara Municipal de Lagos Calling all sweets lovers – Lagos will host its popular Arte Doce sweets competition between July 24 and 28, boasting a variety of regional sweets,...
Lagoa Jazz Fest starts this July 19, with top jazz performances
Three-day festival brings together national and international jazz musicians to Lagoa’s Sítio das Fontes Park – July 9, 2024 The famous natural park Sítio das Fontes, in Estômbar, will once again set the stage for another edition of the Lagoa Jazz Fest, a festival which started in 2003 and continues to bring many exciting jazz performances for music lovers to enjoy by the riverside. Over 250 musicians have already performed at the...
Ferragudo Beach mural pays homage to surfers and bodyboarders
A fitting tribute by local artist Isa Neuparth – July 8, 2024 | Text Michael Bruxo Ferragudo breakwater, a popular spot for surfers and body-boarders, has been revitalised with a new 26-metre-long street art mural, following a series of vandalism incidents. The breakwater and its beach, known as Praia do Molhe, are known for boasting waves which are “unique in the western Algarve”, attracting scores of surfers and bodyboarders...
Noitada Festival: A new summer festival in Portimão will bring together light, art, and culture this July
Portimão’s centenary celebrations spark the debut of the Noitada Festival – July 7, 2024 In honour of its centenary, Portimão is set to dazzle with the debut of the Noitada Festival, transforming the city centre into a vibrant celebration of music, art, and culture on July 26 and 27. For two days, the city’s most iconic areas will come alive with an array of live performances, light installations, and interactive displays, all part of...
Lagoa’s famous Fatacil fair returns in August
The town’s major summer fair attracted around 200,000 visitors last year’s edition – July 6, 2024 Fatacil 2023 This year, the 43rd edition of FATACIL will take place from August 16 to 25 with hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of musicians and live performances, and multiple points of interest. Fatacil 2023 Headliners include Os Quatro e Meia (August 16), Ivandro (August 17), D.A.M.A (Agust 18), João Pedro Pais (August 19), Carolina...
Lagoa showcases collective Portuguese handicraft exhibition in honor of ancient techniques and stories
Lagoa’s Art school is showcasing a collective exhibition that shares “valuable ancient techniques and stories in a unified portrayal of Portugal”, until July 31 – July 5, 2024 Escola de Artes Mestre Fernando Rodrigues in Lagoa is featuring creations by artisans from the Algarve and the north of Portugal, in a collective exhibition entitled “Artesanato de Mãos Dadas” (Hand-in-Hand Craftsmanship), which will be on show at the Galeria...
Zoomarine unveils new ride inspired by Iguazu Falls
Summer thrills: Exciting new ride at the famous Algarve theme park in Guia – July 5, 2024 | Text Michael Bruxo Algarve theme park Zoomarine has inaugurated a new ride inspired by Iguazu Falls, a series of waterfalls along the Iguazu River on the Brazilian Argentine border. The new attraction, which “promises to be the highlight of the summer in the Algarve”, says the theme park, offers visitors “a unique and exciting experience with...
Join the free Moonlight Walks in Lagoa’s municipality this Summer
The famous group night walks return this Summer for another edition, starting July 10 – July 5, 2024 | Text Michael Bruxo © Ganapathy Kumar, Unsplash Lagoa has announced the return of its ‘Caminhadas ao Luar’ (Moonlight Walks), which will take place on Wednesdays in July and August. Starting at 8.30pm, the moonlight walks will be held in Lagoa (July 10), Porches (July 17), Parchal (July 24), Ferragudo (July 31), Estômbar (August 7)...
Baptista Supermarket in Praia da Luz offers free delivery service to help customers make the most of their free time
Here to serve – July 4, 2024 | Inside Promotion Baptista Supermarket has raised the already high standards of their home delivery service. This means that you can extend your holiday leisure to the essential task of shopping. Instead of going to the supermarket, let the supermarket come to you with your tailor-made order. The free delivery service has been an integral part of shopping at Baptista since it was first implemented...
