United through Football: FC Carvoeiro United celebrates its milestone 10th anniversary
Overcoming challenges, FC Carvoeiro United has steadily grown in its first decade, becoming a cherished hometown club for the people of Carvoeiro with big plans for the future – December 20, 2024 | Text Michael Bruxo | Photos Mário Moreira Yannick Nicklaus and Sandro Pacheco, co-founders It’s the kind of thought that almost any young football fan has at least once in their life – “what if I created my very own football club?” This is...
Lagoa to welcome Elite Algarve Box Cup this December
The competition is set to be the largest boxing event in the Algarve and one of the biggest in Portugal, with over 120 elite athletes from 17 countries – November 11, 2024 | Photo Pixabay The Algarve Box Cup will take place for the third year in a row in Lagoa, an international boxing event that features top-tier male and female boxers. The 3rd edition of the competition features elite boxing athletes, making it a one-of-a-kind...
Founder of Algarve Racetrack Paulo Pinheiro honoured with Medal of Tourism Merit by Portuguese government
A “visionary figure” who left a “profound legacy in the Algarve region by turning AIA into one of the most important circuits in the world” – October 2, 2024 The Portuguese government has posthumously awarded a Medal of Tourism Merit to Paulo Pinheiro, founder of the Algarve International Racetrack (AIA). A statement from the Regional Development Commission of the Algarve (CCDR Algarve) praises the work of...
Inaugural ‘Swim Party’ in Portugal a big success, bringing together 70 sports enthusiasts from different nationalities
Organisers plan to host the second Swim Party next year, making it a yearly community event to bring sports enthusiasts together – September 10, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Joe Mann Got it Shots ©Joe Mann Got it Shots Dedication, effort and passion drove 70 athletes to take part in a new open-water swimming competition. It was at Praia do Carvalho that the 10-kilometre sea race began on August 24, bringing together sports...
Algarve nature trails: Explore the region’s heritage with incredible landscapes and adrenaline-fuelled rides
An adventure along the coast – September 3, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio The Mountain Bike Adventure Along the Western Algarve, there are plenty of spectacular cycling routes, suitable for both beginners and seasoned riders. Marrying physical activity with the stunning views of southern Portugal’s coast, these trails offer the perfect combination for a healthy and enjoyable outing. Around Lagos, there are several dirt roads and...
Via Algarviana network launches new guide for walking holidays in the Algarve
For travellers searching where to sleep and eat and interesting activities, the app Via Algarviana offers a trusted guide – August 29, 2024 The Via Algarve website and app have recently launched a “Certified Partner Network”, focused on providing walkers and cyclists with a trusted guide to the region’s interior, in response to the growing interest in more secluded areas of the Algarve. The project aims to promote sustainable...
Lagoa-based kids’ rugby club looking for head coach and assistant coaches
The Algarve University Rugby Club is in need of head coach and assistants for next season – August 20, 2024 Algarve University Rugby Club, Photo Phaze Photography Based in Lagoa, the Algarve University Rugby Club (CRUAL) is looking for a new head coach and assistant coaches for its kids’ rugby team for the coming season. The team, composed of boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 18, is looking for a new head coach who knows the...
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)...
Portimão hosts series of exciting sports events this month
A variety of sports events will take place this month throughout the municipality of Portimão, including skateboarding, motorsports, pétanque, athletics, kayak, surf, underwater fishing, and more – April 12, 2024 April 12-14 This weekend, the riverside area of Portimão will host an official stage of the Liga Pro Skate LPS skateboard championship. Praia da Rocha will also be the centrepiece of the Arade Classic, with surf,...
An unforgettable experience: Enjoy the sunset on a horse, cycle with friends or kayak, surf or SUP on the stunning Vicentine Coast
Carrapateira Extreme offers activities to unwind and explore nature in unparalleled ways – April 10, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio In the calmness of the Vicentine Coast, you can feel time slowing down as the desire to explore nature grows. You immediately feel enveloped by a relaxed atmosphere that, at the same time, encourages physical activity. Born in Carrapateira, a small village in Aljezur, Nelson Inácio decided to invest in his...
