Marie Patterson explores some local favourites and hidden gems not to be missed in Carvoeiro
A tourist at home – October 14, 2023 | Text Marie Patterson | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group As the holiday season starts to come to an end and the heat of the summer begins to die down, I decide to kick start a quiet Sunday indulging in a sumptuous treat for the taste buds by heading to Monte Carvoeiro for brunch. Already a renowned fine-dining restaurant, The Square by Raquel Marques has taken the concept of brunch to a...
Carvoeiro’s famous musician Beto Kalulu to be honoured with special concert this December
Lagoa’s Carlos do Carmo auditorium will celebrate Beto Kalulu’s life and career with “new arrangements and never-before-heard songs” – November 13, 2023 | Photo Inês Lopes A special concert will be held at Carlos do Carmo auditorium on December 9 (Saturday), to celebrate the life and career of Beto Kalulu, a famous local musician. Beto has a long history in the Algarve’s music scene, having...
Marie Patterson explores some local favourites and hidden gems not to be missed in Carvoeiro
A tourist at home – October 14, 2023 | Text Marie Patterson | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group As the holiday season starts to come to an end and the heat of the summer begins to die down, I decide to kick start a quiet Sunday indulging in a sumptuous treat for the taste buds by heading to Monte Carvoeiro for brunch. Already a renowned fine-dining restaurant, The Square by Raquel Marques has taken the concept of brunch to a...
Carvoeiro’s Iconic Jazz Club Manoel’s reopens under new management
Since its opening in 1985, the venue has been a major presence on the jazz scene in the region, welcoming famous national and international artists – August 18, 2023 Manoel’s Jazz Club, the iconic jazz venue which local musician Manuel Guerreiro opened in Monte Carvoeiro in 1985, officially reopened earlier this summer under the management of French couple Sabrina and Thomas Bourhis. The special occasion was celebrated with a...
How three friends decided to combine their skills to show the beauty of the Algarve Coast in a very particular way
Paddling away in an intimate, friendly and familiar environment, away from the crowds – July 26, 2023 | Text Beatriz Maio, Photos Xavier Madeira BrotheRootz Sup Tours was born in January of 2022 and began operating around Easter that year. It was a joint project by three friends who are passionate about the sea and, in particular, the Algarve coast. Having all grown up by the beach, since childhood, all they have always wanted is to...
Marie Patterson unveils some local favourites and hidden gems not to be missed in Carvoeiro
A tourist at home – July 9, 2023 | Text Marie Patterson, Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group Nothing screams “summer’s here” quite like a calming boat trip to the local caves, so on this particular Saturday I decide to head to the picturesque beach of Benagil for a tour with Taruga. Tickets can be purchased online to avoid disappointment and at their ticket office located immediately in front of Benagil beach. Trips run at a...
Record number of 35,000 visitors attended Carvoeiro’s Black & White Night
The event exceeded all expectations this year – June 26, 2023 | Photos by Michel Januário This year’s edition of the Black & White Night was “the best ever”, and “without a doubt, a huge success, thanks to everyone” according to the organisers. With a well-established place in the Algarve’s summer season programme, the Carvoeiro Black & White Night, organised by Lagoa Council and IBéRICA Eventos &...
Highly anticipated ‘Black & White Night’ returns this weekend to Carvoeiro
As summer officially begins in the Algarve, it’s almost time for the party that marks the occasion in Carvoeiro – June 14, 2023 The Black and White Night in Carvoeiro is set to take place this Saturday (June 17), and will attract thousands of party-goers. As always, Carvoeiro streets will be packed with people coming to enjoy live performances, entertainment, and DJ sets. A unique feature of the event is that visitors are...
Enjoy the real taste of the Algarve at Carvoeiro’s beachfront “Tapas da Vila”
In addition to its breathtaking view of Carvoeiro Beach, Tapas da Vila serves up a delicious and diverse menu – April 12, 2023 | Text by Patrick Stuart When local couple Toni and Maria Rebelo opened their restaurant, located on the hill up to Carvoeiro’s church just before the GNR police station, they decided from the outset to create something that the village has long been lacking, and that is somewhere to sample authentic Algarve...
Local Guide: Uncovering hidden gems in Carvoeiro and Ferragudo
In this new series, Inside Carvoeiro unveils some local favourites and hidden gems that cannot be missed in the area – April 11, 2023 Even having being granted the privilege of living in this local area for nearly 30 years, I still am constantly surprised by the amount of people who cross my path with suggestions of things to do locally that I am yet to try. Tourists are blessed yet overwhelmed with an array of things to experience...
