Surrounded by stunning landscapes, D’Spa invites you to unwind
Spa day: Vale da Lapa’s Resort offers a range of “unmissable services” – April 10, 2024 With a prestigious location in the Algarve, the D’Spa at Vale da Lapa Village Resort, in Carvoeiro, offers a range of unmissable services, from a variety of massages and body treatments using organic and vegan products to a pleasant jacuzzi circuit, sensory shower, sauna, steam room, and a heated indoor swimming pool. The spa has several individual...
US interest in Portugal continues to grow: Living in Portugal Seminars hailed a success
Living in Portugal roadshow demonstrates continued growth from the US market – March 15, 2024 Living in Portugal Seminars in the USA – Atlanta February 28, 2024 The ever-growing Living in Portugal seminars, organised by Open Media Group, publishers of Inside Carvoeiro and Inside Lagos, were this time held in Austin, Atlanta and Boston and revealed that interest in Portugal is stronger than ever amongst Americans, both for...
Marie Patterson explores some local favourites and hidden gems not to be missed in Carvoeiro and Portimão
A tourist at home – December 11, 2023 | Text Marie Patterson | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group With winter around the corner, on this occasion I decide to embrace some local charms which are a little more suitable to the current time of year. My Sunday adventure began at the heart-pounding labyrinth of mystery known as Escape Carvoeiro – an escape room that promised, and delivered, an immersive experience that sparked both...
Lagoa welcomes series of historical and cultural concerts starting this November 24
Sons d’Aquém Mar Music Festival returns for its 4th edition – November 17, 2023 The 4th Sons d’Aquém Mar is a “captivating event featuring concerts that celebrate the richness of music and culture”, promising to transport the audience into a world of musical and historical experiences. The concerts will take place on November 24 and 25, and December 1, 8 and 16, in...
Christmas season: Lagoa welcomes living statues this December
Christmas Living Statues will return to Lagoa’s Rua 25 de Abril and Largo 5 de Outubro – November 16, 2023 Photo from Lagoa City Council “Estátuas Vivas No Natal“ A new edition of Lagoa’s Christmas Living Statues has been announced, bringing performers who can remain stationary for several hours. The event will bring 16 living statues to Lagoa on December 15 (Friday) from 2.30pm to...
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...