Condé Nast’s readers award Vila Vita Parc as one of the best resorts in Europe
As voted by readers, Vila Vita Parc ranked in both the UK and US lists for Best Resort in Europe – October 15, 2024 The renowned travel publications Condé Nast Traveller UK and Condé Nast Traveler US have announced their Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, with the Algarve’s Vila Vita Parc, located in Porches, Lagoa, receiving two prestigious rankings. The five-star resort was awarded 8th place by Condé Nast Traveller UK and 21st place...
Oktoberfest returns to Porches this September
Vila Vita Biergarten is once again hosting its famous Oktoberfest, bringing the spirit of southern Germany to the Algarve – September 18, 2024 | Photos Vila Vita Parc A regular event for over 10 years, the annual festival has become a staple event in the Algarve, marking the end of the summer season. This year’s festivities will take place from September 25 to October 6 at the Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches, as usual. Coinciding with...
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...
Inside explores the Algarve’s breathtaking natural views, from Silves to the Benagil Caves
Powered by the sun: The Algarve Sunboat is eco-friendly, sustainable, and fun – September 9, 2024 | Text & Photos Eric Roth Sunboat on the Arade Picture yourself in a boat on a river, with orange trees, and deep blue skies. Your vessel, called the Sunboat, is solar-powered. What better place than the Algarve, with her dazzling sun, could spawn such a boat? As you silently glide past pristine green countryside, you and your fellow...
Inside explores the career of local businesswoman Karen Carfrae
From strength to strength: How Karen’s passion for customer service and quality led her to invest in much-needed services in the Algarve – September 5, 2024 | Text & Photos Beatriz Maio Our homes are more than just places where we live; they are reflections of our personalities and sanctuaries where we find comfort and peace. It’s also where we welcome guests, and we want to make them feel at ease and at home. With this in mind,...
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...
Lagoa to celebrate International Ecology Day with free workshops at Fontes de Estômbar this September
Taking place at the idyllic Fontes de Estômbar Municipal Park, there will be workshops and activities during the day – August 30, 2024 The Municipality of Lagoa, alongside the Portuguese Society of Ecology and A Rocha (a Christian Association for the Defense of the Environment), will host a series of activities to promote International Ecology Day, an initiative that aims to establish the link between ecology and society towards...
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...
Lagoa celebrates 20th anniversary of ‘Mostra dos Doces Conventuais’ sweets fair this August
As the main highlight of the annual Conventual Sweets event, the traditional sweets are sure to delight visitors – August 20, 2024 Lagoa is preparing to host its annual sweets fair, the ‘Mostra dos Doces Conventuais’, at the Centro Cultural Convento de S. José, from August 29 to September 1. Visitors can enjoy traditional sweets made by expert pastry-makers from across the country, as well as sweets crafted according to the recipes...
New four-star hotel to be built in Ferragudo
The new hotel will revitalise an area that is currently rundown and abandoned, transforming it into a high-quality reference point in the municipality of Lagoa – August 9, 2024 The Água Hotels Group has announced the construction of a new four-star hotel between Parchal and Ferragudo, near the Arade Congress Centre. With a total investment of €20 million, construction is expected to begin in 2025, and the hotel is scheduled to open in...
