Lagoa Art Gallery “Lady in Red” moves to new location to “explore new creative possibilities”
New location is yet to be announced – July 13, 2023 Lady in Red, the art gallery located in the historic Adega Cooperative (wine cooperative) building in Lagoa, has announced it is moving to a new location. With over nine years of existence, Lady in Red “has established itself as a benchmark in contemporary art”. “While it is difficult to say goodbye to a space that has become so dear to all of us, we believe this move is...
Lagoa’s candle market pays tribute to Ibero-American culture
“Over 40 candlelit symbols will be displayed in seven areas, highlighting Ibero-American mythology, traditions, gastronomy, and religion” – July 7, 2023 | Photos: Lagoa Council The eighth edition of ‘Mercado de Culturas à Luz das Velas’, a candlelit market is taking place in Lagoa until July 9. The festival celebrates a different culture every year with a unique theme. This year’s theme revolves around...
How a Local Dental Clinic helps the little ones feel at ease
Big tiny smiles – July 7, 2023 | Text Beatriz Maio Located in Lagoa, the Vitra Clinic dentist office came up with an innovative idea that arose from the need both to increase the physical space and to give children a place of their own, where they feel comfortable and break the stigma associated with going to the dentist. Not only do they have their own entrance, but also an unequalled waiting room full of joy and fun, making it...
Great Success: This year’s Lagoa Wine Show hosted over 6,000 wine tastings
Another successful ‘Lagoa Wine Show’ brought together 20 winemakers from Portugal and the Algarve – June 19, 2023 This year’s Lagoa Wine Show, held between June 7 and 10, attracted thousands of wine lovers to Lagoa and was hailed as another success by Lagoa’s council. A total of 6,000 wine tastings were held over the weekend, with 20 winemakers from Portugal and the Algarve. In addition to show cooking and live...
Lagoa Wine Show returns with an exciting lineup of concerts, wine tastings, entertainment and delicious local food
Celebrating the beginning of the summer season, Lagoa will bring together Fado music with delicious food and wine – June 1, 2023 The Lagoa Wine Show is back from June 7 to 10 with live music performances, entertainment, wine tastings and great local gastronomy with show-cooking demonstrations during which renowned Portuguese chefs will prepare tasty dishes using local ingredients. As the Algarve gradually gains notoriety as a...
American Glee Club wows during Lagoa Choir Week, which ends this Saturday
The inaugural concert of the 23rd Lagoa Choir Week opened to a full house, featuring the Pennsylvania State University Men’s Glee Club – May 18, 2023 The event was held at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium on Sunday, May 14th, with spectators highlighting the “beautiful work” that was performed by the American choir, which included students of the university and members of the Penn State Glee Club. The performers were directed by...
Lagoa welcomes 4th Piano Festival with four different concerts this May
This year’s edition brings together solo piano, jazz piano, four-hand piano and orchestra – May 4, 2023 Starting this May 7th, the 4th edition of the Lagoa Piano Festival comes to four different Lagoa boroughs. The festival, organised by Artis XXI – Associação de Educação Artística de Lagoa, will take place each Sunday at 6.30pm throughout this month. This year’s theme will be about reflecting on the piano in its various...
Lagoa marks its 250th Anniversary with a Festive Lineup of Events
To celebrate the special milestone, the Local Council has prepared a vast programme of events throughout the year – April 11, 2023 In 1773, King D. José redefined the administrative areas of the Algarve and created the municipality of Lagoa. “Throughout two and a half centuries, the people of Lagoa worked to maintain and develop their administrative territory. By linking the ocean with the river, they were able to secure a piece of...
New Lagoa roundabout artwork honours cultural diversity
German artist and businessman Karl Heinz Stock unveils impressive sculture with the help of 11 local artists – April 11, 2023 German artist and businessman Karl Heinz Stock has unveiled an impressive and imposing sculpture created with the help of 11 local artists at the Nobel International School roundabout in Lagoa. Entitled ‘Multifaceted Globes’, the sculpture features 15 painted globes, all interconnected by a complex metallic...
Carvoeiro welcomes Easter Fair from April 7-9
Carvoeiro’s main square to showcase local handicrafts, sweets, and regional products – April 4, 2023 The annual Easter Fair returns to Lagoa and Carvoeiro with festivities taking place between April 7 and 9 in Carvoeiro’s main square. The event is promoting and encouraging the consumption of local and regional products, so visitors can find everything from food to beverages to traditional and regional non-food items. The...
