Lagos gears up for New Year’s Eve with Richie Campbell
Praça do Infante will set the stage to welcome the New Year – December 23, 2024 Lagos City Council is planning an unforgettable celebration filled with great music and vibrant energy. The event kicks off at 10.30pm with Richie Campbell, one of Portugal’s biggest reggae stars, taking the stage. At midnight, a spectacular fireworks display, one of the longest in the Algarve, is set to light up the night sky, marking the arrival of 2025....
Renewed bliss: Following a lengthy renovation, the Belavista Luz Hotel presents a new experience and concept
The four-star hotel in Praia da Luz strives to offer an experience focused on total relaxation, whether it’s winter or summer, with all the amenities necessary inside the hotel – December 19, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Bernardo Lúcio After an extensive renovation, the Belavista da Luz Wellness & Lifestyle Hotel has reopened its doors with a fresh concept, offering a refined blend of comfort, modernity, and sustainability....
Primeira Luz captures the Algarve’s hidden landscapes through immersive photography tours and expert-led workshops
Discover the Algarve’s most idyllic and untouched landscapes with immersive experiences guided by local photographers – December 18, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Nuno Luís Capturing exactly what our eyes see isn’t always easy, and it can even be frustrating when we don’t succeed, especially in a place like the Algarve with its paradisiacal landscapes in remote places that are often only known to locals or the more adventurous. To...
The Crab Studio: From Street Art to Design Entrepreneurship
João Ventura’s journey from urban street art to founding The Crab Studio, where creativity, culture, and a passion for creating meaningful connections through visual art and music come to life – December 12, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio João Ventura ©João Cabrita The driving force behind The Crab Studio, João Ventura’s work is a testament to his belief that branding should go beyond a logo or a catchy tagline. For him, it’s about...
Handmade with love: How Márcia Rodrigues transformed her passion for plants into a thriving organic business
Hand Made Natural (hmn) offers a wide range of natural beauty products crafted with organic ingredients from the Algarve – December 12, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Luis Pereira Márcia Rodrigues’ love the countryside, flowers, plants, and aromatic herbs has taken on many forms and blossomed into a unique brand. Through ‘hmn – Hand Made Natural’, she pours her passion for aromatic herbs, plants, and flowers into a range of...
First stone laid at Lagos’ future Hilton hotels
Lagos Marina to welcome two luxury hotels by the Hilton Group – December 11, 2024 Lagos Marina The cornerstone for the Lagos Marina Hotel, a tourist development near the Lagos Marina, was laid last October. The development will include two hotels: the five-star Lagos Marina Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, offering 189 rooms, and the four-star Hilton Garden Inn Lagos, with 90 rooms. The €107.8 million development is expected to...
A century of history: Lagos Municipal Market celebrates 100th anniversary
Lagos honours 100 years of culture and commerce, with ongoing events until the official January 15 commemoration – December 10, 2024 | Text Alexandra Stilwell With a long history dating back to the first quarter of the 20th century, the Lagos Municipal market is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The market has been a significant local landmark of the city and an iconic social hub for its people. Historical records indicate that the...
Thanks to Baptista’s website and free delivery service, shopping for the holidays has never been easier
Sit back and relax – December 9, 2024 | Sponsored content Thanks to the Baptista Supermarket website, you can cross “grocery shopping” off your to-do list this festive season and enjoy more time with your loved ones. Since Baptista has a wide range of products catering to all diets, you can safely welcome your health-conscious, gluten-free or vegetarian loved ones to your festive gatherings. Need some ideas for what to cook?...
The Crepes at Lagos Intermarché have new toppings that are sure to tantalise your taste buds
Fresh and sweet – December 2, 2024 | Sponsored content Customers at Lagos Intermarché are familiar with the feeling of being left with their mouths watering as soon as they walk by the shop’s patisserie counter. And with something new arriving, it’s going to be even harder not to give in to temptation. Whether you fancy a sweet treat or are simply looking for a new snack, you can’t miss out on the new crepes with...
Lagos is hosting a large-scale murals exhibition entitled ‘ARTURb’ until October 26
Explore the urban art project ‘ARTURb’ featuring works created by Portuguese and international artists – September 25, 2024 | Photos ARTURb Lagos is hosting the 13th edition of the urban art project ARTURb, organised by the Creative Activities Laboratory (LAC). ARTURbshowcases works by Portuguese urban artists Daniela Guerreiro, Fedor and Nuno Alecrim, as well as Dodici (Italy), Eric Ve (Germany), and Tymon de Laat (Netherlands). Daan...
