This Saturday, internationally acclaimed textile artist Vanessa Barragão opens her solo exhibition in Lagos
Lagos Cultural Centre will present the solo exhibition “Submerged/Immersed” by the Algarvian Vanessa Barragão – January 19, 2024 The Algarve-born textile artist Vanessa Barragão has shown her work in Portugal, England, Germany, the United States, Taiwan, Shanghai, and South Korea, garnering international recognition online with 577K followers on Instagram alone. Her large audience has become familiar with beautifully...
Lagos Creative Arts Hub hosting Open Day on January 12 and 13 with a series of activities that will last throughout the night
This two-day event will include concerts, performances, exhibits, and workshops – January 11, 2024 Photo LAC – Lagos Creative Arts Hub Facebook Page Lagos’ creative arts hub (Laboratório de Artes Criativas, or LAC), will host an Open Day event on January 12 and 13. From 6pm onwards on both days, there will be a wide range of performances, exhibitions and workshops taking place, all of which showcase the work of...
Lagos could be the starting point of the “longest possible train journey in the world”, according to online travel enthusiasts
Travel and train enthusiasts have unveiled a journey that would pass through 13 countries, starting in Portugal and ending in Singapore – January 11, 2024 Lagos | Photo: Bruno Filipe Pires/Open Media Group Taking the train from Lagos in Portugal all the way to Singapore has now become possible with the recent opening of the Boten-Vientiane railway in Laos. According to a route created on Reddit by the user htGoSEVe, the journey would...
Divers found two 300-year-old bronze pulleys in Lagos
Underwater treasures – December 14, 2023 | Text Michael Bruxo Photo: DGPC/CNANS An archaeological campaign carried out in the bay of Lagos between October 9 and 20 uncovered two bronze pulleys that are around 300 years old, with more underwater treasures still waiting to be recovered. After almost five hours at sea, a team of divers from the National Centre for Nautical and Underwater Archaeology (CNANS), together with partners from...
Lagos New Year’s festivities promise two nights of concerts
Four artists confirmed to perform on the two last nights of 2023 – December 12, 2023 Lagos’ Praça do Infante will bring two concerts to say goodbye to 2023, as the borough’s New Year’s programme has recently been unveiled. On December 30, the iconic Portuguese rock band GNR will take to the stage, followed by DJ Miguel Simões. And on New Year’s Eve, December 31, Portuguese duo Calema and DJ TobyOne will perform. The main performances...
Lagos Intermarché’s house-made cookies are a cosy treat for the colder months
Fresh out of the oven – December 7, 2023 | Inside Sponsored Content The leaves are falling, and the air is cooler; winter calls for a cosy treat. To celebrate the season, there is nothing better than the cookies made in-house at Lagos Intermarché. Produced exclusively in the shop and made with care by the talented team in the pastry section, these cookies are truly special – from the preparation of the dough to the attentive...
Lagos Marina is celebrating its 30th anniversary, with a new major project up its sleeve
Life begins at 30: Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Lagos Marina has emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic stronger than ever – December 4, 2023 | Text Michael Bruxo Inaugurated in 1994, Lagos Marina quickly became one of the town’s main assets. Ushering in a new wave of nautical tourism, the 462-berth marina helped Lagos grow into one of the Western Algarve’s main destinations. Martinho Fortunato, the marina’s director, discusses how...
In downtown Lagos, Travia focuses on sustainable ingredients, natural wines, and connecting small producers with the local community
‘Travia – Natural Wines & Food’ has become much more than a tapas restaurant – December 2, 2023 | Text Alexandra Stilwell Sustainable establishments are no longer a trend; they are essential. Using local resources to help the local economy whilst consuming wholesome products is undoubtedly the way forward. It brings the community together and allows it to thrive in every way. Travia – Natural Wines & Food is the perfect...
Mercusion is innovating the fashion industry by using organic and recycled materials
A fusion of worlds – December 1, 2023 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Renee Joppe Sarah Duemmel was born in East Germany, but it is in Praia da Luz that she spends her days and develops her work. She had already visited Portugal several times and lived in Lisbon before, but, in 2020, she decided to explore the South, and this is here where she intends to stay. She did not have an easy childhood, growing up during the Cold War and in an...
Sisters Leila and Jasmin Chouikha’s paintings explore creativity in abstract and realistic styles
From a family of talented artists, Leila and Jasmin Chouikha paint in completely different styles, from dreamy pieces to portraits and comics – November 30, 2023 | Text Beatriz Maio Jasmin Chouikha (left) and Leila Chouikha (right) Born in Switzerland, Leila and Jasmin Chouikha grew up surrounded by art, in a house where the paintings and statues of their Tunisian father, a recognised photographer, painter, and sculptor, were...
