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...
Inside explores Portimão’s emerging role as an artistic hub
Art Port: Four unique galleries are leading the way to transform Portimão into a cultural hub – September 3, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio The city of Portimão has often been at the forefront of the Algarve’s cultural expansion, thanks to its rich history and vibrant community. Four remarkable galleries are leading the charge to elevate the city into an artistic hub, each bringing a unique flair and a fresh wave of creativity to Portimão...
Natural healing: Sara Therapy brings wellness and inner peace through Reiki
Whether it is to sleep better, reduce anxiety, overcome addictions, or simply relieve the stress of everyday life, Reiki offers a solution for everyone – September 2, 2024 | Inside Promotion | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group Over a decade ago, Sara Sargaço’s life took an unexpected turn when Reiki, the “intelligent universal energy that organises and restores balance”, found her. Initially unfamiliar with this ancient...
The Algarve International Racetrack has multiple races planned for the rest of the year
Start your engines – September 2, 2024 Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) By WorldSBK Following a series of exciting races in the first half of the year, including the first TCR World Ranking Final, the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix and the Superbike World Championship, the Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) still has plenty to offer motorheads for 2024, including the return of the European Le Mans Series. Between October 4-6,...
September brings Arrebita Food Fest to Portimão with dishes prepared by top Portuguese chefs
The 5th edition of the gastronomic festival once again brings top and emerging chefs from Portugal to the heart of Portimão – August 27, 2024 | Photos Arrebita Portugal On September 7-8 (Saturday and Sunday), Portimão invites everyone to try dozens of Portuguese dishes at the 5th edition of the Arrebita Portimão festival, featuring several renowned and emerging Portuguese chefs who will be cooking delicious dishes for just €7 each....
Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu strikes new Superbike World Championship record
Algarve International Racetrack saw an historic victory last Sunday at the for Toprak Razgatlioglu from Turkey – August 13, 2024 Toprak Razgatlioglu Photo by WorldSBK Last Sunday, August 11, the Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) in Portimão saw history being made by the Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu, who achieved his 13th straight victory in the FIM Superbike World Championship, making it a new Superbike record. Competing for...
Exhibition uncovers the history behind the Algarve’s tourism image, captured by photographers Almeida D’Eça in the 60s and 70s
Ferragudo is showcasing several works by the first professional photographers who portrayed the Algarve as a tourist destination, in an exhibition in Ferragudo until Friday, August 16 – July 26, 2024 The Algarve’s iconic touristic images in the 60s and 70s were created by photographers Asta and Luís de Almeida d’Eça who became renowned for their promotional photographs, creating the image of the Algarve as a tourism destination as we...
Major expansion planned for Portimão Marina to accommodate superyachts
Estimated to cost between €12 million and €14 million, the project will boost nautical tourism and local economy – July 18, 2024 | Photos Beatriz Maio/Open Media Group The new project for the expansion of Portimão Marina will create 30 new mooring berths for superyachts, announced Pedro Machado, Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism, last week in the presence of regional leaders André Gomes, Algarve Tourism boss, Portimão mayor...
French acrobatic circus show comes to Portimão’s riverside this July 18-20
Incredible stunts to be performed for three nights, free for everyone to attend – July 17, 2024 French company AKOREACRO brings exciting performances with the new circus show ‘Arrêt DUrgence’. For three straight nights, between July 18 (Thursday) and July 20 (Saturday), Portimão’s Zona Ribeirinha riverside, near the Clube Naval de Portimão, will be the stage for a lot of fun for the whole family. AKOREACRO’s show will bring controlled...
At Art&Joy Creative Studio, children and adults can let their imagination run free
A new studio in Portimão lets you unleash creativity in a fun way, where students can experiment with different materials and techniques, from pottery, sculpture, drawing, painting, and more – July 16, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio Lana, founder of the Art&Joy Creative Studio Portimão has welcomed a vibrant addition to its cultural landscape – the Art&Joy Creative Studio, where everyone is welcome to discover and explore new and...
