Silves Orange Festival returns for 8th edition this February 16
The 8th edition of the Silves Orange Festival will bring dozens of exhibitors, a National Cocktail Competition, dance performances as well as performances by famous Portuguese singers Gisela João and Carolina Deslandes – February 6, 2024 Silves Orange Festival ‘Mostra da Laranja de Silves’, Photo Silves Municipality Another edition of the yearly Silves Orange Festival (Mostra Silves Capital da Laranja) will take place...
‘Jazz nas Adegas’: Wine and jazz events at Algarve’s wineries continue this January
The highly successful series of events which combine wine tasting with live jazz music will continue this year – January 22, 2024 Jazz nas Adegas, Feel Good Band at Quinta da Malaca, by Silves Municipality The 7th edition of ‘Jazz nas Adegas’ invites the public to discover the often-overlooked and top-quality wines of the Algarve, with the João Melro Quartet playing this January 26 and 27 at Quinta do Barradas in Silves. Each session...
It’s ‘Christmas Joy’ time in Silves
‘Christmas Joy’, Silves’ annual Christmas event, returns this year to Al-Mutamid Square with a wide range of festive entertainment – December 6, 2023 | Text Michael Bruxo Opening today (December 6) and running until January 7, the event will feature a ramp leading to a ball pit, a carousel, a Christmas train, mechanical animals, a Christmas market, Christmas-themed sets where visitors can take...
Hidden away off the beaten track, near Silves, Quinta das Maravilhas is a haven of comfort
Charming luxury in the midst of nature, Quinta das Maravilhas can be enjoyed at any time of the year – December 2, 2023 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Pascale van Reijn The new project by Dutch couple Jeannette den Blijker and Jordy Koningh is a sight to behold. A property next to the Arade River, in Silves, so versatile that whether you are celebrating a wedding or taking part in a team building event, the feeling of comfort and...
From generation to generation, one family continues to pass on the traditions of locally produced regional liqueurs
A taste of the Algarve – September 7, 2023 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group It is in the heart of the mountains that some of the region’s most flavourful liqueurs and firewater are born, produced by a couple who have collected centuries’ worth of knowledge for their production. In this family, it is a tradition to provide for those who enjoy a drink at the end of the meal with the most distinctive...
Silves Medieval Fair returns this August for its 18th edition
Silves Medieval Fair returns this August 10 offering visitors unforgettable and mystical experiences – July 28, 2023 | Photos Silves Municipality Between August 10 and 20, Silves’ Medieval Fair returns for its 18th edition. Over the course of 11 days, the city once known as Xilb (Silves) is transformed into a Moorish-style city. A central theme of the fair is “The Mosque, Symbol and Power” which highlights the history of its...
Silves Beer Fest starts this July 12 and brings together over 70 types of beer
A variety of Portuguese brands and craft beers will be served at Praça Al-Mutamid – July 7, 2023 Taking place between July 12 and 16, the event will feature food trucks, handicraft stalls and live entertainment including performances by Tatiana Pinto, 5EX Band, Emanuel Martins & Tânia, Ally Winehouse (Amy Winehouse tribute), Naomi & The Raposeira Dub Collective, Xico Barata and several DJs. July 12 | Tatiana Pinto (Fado) and...
Sunset in the Castle: Summer Concerts return to Silves
Silves Castle will once again host a series of summer concerts – July 6, 2023 Sunset Secrets, a series of sunset events taking place every Thursday until the end of July, is back at Silves Castle. The initiative started on June 29 with a concert by the Algarve Jazz Orchestra and Luis Miguel’s Time Wheel Trio and continues on Thursday (July 6) with Ana Sofia Marques of the Fado Singers of Portugal. There will also be performances...
Local Artist explores her ‘90s journeys with ‘Colours of Zanzibar’ exhibition in Silves
Artist BJ Boulter’s colourful artworks feature the enchanted sandy beach island of Zanzibar – June 16, 2023 BJ Boulter will present her ‘Colours of Zanzibar’ exhibition at the restored Casa da Cultura in Silves, opening on Saturday, June 17 at the Casa da Cultura Luso-Árabe e Mediterrânica in Silves, at 4pm. Her artworks are figurative, reflecting her journeys to Zanzibar in the early nineties, reflecting that the island is...
Rallye Casinos do Algarve returns to Silves for Spring event
The race dates changed to spring for the first time ever – March 7, 2023 The Rallye Casinos do Algarve will be held in the spring for the first time ever, between March 30 and April 1. With its headquarters at the Hotel Algarve Casino in Praia da Rocha and assistance car park located at Lagoa’s fair and exhibition park (FATACIL), this year, 60 cars will race on dirt tracks across the municipality of Silves. Returning to its original...
