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...
Art Academy Marina de Lagos to host their annual event this September
The event’s concept this year is a fashion show, which will be accompanied by “live music, wine and fantastic sculptures” – August 22, 2024 Under the artistic direction of Kasia Wrona and with the support of Marina de Lagos, Art Academy, nestled in Lagos Marina, will be presenting a fashion show on September 21st. The event promises to bring the marina to life with stunning outfits, vibrant collections, and an explosion of colour....
Lagos prepares for famous midnight swim event ‘Banho 29’
Lagos and Praia da Luz beach to celebrate traditional ‘bath’ with live music, performances, fireworks and more – August 21, 2024 The annual traditional celebration of the ‘Banho 29’ midnight swim is coming up this August 29, with a ‘big party’ that will take place simultaneously in the city of Lagos and Praia da Luz beach. Originally associated with the rituals marking the end of the summer season, this event of unclear origins is one...
Restaurant Guide: Lagos Area
Inside Restaurant Guide Price guide for an average three-course meal for two including wine € up to €50€€ €50 – €70€€€ €70 – €90€€€€ €90 – €110€€€€€ over €110 Opening status and hours were verified at the time of print. We recommend calling the restaurants before visiting. Lagos Area Restaurants ABIGAIL’S CAFÉ €€LAGOS Owned by the couple behind Nah Nah...
Explore all kinds of street food at the Lagos Food Fest until July 14
There will be many different food and drink options as well as music throughout the four days – July 11, 2024 | Photos Lagos Food Fest Lagos’s Jardim da Constituição welcomes another edition of the Lagos Food Fest, between July 11 (Thursday) and 14 (Sunday). The yearly festival has become a Lagos summer staple, featuring some of Portugal’s most original food trucks with the best street food in the country. There will be also a lot of...
Beauty and glamour: Ellise is the visionary behind Almadena’s newest beauty salon
Ells Beauty Suite “is more than just a salon, it’s a celebration of self-love, self-care, and empowerment” – July 11, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio The young entrepreneur Ellise Bromfield brought innovation and freshness to the village of Almadena, in the western Algarve, with her brand-new salon. Ells Beauty Suite offers a range of services from facials, and lashes to waxing and massages as well as different manicure and pedicure options....
At Lita’s Concept Store, you will find art pieces, fashion items, and décor inspirations from all over the world
An exciting new space in Lagos brings Lita Santos’s singular taste to a shop filled with life, joy, and creativity – July 11, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio A new and unique space in Lagos, Lita Santos brings her singular taste to a shop full of life, joy, and creativity – exactly as she is. Located at the entrance of the city, the Concept Store is a true reflection of her background and tastes. The charm of this unique...
Lagos welcomes the Arte Doce Fair with major concert headliners, starting this July 24
This summer’s sweetest event will have a variety of regional sweets, typical Algarve products, gastronomic demonstrations, and concerts by Expensive Soul, Fernando Daniel, Hybrid Theory (Linkin Park Tribute), Plutónio and Luís Trigacheiro – July 10, 2024 Photo Câmara Municipal de Lagos Calling all sweets lovers – Lagos will host its popular Arte Doce sweets competition between July 24 and 28, boasting a variety of regional sweets,...
Beach Sunsets: Lagos’ Duna Beach Club hosts top UK and Portuguese DJs this Summer
Some of the hottest sunset dance parties are coming to Lagos Duna Beach Club – June 28, 2024 Part of the third edition of Duna Beach Sunsets, organised by DJ Toby One, the Duna Beach Club is preparing to host a series of exclusive events featuring top UK and Portuguese DJs for four incredible nights of Electronic, Hip Hop, Drum and Bass, Dancehall, and House music. The Lagos-based British DJ aims to “bring quality to this side...
Renowned Tivoli Carvoeiro Sky Bar celebrates Summer with unforgettable event
Tivoli Sky Bar’s summer kick-off in Carvoeiro – June 26, 2024 | Text and Photos Charlotte Cockayne As the sun set on the evening of June 21, the Tivoli Carvoeiro hosted an unforgettable event to celebrate the first day of summer. Set against the backdrop of their renowned Sky Bar, guests were treated to a night of good views, good food, and lively entertainment, marking the perfect start to the summer season. Perched above the...