Paderne welcomes 2026 with trip back to medieval times
The inland village of Paderne in the Algarve municipality of Albufeira is preparing to go back in time for its beloved medieval fair, Paderne Medieval. Running from Thursday to Sunday
Algarve economy grows faster than national average in 2024
The Algarve’s economy grew faster than the national average in 2024, according to new data published by the National Statistics Institute (INE). Figures cited by the regional development commission (CCDR
Archaeology: The World’s First Temples?
On Tuesday, January 6, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by Professor Douglas Baird. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm at the Museu do Traje
New life for Mexilhoeira da Carregação riverfront
The small riverside town of Mexilhoeira da Carregação in the Algarve municipality of Lagoa is set for a significant transformation, with plans for a reactivated marina, a new hotel and
Music and party spirit as Carvoeiro welcomes the New Year
Music, dancing and celebration will take centre stage at Carvoeiro’s New Year’s Eve party, as the beach square prepares to welcome revellers into 2026. The festivities begin at 10.30pm with
Algarve Senior Bikers venture on a winter tour to Alentejo and Andalusia
The ASB winter tour started at Pulo do Lobo (Wolf’s Leap), a natural gorge located in the Vale do Guadiana Natural Park, north of Mértola. There, a group of four
Algarve among most popular Christmas and New Year destinations – bus operator
The Algarve is one of the most popular destinations for Portuguese travellers during the Christmas and New Year period, according to data released by FlixBus. The bus operator recorded an
Santa Bárbara de Nexe Walking Fest returns for second year
Nature, culture and community are coming together for the 2nd Santa Bárbara de Nexe Walking Fest (WFSBN) taking place between January 29 and February 1, 2026. Over four days and
New Year’s Eve events in Algarve cater for all budgets
The Algarve will welcome 2026 with a mix of free public celebrations organised by local councils and New Year’s Eve events in luxury hotels, offering options for every budget on
Sea swim in Ferragudo marks first day of 2026
The traditional New Year’s Day sea swim will take place in Ferragudo on January 1, 2026, at Praia Grande, at 11am, with around 1,000 people expected to attend, including swimmers