Algarve Jazz Orchestra adds rhythm to the summer
This August, the Orchestra will perform a series of free-entry concerts ranging from Funk and Jazz to Bossa Nova. The Algarve Jazz Orchestra is preparing to delight the public with
Sweet success for Arte Doce
The 35th edition of Lagos’ traditional confectionary art fair attracted thousands of sweet-toothed visitors. Between July 24 and 28, the 35th edition of Lagos’s popular Arte Doce confectionary fair proved
Boliqueime hosts exhibition on ‘Algarvian car’
‘Algarvian car’ – the expression used to describe the region’s old animal-drawn carts An exhibition focusing on the ‘Carro Algarvio‘ – which literally translates into ‘Algarvian Car‘ but means the
Castro Marim goes back in time to ‘Medieval Days’
Medieval Days attracts thousands of visitors to Castro Marim every summer It’s almost time for arguably the most highly anticipated cultural event of the year in Castro Marim. From August
Carvoeiro to dance into the night with Beach Party
Organisers have announced event’s line-up of DJs Carvoeiro has announced that its annual Beach Party will take place on Saturday, August 24 from 8pm to 3am at the local beachside
A taste of Arabic flavours at Silves Medieval Fair
Between August 9 and 17, fair visitors will have the opportunity to learn how to cook staple Arabic dishes such as Tajine and Keftas. Starting this Friday, Silves’ Medieval Fair
Portimão Sardine Festival celebrates record attendance
Organisers are celebrating a record-breaking edition of Portimão’s Sardine Festival, which attracted an unprecedented 133,404 visitors between July 30 and August 4. The municipal council of Portimão says that these
Midnight swim in Lagos
Lagos has announced another “big party” to celebrate the town’s tradition of going swimming at midnight on August 29. The ‘Banho 29’ (Bath 29) is based on local folklore that
“Mar Me Quer” festival returns to Portimão this weekend
The three-day music festival, focusing on sustainability and respect for the sea, brings top Portuguese acts to the city’s riverside area. Portimão’s young, fresh and eco-friendly music festival “Mar Me
Seafood grabs spotlight for five days in Olhão
One of the Algarve’s biggest summer gastronomic events is just around the corner Olhão is preparing to host another edition of its ‘Festival de Marisco’ (Seafood Festival), which will take