Algarve History Association announces upcoming events
The Algarve History Association (AHA) has announced a series of cultural events for November and December. Friday, November 25, Tavira Library, 11am Tuesday, November 29, Lagoa Library, 6pm Local historian
Lack of water and drought discussed in Querença
The initiative brings specialists to the Algarve interior on November 22 to discuss solutions to combat drought. The consequences of climate change are a reality that cannot be ignored and
Anke Punt Bach puts “Horizon” on show in Lagoa
The mixed-media painting exhibition will be on display from December 2 to January 27. German artist Anke Punt Bach is inaugurating her new exhibition, “Horizon”, at Lagoa’s Municipal Library on
Winter Gala ballet performance at Lagoa Auditorium
The Classical Academy of Ballet (CAB) will host its ‘Winter Gala’ at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium in Lagoa on Tuesday, November 15 at 7pm. All choreographies will be interpreted
Vilamoura International School hosts Christmas Fair in aid of three charities
The Vilamoura International School (Colégio Internacional de Vilamoura, CIV) will be holding a Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 26, from 10am to 3pm, in aid of three charitable causes: the
Sweet Potato Festival returns to Aljezur
Aljezur – home to the “best sweet potato in the world” – is preparing to host another Sweet Potato Festival between November 25 and 27 at Espaço Multiusos. Organised by
Save the date: Vale do Lobo Christmas Market is back
Embrace the festive season at the Vale do Lobo Christmas Market taking place this year on Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 5.30pm. Come and experience entertainment for all the
It’s roasted chestnut season!
Portugal’s traditional ‘magusto’ parties are due to begin on Friday, bringing people together to celebrate the end of summer by roasting chestnuts and drinking jeropiga (a traditional alcohol drink). ‘Magustos’
Costa Vicentina bream championed by scientists, fishermen and municipalities.
The University of Coimbra (UC) has launched a new project called Valsargo to promote the Costa Vicentina Bream (Sargo in Portuguese) by highlighting environmentally sustainable fishing practices for the species.
“Impossible Climb” returns to Silves on Sunday
Some of the most daring bikers in the Iberian Peninsula will be travelling to Silves this weekend to take part in the 20th ‘Subida Impossível’ (Impossible Climb). The challenge will