PM throws spanner in works of Faro bikers’ fest
“There cannot be exceptions” to decreed prohibitions over potential fire risks PM António Costa appeared to be suggesting yesterday that events like the Super Bock Super Rock festival, and the
Hair drug testing to start in Portugal this week
Pilot project designed to show exactly what kind of substances are being consumed A pilot project is starting in Portugal this week designed to show authorities exactly what kind of
Home sweet home: Aljezur’s sweet potato festival returns this month!
Aljezur’s Sweet Potato Festival is returning between November 26 and 28 in a bid to show everyone why locals consider Aljezur’s sweet potatoes to be the “best in the world.”
Algarve autumn fairs finally make a comeback!
After a one-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the councils of Portimão and Silves have confirmed that their centuries-old autumn fairs are returning this year. Coming up first is
Monchique to recreate annual fair this Sunday
Monchique will be recreating its annual autumn fair this Sunday (October 24) between 9am and 6pm. The fair used to be a major event in Monchique, attracting people from all
Portimão’s centuries-old autumn fair returns in November
After a one-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Portimão Council has confirmed that the town’s centuries-old autumn fair ‘Feira de São Martinho’ is returning between November 5 and 14.
Faro to host centuries-old Santa Iria fair in October
It’s official: Faro will host its traditional Santa Iria fair between October 15 and 24. The news has been confirmed by municipal company Ambifaro which organises the event. A hugely
Organisers hail success of Loulé’s interMEDio festival
Organisers have hailed the success of interMEDio, a smaller and more “intimate” version of Loulé’s MED Festival which was held between August 23 and 29 and which they say “proved
Alcoutim Contraband Festival goes digital due to pandemic
Alcoutim Council has confirmed that the Contraband Festival has been “reinvented this year” and will take place between November 10 and 15 with a new digital format. In a bid
Algarve festivals bring home three awards from Iberian Festival Awards
The Algarve has brought home three accolades from the Iberian Festival Awards. Loulé’s MED Festival was awarded the titles of ‘Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival’ and ‘Best Touristic Promotion’, while