New Lagoa roundabout artwork honours cultural diversity
Apr11

New Lagoa roundabout artwork honours cultural diversity

German artist and businessman Karl Heinz Stock unveils impressive sculture with the help of 11 local artists – April 11, 2023 German artist and businessman Karl Heinz Stock has unveiled an impressive and imposing sculpture created with the help of 11 local artists at the Nobel International School roundabout in Lagoa. Entitled ‘Multifaceted Globes’, the sculpture features 15 painted globes, all interconnected by a complex metallic...

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Algarve Physiotherapist creates Programme to encourage “Movement Beyond Fifty”
Apr10

Algarve Physiotherapist creates Programme to encourage “Movement Beyond Fifty”

Created by Algarve Physiotherapist Joel Fernandes, the ‘Movement Beyond Fifty’ programme aims to help people maintain mobility as they get older – April 10, 2023 Simple movements like sitting down or getting up are often taken for granted. But as we get older, we start to lose our ability to perform them. Portimão physiotherapist Joel Fernandes realised this when his grandmother fell one night in 2012 and was unable to get...

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Jazz at the Wineries brings Nuno Carpinteiro Quartet to Quinta João Clara in Alcantarilha
Apr05

Jazz at the Wineries brings Nuno Carpinteiro Quartet to Quinta João Clara in Alcantarilha

The concert is part of the 6th edition of the “Jazz nas Adegas” music festival – April 5, 2023 The “Jazz nas Adegas” music festival welcomes Nuno Carpinteiro Quartet this April 14 (9m) and April 15 (5pm) to the João Clara winery in Alcantarilha. Bringing together the love for music and wine, Jazz nas Adegas is a one-of-a-kind event organised by the Municipality of Silves in partnership with participating Silves Wine...

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Carvoeiro welcomes Easter Fair from April 7-9
Apr04

Carvoeiro welcomes Easter Fair from April 7-9

Carvoeiro’s main square to showcase local handicrafts, sweets, and regional products – April 4, 2023 The annual Easter Fair returns to Lagoa and Carvoeiro with festivities taking place between April 7 and 9 in Carvoeiro’s main square. The event is promoting and encouraging the consumption of local and regional products, so visitors can find everything from food to beverages to traditional and regional non-food items. The...

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Porca Preta Gallery in Monchique Presents Nature and Fantasy by Barbara Thomas
Mar29

Porca Preta Gallery in Monchique Presents Nature and Fantasy by Barbara Thomas

The art exhibition starts on April 2 – March 29, 2023 Barbara Thomas, a Swiss painter who has lived in Monchique for several years, will be exhibiting her works of art at the Porca Preta Gallery, in Monchique, this April. Her love for Portugal is reflected in her various works. Nature, Fantasy and the people of the Alentejo are the source of her inspiration and title of some of her paintings. The inauguration will take place this...

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Monchique celebrates its local heritage and producers with new event
Mar03

Monchique celebrates its local heritage and producers with new event

Monchique City Council reveals its annual events calendar with innovative concepts – March 3, 2023 The new 2023 Programme focuses on preserving the council’s heritage, supporting local products and offering rural experiences On May 27 and 28, “Vamos à vila” (Let’s go to town) will be the town’s first event. The initiative is a new concept, which will incorporate the famous Feira dos Enchidos (Sausage Fair), typically held in March....

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“10 Years, 10 Chefs” Event at Bon Bon Restaurant to bring Portuguese Michelin stars to Lagoa
Feb16

“10 Years, 10 Chefs” Event at Bon Bon Restaurant to bring Portuguese Michelin stars to Lagoa

Michelin-starred restaurant will host an event in honour of its 10th anniversary – February 16, 2023 The event will take place at Carvoeiro’s Michelin-star restaurant Bon Bon on February 24 and 25 and will see a star-studded line-up of chefs preparing a special food and wine pairing experience. Bon Bon chef José Lopes will be teaming up with four different chefs on each night. The first night will feature chef Luís Brito from A Ver...

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Intimistic Concert at the Morgado do Quintão wine estate this Friday
Feb08

Intimistic Concert at the Morgado do Quintão wine estate this Friday

Enjoy a glass of wine to the sound of a harp and flute – February 8, 2023 This Friday, February 10, at 7pm enjoy an intimistic concert at the Morgado do Quintão wine estate in Lagoa. The gentlness of Ravel’s songs, and the different nuances of Britten’s music, among other musical treasures, will be performed by Portuguese musicians Luísa Vaz Pinto (Mezzo-soprano), Rute Gomes (flute) and Inês Cavalheiro (harp). Programme: Ballade du...

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