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Algarve News September 16, 2023

New animal donation drive kicks off this weekend

New animal donation drive kicks off this weekend
Portugal Resident
The Banco Solidário Animal will be collecting donations in Continente, Mercadona, Pingo Doce and Auchan stores until October 8. The Banco Solidário Animal (BSA) is organising its 32nd animal donation drive to collect food and other essential goods for at-risk animals. The initiative kicks off this weekend, September 16 and 17, at Continente, Continente Modelo […]
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Algarve News September 13, 2023

Local authors in action at Lagos Book Fair

Local authors in action at Lagos Book Fair
Portugal Resident
This month, Lagos will host one of its main literary events of the year in the Algarve. The 13th edition of the town’s Book Fair (Mostra de Livros) will take place between September 17-30 at the refurbished Armazém Regimental at the Praça do Infante in Lagos. Books by local authors will be for sale during the fair […]
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Algarve News September 11, 2023

Rota do Petisco begins on Friday!

Rota do Petisco begins on Friday!
Portugal Resident
176 establishments will participate across the Algarve It’s almost time for the start of Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route), one of the Algarve’s most popular gastronomic events. Returning for its 13th edition between Friday (September 15) and October 15, the event will feature 176 participating establishments in the municipalities of Aljezur, Vila do Bispo, Lagos, Portimão, Monchique, […]
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Algarve News September 10, 2023

Fernando Pessoa inspires new Portimão exhibition

Fernando Pessoa inspires new Portimão exhibition
Portugal Resident
Alentejo-born artist Patico presents his exhibition “Fernando Pessoa, de Pessoa em Pessoa” at the Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes. “Fernando Pessoa, from Pessoa to People” was inaugurated at the Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes (CMTG) in Portimão on Friday, September 8. Comprising paintings by Alentejo-born artist Patico, the exhibition is open to the public until October 31. […]
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Algarve News September 6, 2023

Portimão hosts Live & Loud Fest

Portimão hosts Live & Loud Fest
Portugal Resident
Five nights of live music at Alameda square Today (September 6) marks the start of Live & Loud Fest, a free live music festival which will take place at Portimão’s Praça da República (also known as Alameda) square until Sunday. Organised by Associação Marginália with the support of Portimão’s town and parish councils, the event […]
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Algarve News August 28, 2023

Autumn Mediterranean Gardening Fair

Autumn Mediterranean Gardening Fair
Portugal Resident
Autumn Mediterranean Gardening Fair, described as a “unique event dedicated to Mediterranean gardening”, will take place at the FISSUL Exhibition Hall in Silves town centre, by the river, on Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29, from 10am to 5pm. Organised by the Mediterranean Gardening Association Portugal, this will be the first autumn gardening fair […]
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Algarve News August 25, 2023

Blue & White Beach Party with DJ Pete Tha Zouk at Praia Dourada

Blue & White Beach Party with DJ Pete Tha Zouk at Praia Dourada
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The Blue & White Party is back at Armação de Pêra beach on August 29, with a special performance by acclaimed DJ Pete Tha Zouk on the terrace and adjacent beach of Praia Dourada, one of Vila Vita Parc’s beach restaurants. Also featuring DJ Deelight and Djane Percy, the party takes place from 9.30pm until […]
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Algarve News August 15, 2023

Charlie Holt presents ‘Marilyn Revisited’ at São Brás Museum

Charlie Holt presents ‘Marilyn Revisited’ at São Brás Museum
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Several century-old portraits have been given new life by British artist Charlie Holt, who has reimagined them as if they had been “revisited by American pop art artist Andy Warhol”. The reworked portraits are currently on display at São Brás de Alportel’s Costume Museum as part of an exhibition titled ‘Marilyn Revisited’. “I was invited […]
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Algarve News August 7, 2023

WIN TICKETS to the Vale do Lobo Concerts

WIN TICKETS to the Vale do Lobo Concerts
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A series of musical events are planned from June to September Vale do Lobo has announced the return of Summer Music Sessions, a musical events programme offering “memorable sunset evenings” and “grand open-air concerts”. From June 10 to September 2, the programme will feature intimate music sessions encompassing jazz, fado, classical rhythms, Latin melodies, samba, […]
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Algarve News July 22, 2023

Sardines Galore in Portimão

Sardines Galore in Portimão
Portugal Resident
Portimão’s annual Sardine Festival is back for its 27th edition. This year’s festivities take place on the riverside between August 1 and 6. Portimão’s much anticipated annual sardine Festival is back for its 27th edition. One of the biggest gastronomic events in the Algarve, which last year attracted 110,000 visitors, returns between August 1 and […]
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