Category Archives: Events

Feira de São Martinho in Portimão

Posted on November 7, 2016 by

The Parque de Feiras e Exposições in Portimão is once again the setting for the annual Feira de São Martinho, which is apparently the oldest fair of its kind in Portimão, dating back to 1662. We blogged about this fair last year - … Continue reading →

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The local Magusto Fair in Alferce

Posted on November 2, 2016 by

We have a bit of a joke running with friends who took us to visit the quaint village of Alferce near Monchique … that no-one actually lives there! It’s a tiny village, with a population, according to Wiki, of 441 people in … Continue reading →

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Flea Market in Ferragudo

Posted on October 9, 2016 by

We have to admit that we’re not exactly big fans of the monthly flea markets that pop up across the Algarve - our local one in Ferragudo comes round with amazing regularity on the second Sunday of each month - … Continue reading →

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Silves Medieval Fair 2016 in pictures

Posted on August 24, 2016 by

The town of Silves was once more transformed into a Medieval Wonderland for ten days and we were there to take some shots for you all to enjoy again this year… Many of you will know that this is one … Continue reading →

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The new Explore Algarve app hits the heights

Posted on August 4, 2016 by

We are delighted to be able to introduce you to a fabulous new app that is taking the Algarve by storm - it’s the new Explore Algarve app and we can highly recommend it! We decided to contact the owner … Continue reading →

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Shiny Chrome and Big Beards descend on Faro

Posted on July 17, 2016 by

We’ve heard lots about the Moto Clube Faro and their annual Motorcycle meeting in Faro, but we’ve never managed to get there yet! The main event is hosted in an open arena area on the outskirts Faro, complete with camping, … Continue reading →

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The Candlelit market returns to Lagoa

Posted on July 8, 2016 by

This atmospheric event by candlelight is back - and highly recommended. The ‘Mercado de Culturas - à Luz das Velas’ or ‘Cultural Market by Candlelight’ is back in Lagoa until Sunday 10th July and it is well worth a visit … Continue reading →

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