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At carnival time the people of Loulé really let rip and stage a lively event with plenty of floats, fancy dress, parades and parties, mostly along the Avenida José da Costa Mealha.
The world's top drivers race across approximately 1000km of the Algarve, combining fast open stretches with technical, challenging tracks. Portugal's Rally - part of the International…
Easter Sunday is celebrated in São Bras de Alportel with an unusual ceremony. Men hold decorated torches while running through the streets shouting "Hallelujah". When they reach the parish…
Algarve International Film Festival
The annual Algarve International Film Festival, (FICA - Festival Internacional de Cine do Algarve), in the town of Portimão, is Portugal's oldest cinema event, dating back to 1972. It centres…
Portimão Formula Windsurfing Grand Prix
Held at Praia do Alvor (Alvor Beach), the Portimão Formula Windsurfing Grand Prix sees some of the world's leading windsurfers in female, male and youth categories take to the waters. The…
The best of the Mediterranean comes to Loulé in the Algarve every summer for a music, dance and arts extravaganza. Festival Med welcomes renowned world music stars from Morocco, Spain, Italy…
People take their ham very serious in Monchique. That's why they dedicate a festival to it every year. Made from 'porco preto' (black pig), the traditional cured ham is the star of Feira…
During the Moorish Nights, the Algarve village of Cacela Velha recreates the ambience of the Arab presence in the region from the 10th-13th centuries. Browse the traditional souk market with…
A world-class programme of jazz concerts takes place throughout the Algarve every summer. Featuring renowned international and national jazz musicians, Allgarve Jazz attracts visitors to the…
Part of the Delta ATP Senior Tour Championships, this event at Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy sees big name tennis veterans play each other in an exciting four-day tournament. Past winners have…
Amongst the most important gastronomic events in the Algarve, the Festival do Marisco (seafood festival) at the Jardim do Pescador Olhanese has rows of stalls selling fresh fish dishes.…
Throughout the Algarve, a world-class programme of music concerts takes place every summer. Featuring renowned international and national musicians, Allgarve Music attracts visitors to the…
Your simple sandcastles may look a little underwhelming in Armação de Pera this summer, as the town gets ready to host FIESA - an international sand sculpture festival. Watch sculptors build…
If you're interested in archaeological finds then head for the Cova dos Mouros Mine Park. Discover the remains of copper mines dating back to the Chacolithic period (2500 BC) and learn all…
Designated as a protected nature reserve, Ria Formosa Nature Reserve covers 60km of coastline from Tavira in the east to Ancao in the west, encompassing almost the entire Formosa Estuary.
Parque da Floresta Golf Course
Parque da Floresta Golf Course in the Algarve is one of the finest in Europe. Designed by Spanish golf architect Pepe Gancedo in 1995, it is an undulating course with views of the sea and…
Opened in 1991, the Alto Golf course was designed by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton. Located near the coastal village of Alvor, golfers can enjoy the occasional view of the sandy beaches…
Designed by Frank Penninck, Palmares Golf Course has breathtaking views across the Bay of Lagos. It's an open 18-hole par 71 with five challenging holes on sand dunes. There's also a driving…
Used several times for the Portuguese Open, the Quinta do Lago is a deluxe golf course situated close to Almancil. Designed by William Mitchell and opened in 1974, the course favours the long hitter.
Part of the Vale do Lobo resort, the Ocean Golf Course is one of the many designed by Sir Henry Cotton. As the name suggests, it boasts views of the Atlantic, with some holes along the cliff tops.
