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Submissions are now being accepted for the 2027 edition of the Portugal Tree of the Year competition.
The Christmas Market opens on November 13 in Rossio, where a court has authorised a housing protest until November 24. Shopkeepers fear losses and are calling for common sense.
Between October 23 and 25, Mértola celebrates the rural world at the Hunting Fair, featuring Alentejo singing, snacks, local product displays, falconry, and canine demonstrations. The initiative is enriched by a gastronomic week featuring dishes of venison, wild boar, partridge, hare, and rabbit.
Home Algarve Pink October brings colour to Portimão Pink October brings colour to Portimão During our recent visit to Portimão, we noticed beautiful pink crochet and textile decorations along the Ribeirinha.
Collections of sugar packets, coins, pens, lighters, stamps, and even champagne caps can be found at the 3rd Collectors' Meeting: “it is madness”.
Home News Horror film festival coming to Pedrógão Grande Horror film festival coming to Pedrógão Grande The first Castelo Horror Film Fest will run for ten days, coinciding with Halloween and the traditional Bread for God celebrations.
Home News Octopus takes centre stage in the Algarve Octopus takes centre stage in the Algarve Santa Luzia, a fishing village just outside Tavira in the eastern Algarve, will celebrate World Octopus Day with a tasting route through its restaurants from 8 to 11 October.
The Woodstock 69 bar in Porto is hosting a party this weekend to help Barracuda, which closed in January and reports having water infiltration issues in what was supposed to be its new home.
Home News New food event coming to the Algarve New food event coming to the Algarve A new gastronomic event has started in Lagos, bringing together 26 local restaurants throughout October, sharing dishes for groups of up to four people.
Home News Popular Algarve fair returns for six days Popular Algarve fair returns for six days Vila Real de Santo António is preparing for six days of food, crafts, shopping and entertainment as the traditional Feira da Praia returns from 8 to 13 October.
Argilo – Porto Ceramics Fair returns this week for its second edition, bringing together artists, ceramicists and independent studios for two days dedicated to locally made ceramics. Following the success The post Porto ceramics fair returns for second edition appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Santa Luzia, widely known as Portugal’s “Octopus Capital”, will celebrate World Octopus Day with a four-day gastronomic route showcasing one of the Algarve fishing community’s most important culinary traditions. The The post Santa Luzia celebrates World Octopus Day with four-day food trail appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Wine lovers will be invited to sample some of the best locally produced wines when the Alvor Wine Tasting returns for its fourth edition this weekend (October 3 and 4). The post Raise a glass to Alvor’s local wines appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Tavira’s São Francisco Fair returns from October 2 to 5, bringing four days of music, entertainment, fairground rides and food to the city’s Parque de Feiras e Exposições. Following the The post Tavira’s São Francisco Fair rolls back into town appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Lagos is hoping to tempt diners out this autumn with the launch of TRAVESSAS, a new month-long gastronomic initiative bringing together 26 restaurants across the city. Running from October 1 The post Lagos invites diners to gather around a platter appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Located in charming premises and established in the Algarve countryside for more than 20 years, Galeria Côrte-Real presents a new exhibition of elegant paintings by the celebrated Spanish artist Juan The post Sunlight, shadow and shade: capturing Andalucía’s courtyards appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Fábrica do Inglês in Silves will put the spotlight on one of the Algarve’s most characteristic products this month, with carob taking centre stage as part of the municipality’s World The post Carob takes centre stage in Silves for World Tourism Day appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The goal of the fair in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém is to address diseases by recreating the Hospital do Espírito Santo and the techniques of the time. The fair also features music, a market, and medicinal products.
After one decade, Olhão’s centuries-old São Miguel autumn fair is making a comeback, returning to Largo da Feira from September 25 to 29. The five-day event will bring together food, The post Olhão revives São Miguel autumn fair after 10-year absence appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Dedicated to a musical genre born in the Southern US that sings of the hardships of rural life, a festival in the Almada municipality has become a pretext to bring the local population together.
The cultural venue in Câmara de Lobos is displaying the trophies for the Portuguese Cup and the Madeira Cup.
The agreement that restores the awarding of the prize, which will now be called the Casino Barrière Póvoa Prize, was signed between the local authority and Casino Barrière Póvoa.
The Pink Fest initiative is supporting the promotion of the biggest women's tennis tournament to take place in Portugal.
The Castelo Branco Gastronomic Route takes place over seven consecutive weekends, ending on 18 October. It is possible to experience “255 flavours of Castelo Branco” at 25 participating restaurants.
Until the end of October, “the traditions and customs of Glória do Ribatejo” intersect with “some of the most interesting projects developed in Portugal in recent years,” says the organization.
The festival takes place between September 25 and October 3 at various locations across the city. All activities will be free and include numerous cultural areas. This initiative aims to promote the city.
Truck drivers, transport professionals and heavy-vehicle enthusiasts will gather in Loulé from September 11 to 13 for the 10th edition of the Loulé Truck Drivers’ Meeting (Encontro de Camionistas de The post Truckers roll into Loulé for three-day gathering appeared first on Portugal Resident.
