whats on in the Algarve

Posted by Ola on May 16, 2011 in Algarve history, Algarve surfing, algarve towns, Uncategorized, whats on | 0 comments

The Algarve’s sunny shores offer perfect escapes for all types, from those seeking the hot nightlife of flashy, energetic Lagos to those desiring secluded stays in rambling Sagres. Portugal’s most southerly region offers historical attractions in former Moorish capital Silves and fascinating Tavira, great golf, fabulous beaches from Praia da Luz to Armacao de Pera, thermal springs at Caldas de Monchique, and miles of limestone caves and grottoes, cliffs and bays along its rugged coastline.

• July
  • Arts and crafts fair which takes place in Alcoutim is an excellent opportunity for tourists to purchase local handicrafts as well as to mingle with the locals.
  • Moorish Nights celebrates the ancient history of the area.

• August
  • Festival do Marisco is a seafood festival celebrating the fresh fish in the area.
  • Silves Medieval Fair is on from August 9 – 17th. If you haven’t been before then you are missing out on the best free spectacle in the Algarve. It is growing year on year and is fantastic fun for all ages. Just wander about and soak up the atmosphere…go to the jousting tournament …eat drink and get merry….hire a medieval costume and pretend you’re a medieval lady or knight….browse the myriad stalls selling all manner of goods with a middle eastern flavour.  Above all just turn up and enjoy a truly wonderful afternoon or evening out – the later the better as the atmosphere is obviously better once dark. If you are British and have young children forget about bedtime and bring them – summer evenings here are for all ages.

• September
  • Folklore Festival celebrates the oral traditions of the area.
  • lit.ALGARVE – 1st Algarve International Literature Festival. Between Thursday the 16th and Sunday the 19th of September lovers of all forms of literature can join in with this feast of the written word called lit.ALGARVE. The festival will be held in various languages and throughout the Algarve from Tavira in the east to Aljezur to the west. Visitors will have the opportunity of meeting the authors, taking part in open debates, workshops and short-story marathons, as well as sharing their work in a ‘poetry slam’, where the audience will judge the works by the level of their applause. lit.ALGARVE will also feature concerts, recitals and film viewings, and many hotels and restaurants will hold culinary evenings accompanied by authors reading their works and signing their books. For further information and regular updates visit www.alfacultura.com and facebook: lit.ALGARVE.