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Over 300 Boxers to Compete at the Portimão Box Cup this May 26

Third edition of the Portimão Box Cup brings boxers from 10 European countries to the Algarve

– May 22, 2023

The Portimão Box Cup will take place between Friday, May 26 and Sunday, May 28. Two rings will be set up at the Portimão Arena, which is expected to host over 200 fights over the three days.

A total of 66 teams are expected to participate in the Portimão Box Cup, including the following countries: Portugal, Spain, England, Norway, Ireland, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Wales and Croatia.

The competition will begin on Friday, May 26 at 11am, followed by a break at 2pm and the opening ceremony at 6pm.

On Saturday and Sunday, matches will begin at 2pm, with breaks scheduled at 4pm and 6pm.

The award ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 28, at 8.30 pm.

Tickets cost €5 for one day, and €10 for the three-day pass, and can be purchased online or at Portimão Arena, Tempo Theatre or Portimão museum.

Admission is free for children up to the age of 11 as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Half of all proceeds will go to A Catraia, a temporary shelter for minors, and Casa Nossa Senhora da Conceição, a shelter for children and youngsters in need.

The event is organised by Associação Escola Boxe Portimão, which aims to promote boxing and provide athletes with a high-level competition which allows them to “learn and evolve.”

Follow Portimão Box Cup on Facebook for the latest news.

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May 22, 2023
American Glee Club wows during Lagoa Choir Week, which ends this Saturday

The inaugural concert of the 23rd Lagoa Choir Week opened to a full house, featuring the Pennsylvania State University Men’s Glee Club

– May 18, 2023

The event was held at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium on Sunday, May 14th, with spectators highlighting the “beautiful work” that was performed by the American choir, which included students of the university and members of the Penn State Glee Club.

The performers were directed by Christopher Kiver whilst the soloist was Jennifer Trost, a mezzo soprano, accompanied by Rachel Flicker on the piano.

The Choir Week, that is taking place until Saturday May 20, will also present three choirs on the last day of the festival, with the Grupo Coral Ossónoba (Faro), Coral Almira (Alcácer do Sal) and Coral Ideias do Levante, all set to perform at the Santo António church in Mexilhoeira da Carregação at 5pm.

The concert is free to attend but tickets must be booked in advance online.

The Lagoa Choir Week is organised by Ideias do Levante, a local association dedicated to promoting culture in the borough.

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May 18, 2023
Restore your Mind and Body with Vila Vita Spa’s Summer Wellness Programme featuring Yoga, Ayurveda, and Advanced Physiotherapy

The five-star resort is hosting a series of activities with renowned wellness specialists

– May 11, 2023

Starting this May, Vila Vita Spa, in Porches, will welcome renowned international and national guests such as Achyuta Veda, Marta Gomes, and Shri Parveen Nair, to help participants improve their overall health by optimising their mind and body.

Renowned therapist Achyuta Veda will offer Ayurvedic therapy consultations, Ayurvedic massage, Marma Therapy, Pranic Healing, and Abhyanga from May 15th to June 30th, aimed at rejuvenating the body and soothing the mind. Ayurvedic Therapy is an ancient Indian medicinal technique that treats individuals based on their unique needs, with a focus on balancing the body, mind, and spirit.

Starting from May 15th to June 30th, a Chakra Healing Workshop will be held every week. Chakra healing is an ancient technique that dates back over 5,000 years and is an integral part of the Vedánta philosophy and Ayurveda. The workshops led by therapist Achyuta Veda will offer participants a structured programme with ancestral teachings aimed at unblocking stagnated energy in energy centres known as chakras, leading to their healing and alignment.

From May 30th to June 1st, Praveen Nair will host Private Yoga Classes. The yoga classes are based on the “Iyengar Yoga” methodology, a progressive approach to developing body awareness. The classes also focus on revitalising the overall health of the hips and shoulders.

Then from June 2nd to 4th, world-renowned yoga teacher Shri Parveen Nair and Ayurvedic expert Achyuta Veda will host Yoga & Ayurveda Workshops, featuring holistic therapies, breath and healing classes, yoga practices and satsang conferences. This two-and-a-half-day “Yoga Movement” workshop aims to equip visitors with tools to redefine their priorities and routines for better health and wellness through a more balanced mind-body connection.

Later, between July 3rd and August 30th, therapist Marta Gomes will host the Women’s Health Workshop with a programme covering health and fitness topics, including breathing techniques, nutrition, lifestyle tips and pelvic awakening movements. The idea is to pass on simple tools to each participant that can be applied daily for a greater connection between the inner self and the body.

A specialist in traditional Chinese medicine and motor control through the Pilates Method, Marta Gomes will also offer Advanced Physiotherapy treatments, which combines manual massage, breathing, visceral manipulation, body postural corrections and motor control techniques that promote the body’s lightness and general well-being.

Overall, the Women’s Health Journey, taking place between July 3rd and August 30th aims is to refresh each woman’s relationship with her own body and herself.

Visit Vila Vita‘s website for more news.

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May 11, 2023
Lagoa welcomes 4th Piano Festival with four different concerts this May

This year’s edition brings together solo piano, jazz piano, four-hand piano and orchestra

– May 4, 2023

Starting this May 7^th, the 4th edition of the Lagoa Piano Festival comes to four different Lagoa boroughs.

The festival, organised by Artis XXI – Associação de Educação Artística de Lagoa, will take place each Sunday at 6.30pm throughout this month.

This year’s theme will be about reflecting on the piano in its various dimensions, with different musical interpretations, ranging from solo piano, jazz piano, four-hand piano, and piano concertos with orchestra.

Programme for the 4th Lagoa Piano Festival:

I Concert – Entrelaçamentos (Interlacings) | May 7 at 6.30pm | Lagoa’s Main Church

Piano Recital by Ingrid Sotolarova and José Pedro Ribeiro

II Concert – Encontros não imediatos (Non Immediate Encounters) | May 14 at 6.30pm | Hotel Carvoeiro Plaza

Piano Jazz by Paula Sousa and Beatriz Nunes

III Concert – Piano Recital by Diana Botelho Vieira | May 21 at 6.30pm | ADR – Quinta de S. Pedro | Mexilhoeira da Carregação

Piano Recital by Diana Botelho Vieira

IV Concert – ARTIS XXI Orchestra | May 28 at 6.30pm | Sala Carlos Paredes | ACD Ferragudo

Conductor Jorge Macedo and Piano João Luís Rosa

Tickets are available at artisxxi.bol.pt, CTT, Fnac and Worten stores, Carlos do Carmo Auditorium, Centro Cultural Convento de S. José and at the Lagoa City Council. Children under 18 do not pay.

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May 4, 2023
Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup 2023 takes centre stage in Portimão this May 5-7

Portimão is once again the international capital of rhythmic gymnastics

– May 3, 2023

The Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup 2023 happens this weekend in Portimão’s Arena pavilion, starting this Friday.

Following the 30th International Tournament that took place this past weekend, the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup will take place between May 5 and 7, organised by the Portuguese Gymnastics Federation and Portimão’s city council.

Programme

May 5th will begin with Hoop and Ball qualifications starting at 10.30am, followed by lunch, and the Opening Ceremony for the Group Qualifications from 6.20pm to 8pm.

On Saturday, the Clubs and Ribbons qualifications will take place between 10.30am and 6pm, followed by lunch, and later by the Awards Ceremony starting at 6.05pm and ending at 8pm.

The Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup’s Individual Finals Award Ceremonies will begin at 3pm on the final day at Portimão Arena, ending with the Gala and closing ceremony from 7.35pm-8pm.

The full programme can be viewed here.

Important information

Admission is free upon ticket collection (tickets are available for children aged 3 and over).

Free tickets can be collected at the event’s venue, or at TEMPO – Portimão Municipal Theatre or Portimão’s Museum.

Children under 3 years old can enter the venue, waiving the need to present a ticket if they stay on your lap. If they occupy a seat, they must pick up a ticket (baby prams are not permitted in the venue).)

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May 3, 2023
Portimão welcomes the World Endurance Championship this April 14

Algarve International Racetrack welcomes the second round of the World Endurance Championship with the ‘6 Hours of Portimão’ race this weekend

– April 13, 2023

The Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) is preparing to host the second round of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) between April 14 and 16.

The 6 Hours of Portimão race is the follow-up to the championship’s season opening round 1000 Miles in Sebring in the USA and will be followed by the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, the last round before the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans in June.

Guilherme Oliveira and Miguel Ramos will join national favourite António Félix da Costa at this weekend’s World Endurance Championship event.

18-year-old Guilherme Oliveira, who will debut in the GT’s, experienced driver Miguel Ramos and Italian racing driver Matteo Cairoli, will race for JOTA in the LMP2 category, in a Porsche 911 RSR.

It will be a special event for Félix da Costa, who will race for one last time in the Hertz Team JOTA LMP2 car with Will Stevens and David Beckmann before moving over to the Porsche 963 with Yifei Ye and Stevens for the 6 Hours of Spa at the end of April.

“I have lots of mixed feelings going into Portimão because it is the end of one story with another about to begin,” da Costa told FIAWEC.com this week, stressing, however, that he will be able to race in front of his friends and family.

JOTA – Antonio Felix da Costa (PRT) – FIA WEC Awards Ceremony – Sofitel Bahrain – Zallaq – Bahrain –

“The last time there were no fans allowed (…) not even my family came to that race, so now it will be full with family and loads of friends, and I think there will be loads of fans for me to meet too. It’s awesome to be able to race at home because a lot of my friends and a lot of the people that follow me don’t get to come to many races,” he said.

Tickets are still available, with a single day ticket costing €20 while weekend ticket prices range from €25 to €150. Admission is free for under 11s, with a 50% discount for children aged 11 to 14.

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April 13, 2023
Enjoy the real taste of the Algarve at Carvoeiro’s beachfront “Tapas da Vila”

In addition to its breathtaking view of Carvoeiro Beach, Tapas da Vila serves up a delicious and diverse menu

– April 12, 2023 | Text by Patrick Stuart

When local couple Toni and Maria Rebelo opened their restaurant, located on the hill up to Carvoeiro’s church just before the GNR police station, they decided from the outset to create something that the village has long been lacking, and that is somewhere to sample authentic Algarve and Portuguese cuisine.

The great location and terrace overlooking the beach is a bonus. This is a small restaurant with seating for just 40 people, of which around 16 highly coveted places are outside on the terrace. But locals who visit on a regular basis can usually be found dining inside, concentrating on the food as opposed to the views.

The menu is varied and quite extensive with far too many dishes to mention here but favourites for many regulars include the delicious fried squid with garlic; small tender squid cooked in white wine and garlic with a lovely sauce that begs to be mopped up with the fresh rustic bread.

The fried prawns in garlic are a similar story, as is the traditional Portuguese dish of clams cooked in fresh coriander and garlic “Bulhão Pato” style. These are just a few of the dishes ideal to be served as starters for sharing between a group, without forgetting the great garlic bread.

All dishes are designed for sharing and for main course it is worth looking out for the daily specials.

On a recent visit, we enjoyed an excellent Arroz de Tamboril (monkfish rice stew), which included some large, tasty prawns cooked in the same pot.

There is also usually good fresh fish on offer and meat lovers are also well catered for with dishes such as grilled rib-eye steak.

For dessert, a traditional home-made chocolate mousse is a favourite, best enjoyed after a traditional feast such as this with a drop of your espresso coffee and a dash of after-dinner Portuguese brandy mixed into it.

As for the wines, Toni and Maria carry a small but good selection including various references from the Algarve along with wines from other parts of the country.

Tapas da Vila is open Thursday to Tuesday for lunch and dinner and during the afternoon for snacks, wine and sangria.

Follow Tapas da Vila on Facebook and Instagram.

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April 12, 2023
Lagoa marks its 250th Anniversary with a Festive Lineup of Events

To celebrate the special milestone, the Local Council has prepared a vast programme of events throughout the year

– April 11, 2023

In 1773, King D. José redefined the administrative areas of the Algarve and created the municipality of Lagoa.

“Throughout two and a half centuries, the people of Lagoa worked to maintain and develop their administrative territory. By linking the ocean with the river, they were able to secure a piece of land, enriching it socially, culturally and economically.

To celebrate Lagoa’s 250 years is to take pride in its past, to be mindful of the present and to dream about the future,” says Mayor Luís Encarnação, in a statement found on the Council’s website.

To celebrate the anniversary, the Council has organised a series of events and activities to highlight Lagoa’s cultural heritage and its people, including conferences, workshops and educational initiatives, along with art exhibitions and performances throughout the year.

To keep up to date on all events, you can visit the Município de Lagoa Facebook page.

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April 11, 2023
Local Guide: Uncovering hidden gems in Carvoeiro and Ferragudo

In this new series, Inside Carvoeiro unveils some local favourites and hidden gems that cannot be missed in the area

– April 11, 2023

Even having being granted the privilege of living in this local area for nearly 30 years, I still am constantly surprised by the amount of people who cross my path with suggestions of things to do locally that I am yet to try.

Tourists are blessed yet overwhelmed with an array of things to experience and so many places to eat, whereas locals are mostly limited to one or two days a week where they equally search for something unique to help take their minds off a busy week.

Ferragudo, Algarve

Mostly, a “Me Day” falls on a Sunday and each week I am keen to seek out different experiences which I am now intente on sharing with you.

I decide to kick-start my first Sunday with brunch at the Tivoli Carvoeiro. This is served every Sunday from 12pm till 3pm and is accompanied by live music.

Personally, I opt for a terrace table so that I can take in the full extent of what can only be described as a truly astonishing view of the Atlantic Ocean. Food options range from a Tuna and Avocado Poke Bowl to Roast Beef with gravy and Yorkshire Pudding. Eggs Benedict and a Mimosa are my particular choices on this occasion. The eggs are cooked to perfection and the setting and general ambience is truly outstanding.

Praia dos Caneiros

After what feels like a long winter, the weather is now warming up so I am keen to seek plenty of fresh air and Vitamin D. Inspired by the feeling of tranquillity from this stunning Tivoli view, I set off to Praia dos Caneiros. From there I do one of my favourite cliff-top walks.

Heading East over and above the beach, this trail extends all the way to Carvoeiro, with a constant scenic vista and a round trip of about 12km.

Sen Tonkin, Vietnamese pancake with shrimps, onion and beansprout

For dinner, in search of something a little out of the ordinary, I choose Sen Tonkin – a local Vietnamese restaurant in Ferragudo. I am not disappointed to find an extensive menu including crispy Vietnamese Pancakes with prawns, onion and beansprouts, served on a bed of crunchy lettuce, coriander and mint, accompanied with a fish sauce.

Sen Tonkin, Crispy Beef with mixed vegetables in sweet and sour sauce with egg fried rice and stir-fried seasonal vegetables with garlic

This was a truly delicious combination which I then followed with Crispy Beef with Mixed Vegetables in Sweet and Sour Sauce with side dishes of egg fried rice and stir-fried seasonal vegetables. Both dishes are so super fresh. For those of you keen to try something different, Sen Tonkin does not disappoint!

Carvoeiro has much to do and see, and plenty of delicious treats to enjoy as well, so watch this space for more tips to enjoy everything the area has to offer.

TEXT MARIE PATTERSON PHOTOS CHARLOTTE COCKAYNE/OPEN MEDIA GROUP

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April 11, 2023