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8th Algarve International Piano Festival welcomes renowned Portuguese pianist António Rosado this March 9

Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre will welcome “one of the greatest Portuguese pianists of our time”

– February 16, 2024

Portuguese piano soloist António Rosado will perform this March 9 at 7pm at Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre.

“One of the greatest Portuguese pianists of our time”, António Rosado, will perform a programme that is “extraordinary in its richness and diversity”.

With his extensive piano repertoire, António Rosado has gained national and international recognition for his talent and taste for variety.

The French magazine Diapason described him as an “interpreter who masters what he does. It’s as much about emotion and poetry as it is about colour and good taste”.

Having studied at the National Conservatory of Music in Lisbon, he moved to Paris at just 16 years old to study under Aldo Ciccolini at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse, and attended the Perfection Courses in Italy’s Siena and Biella.

Rosado has performed numerous times with national and international orchestras and his discography includes outstanding works from the solo piano and chamber music repertoire.

He has been honoured by the Maurice Ravel International Music Academy, the Perosi International Academy, the Vianna da Motta International Music Competition and the Alfredo Casella International Prize.

António Rosado holds the prestigious rank of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, a distinction awarded by the French government in 2007.

This March, Rosado’s programme will feature Maurice Ravel’s “Valses nobles et sentimentales”, Isaac Albéniz’s “Iberia: El Albaicin”, Enrique Granados’s “Goyescas: La Maja y el Ruiseñor El Pelele”, and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Variations On A Theme Of Chopin op.22 Corelli op.42”

Ticket for the Festival range from €15 to €20 and can be purchased online via www.tempo.bol.pt or at TEMPO’s ticket office between Tuesday and Saturday from 1pm to 6pm or on the nights of the concerts. Students and people over 65 can benefit from a 25% discount upon presentation of proof.

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50th edition of Volta ao Algarve starts today

Cycling competition Volta ao Algarve returns with the world’s top teams and a new time trial

– February 14, 2024

Volta Ao Algarve/Facebook

The competition will take place from February 14 to 18, with several top teams participating and a brand new time trial to be held in Albufeira.

The 50th edition of the Volta ao Algarve is “expected to be memorable due to the excellent 175 runners entered”.

The latest update to the participants list confirms that Volta do Algarve will have “a peloton with over 20 riders from the top 100 in the world, but also 16 reigning champions, including World, Olympic, National, and Continental champions, both in road cycling and other disciplines of the sport”.

Route

The competition will start in Portimão, with the team presentations and the start of the 200.8km race to Lagos, where a sprint finish is expected.

The second stage begins in Lagoa and ends in Fóia, with 171.9km. The final phase of the stage will be exciting, with cyclists passing through Pomba’s steep climb and a bonus sprint just after Monchique and on the climb to the finish line.

The third stage will cover 192.2km, from Vila Real de Santo António to Tavira, in a one-day tour to the eastern extreme of Sotavento and the Guadiana landscape.

This year’s 50th edition has a “big surprise” on day four, with an “unprecedented 22km time trial” from Albufeira Marina to City Hall.

The race will end with the “always anticipated stage finish” at the top of Malhão. This time it will be 165.8km, with the starting point being in Faro.

14/02/2024 – 1st Stage: Portimão – Lagos, 200.8km

15/02/2024 – 2nd Stage: Lagoa – Alto da Fóia, 171.9km

16/02/2024 – 3rd Stage: Vila Real de Santo António – Tavira, 192.2km

17/02/2024 – 4th Stage: Albufeira – Albufeira, 22km (ITT)

18/02/2024 – 5th Stage: Faro – Alto do Malhão, 165.8km

Participating Teams

WorldTeams: Alpecin-Deceuninck (Belgium), Arkea-B&B Hotels (France), Astana Qazaqstan Team (Kazakhstan), BORA-hansgrohe (Germany), EF Education-EasyPost (USA), Groupama-FDJ (France), INEOS Grenadiers (UK), Intermarché-Wanty (Belgium), Lidl-Trek (USA), Soudal Quick-Step (Belgium), Team dsm-firmenich PostNL (Netherlands), Team Visma | Lease a Bike (Netherlands), and UAE Team Emirates (United Arab Emirates).

ProTeams: Caja Rural-Seguros RGA (Spain), Tudor Pro Cycling (Switzerland), and Uno-X Pro Cycling Team (Norway).

Continental Teams: ABTF Betão-Feirense (Portugal), AP Hotels & Resorts-Tavira-SC Farense (Portugal), Aviludo-Louletano-Loulé Concelho (Portugal), Credibom-LA Alumínios-Marcos Car (Portugal), Efapel Cycling (Portugal), Kelly-Simoldes-UDO (Portugal), Rádio Popular-Paredes-Boavista (Portugal), Sabgal-Anicolor (Portugal), and Tavfer-Ovos Matinados-Mortágua (Portugal).

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The works of the winners of Portimão’s popular “Photographic Marathon” are on display at the city’s Museum until March 30

The 23rd Portimão Photographic Marathon brought in 157 photography lovers of 10 nationalities

– February 9, 2024 | Text Alexandra Stilwell

Theme: There are still wooden boats

The winning images of the 23rd Portimão Photographic Marathon have been revealed and are on show in the city’s Museum until March 30.

The latest edition of the popular photographic contest was held both “live” and online.

The initiative saw 157 photography lovers of ten nationalities sign up in the two categories, in the Algarve and across the country.

Theme: Work

During the live event, which took place in the Municipality of Portimão on May 20, participants were challenged to creatively capture three images based on eight themes, including cultural and natural heritage, experiences, people, social work and leisure environments.

Parallel to the “live” format, which encourages participants to travel and discover the municipality of Portimão, the organisation also intended to continue to increase online participation.

Theme: Free like the wind

Participants registered in the online category sent in 12 photos based on the special edition “Freedom” theme, with the following four subthemes: Signs of Freedom, Streets of Freedom, Is this Freedom? and Free as the Wind.

In addition to the winning images in each category, the exhibition also includes the Special Jury and the Youth Prizes.

The exhibition can be visited until March 30 at the following times: Tuesday, from 2.30pm to 6pm, and Wednesday to Sunday, between 10am am and 6pm.

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To save lives: Lagos is creating a local defibrillation network

There will be 24 defibrillators installed throughout Lagos as part of a local defibrillation network, with public defibrillation courses available for everyone interested in learning

– February 8, 2024

The municipality of Lagos has started implementing a network of trained and certified personnel to use the Automated External Defibrillation (DAE), to be ready to respond to cases of cardiac arrest in the community, part of the initiative Programme of Automated External Defibrillation (PMDAE).

The aim of the project is to increase the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest, since “quick action is of paramount importance, as it increases the likelihood of a successful recovery of the heartbeat and reduces the likelihood of irreversible brain damage”. And a combination of early defibrillation and Basic Life Support (BLS) manoeuvres increases the survival chances.

Lagos’ Municipality has already trained more than 300 people.

The first four defibrillators have been installed in local schools (Júlio Dantas, Tecnopolis, Gil Eanes and Das Naus).

At the beginning of this year, security and rescue vehicles operating in the municipality will also have five pieces of equipment for the Civil Protection, Municipal Police, PSP, GNR and Marine Police.

The programme will also be extended to the Municipal Workshops (Chinicato), and three defibrillators have been provided in support of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lagos.

Defibrillators will also be placed in 11 public places, in Luz, Espiche, Almádena, Barão de São João, Bensafrim, Chinicato, Odiáxere and Lagos’s Praça do Infante, Mercado de Santo Amaro, Praça Gil Eanes and near the Edifício Paços do Concelho Séc. XXI.

Everyone interested in taking part in the project can sign this online form.

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Silves Orange Festival returns for 8th edition this February 16

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Silves Orange Festival returns for 8th edition this February 16

The 8^th edition of the Silves Orange Festival will bring dozens of exhibitors, a National Cocktail Competition, dance performances as well as performances by famous Portuguese singers Gisela João and Carolina Deslandes

– February 6, 2024

Silves Orange Festival ‘Mostra da Laranja de Silves’, Photo Silves Municipality

Another edition of the yearly Silves Orange Festival (Mostra Silves Capital da Laranja) will take place between February 16 and 18 at FISSUL (at Silves’ Municipal park near the riverside).

The yearly festival aims to highlight the citriculture that takes place in the municipality of Silves, its producers and the issues that are of interest to improving the sector.

Silves Orange Festival will welcome famous artists Gisela João on February 16, Carolina Deslandes on February 17, and Luís Simenta and humourist Serafim on February 18 to the main stage. Local artists will also perform before the main shows, on February 16, with Helena Silva and André Guerreiro, on February 18.

The 8^th edition of the ‘Mostra Silves Capital da Laranja’ will start at 10am on February 16, with its official inauguration set for 10.30am.

The event will bring together dozens of exhibitors linked to citrus growing, wines, agriculture, regional products, handicrafts and gastronomy, as well as various regional organisations.

As part of this year’s novelty, the festival will hold the National Cocktail Competition “Classic & Flairbartending” National Final. This competition will determine the national champions who will represent Portugal at the 2024 World Cocktail Championships.

Silves Orange Festival – Mostra da Laranja de Silves – Photo by Barlavento, Rosa Palma

This year’s Orange Festival will also feature other highlights, such as show-cooking events, a Valentine’s march, the performance of various traditional music and dance groups and more.

As part of the event, the Orange Flavour Weekend will once again be held in the participating restaurants in Silves. Restaurants partaking in the event will feature a menu with the queen of the orchard: the Silves orange, which, due to its unique characteristics, will enhance the gastronomic offering, accompanied by a good Silves wine and delicious citrus desserts.

Valentine’s march

The Valentine’s march will let visitors choose from two routes tailored to different physical abilities.

The first is an urban route of 4.9 kilometres with a low degree of difficulty, and the second is an urban and mountain route of 11.4 kilometres with a medium difficulty degree. Both routes end near the FISSUL building.

A registration form is available online or participants can contact the Sports Department (located in the Silves Municipal Swimming Pool) by calling +351 282 440 270, or emailing desporto@cm-silves.pt.

Participants can also reserve their seats on the Municipality buses made available for the event. These can also be done on the day itself, at the venue, up to half an hour before the start of the activity.

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Algarve Jazz Orchestra joins jazz singer Maria Anadon and German conductor Ferdinand Von Seebach for special concerto in Lagoa

The Algarve Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of German trombonist Ferdinand Von Seebach and along with jazz singer Maria Anadon, will perform original compositions as well as jazz staples

– February 6, 2024

In this special evening, Maria Anadon, regarded as one of the most important Portuguese jazz singers today, will perform with the Algarve Jazz Orchestra, an ensemble that is also very well known, led by Ferdinand Von Seebach, one of Berlin’s most sought-after trombonists.

The concert will take place in February 17 at 7pm, at Lagoa’s Carlos do Carmo Auditorium.

The Algarve Jazz Orchestra will present music written by Ferdinand, created for various projects he’s worked on with his own Jazz Orchestra – the Fine Arts Big Band – which he founded together with the drummer Stephan Genze nine years ago.

Ferdinand Von Seebach has always been attracted to the theatre throughout his career because it is among the most conducive environments for jazz: the musicals, accompanied by jazz orchestras, create an atmosphere in which words, surroundings, images, poems, and people become a complete musical exercise.

For Ferdinand, “music is always a way of expressing something that words may not be able to express, of reminding our souls of feelings and stories that we may know but cannot tell”.

Tickets cost €10 and can be purchased at Lagoa’s Carlos do Carmo Auditorium or via BOL’s website.

For more information, contact +351 282 380 452.

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Lagos hosts Algarve Breast Cancer Congress this February, a unique opportunity for visitors to come together and share knowledge and experiences

3rd Algarve Breast Cancer Congress under the theme “Women and Integrative Health”

– January 26, 2024 | Text Alexandra Stilwell

The Algarve Breast Cancer Congress will take place this February 16 at the Vila Galé Hotel in Lagos, both in person and online via Zoom.

The event is a unique opportunity for all cancer patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to come together and share their experiences and knowledge.

The initiative will address breast cancer from a multidisciplinary and biopsychosocial approach, “promoting empowerment and knowledge to everyone who is faced with this diagnosis from one moment to the next”, says the organisation. “We believe informing and educating the population is a fundamental premise for the recovery of patients with breast cancer”.

A variety of topics related to breast cancer will be discussed at the 3rd Algarve Breast Cancer Congress – Women and Integrative Health, including the importance of nutrition, exercise, and emotional well-being as well as the latest advances in conventional therapies, complementary and integrative therapies.

The speakers will also share recent research and innovative discoveries on breast cancer, as in previous editions, and discuss how the integrative approach can benefit women at different stages of the disease.

Since the 1st edition, the Organising Committee is solely made up of physiotherapists: Tânia Camilo, CEO of Tecnifisio – Specialised Physiotherapy and well-being, Jacqueline Tavares, coordinator of the oncology area of Tecnifisio – Specialised Physiotherapy and well-being, and Conceição Andrade, physiotherapist in the area of oncology at Saúde Estrutural Lisboa and collaborator at the Champalimaud Foundation.

The Scientific Committee is made up of Professor Ana Paula Fontes, a training consultant at the Hospital Particular do Algarve and professor at the University of Algarve, Doctor David Pinto, a breast surgeon at the Champalimaud Foundation, Doctor Gabriela Valadas, director of the Breast Centre of the Algarve University Hospital Centre and Dr Catarina Ribeiro, oncologist and founder of the AIM Cancer Centre.

This event will allow cancer patients, caregivers, and health professionals to share their knowledge and experiences, improving the quality of life for women who are fighting breast cancer.

There are different registration tiers with varying fees, and the Congress is open to patients, their families, caregivers, health professionals, and anybody interested in integrative health and breast cancer. Register here to learn more about the speakers and schedule of the 3rd Algarve Breast Cancer Congress.

A portion of the (mandatory) registration fees will be donated to the Algarve Oncological Association following the event’s solidary nature.

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The Trinidadian-born rapper and singer has been confirmed as a headliner for this year’s edition of the summer festival

– January 24, 2024 | Text Michael Bruxo

Photo by Afro Nation

Nicki Minaj has been confirmed by Afro Nation for another edition of the festival in Praia da Rocha, Portimão, taking place between June 26 and 28.

Known as the “Queen of Rap”, Nicki Minaj is a chart-topping rapper and singer who has sold over 100 million records worldwide.

Her concert in the Algarve will be the first time that the 41-year-old artist will perform in Portugal.

The line-up also includes Nigerian rapper Rema and singer Asake, French rapper Ninho and British rapper J Hus, as well as the recently announced Dadju&Tayc, Musa Keys, Lisandro Cuxi, Ch’cco, Yumbs and Tman Xpress.

It has not yet been confirmed when each artist will perform.

The festival’s “priority tickets” will go on sale tomorrow (January 25), with those interested already able to register on the event’s website.

“You will be emailed with your priority access ticket link one hour before the Priority-Sale opens. Once open, you will have 3 hours to secure your ticket before they become available to everyone else,” organisers say.

Afro Nation has become a staple summer festival in the Algarve, drawing thousands of people from all over the world to Portimão.

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The highly successful series of events which combine wine tasting with live jazz music will continue this year

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The 7th edition of ‘Jazz nas Adegas’ invites the public to discover the often-overlooked and top-quality wines of the Algarve, with the João Melro Quartet playing this January 26 and 27 at Quinta do Barradas in Silves.

Each session features a unique atmosphere, created specifically to provide the audience with an unforgettable experience.

During the event, three tastings of wine from the host producer will be served, accompanied by tapas made with regional products.

The jazz quartet, led by Faro drummer João Melro, stands out for its incredible improvisation abilities, transporting listeners to a world of instant musical creativity inspired by the rich traditions of New Orleans.

The quartet, also comprised of Kush Lescrooge on tenor saxophone, José Vieira on guitar and Luis Henrique on double bass, will portray the vibrant and eclectic spirit of this unique style, interpreting and reinventing the classics and offering listeners an authentic and exciting experience.

Tickets

The first session will take place on Friday (26th), at 9pm, and the second on Saturday (27th), at 5pm.

Tickets for each session cost €20 and will be available for sale online through BOL or at FNAC, Worten, El Corte Inglés, CTT Correios, Pousadas da Juventude, and Serveasy Kiosques.

For more information, contact Quinta do Barradas at +351 282443308/961657357 or info@obarradas.com.

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