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Vila Vita to host Truffle Week & four-hand dinner with chefs Vincent Guimerà and João Viegas in honour of exotic ingredient

Atlântico restaurant to host a special dinner experience during ‘Truffle Week’ at Vila Vita Parc Resort

– October 19, 2023

Chef João Viegas from Atlântico restaurant and visiting chef Vincent Guimerà from L’Antic Molí restaurant in Spain will join forces this October 29 for a special dinner.

“An unmissable dining experience featuring the truffle, one of the most popular ingredients of all time will be the highlight of a week dedicated to the uniqueness of the exotic truffle, taking place at the Atlântico restaurant between October 28 and November 1, with a menu carefully prepared by chef João Viegas and his team,” says the resort.

Chef Vincent Guimerà from L’Antic Molí restaurant has been recognised as one of the “pioneers of the Slow Food and Km0 movements”, awarded a Michelin Star in 2017 and a Green Michelin Star in 2020. With its cuisine focusing on local and organic products, the restaurant’s philosophy is deeply connected to the region and its community, similar to the philosophies of chef João Viegas at Atlântico.

There will be a four-hand dinner at 7pm with a 6-course tasting menu for €170 per person and an option for wine pairings for €75 per person. The rest of the week, dinners will be served à la carte.

For this event and à la carte dining on the remaining days of Truffle Week, advance bookings are recommended through the Vila Vita website or via email at fb@vilavitaparc.com.

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October 19, 2023
3rd edition of the Algarve Harp Festival returns to Lagoa and Monchique in November

The festival aims to promote not only the harp but its repertoire and performers as well

– October 12, 2023

A rich programme will be presented by Danielle Riegel on Harp, Helena Madeira on Voice and Harp, Leonor Maia on Harp, and Francisco Barbosa on Flute at the festival taking place in Albufeira on November 10, Lagoa on November 25 and Monchique on November 26.

The festival aims to promote not only the harp but its repertoire and performers as well.

Algarve Harp Festival is organized by Ideias do Levante association in partnership with the Municipalities of Lagoa, Albufeira, Monchique Parish Council, and Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Monchique.

Guests have the opportunity to donate to non-profit organizations in the Algarve that provide social support: Santa Casa da Misericordia de Lagoa, SOS Oncológico and Espiral de Vontades.

Programme:

November 10, 2023 | 9.30pm
Danielle Riegel (Harp) – Paderne Parish Church (Albufeira)

November 25, 2023 | 4pm
Helena Madeira (Voice & Harp) – Chapel of St Joseph’s Convent (Lagoa)

November 26, 2023 | 4pm
Leonor Maia (Harp) and Francisco Barbosa (Flute) – Misericórdia de Monchique Church

Online bookings are available at Ideias do Levante website.

For donations:

Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lagoa
IBAN: PT50004570604000764221151

SOS Oncological
IBAN: PT50004570604026342803573

Espiral de Vontades
IBAN: PT50004571904024751105440

Donations can also be handed in at the Monchique Social Shop.

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October 12, 2023
Oktoberfest is back to Vila Vita and starts this Thursday

Live music, Bavarian delicacies and good beer await you at the Biergarten celebration

– September 20, 2023

The annual Oktoberfest, organised by the Vila Vita Resort, is back this September to the resort’s genuine German beer garden in Porches.

The event will take place between September 21 and October 8, at the Biergarten – a typical German food restaurant with authentic touches, including long benches and murals featuring scenes from Bavarian life.

The menu will feature Biergarten’s specials, such as Oktoberfest-style roasted free-range chicken with potato salad or the Viennese schnitzel with rustic potatoes, sausages made in-house, pretzels, potato salads, apple strudels, as well as Erdinger beer – one of the most respected German breweries –, all served by employees in traditional costumes.

There will be great food, beer, and live music by a well-known traditional band from Bavaria that has been part of the event for the past decade for everyone to enjoy.

The event will start at 5pm every day, except Sundays (1pm).

Admission is free. For advance group bookings or enquiries, contact +351 282 310 182/4 or via email fb@vilavitaparc.com.

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September 20, 2023
Lagos welcomes 3rd edition of the International Contemporary Circus EmRaizArt

The International Contemporary Circus EmRaizArt promises to delight kids and adults alike this October

– September 20, 2023

Following the success of previous editions, the 3^rd edition of the EmRaizArt Circus will be held for four days for school groups (free) and for the general public on the weekend of October 14 and 15.

EmRaizArt Festival takes place in the idyllic cork oak forest of Cotifo, Quinta Velha, Lagos, bringing contemporary circus and street art to the countryside. The programme includes three national and international shows, two concerts, four interactive workshops for school audiences, and a clown workshop for adults, with the artistic direction of Berna Huidobro.

A must-see cultural event, EmRaizArt once again combines contemporary circus with the beauty of an indigenous forest in the Algarve, emphasising sustainable development and the arts’ impact on the future.

EmRaizArt Weekend Programme – General Public

Saturday, October 14 | 2pm – 6pm:

→ Performances
“The world upside down” by Trini-ty (Chile)
“Shhh!” by A Tope! (Argentina)
“Almaradentro” Co-production Teatro Experimental de Lagos and Vaya (Portugal)

→ Musical intervention
Batucada Matta from Barão de São João (Portugal)
Sunday, October 15 | | 2pm – 6pm:

→ Performances
“The world upside down” by Trini-ty (Chile)
“Shhh!” by A Tope! (Argentina)
“Almaradentro” Co-production Teatro Experimental de Lagos and Vaya (Portugal)

→ Musical intervention
Samba do Quintal (Portugal)

Location:
Quinta Velha – Cotifo, Lagos

Ticket prices:
Adults – €10
Children – €5

Tickets available at bol.pt, Fnac and Worten stores and CTT (post offices).

September 20, 2023
Lagos is hosting the Algarve’s biggest literary event of the year

The 13th edition of the Lagos Book Fair takes place until September 30

– September 19, 2023

The 13th edition of the Lagos Book Fair (Mostra de Livros) takes place until September 30 at the newly renovated Armazém Regimental in Praça do Infante.

A distinguished line-up of foreign authors will be present for visitors to meet on two separate evenings. Their diverse backgrounds offer readers a varied range of experiences and imaginative flights. A short presentation will be given by each author, followed by a book signing.

Entrance is free.

Friday September 22 at 7pm

• Barry Harris (As I Rhymember It!)
• John Reid (The Revenge)
• Lisa Selvidge (The Magic Campervan)
• Peter Giacomini (The Cardboard Suitcase)
• Lena Strang (Touching Lives and Crossing Cultures)

Wednesday September 27 at 7pm

• Alyson Sheldrake (Algarve Dreams and Kat the Dog), her bestseller.
• Emma Kirkham (Hormone Hell to Hormone Harmony)
• Peter (PJ Squadron and Exploring the World through Colouring)
• Stephen Powell (Walking Europe’s Edge, Reflection on Portugal)
• Ann McGarry (Power of W)

September 19, 2023
Grab your Tapas! Algarve’s Rota do Petisco begins this Friday!

176 establishments across the Algarve will participate in the event until October 15

– September 14, 2023

Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route), one of the most popular gastronomic events in the Algarve, is back.

To participate in this exciting event, participants must purchase the event’s passport – which costs €1.50 and also serves as a guide –, and explore the 176 participating establishments‘ tapas across the region, from Aljezur, Vila do Bispo, Lagos, Portimão, Monchique, Lagoa, Silves, Albufeira, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira.

Participants receive access to the full route course using the passport, which offers different menus and options, such as the Petisco Menu (tapas and a drink) for €4 and the Dessert Menu (dessert and a drink) for €2.50.

“The more tapas participants try, the more stamps they collect and the more chances they get to win prizes,” says Teia D’Impulsos, the association that organisers the event.

There are also other routes to explore, such as the World Route, which offers typical dishes from other countries such as Cape Verde, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Turkey, India, Thailand, China, or Japan.

This year’s edition also includes a Vegetarian Option, with 15 establishments serving vegetarian dishes.

The passport can be purchased at the following establishments: Espaço Raiz, Portimão; Parish Council of Odeceixe; Parish Council of Vila do Bispo; Cultural Centre of Vila do Bispo; Lagos City Hall; Parish Council of Alvor; Tourist Information Office Portimão; Municipal Council of Monchique; Silves Archaeological Museum; Albufeira City Hall; Gama Lobo’s Palace, Loulé; Tavira City Hall.

For more information about the event, visit Rota do Petisco‘s website.

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September 14, 2023