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Monchique’s Food Festival “Vamos à Vila” starts this May 27

Handicrafts, local foods, demonstrations, workshops, and musical performances to celebrate the local traditions

– May 26, 2023

Located on the Algarve hills, the idyllic town of Monchique is hosting the second edition of the local food festival “Vamos à Vila” this Saturday, May 27, from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday, May 28, from 11am to 9.30pm.

“Vamos à Vila” will feature handicrafts, local foods, demonstrations, workshops, and musical performances. According to the Municipality of Monchique, the festival was created as “a celebration of local traditions”.

The town will be divided into seven “villages” during the weekend festivities: Chorões, Largo, Crianças, Misericórdia, Igreja, Marcado and Gallery.

Numerous activities will be held in each of the “villages”, located in the main neighbourhoods of the old town of Monchique, including exhibitions, traditional games, knitting and crochet workshops, live performances, and music for everyone to enjoy.

Over 100 exhibitors coming from the Algarve and Alentejo regions will have their local produce featured in the various restaurants and taverns across town.

Visitors will be able to purchase local sausages, peanuts from Aljezur, and Alentejo cheeses, as well Medronho firewater and the rich cuisine of Monchique, among many other products and souvenirs.

There will be live entertainment on the streets of Monchique during the weekend event, and one of the highlights of the programme will be a performance by Portuguese Fado singer Camané on Sunday, May 28, at 6pm on the Largo da Igreja.

Admission is free, and there will be a free parking area available at the town’s entrance. From here, a complimentary little train will transport visitors into town.

The event’s full programme can be viewed here.

Follow Vamos à Vila on Facebook for the latest updates.

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May 26, 2023
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