Algarve International Fireworks Competition

Posted on August 31, 2007
Filed Under Algarve Events

What is it about fireworks that makes me feel 10 again? Maybe it’s that no matter how “big” I get they always seem so far out of reach, or maybe its because they’re so reminiscent of Christmas; lots of sparkly stuff causing a lot of ooohhs and aaaahhhs, and secretly wishing there’s a surprise in there for me somewhere.

Portugal has been putting on amazing fireworks shows for a while now, but considering our low profile, they’re rarely heard about. This past new years Madeira (Portuguese Islands) broke a few records with a spectacular show of lights. Unfortunately, only the lucky ones (I wasn’t one of them) who were there can tell the tale of what they saw. I’m dreaming of sipping a great champagne, while on a garden paradise in the middle of the Atlantic; surrounded by a spectacle of lights in a massive black velvet sky….hummm, have to keep that image in mind for upcoming new years planning.

Fireworks Portugal

Fortunately we don’t have to wait for new years, there is an international fireworks competition on right now, we caught one on Quartiera beach a few nights ago, and there’s one more on September 9th (in Monte Gordo) promising more oohs and ahhhs…if you want it to feel like new years, don’t forget the bubbly.

Details for the final fireworks display

Date: Sunday, September 9th

Time: Between 23:00-24:00 (show will last between 13 to 15 minutes)

Location: Monte Gordo Beach, in Vila Real de Santo António