Noite Branca - Loulé
This is a short post — Those looking for a fun night out on Saturday, September 1st, the city of Loulé is hosting “Noite Branca” (white night). The festivities kick off at 20:00 - 02:00. Shops will be open till Midnight - and for guests dressed in white, there will be discount provided by the participating shops.
Streets will have music, different types of local artists, musicians, fire show, etc.
Event: Noite Branca
Time: 20:00 - 02:00
Place: Loulé Centro (center of Loulé)
Fiesa International Sand Sculpture Festival
This exhibit is nothing like the sculptures I remember creating on the beaches of the Algarve as a kid. This is way beyond my pail and shovel.
Incredible work done by very talented artists, a great display whether you have kids, or you are a big kid. Who knows maybe you’ll be inspired to play in the sand all over again!
This year’s theme is Wonders of the World, to match Lisbon’s 7 Wonders - beautifully done!

Things To Do in Algarve - August 27th to September 2nd
[update] This post has now been replaced by an updated version of “Things to do in Algarve”, which you can find here
Here’s our list of things to do in Algarve from Monday, August 27th to Sunday, September 2nd.
We’re working on a better layout and schedule and look forward to presenting this to you very soon. In the meantime, if you know of any events that should be listed here, let us know. Thanks.

Monday, August 27th
- Art Exhibition | Monchique | Caldas de Monchique - Sala de S. João | 10am-5pm Daily | 282 912 994
- Contempary Art Expo | Faro | Loule | Lagos | Complete Details
- International Sand Sculpting Festival |Pera| Details here and here
Until Sunday, October 7th open 10:00-24:00
- Photography Exhibition | Albefuira | Tel: 289 599 500
From: Monday, August 20, 2007 To: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tempos que Passam is an exhibition of photographs by Vitor Sousa. Open 17:00-23:00
- Colours & Shapes of Our Artists | Albufeira Municipal Gallery | Tel: 289 599 500 |
To: Saturday, September 15, 2007
The painting exhibition Cores e Formas dos Nossos Artistas is open from 11:30-17:30
- Silves Local Market | Silves
- Aljezur Local Market | Aljezure
Tuesday, August 28th
- “Music in the Patio” – With Quintesseccense (Jazz/Blues) | Lagos | Cultural Centre Courtyard |
- International Sand Sculpting Festival |Pera| Details here and here
Until Sunday, October 7th open 10:00-24:00
- Photography Exhibition | Albefuira | Tel: 289 599 500.
From: Monday, August 20, 2007 To: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tempos que Passam is an exhibition of photographs by Vitor Sousa. Open 17:00-23:00
- Contempary Art Expo | Faro | Loule | Lagos | Complete Details
- Colours & Shapes of Our Artists | Albufeira Municipal Gallery | Tel: 289 599 500 |
To: Saturday, September 15, 2007
The painting exhibition Cores e Formas dos Nossos Artistas is open from 11:30-17:30
Fatacil Lagoa Algarve Fair
This was my first visit to Fatacil. I have been to many local fairs and was expecting something similar to what I had seen before. I was pleasantly surprised; Fatacil is in a class of its own. It showcases products from all over the country such as hand crafted wooden spoons, glass blowing, wicker chairs, beautiful leather goods for riding and foot wear, pure wool products, arraiolos, traditional pastries, wine, Portuguese ceramics & Azulejos, products for the home, animals, and even handcrafted body armor! With over 800 vendors there’s a lot to cover, I recommend taking an appetite for things that are original and a little room in the belly for something good to nibble.

View more pictures from Fatacil in Lagao
We had a long wait from some roasted chicken but it was amazing, we were however a little more careful with the sweets this time, but couldn’t pass up the chocolate and fruit skewers….one word….yum!
Fatacil is well organized and very much worth a visit, there is plenty to see, do and eat don’t miss this - well worth the €4.00 entrance fee.
Things To Do in Algarve - August 21-26
[update] This post has now been replaced by an updated version of “Things to do in Algarve”, which you can find here
With so many events taking place in the Algarve, we felt it would be nice to have one central spot for all this Algarve info. So here’s what we’ve come up with. By no means is this list complete.
If you know of any events that should be listed and not included here, let us know… por favor : ) and we’ll be happy to update!

Tuesday, August 21st
- Day of the Craftsman “Fatacil” | Lagoa | Info |
- The Gift Concert Forum Algarve | Faro | Info |
- Breitling Med Cup | Praia da Rocha, Portimao | Info |
- Sweet Festival | Centro Faro |
- Folk Faro International | Faro | Info |
Wednesday, August 22nd











































