Things to do Algarve - May 08

Posted on May 4, 2008 
Filed Under Things to do Algarve

May has arrived! This is the month Mother nature makes the Algarve glow, with beautiful sunshine and incredibly warm days, so it’s time to say goodbye to the chilly days and bring on the heat!

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(credit: Nuno Barreto)

It’s also the month we start seeing a lot of pale hibernating bodies (locals and tourists alike) popping up on the beach, and soaking up the sun. If you like to relax on the beach don’t forget a good sun screen with UVA and UVB, the sun is very strong here in the south, so make sure you’re armed with some good stuff, to get you that golden tan, safely. Then get out side, there are soo many beaches to choose from. This year we started with Praia da Faro, Tavira Island and Praia da Rocha, in Portimao.

May also arrives with a variety of festivals, sporting and cultural events, so spring is ramping up quick with lot’s of things to see and do. To find out what to do in the Algarve in May, you don’t have to look too far, as you can view the entire month’s guide, courtesy of the Algarve Tourism board - click here to download the Algarve May Guide.

Here are the events that have captured our attention:
(content courtesy of Algarve Tourism)

The Annual FIESA (Sand Sculpture Festival)

Hollywood is the theme for this year’s FIESA event - a huge international sand sculpture festival that has been held in Pêra every summer since 2003.

Jazz Festival “Maio Lindo Maio” (“May Sweet May”)

The “May Sweet May” Jazz Festival returns to Portimão from the 8th to the 11th of May. This initiative by Portimão Municipal Council offers all ages the opportunity to hear quality jazz, turning the city into a privileged stage for jazz music and musicians.

Seafood Gastronomy Festival 2008 in Tavira

Tavira is intrinsically connected to the sea, as is its typical gastronomy. This strong relationship is reinforced by the hosting of the 5th Seafood Gastronomy Festival. Participating restaurants prepare special menus and invite you to sample them during this event. Visitors who allow themselves to be tempted by the delicacies on offer also have the chance to win a weekend “near the sea”.

Participating restaurants:

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    2 Responses to “Things to do Algarve - May 08”

    1. Rui on May 8th, 2008 2:55 pm

      Ok, we have to do a “review” of this festival! Tavira have a lot of nice spots and some are in this list. Come on, do you join me? ;)

    2. Moses on May 9th, 2008 4:11 pm

      We’re on Rui. Which Restaurants do you recommend and which day do you think would be best?

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