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Mar d’Estórias: Portugal Under One Roof, in Lagos

Greg Boegner — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:28:22 +0000

Among the bustling streets of Lagos’ historic centre, where souvenir shops overflow with refrigerator magnets, beach towels and mass-produced trinkets, Mar d’Estórias offers something refreshingly different. More than a lifestyle shop, it is an experience—a place where visitors can immerse themselves in Portugal’s culture, craftsmanship and gastronomy beneath one remarkable roof. Whether searching for an elegant gift, a meaningful souvenir or authentic pieces to bring Portuguese character into a home abroad, Mar d’Estórias has become an essential stop while exploring […]

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The Best Algarve Beach Clubs and Pool Lounges 2026

Greg Boegner — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:17:06 +0000

From champagne-fueled pool lounges in Vale do Lobo to sunset beach scenes along the cliffs of Falésia, the Algarve’s beach club culture has evolved into one of Europe’s most compelling summer offerings. Across the region, you’ll find a mix of design-forward pool decks, beachfront daybeds, and DJ-led lounges that define the rhythm of long, sun-soaked days. Whether you’re seeking polished luxury, a stylish social crowd, or a laid-back beach vibe, these are the Algarve’s standout beach clubs and pool lounges […]

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Algarve Contemporary Luxury Villa in Lagos

TRIPWIX — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:34:00 +0000

This exceptional luxury villa near Porto Mos beach in Lagos, Algarve, offers plenty of luxurious and comfortable amenities to cater to your every desire. Days made for maxing out sunlight hours, whiling away vacation bliss in a fantastic clifftop location close to the beach, with some first-class fish restaurants nearby. And nights ready for poolside BBQs, jacuzzi dipping and al fresco dining under the stars. LOCATION Lagos, Algarve SLEEPS 12 TYPE Contemporary Villa BEDROOMS 6 POOL Yes BATHROOMS 4.5 An […]

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Lagos Christmas Bay, 29 November to 10 January

PC Staff — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:03:48 +0000

The most magical season of the year is on its way, and Lagos is already sparkling with Christmas spirit on every corner. For 2025, the city transforms into “Lagos, Baía de Natal” or “Christmas Bay”. From twinkling light displays to creative workshops, festive performances, markets, and children’s entertainment, the holiday atmosphere is set to delight all ages. At the heart of the celebrations is Praça do Infante, home to the Christmas Village, Santa’s House, enchanting photo spots, and an array […]

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From Sea to Senses: Chef Diogo Pereira’s Ode to the Algarve

Greg Boegner — Mon, 26 May 2025 15:04:46 +0000

With each plate that leaves the kitchen at Senses, Chef Diogo Pereira invites guests on a journey—one that travels the contours of the Algarve coast, stops by the region’s storied past, and finishes with a refined nod to global gastronomy. Located at the five-star Cascade Wellness Resort in Lagos, Senses is far more than a fine dining venue—it is a culinary narrative shaped by tradition, terroir, and the steady hand of one of the Algarve’s most inspirational chefs. A native […]

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Festival of Discoveries 2025, Lagos, Algarve, 30 April to 4 May

PC Staff — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:22:18 +0000

This spring, the charming coastal town of Lagos transforms once again into a living time capsule, as the Festival dos Descobrimentos (Festival of Discoveries) returns from April 30 to May 4. In its 12th edition, the festival continues to honor Portugal’s golden Age of Discovery—this year with an exciting new cultural companion: Japan. Step Into History It all kicks off with a grand Historical Procession on April 30, parading down the Avenue of Discoveries to Infante Square. With over 2,000 […]

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Vanessa Barragão, “Imerso/Submerso” at Lagos Cultural Center, thru 23 March

Greg Boegner — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:11:47 +0000

The Lagos Cultural Center presents Submerged/Immersed, a solo exhibition featuring new works by Portuguese artist Vanessa Barragão. The exhibition, showcasing the artist’s unique talents of sculpting yarn and fiber into stunning tapestries, rugs and wall hangings, opens 20 January and runs through 23 March. Born and raised in the Algarve (Albufeira 1992), Vanessa earned a master’s degree in fashion and textile design, with a focus on sustainability and ecology, from Lisbon University. She first began working as a rug designer […]

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Travia Natural Wines & Food in Lagos

Ann Abel — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 16:20:00 +0000

Certain neighborhoods in Lisbon are chockablock with natural wine bars serving ingredient-driven small plates. But it’s still a rarity in the Algarve, which makes Travia a welcome exception. The restaurant, on a prime corner in central Lagos, has menu of market-driven dishes and about 50 natural, organic, and low-intervention wines from small Portuguese producers. The restaurant, which opened in 2021, was a natural outgrowth of co-owner Maria Loureiro de Lemos’s background working in the international corporate world, Algarvian gastronomic tourism, […]

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