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Trama Aberta: New Textile Club at Loulé Criativo in the Algarve

Trama Aberta is a new textile club launched by Loulé Criativo in the central Algarve town of Loulé, offering a relaxed, creative space for anyone interested in textile arts, from curious beginners to experienced makers. From 20 January 2026 (fortnightly on Tuesdays) Location: Palácio Gama Lobo, Loulé, central Algarve Best for: Creative travellers, expats, digital […]

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Renting a Car in the Algarve: How to Avoid Deposits & Hidden Fees

Renting a Car in the Algarve: How to Avoid “Deposit Shock” & Hidden Fees The “€5 Per Day” Trap: We’ve all seen them online—rental cars for the price of a coffee. But when you land at Faro Airport, that €5 deal turns into a nightmare. They block €1,500 on your card or force you to

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Encontro de Charolas e Janeiras de Loulé – Traditional New Year Songs in the Algarve

The Encontro de Charolas e Janeiras de Loulé is a heartfelt cultural gathering at Cineteatro Louletano in central Algarve, where traditional New Year songs fill the theatre and bring together locals, families, expats and curious visitors. 11 January 2026 Location: Cineteatro Louletano, Loulé, central Algarve Best for: Culture lovers, families, expats and anyone interested in

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54th Grande Prémio dos Reis & 9th Grande Corrida da Água in Faro, Algarve

The 54th Grande Prémio dos Reis and 9th Grande Corrida da Água bring an energetic running event to Jardim Manuel Bívar in Faro, in the heart of the Algarve, welcoming both club athletes and recreational runners to start the year in an active way. 10 January 2026 Location: Jardim Manuel Bívar, Faro, central Algarve Best

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LAC – Open Day 2026 in Lagos, Algarve

LAC – Dia Aberto 2026 is an open day at the LAC – Laboratório de Actividades Criativas in Lagos, on the western side of the Algarve, offering a relaxed, creative atmosphere for art lovers, families, expats and curious visitors. 16 January 2026 Location: LAC – Laboratório de Actividades Criativas, Lagos, western Algarve Best for: Culture

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XLIII Encontro de Charolas da Cidade de Faro at Teatro das Figuras, Algarve

The XLIII Encontro de Charolas da Cidade de Faro is a traditional New Year and Epiphany celebration held at Teatro das Figuras in Faro, the capital of the Algarve, ideal for culture lovers, expats and curious visitors. 11 January 2026, from 14:30 Location: Teatro das Figuras, Faro, central Algarve Best for: Culture fans, expats, winter

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Encontro de Charolas em Bordeira: Traditional New Year Songs Near Faro, Algarve

The Encontro de Charolas in Bordeira, near Faro in the central Algarve, is a lively New Year gathering where traditional singing groups celebrate more than a century of local culture, ideal for culture lovers, expats and curious visitors. 1 and 6 January 2026 Location: CCIB – Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira, Bordeira, near

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New Year Concert in Lagoa: Soprano, Baritone, Violin and Harp in the Algarve

This New Year concert in Lagoa, in the central Algarve, brings together soprano, bass-baritone, violin and harp for an elegant late-afternoon performance in the town’s main church, ideal for culture lovers, expats and winter visitors. 18 January 2025, 17:00 Location: Igreja Matriz de Lagoa, Lagoa, central Algarve Best for: Classical music fans, culture seekers, expats

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4×4 Faro: Electronic Music Marathon in Faro, Algarve

4×4 Faro is a long-form electronic music celebration in the city of Faro, in the central Algarve, running from late afternoon until the early hours and ideal for clubbers, electronic music fans, expats and winter visitors looking for a big night out. 27 December 2025 Location: Terrazzo & Twice, Faro, central Algarve Best for: Electronic

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Silves canta as Janeiras: Traditional New Year Singing in the Algarve

Silves canta as Janeiras is a traditional New Year singing gathering in the historic town of Silves, in the central Algarve, bringing together local choirs and folk groups for an afternoon of music in the open air. 4 January 2025 Location: Praça Al-Muthamid, Silves, central Algarve Best for: Culture lovers, expats, winter visitors and anyone

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