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Far from the city lights, Paderne Castle will once again be the stage for a unique experience. From here, every August, it is possible to see the Perseids meteor shower, near the constellation of Pers
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Paderne Castle hosts a double astronomical evening on 12 August. From 16:00, the Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve leads a safe observation of the solar eclipse, with certified eclipse glasses and solar filtered telescopes for registered participants. From the Algarve around 92 to 93 percent of the Sun will be covered: the partial phase runs from 18:33 to 20:24, with the maximum around 19:30, low over the western horizon. Never look at the Sun without proper protection. After dark, far from city lights, the castle becomes one of the best spots in the region to watch the Perseid meteor shower, near its annual peak. Registration and details via cienciaviva.pt.
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The spring pools at the foot of Alte village, where cold water, stone picnic tables and big shade trees make the classic inland picnic spot. Fonte Grande and Fonte Pequena have watered Alte for centuries, and the walled pools and cobbled terraces around them are still where village life happens: christenings, São João festivities and long Sunday lunches in the shade. The stream runs cool even in August, and children paddle in the shallow channels below the weir. Verses by Cândido Guerreiro, the village poet, are tiled onto the walls by the water. Follow the stream path east for ten minutes to reach the small Vinagre waterfall, at its best after winter rain. Park at the edge of the village and walk down; mornings are quietest.

Beautiful viewpoint, walking trails, AND beach. Truly a wonderful gem.
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Five days of music, workshops, a plant sale and a small 5k/10k charity run at Fazenda Compadres near Aljezur, in support of Comadres and the women and children they help.


Short painting and drawing courses led by artists from a local gallery.

Mould, paint and glaze an almond blossom piece in the Algarve pottery tradition.