The Portugal News17 AugFirefighters battle blaze near Benagil in the Algarve
Firefighters are continuing operations following a wildfire near Benagil, in the municipality of Lagoa, which was first reported shortly after 4.30pm today.
Portugal Resident17 AugFire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro
UPDATE: Fire brought under control and now in extinction phase; location updated to Alfanzina A wildfire broke out late this afternoon in the Lagoa area, mobilising firefighters and three aerial The post Fire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugFATACIL returns to Lagoa for 10 days of music, food and tradition
FATACIL returns to Lagoa this week for 10 days of concerts, food, crafts, agriculture and equestrian events, with more than 20,000 visitors expected each day. The 45th edition of the The post FATACIL returns to Lagoa for 10 days of music, food and tradition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugNew Algarve International Choir seeks singers
Singers of all nationalities are being invited to join a new Algarve-wide choir which will make its first public appearance at a charity Christmas concert later this year. Lagoa-based cultural The post New Algarve International Choir seeks singers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 AugPARAGEM Festival brings contemporary art to the Algarve
Carvoeiro is set to become an open-air stage for contemporary art this month as the Festival PARAGEM returns to Lagoa for its eighth edition, bringing performances, installations, drawing and experimental music into the heart of the Algarve’s summer season.
Portugal Resident7 AugCarvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment
Lagoa Council has completed a €2 million overhaul of the water supply network between Carvoeiro Beach and Algarve Clube Atlântico, bringing an end to months of roadworks and recurring water The post Carvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 AugDancers raise funds for Cat Charity
On 7 July, the Classical Academy of Ballet (CAB) gave a wonderful performance at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium in Lagoa to support the Carvoeiro Cat Charity Associação (CCCA).
The Portugal News5 AugLagoa's beaches in the Algarve maintain excellent water quality
Lagoa Municipality has announced that all of the municipality's beaches continue to hold an excellent bathing water quality classification, confirming the high standards of the area's coastline.
Portugal Resident3 AugBeto is back! Carvoeiro’s beloved musician celebrates remarkable recovery
Carvoeiro’s unmistakable Beto Kalulu is preparing to celebrate his recovery from a serious fall with a major comeback concert in Lagoa this September. The veteran singer and percussionist, whose trademark The post Beto is back! Carvoeiro’s beloved musician celebrates remarkable recovery appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident2 AugAutumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa
Gardeners, growers and nature enthusiasts are being invited to celebrate the start of the planting season at the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair, which returns to Lagoa’s FATACIL Showground on October The post Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 AugNew plans ahead for Lagoa and Carvoeiro
José Manuel Fernandes was elected president of União de Freguesias de Lagoa e Carvoeiro in the Algarve in the last local elections.
The Portugal News1 AugThe Algarve cake artist whose creations win international awards
There is plenty to see at this year's Lagoa Conventual Sweets Fair, but one exhibition in particular caught our attention. Inside the São José Convent Cultural Centre is a collection of incredible cake creations by Lagoa cake artist Ana Remígio.
Portugal Resident31 JulThree aircraft deployed as crews tackle scrubland blaze in Lagoa
Update (6.45pm): The wildfire has now been placed in “em resolução” status, indicating it is under control, although 38 firefighters, supported by 12 fire engines, remain at the scene to The post Three aircraft deployed as crews tackle scrubland blaze in Lagoa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 JulSunset Sessions come to Lagoa in the Algarve
On 7 August, between 6 pm and 9 pm, the Jardim 5 de Outubro in the centre of Lagoa will host the first edition of the Lagoa Sunset Sessions.
Portugal Resident27 JulLagoa council launches WhatsApp channel
Residents and visitors in Lagoa can now receive municipal news and alerts directly through WhatsApp. The municipal council has announced the launch of a new communication channel aimed at making The post Lagoa council launches WhatsApp channel appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulFATACIL 2026 tickets go on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the 45th edition of FATACIL, the bustling fair that attracts thousands of visitors to the Algarve town of Lagoa every summer. Running from August The post FATACIL 2026 tickets go on sale appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 JulLagoa's Convent Sweet Festival returns with five days of Portugal finest traditional desserts
One of the Algarve's sweetest summer events is returning to Lagoa this week, as the 22nd Mostra do Doce Conventual takes place from 29 July to 2 August at the Convento de São José.
Portugal Resident23 JulLagoa celebrates convent sweet traditions with four-day festival
The 22nd Mostra do Doce Conventual de Lagoa will return from July 29 to August 2, inviting visitors to discover the rich culinary heritage of Portugal’s convent sweets through tastings, The post Lagoa celebrates convent sweet traditions with four-day festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulFree beach yoga returns to Ferragudo this summer
Lagoa Municipality is once again encouraging residents and visitors to embrace a healthier summer with the return of its Verão Ativo 2026 programme, offering free yoga classes on the beach The post Free beach yoga returns to Ferragudo this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 JulSummer Concerts Bring Live Music to Carvoeiro Boardwalk
Visitors to Carvoeiro can enjoy free live music every Wednesday throughout July as the Union of Parishes of Lagoa and Carvoeiro brings a series of open-air concerts to the town's scenic cliffside boardwalk.
Portugal Resident10 JulFree concerts across Lagoa’s parishes this summer
Lagoa’s popular “A Cultura Sai à Rua – Celebramos a Música Local” festival is back for another summer, bringing free live music and cultural entertainment to towns and villages across The post Free concerts across Lagoa’s parishes this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulRethinking dentistry
Modern dentistry has changed. We are witnessing the shift from an emergency-driven dental practice to a holistic approach to dentistry. In Lagoa, Vitra Clinic defends that a healthy smile is The post Rethinking dentistry appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulLagoa resurfaces 25km of roads after upgrading ageing water network
Lagoa has resurfaced around 25 kilometres of roads across the municipality over the past 18 months as part of one of its largest road improvement programmes in recent years. The The post Lagoa resurfaces 25km of roads after upgrading ageing water network appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 JulPopular Moonlight Walks Return to Lagoa
The popular Caminhadas ao Luar (Moonlight Walks) return to Lagoa on 8 July, launching a series of free evening walks that will take place across the municipality throughout July and August.