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Portugal Resident6d ago

Silves moves ahead with plans for new multi-purpose complex

Silves Council has taken a major step towards building a new multi-purpose complex for sport, culture and large-scale events, after completing the purchase of the land where the facility is The post Silves moves ahead with plans for new multi-purpose complex appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Aug

Morgado do Quintão celebrates 10 years of winemaking with vineyard party

Algarve wine estate Morgado do Quintão, located between Lagoa and Silves, will celebrate 10 years since the release of its first wines with a full-day Open House event in its The post Morgado do Quintão celebrates 10 years of winemaking with vineyard party appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Aug

Pink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association

The ninth annual Pink Ladies Day charity golf event will take place on Thursday, September 3, at Pestana Silves Golf Course, once again raising funds for the Algarve Oncology Association The post Pink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Aug

Silves Medieval Fair brings history back to life

We visited the Silves Medieval Fair on Sunday, the third day of this year's event, and once again it didn't disappoint. The fair is still running for another week, so there's plenty of time to experience it if you haven't been yet.

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Pêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music

The popular Arraial do Petisco returns to the village of Pêra, in the municipality of Silves, this month, offering six evenings of traditional Algarve cuisine, live music and community spirit. The post Pêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Silves seeks young volunteers for Medieval Fair

Young people in the municipality of Silves are being invited to volunteer at this year’s 21st Silves Medieval Fair, giving them the chance to help organise one of the Algarve’s The post Silves seeks young volunteers for Medieval Fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News14 Jul

Silves celebrates the golden age of poets and scholars at the 21st Medieval Fair

The ancient Islamic city of Xilb, modern-day Silves, will come to life once again in the heart of the Algarve from 7 to 15 August, hosting the 21st Silves Medieval Fair. 

Portugal Resident13 Jul

Silves Medieval Fair returns with tribute to its Islamic golden age

One of the Algarve’s biggest and most popular summer events returns next month as the Silves Medieval Fair transforms the historic city into the bustling medieval capital formerly known as The post Silves Medieval Fair returns with tribute to its Islamic golden age appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Jul

Raise a glass at Silves Beer Fest

It’s almost time for the Silves Beer Fest, an event that every year brings beer lovers together for a celebration of some of the best brews that can be found The post Raise a glass at Silves Beer Fest appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News25 Jun

Sunset Secrets returns to Algarve castle

One of the Algarve's best-loved summer events is set to return next month as Sunset Secrets once again takes over Silves Castle with an evening programme of live music, local gastronomy and entertainment.

The Portugal News25 Jun

Dancing in the Aisles

On Saturday, 13 June, the Silves Rotary Club Charity concert was held at the charming Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório in Silves.

Portugal Resident24 Jun

Historic Cork Museum returns to Silves with opening-night celebration

The Cork Museum at the historic Fábrica do Inglês in Silves will reopen to the public on Saturday, July 11, with a special event marking the return of one of The post Historic Cork Museum returns to Silves with opening-night celebration appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Did you know? Espaço JALI breathes new life into Silves heritage

I was recently introduced to Marion Buz, founder of the Espaço JALI in Silves, which has become a prominent venue in the Algarve’s cultural scene where art, music and culture The post Did you know? Espaço JALI breathes new life into Silves heritage appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jun

Silves Rotary concert raises €2,000 for education projects

The Rotary Club of Silves held a charity concert on Saturday, June 13, at the charming Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório, raising €2,000 for the club’s education projects. The audience was captivated The post Silves Rotary concert raises €2,000 for education projects appeared first on Portugal Resident .