What’s On in the Algarve in November 2009

Add sunshine to your life with a visit to the Algarve and enjoy great entertainment & sports events!

- Brasilian music
- Opera ‘Carmina Burana’
- Capoeira meet
- Karting days for kids
- Classical music: Tchaikovsky & Schostakovich
- Baroque music: Clarinet Quartet & Lenbach Trio
- Ballet ‘Swan Lake'
- Painting & photography exhibitions
- Indian Dance by Tarikavalli
- Martial Arts competition: Poomsae
- Tennis competition
- Casinos do Algarve Car Rally
- George Dandin play by Moliere
- Fado Amateur Singers Competition
- Traditional Folk Music Evening
- Organ Music Festival
- Car racing competitions at the Algarve International Motor Park

And a lot more is taking place this month!

Obtain the Algarve What’s On Guide in hard copy at Faro Airport (in the Tourist Office) and in all Tourist Offices throughout the Algarve or you can download it from here:

What’s On in the Algarve in November 2009

There is more to the Algarve than ‘Sun, Sea & Sand’!

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Radio Alvor FM Acoustic Festival, Portimão, 31 October 2009

The Best of Acoustic Music is in Portimão!

Saturday 31st October 2009 at 9.30PM

Xico Barata (African music)
Tuniko Goulart (Brasilian guitarist)
Tuka Moura (Brasilian reggae and funk)
J. White
Bubblebath (Algarvian band)
Áurea
Reflect (Hip Hop)
Sara & Edgar
Edmundo e Vintém (ex-D’Zrt)

Venue: Portimão’s Municipal Auditorium, Av. Miguel Bombarda
8500 Portimão, Portugal, Tel. 282 470 823

Portimão’s Municipal Auditorium is excellent for musical events and is located in the centre of town (Avenida Miguel Bombarda; near Portimão’s main tourist office). It’s easily accessible from Praia da Rocha, Alvor, Monchique, Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Lagoa, Armação de Pêra and Lagos.

Tickets: Free of charge! Collect tickets at 9PM from the booking office at the venue
Google map:

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Links & Notes:

‘Acoustic music comprises music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means.’ (Wikipedia)

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Football matches in Portimão at Portimonense Sporting Club

Fancy watching a game of local football whilst in the Algarve?

If you are at Praia da Rocha or in Portimão you can walk it to the grounds (in the centre of Portimão & next to the main city tourist office).

Portimão is within a short ride from Alvor, Ferragudo, Monchique, Silves, Carvoeiro, Lagoa, Armação de Pêra, Albufeira, Vilamoura, Salema, Burgau, Lagos and Sagres.

Up and coming matches, Vitalis League (L) & Carlsberg Cup (C):

Wednesday 11 November 2009, 6:00PM – Portimonense vs Académica (C)

Sunday 15 November 2009, 4:00PM – Portimonense vs Fátima

Sunday 6th December 2009, TBC – Portimonense vs Desp. Aves

Sunday 13th December 2009, TBC – Portimonense vs Feirense

Sunday 10th January 2010, TBC – Portimonense vs Oliveirense

Sunday 17th January 2010, TBC – Portimonense vs Estoril Praia

Sunday 7th February 2010, TBC – Portimonense vs Chaves

Sunday 21st February 2010, TBC – Portimonense vs Trofense

Sunday 7th March 2010, TBC – Portimonense vs Penafiel

Sunday 28th March 2010, TBC – Portimonense vs Carregado

Sunday 11th April 2010, TBC – Portimonense vs Sp. Covilhã

Sunday 2nd May 2010, TBC – Portimonense vs Varzim

Tickets cost €10 for non-members

Location: The grounds are in the centre of town (near Portimão’s main tourist office) and there is parking next to the stadium. Grounds of the Portimonense Sporting Club (google maps):
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Links & Notes:

Portimonense Sporting Clube (official website in Portuguese)
http://www.portimonensesc.pt/

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St Martins Fair, 347th in Portimão, nr Praia da Rocha, Algarve

Time to the enjoy traditional roasted chestnuts, the fried-dough pastry ‘farturas’ (known also as churros in Spain and other countries), grilled octopus, popcorn and lots of other foods at the restaurants present at the Fair.

At the Fair (Feira) you will find entertainment for people of all ages and tastes!

You will find exhibit stands of different industries, food products, bric-a-brac, metalwork, porcelain, items made of copper, clothes and shoes, quilts and many others.

Feira de São Martinho is a traditional fair dating back to 1662 during the reign of King Afonso VI of Portugal (The Victorious). The fair was created to celebrate St. Martin's Day (November 11).

The fair is one of the most important Fairs in the annual calendar! Well worth a visit if you are at Praia da Rocha or elsewhere in the barlavento (western side of the Algarve) !

Friday 6th November 2009, 4PM – 1AM
Saturday 7th November 2009, 10AM – 1AM
Sunday 8th November till Thursday 12th November 2009, 10AM – Midnight
Friday 13th & Saturday 14th November 2009: 10AM – 1AM
Sunday 15th November 2009: 10AM – 11PM

Entrance is by the Riverside or by Portimão’s bus depot.
Venue: Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Portimão
Location: google map

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Links & Notes:

St. Martin started out as a Roman soldier who is understood to have been a kind man who led a quiet and simple life.

The most famous legend of his life is that he cut his cloak in half to share with a beggar during a snowstorm, to save the beggar from dying of cold.

Throughout Portugal, St. Martin's Day is celebrated by eating roast chestnuts and drinking sweet wines (Jeropiga)

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Halloween in Loulé, Saturday 31st October 2009

Not really a Portuguese tradition but Loulé (near Faro) celebrates Halloween as it knows best: with allegoric cars, parades and music! Worth a visit we think!

The centre of activities will be Praça da República, Largo Gago Coutinho, Loulé Castle & Rua 5 de Outubro where you will find many witches, vampires wizards, zombies, and werewolfs! Bring your mask and costume and have fun!

By Loulé’s Castle there will be a space for little ones with bouncy castles, face painting, and other treats!

All Free of Charge!

Saturday 31st October, 9PM

Venue: Streets in the centre of Loulé

Location: google map of Loulé

Address: Praça da República, Largo Gago Coutinho, Loulé Castle & Rua 5 de Outubro, 8100 Loulé, Algarve, Portugal

Links & Notes:

Shops in Loulé are being decorated according to the Halloween theme.

Haloween (the night of the witches – 'a noite das bruxas') is increasingly celebrated in Portugal!

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What’s On in the Algarve in October 2009

It’s always Holiday Season in the Algarve with great entertainment & sports events!

- Opera Nights in Portimão
- Classical music with the Portuguese Chamber Orchestra
- Painting & photography exhibitions
- Car racing competitions at the Algarve International Motor Park
- Super Bike racing competitions at the Algarve International Motor Park
- Karate International Tournament
- Musical Shows at Algarve Casinos
- Porsche Fans meet at Algarve International Motor Park
- Portugal & Algarve Golf Masters Final
- Sand Sculpture Exhibition (FIESA)
- Contemporary Dancing
- Fado Competition
- Jazz events
- Amalia Remembered Concert
- Portuguese Rock Concerts
- KrazyWorld Algarve Zoo for kids

And a lot more is taking place this month!

Obtain the Algarve What’s On Guide in hard copy at Faro Airport (in the Tourist Office) and in all Tourist Offices throughout the Algarve or you can download it from here:

What’s On in the Algarve in October 2009


There is more to the Algarve than ‘Sun, Sea & Sand’!

Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/algarve_holiday

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What’s On in the Algarve in September 2009

Summer rolls on in the Algarve with great entertainment, sports & food events!

- Music concert with Madredeus & the Cosmic Band
- Accordeon Competition
- Fado nights
- Classical Music Concerts
- Brazilian music with Canta Bahia
- Cataplana and gastronomical events
- Fashion Show in Portimão
- Astronomy night in Albufeira
- Many Jazz events
- Portuguese Folk Music
- Sports activities at Praia da Rocha beach
- Horse jumping Competition
- Car racing competitions at the Algarve International Motor Park
- Painting & photography exhibitions
- Agro exhibition
- Sand Sculpture Festival (Fiesa)

And a lot more is taking place this month!

Obtain the Algarve What’s On Guide in hard copy at Faro Airport (in the Tourist Office) and in all Tourist Offices throughout the Algarve or you can download it from here:

What’s On in the Algarve in September 2009


There is more to the Algarve than ‘Sun, Sea & Sand’!

Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/algarve_holiday

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Algarve Holiday Studio: http://www.geocities.com/algarve_holiday/
For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve !