Delfins, a famous Portuguese pop-rock band from Cascais are in concert in Portimão, Algarve: Part of Portimão’s municipal holiday celebrations.
The band has a career spanning 25 years and in their farewell tour will ‘illustrate’ their 25 years with songs, colours and images. A concert not to be missed!
Sunday 13th December 2009, 9.30PM
Venue: Portimão’s Municipal Auditorium
Location:Av. Miguel Bombarda, 8500 Portimão, Portugal, Tel. 282 470 823, google map
Tickets: €10
Links & Notes:
Delfins is a Portuguese pop-rock band, from Cascais. Its lead vocalist is Miguel Ângelo.
Situated next to Estômbar and close to Portimão & Praia da Rocha (10 min drive) is Quinta dos Vales.
During this Open Day you will be able to vist the beautiful gardens decorated with ifascinating sculptures where you will be able to see artists at work. Also, visit the winery and taste the wines, and take a walk to see a large varietyof animals. A great fun day and All free of charge!
Beautifully decorated streets. Roasted Chestnuts and lovely Xmas spirit! The best of European weather and great New Year parties and Fireworks displays! Lots to look forward to in the Algarve during the month of December!
-Russian Army Choir, Orchestra & Dance
-New Year’s Eve Parties & Spectacular Firework Displays!
-McDonald’s Youth Tennis competition
-‘Horse and Chart in Portimão’: Exhibition at the Portimão Museum
-Photography exhibition at the Portimão Museum
-Choir music events
-String Quartet plays classical music
-Brazilian music
-Fado Amateur Singers Competition
-Classical music: Cristão Silva
-Xmas Concerts with the Portuguese Chamber Music Orchestra
-Father Xmas Walk in Albufeira
-Algarve Light Sailing Championship at Praia da Rocha
-Bird watching in Alvor!
-Father Xmas Parade
And a lot more is taking place this month!
Obtain the Algarve What’s On Guide in hard copy at FaroAirport (in the Tourist Office) and in all Tourist Offices throughout the Algarve or you can download it from here:
Gal Costa is probably the best singer of the Popular Brazilian Music genre and she'll be touring the Algarve before visiting venues in Lisbon and Oporto.
Expect the singer from Bahia to take you on a voyage with music by Chico Buarque , Caetano Veloso, Tom Jobim and others. An acoustic, sophisticated and intimate concert.
Monday 30th November 2009, from 20.30PM Venue: Hotel Algarve Casino
Location: Avenida Tomás Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portugal, 8500-802, Tel: +351 282 402 000, google map.
The TEMPO (Portimão’s Municipal Theatre) invites lovers of Classical Indian dance Bharatanatyam to enjoy the talented Tarikavalli. A lady with Portuguese origins that also teaches.
Tarikavalli will dance ‘Trimûrti or the 3 faces’. She will be accompanied by musicians flown from Bangalore.
Saturday 14th November 2009, 9.30PM Venue: TEMPO - TEatro Municipal de POrtimão). Tickets: €10
Location: TEMPO - TEatro Municipal de POrtimão). Address: Largo 1º Dezembro, 8500-538 Portimão, Phone: (+351) 282 402 475 & 961579917. Google map
Links & Notes:
‘Bharatanatyam (Tamil: பரதநாட்டியம்) is a classical Indian dance form originating in Tamil Nadu, India. One of the oldest of the classical dance forms in India, it is also known as the fifth Veda. Bharatanatyam is usually accompanied by the classical music. It has its inspirations from the sculptures of the ancient temple of Chidambaram. Bharatanatyam, as the name depicts is the combination of:
BHA- Bhava (Expression), RA- Raga (Music) and TA- Tala (Rhythm) Bharatanatyam is a traditional dance-form known for its grace, purity, tenderness, and sculpturesque poses. Today, it is one of the most popular and widely performed dance styles and is practiced by many dancers all over the world.’ (Wikipedia)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Algarve Holiday Studio: http://cli.gs/pMLBHX For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!
Have a great time in Portimão & Praia da Rocha with our suggested itinerary for your day on shore!
Friday 13th November 2009
8.00 -8.30 – Walk from the Dockside towards Portimão Riverside and then on to the centre of Portimão
8.30 – 9.15 – Visit Portimão’s Main Market (open 7AM till 2PM). A delight of fish and other Portuguese produce including the best fruit: the famous Algarve orange!
9.30 – 10.30 – Explore Praça da República; also know as the Alameda and visit Portimão’s baroque churches & Diogo Gonçalves Museum (open from 9.30)
10.30 -11.30 – Explore the shopping zone
11.45 – Make your way to Portimão’s Riverside and decide where to have lunch
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch @ Casa Inglesa or Clube Naval or Dona Barca or U Venâncio Restaurants
13.00 - 14.00 – Explore St Martinho’s Fair
14.00 – 15.00 – Visit Portimão’s City Museum
15.00 – Walk to Marina de Portimão and Praia da Rocha
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Come spend New Year’s Eve at Praia da Rocha, Algarve! Details: http://cli.gs/pMLBHX. €50 per night. Perfect for a couple or small family!
Taekwondo is a martial art of Korean origin. It is an Olympic Sport.
Enjoy the action with competitors from several countries including Portugal, Hungry, Spain, Belgium, England, Check Republic, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Italy, Serbia, Holland, Austria, Israel, Turkey and France.
Some 400 athletes in competition from 19 countries!
Saturday 14th November 2009 & Sunday 15th November 2009, 9AM to 8PM
With a ‘coaching’ session on Friday13th November 2009 from 4PM to 6PM & a master class on Saturday 14th November from 4PM to 5PM, both free of charge.
Venue: Portimão Arena - Parque de Feiras e Exposições - Portimão, Algarve, Portugal Tickets: Free entry
Location: Portimão Arena is an excellent exhibition centre easily accessible from the centre of Portimão by car or local bus. It’s within walking distance from Portimão’s Riverside Area. Google map
The competition is organised in conjunction with the European Taekwondo Union, the Portuguese Fereation of Taekwondo and the Taekwondo Club of Portimão: http://www.tkdportimao.com/
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:
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:
‘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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Enjoy 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.
Portimão is currently celebrating football success following it’s promotion to the first Division in the Portuguese League!
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
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!
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:
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:
In August the Algarve explodes in a festival of music and entertainment !
You are never too far from great Music, Sun, Sea and Sand!
Enjoy the Summer the Algarve way!
- Seal in Concert - James Morrison, Bloc Party, the Waterboys & many others at the Rock One Festival (Algarve Motor Park) - World Press Photo Exhibiton - Sasha Beach dance nights at Praia da Rocha - Portimão’s Sardine Festival – great food and music! - Olhão’s Shell Fish Festival – great seafood and music! - Silves Medieval Fair – eat, drink and be merry medieval style! - Fatacil Music Festival – much more than great music - Bio/Vegetarian meals at various restaurants in the Algarve
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:
The best Summer in Europe is here! Visit the Algarve with lots of events to complement the Sun, Sea and Sand!
- Joss Stone in Concert - Cabaret style musicals at Hotel Algarve Casino - Allgarve Jazz 2009! - Classical music - Mozart’s Classic Opera D. Giovanni - Concert with Il Divo’s Carlos Marin - Contemporary Dance events - Art & Painting Exhibitions - World Press Photo Exhibition - Theatre by Canto Nono – alluding to Lusíadas by Luís de Camões - Football Competition - International Horse Show Jumping Competition - Clubbing at Praia da Rocha – Sasha Summer Sessions - Bio/Vegetarian meals at various restaurants - Book Fair at Portimão’s riverside - 1000 km Le Mans Night Race
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:
Great weather and no crowds! June is one of the best months to visit the Algarve with lots of events to complement the Sun, Sea and Sand!
- Various Windsurfing Events & World Kite Surfing Circuit; - International Horse Show Jumping Competition; - Annual Gymnastics Evening; - Canoeing Event; - Festival of the Popular Saints; - Election of the 7 Portuguese Wonders of the World; - Classic Cars Tour; - Fado Music concerts (including Mariza & Ana Moura) - Bike City Tour (Portimão); - Jazz concerts; - Portuguese Folk Dancing; - Art & Painting Exhibitions; - Flamenco Dancing; - Hip Hop Dancing Festival;
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:
It’s time to enjoy the beach and relax and enjoy a large variety of events during May, Beautiful May!
- A Jazz Festival ('May, Beautiful May'); - Classic Music concerts; - Many dance events covering a wide range of styles (Ballet, Contemporary; Folk, etc); - Contemporary dance; - A large variety of Plays at different theatres throughout the Algarve (plays in Portuguese!); - Photography, Art and Painting Exhibitions; - The Algarve Motorbike Exhibition; - Portuguese Touring Car Championship; - Portimão’s Air Festival; - World Music Festival MED 2009
And a lot more taking place this month!
Note: Many of the above events are free of charge and/or heavily subsidised by Portuguese Tourism and local councils!
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:
The well established Algarve International Film Festival takes place between Sunday 3rd of May 2009 and Friday 8th May 2009, with the wining films being shown on Saturday, 9th May at 9.30 PM in Hall 1 of the Castello Lopes Cinema (Continent Shopping Centre).
This will be the 37th Edition of this Film Festival which is the oldest of it’s kind in Portugal.
The festival will attract more than 100 directors and famous names of the cinema world! 62 films, representing 25 countries will be exhibited - from a total of 3000 films received for selection.
Venue: Castello Lopes Cinema Continente Shopping Centre, Quinta da Malata, 8500 Portimão, Portugal Tickets: €5 to attend all film sessions; €1 per film session
Continente Shopping Centre (sometimes referred to it’s previous name: 'Modelo') is a large shopping centre next to one of the main arteries of the city of Portimão. It has a large number of shops, fast-food restaurants and, of course a cinema.
As is customary during April Contemporary Dance features strongly in Portimão and this year is no exception.
Following Paradise by the Olga Roriz Dance Company it is now the Algarve Dance Company with Terminal B to give us another taste of Contemporary Dance.
Terminal B is about the criss-cross events that take place in our lives.
Thursday 30th April, 9.30PM Venue: Portimão’s Municipal Auditorium, Ticket office tel. 282 418 547
Tickets: €5
Tickets are on sale from Monday to Saturdays at the box office of Portimão’s Municipal Auditorium from 2PM to 7PM and on the day of the performance from 2PM up until the start of the show (9.30PM).
Portimão’s Municipal Auditorium is an excellent venue for musical events. Located in the centre of town (Avenida Miguel Bombarda; near Portimão’s main tourist office). Easily accessible from Praia da Rocha, Alvor, Monchique, Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Lagoa, Armação de Pêra and Lagos.
You can enjoy an exhibition Uma Carta Coreográfica, join with the music and learn how to dance with the group Tradballs and/or attend a quality musical show (Paradise by Olga Roriz)!
All taking place at The TEMPO (Portimão’s Municipal Theatre)
Uma Carta Coreográfica is an exhibition of paintings, drawings & photographs by renown Portuguese and International artists. The exhibition explores movement, body and dance and how everyday movements and gestures could be seen as manifestations of dance. Wednesday 29th April (till 30th May), 2PM till 7PM; Free entry
Tradballsis the duo with Daniel Briz (accordion) and Tiago Cordeiro (Sax soprano and Guitar). These musicians with the help of a dancer will show you how to dance to traditional and swinging sounds! Wednesday 29th April, 6PM; Free entry
Paradise is inspired by the American musical genre with familiar themes from the world of cinema and song. Directed by Olga Roriz one of the most notable names in the Portuguese Contemporary Dance scene. A show not to be missed. Wednesday 29th April, 9.30PM; Ticket Prices: €5
Venue: TEMPO - TEatro Municipal de POrtimão). Location: TEMPO - TEatro Municipal de POrtimão). Address: Largo 1º Dezembro, 8500-538 Portimão, Phone: (+351) 282 402 475/961 579 917 (Ticket Office opening times: Tuesdays to Saturdays: 2PM to 7PM; On days of events: 2PM to 9.30PM)
‘International Dance Day (World Dance Day) has been celebrated on April 29 through promotion by the International Dance Council (CID), an umbrella organization within UNESCO for all kinds of dance.’
‘Among the goals of the Dance Day are to increase the awareness of the importance of dance among the general public, as well as to persuade governments all over the world to provide a proper place for dance in all systems of education, from primary to higher.’ (Wikipedia)
Jose Afonso (Zéca) – an icon of the 25th of April Carnation Revolution!
Portimão celebrates Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade) & the Carnation Revolution of 25 April 1974 with a number of events:
Friday 24th April 2009 10:00-14:30 Exhibition of Films referring to the events of 25th Abril 1974 by Maria de Medeiros & Júlio Bernardo
Location: Auditorium of the Municipal Museum of Portimão (Auditório do Museu Municipal de Portimão)
18:30 Launch of the book by Maria João Raminhos “Presos Políticos do Algarve em Angra do Heroísmo e Tarrafal” – Political prisoners of the Algarve in Angra do Heroísmo & Tarrafal
Location: Auditorium of the Municipal Museum of Portimão (Auditório do Museu Municipal de Portimão, Rua D. Carlos I, 8500 - 607 Portimão, Tel. (+351) 282 412 238
21:30 Concert with Orquestra de Câmara Portuguesa The Portuguese Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart’s 40th Symphony 40, and Beethoven’s 7th Symphony. Ticket prices: €15
Location: TEatro Municipal de POrtimão), Largo 1º Dezembro, 8500-538 Portimão, Phone: (+351) 282 480 496
Saturday 25th April 2009 09:00 Raising of the Flag
Music marches by the Sociedade Filarmónica Portimonense Band & the Band of the Fire Service of Portimão; Release of white doves
Location: Largo 1.º de Maio, 8500, Portimão
10:00 The Freedom Run – Athletics
Location: Riverside Area of Portimão
15:00 Street Music & Party
Clowns + Music by the Folk Group ‘Grupo de Cantares Tradicionais “Amigos da Figueira” + Concert with Band OS CORVOS e AL-Mouraria
Location: Riverside Area of Portimão
10:00-19:00 Various Sports and Fun activities
Location: Riverside Area of Portimão
21h30 Concert by Paulo De Carvalho
Location: Portimão’s Municipal Auditorium, Avenida Miguel Bombarda, Portimão 8500
Enjoy Freedom Day & the 25 April Celebrations !
Links & Notes:
‘The Carnation Revolution was a leftist, military-led coup d'état, started on April 25, 1974, in Lisbon, Portugal, that effectively changed the Portuguese regime from an authoritarian dictatorship to a democracy.’ (Wikipedia)
'Paulo de Carvalho is a Portuguese singer. Born in Lisbon, Portugal in May 15,1947. Some of his most well known songs are: - E Depois do Adeus (1974 Eurovision Song Festival) - Flor sem Tempo - Lisboa Menina e Moça (fado style) - Mãe Negra / Preludio Mãe Negra (a poem by Alda Lara) - Os Meninos de Huambo - Maria Vida Fria - Nini - Olá como vais? (duet with Brito) - Pomba Branca (duet with Pontes).' (Wikipedia)
‘Jose Afonso (Zeca Afonso) is among the most influential folk and political musicians in Portuguese history. He became an icon among Portuguese left-wing activists due to the role of his music in the resistance against the dictatorial regime of Oliveira Salazar that triumphed with the democratic Carnation Revolution. In the ensuing revolutionary process, Zeca was a very active musician and continued composing political and folk songs, often criticizing the post-revolutionary changes. Years after his death, Zeca Afonso is still widely listened to, not only in Portugal, but also abroad.’ (Wikipedia)
Maria de Medeiros. 'In 2000 she [Maria de Medeiros] directed the film April Captains, about the Carnation Revolution in 1974 in Portugal, it was selected at the Cannes Film Festival 2000.' (Wikipedia)
During 4 days enjoy the beautiful sport that is Rhythmic Gymnastics at Portimão’s Arena, free of charge. The sport combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, theatrical dance and apparatus manipulation.
Thursday 16th April 2009 18:00-19:00 Juniors Team 1st Show 20:30 Opening Ceremony Exhibitions of Gymnastics Multidesportos Clube de Portimão – Acrobatics Estrelinhas de Portimão – Class 7-8 years Estrelinhas de Portimão – Classes of pre-Competition and Competition 21:30-22:30 Seniors Group (Hoop)
Friday 17th April 2009 14:00–17:00 Seniors Group A (Rope & Hoop) 17:30-18:30 Juniors Team 2ª Show 19:00-22:00 Seniors Group B (Rope & Hoop)
Saturday 18th April 2009 13:30–16:30 Seniors Group B (Ball & Ribbon) 17:00–20:00 Seniors Group A (Ball & Ribbon) 20:00 Ceremonies 20:30–21:30 Seniors Team (Rope & Ribon) 21:30 Ceremonies 21:45-22:15 Final Juniors Team 22:30 Ceremonies
Sunday 19th April 2009 15:15-16:00 Final Seniors Team (Hoop) 16:00–17:00 Final Seniors (Ribbon & Hoop) 17:00-17:45 Final Seniors Team (Rope & Ribbon) 17:45–18{45 Final Seniors (Ball e Ribbon) 18:45 Ceremonies 19:15–20:00 Closure Gala
An opportunity to see the Russian stars Eugenia Kanaeva – Olympic Champion in Beijing 2008, as well as Olga Kapranova, Vera Sessina e Marina Spechkt take on the reigning Champion: Anna Bessonova from the Ukraine.
Venue: Portimão Arena - Parque de Feiras e Exposições - Portimão
Ticket Prices: Free of charge
Location: Portimão Arena is an excellent exhibition centre easily accessible from the centre of Portimão by car or local bus. It’s within walking distance from Portimão’s Riverside Area. Location (Google Maps)
Notes & Links ‘Rhythmic gymnastics as a sport began in the 1940s in the Soviet Union. It was there that for the first time, the spirit of sports was combined with the sensuous art of classical ballet.’ ‘The FIG recognized this discipline in 1961, first as modern gymnastics, then as rhythmic sportive gymnastics, and finally as rhythmic gymnastics. The first World Championships for individual gymnasts took place in 1963 in Budapest, Hungary. Groups were introduced at the same level in 1967 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Rhythmic gymnastics was added to the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, with an Individual All Around competition.’ (Wikipedia)
Helder Moutinho is the brother of 2 other well known fado singers: Camané and Pedro Moutinho.
Helder Moutinho had his first album in October 1999. The album "Luz de Lisboa" received in 2004 the ‘Amália Rodrigues’ Prize.
At the end of 2008 the 2nd album "Que fado é este que trago" was produced by António Pinheiro da Silva with musical direction by Ricardo Parreira.
‘Fado (translated as destiny or fate) is a music genre which can be traced from the 1820s in Portugal, but probably with much earlier origins. In popular belief, Fado is a form of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor. However, in reality Fado is simply a form of song which can be about anything, but must follow a certain structure.’ (wikipedia)
Beautiful handicrafts made by craftsmen from several parts of the Algarve are on sale at Portimão’s Continente Shopping Centre
Organised by the Association of Artisans of the Algarve, a not-for-profit organisation based in Lagoa whose aim is to promote handicrafts from the South of Portugal.
Daily until 19th April 2009, Venue: Continente Shopping Centre, Quinta da Malata, 8500 Portimão, Portugal
Continente Shopping Centre (sometimes referred to it’s previous name as Modelo) is a large shopping centre next to one of the main arteries of the city of Portimão. It has a large number of shops, restaurants and a cinema.
