What’s On in the Algarve in February 2010

A month of Fun with Carnival & many other events to get you out of the winter blues. Time to relax in the right place: Algarve!

- Carnival Parades & Parties!

- Musical & Shows

- Classical Music Concerts

- Acoustic Guitar Concert

- Jazz Concert

- Photography exhibition (Portimão’s Municipal Museum)

- Painting exhibitions

- Popular Fado music concert (Amália Hoje)

- Sky Diving & Parachute Jumping: Competition & Show

- Ladies Tennis Competition: Tivoli Ladies Open 2010

- Indian Cinema Season

- Lagos musical academy concert (Portuguese Composers)

- Al-Mutamid Music Festival

- Sleeping Beauty Ballet

- Flamenco Festival

- Speed skating competition

- Athletics race competition

- Algarve Cycle Tour

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 February 2010

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

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Portuguese National Holidays & local municipal holidays: to help you plan your holidays and enjoy the Algarve!

The best things in life… are holidays and Annual Leave!

16th February Carnival Shrove/Tuesday ; 16 Fevereiro Carnaval (3ª feira)

2nd April Good Friday; 2 Abril Sexta-feira Santa (6ª feira)

4th April Easter Sunday ; 4 Abril Páscoa (Domingo)

25th April Freedom Day (Sunday) ; 25 Abril Dia da Liberdade (Domingo)

1st May International Workers Day (Saturday) ; 1 Maio Dia do Trabalhador (Sábado)

3rd June Corpus Christi (Thursday); 3 Junho Corpo de Deus (5ª feira)

10th June National Day (Thursday); 10 Junho Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades (5ª feira)

15th August Assumption Day (Sunday) ; 15 Agosto Assunção de Nossa Senhora (Domingo)

5th October Republic Day (Tuesday) ; 5 Outubro Implantação da República (3ª feira)

1st November All saints Day (Monday) ; 1 Novembro Dia de Todos os Santos (2ª feira)

1st of December Independence Restoration Day (Wednesday) ; 1 Dezembro Restauração da Independência (4ª feira)

8th December Immaculate Conception (Wednesday) ; 8 Dezembro Imaculada Conceição (4ª feira)

25th December Christmas Day (Saturday) ; 25 Dezembro Natal (Sábado)

Also note the Municipal Holidays listed below when there are likely to be additional cultural events and celebrations in the respective localities:

Vila Real de Santo António: 13th May (Thursday) ; 13 de Maio (5ª feira)

São Brás de Alportel: 1st June (Tuesday) ; 1 de Junho (3ª feira)

Olhão: 16th June (Wednesday) ; 16 de Junho (4ª feira)

Tavira: 24th June (Thursday) ; 24 de Junho (5ª feira)

Aljezur: 29th August (Sunday) ; 29 de Agosto (Domingo)

Silves: 3rd September (Friday) ; 3 de Setembro (6ª feira)

Faro: 7th September (Tuesday) ; 7 de Setembro (3ª feira)

Lagoa: 8th September (Wednesday) ; 8 de Setembro (4ª feira)

Lagos: 27th October (Wednesday) ; 27 de Outubro(4ª feira)

Portimão: 11th December (Saturday) ; 11 de Dezembro (Sábado)

Special days & celebrations in Portugal

14th February St Valentines Day (Sunday) ; 14 Fevereiro Dia dos Namorados (Domingo)

8th March International Women’s Day (Monday) ; 8 Março Dia da Mulher (2ª feira)

19th March Fathers Day (Friday) ; 19 Março Dia do Pai (6ª feira)

3rd May Mothers Day (Monday) ; 3 de Maio Dia da Mãe (2ª feira)

15th May Family Day (Saturday) ; 15 de Maio Dia da Família (Sábado)

1st June Children’s Day (Tuesday) ; 1 de Junho Dia da Criança (3ª feira)

26th July Grandparents day (Saturday) ; 26 Julho Dia dos Avós (Sábado)

27th September World Tourism Day (Monday) ; 27 Setembro Dia Mundial do Turismo (2ª feira)

11th November St Martins Day (Thursday) ; 11 Novembro Dia de São Martinho (5ª feira)

The best things in life… are holidays and Annual Leave!

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Car and Bike Races at the Algarve Motor Park, Portimão, Algarve

‘‘Earl Bamber, A1 Team New Zealand's driver, observed that [at the Algarve Motor Park] there are many special turns with personality. He commented that the new circuit is a little bit dangerous like the old school circuits with a roller coaster ride.’ (Wikipedia)

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26, 27 and 28 January 2011

Pre-season testing Superbike World Championships

Tickets:€3 & €5

PLUS many other activities on different days including: ‘Track Days Auto’, ‘Track Days Motorbike’, ‘Driving Experience’, etc

Links & Notes:

‘The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is a 4.692 kilometers (2.915 mi) race circuit located in Portimão, Portugal. With a total cost of €195 million (approximately $250 million), the project includes a karting track, technology park, five-star hotel, sports complex and apartments.’ (Wikipedia)

Official site of the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (Algarve Motor Park)

Buy tickets here: http://trackshop.autodromodoalgarve.com/default.aspx

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Spend St. Valentines & Carnival week in the Algarve for a great time!

Suggestion: Spend St Valentines Day (Sunday 14th February 2010) & Shrove Tuesday (16th February 2010) in the Algarve & have a great week of romance and fun!

St Valentines Day (14th February 2010)

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14

The celebration has its origin from the February Fertility festival of Feast of Lupercalia celebrated in pagan times during mid-February.

Later, the Feast of Lupercalia was turned into a Christian celebration and named Valentine's Day to honour the date of martyrdom of Saint Valentine.

According to legends, Saint Valentine was a patron saint of lovers and was executed on February 14.

It is also believed that February 14 was chosen for the romantic festival of Valentine's Day because of the popular belief in England and France that birds began to look for their mate from February 14!

Carnival Week (13-21 February 2010)

Preparations are underway throughout the Algarve (and Portugal) for Carnival week.

These festivities provide insight into the sense of humour of Portuguese people. Men dress up as women & parades are organised satirising politicians and celebrities.

The town of Loulé is probably most famous for it’s elaborate parades.

Parades are common throughout many towns in the Algarve, including Portimão.

On Shrove Tuesday (16th February) carnival participants parade through Portimão starting at 3PM in the Riverside area. Often riding in bicycles!! This is subject to confirmation nearer the date.

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Our suggestions for 2010!

Our suggested highlights for your pleasure at Praia da Rocha and nearby!

Note: this is only a sample of the many activities likely to be found each month. Visit and subscribe this blog for confirmation & more event details!

December

Elaborate Christmas lights ushers in the Festive Season in Portimão

Portimão’s Amateur Fado Competition takes place and concludes revealing the latest talent.

11th December: Portimão’s municipal holiday musical celebrations & more

XMAS classical music concerts take place at various venues in the centre of Portimão

At Praia da Rocha enjoy the most spectacular New Year’s Eve! Enjoy the fireworks and then dance to the early hours !

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

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve

What’s On in the Algarve in January 2010

Start the Year by treating yourself to some relaxing Algarve time. No stress & mild weather with excellent entertainment to help you enjoy your holiday!

- Querença Sausage Festival

- Rock music concert

- Classical music: Maria João Pires & Rufus Muller

- Jazz music concert

- Fado Amateur Singers Competition

- Martial Arts competion in Albufeira

- Painting exhibitions

- Photography exhibition at TEMPO – Portimão’s Municipal Theatre

- Badminton Competition

- Handball Competition

- Vilajoya Gourmet Festival

- New Year’s Festive Singing (Janeiras e Charolas)

- Contemporary Dance by the Olga Roriz Dance Company

- Ballet: The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky

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 January 2010

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

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Algarve Holiday Studio: http://cli.gs/pMLBHX

For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!