What’s On in the Algarve in September 2010

It’s cataplana time in the Algarve! Cataplana is a sea food dish and also the name of the special purpose cookware used to prepare the dish. A must any time of the year!

Accompanied with great events and entertainment

- Classical music (Portimão & Tavira)

- ‘The 4 elements of the Zodiac’ musical show (Portimão)

- Exhibition on the voyages of the writer/president Manuel Teixiera Gomes – part of the celebrations associated with the 150 aniversary of the birth of Manuel Teixeira Gomes (Portimão)

- Painting exhibitions

- Romeo and Juliet by Moscow Ballet (Lagoa)

- Surfski Race of Champions (Praia da Rocha)

- Big game fishing competition (Praia da Rocha)

- Cockle Festival (Portimão)

- Flea markets (throughout the Algarve

- Fashion show (Portimão)

- Jazz with Archie Shepp Quartet (Albufeira)

- Exhibition at Archeology museum (Albufeira)

- Portuguese Folk Dancing evening (Albufeira)

- Lagos Jazz Concert (Lagos)

- Youth Choir Meet (Lagos)

- 9^th Flamenco Festival (Lagos)

- Fado Evening with Fado singer: Carminho (Faro)

- Portuguese singer Rodrigo Leão in concert (Faro)

- Cataplana Experience (Vilamoura)

- Michael Jackson Tribute (Vilamoura)

- 14^th Horse Fair (Estoi)

- International Literature Festival (Tavira)

- Les Farfadais Acrobatic/Circus Show (Vila Real Santo António)

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 2010

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

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Portimão Guided Tour & Walk, Sunday 19th September 2010

Our tour/walk starts with our backs to the magnificent MS Prinsendam at Portimão’s Ferry & Cruise Ship Port.

Portimão Guided Tour

Sunday 19th September 2010,

Starting at 09:30 and finishing at 13:00

At the end of this Tour/walk you will know why Portimão is considered the sardine capital of the Algarve & how it inspired the President/Writer Manuel Teixeira Gomes

Join us as we take you through:

Portimão’s Beautiful Riverside

Portimão’s Old Town

Praça da República (Alameda) Fountains

Portimão’s Stunning Baroque Churches

Portuguese Azulejo Mosaics at Largo 1° de Dezembro

Visit to Portimão’s Municipal Museum (3€)

Portimão’s Renown Sardine Restaurants

Departing at 09.30 at Portimão’s from the Ferry/ Cruise Ship Port.

Look out for Manuel wearing a ‘I Love Algarve’ T-shirt !

Contact us and let us know if you want to joins us!

algarve_holiday@yahoo.co.uk

Tel. 0044 798 659 6571

Links & Notes:

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Gig by Jazz Prince Jamie Cullum at Balaia Golf Village (Albufeira), 22 August 2010

Expect a very special and original performance!

Jamie Cullum Gig, Sunday 22 August 2010, 22:30

Venue: Balaia Golf Village

Address:

Sitio da Balaia, Apartado 917

8200-912 Albufeira

Algarve | Portugal

Tel. +351 289 570 200

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Tickets: 30 €

Links & Notes:

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For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

What’s On in the Algarve in August 2010

August is Festival season with lots of events attracting International and National performers and entertainers.

All accompanied by great Algarvian food and drink !

- Sardine Festival (Portimão)

- Seafood Festival (Olhão)

- Silves Medieval Fair (Silves)

- FATACIL Trade and Cultural Fair (Lagoa)

- Concert with ‘New Fado’ band Amália Hoje (Tavira)

- Colbie Caillat in Concert (Loulé)

- French band Novelle Vague in Concert (Loulé)

- Exhibitions on the life and work of Manuel Teixeira Gomes (Portimão)

- World Press Photo Exhibition (Portimão)

- Fado singer Camané ( Vila Real de Santo António)

- Anastacia (Albufeira)

- ‘New Fado’ singer Ana Moura ((Loulé)

- Jamie Cullum (Albufeira)

- Classical music with Fireworks Sons Ardentes (Albufeira)

- Anibal del Corral y su orquestra ‘Amerika Libre’

- Lagos Jazz Concerts (Lagos)

- Summer Concerts by the Riverside (Portimão)

- Moscow stars on ice (Portimão)

- Folk dancing from several countries FolkFaro 2010 (Faro)

- La Fura dels Baus ‘Gnosis’ (several locations)

- Race of Champions at the Algarve Motor Park (Portimão)

- Praia da Rocha beach football competition (Portimão)

- Photography exhibitions at different venues

- Painting & Sculpture exhibitions at different venues

- Horse Demonstration & Show (Silves)

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 August 2010

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

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Algarve Holiday Studio: http://sites.google.com/site/algarveholidaystudiotorent/

For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!