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What are the Santos Populares? Portugal’s biggest June celebration explained

11 June 2026 at 15:01
What are the Santos Populares? Portugal's biggest June celebration explained

As June arrives in Portugal, the smell of grilled sardines fills the air, colourful paper decorations appear above narrow streets and music echoes through neighbourhoods long after sunset. It can

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Faro to host sixth Algarve LGBTIQ+ Pride March

9 June 2026 at 16:07
Faro to host sixth Algarve LGBTIQ+ Pride March

The Algarve capital of Faro is preparing to host the sixth Algarve LGBTIQ+ Pride March, scheduled for Saturday, June 20. Organisers are inviting members of the LGBTIQ+ community, allies, families

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Popular Saints come to Vila Vita Parc with outdoor festival

9 June 2026 at 12:13
Vila Vita santos populares

On June 13, Vila Vita Parc in Porches will mark St Anthony’s Day with a celebration inspired by the most iconic Portuguese folk traditions. With live music and a festive

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Lisbon tops global rankings for international congresses in 2025

9 June 2026 at 10:46
Lisbon (Pierre Ducher-unsplash)

Lisbon was the world’s leading destination for international association congresses and meetings in 2025, according to the latest ranking published by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), cementing the

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Black & White Night to attract thousands to Carvoeiro

8 June 2026 at 17:39
Carvoeiro Black & White 2025 (5)

It is almost time for Carvoeiro Black & White Night, one of the Algarve’s biggest summer events, which is set for Saturday, June 20. Inspired by the Celtic tradition of

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Algarve History Association Summer Concert

8 June 2026 at 15:21
From left, Luisa Cordell, Laurentiu Zapciroiu, Irene Ainstein, Helena Duarte

The Algarve History Association’s ninth and last concert this season will take place at Quintinha da Música, near Tavira, on Sunday, June 21, at 5pm, featuring a relatively new ensemble, Camerata

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Women’s wellness event Regenerar makes successful debut

8 June 2026 at 12:39
Women’s wellness event Regenerar makes successful debut

A new wellness initiative focused on female longevity, health and personal development has made its debut in the Algarve, bringing together women for an evening dedicated to wellbeing, learning and

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