Festa das Tochas Floridas in São Brás de Alportel
On Easter Sunday, São Brás de Alportel covers its streets in flowers and fills them with flower-decked torches.
The Pine Cone and the Muleteers: A Day at Estoi’s Festa...
Every year on the second of May, Estoi, a small village a few kilometres north of Faro, does something unusual for the Algarve: the...
Carnival in Bordeira, Faro: Algarve’s Most Authentic Street Party
A look at Bordeira's small, unpolished Carnival — the kind of village celebration that still belongs entirely to local people.
Events: Classic Cars Algarve
A rally of vintage cars from Vilamoura to Faro's old town, every July.
Events: FolkFaro
Every August, Faro hosts FolkFaro, the Algarve's largest folklore festival, bringing together international dance and music groups to celebrate cultural heritage.
Faro Farmers Market at Largo do Carmo, a Sunday Tradition
The Sunday farmer’s market at Largo do Carmo in Faro is a local tradition with fresh produce, Algarve flavors, and the historic Carmo church.