Everyone thinks that the Algarve is a sleepy, laid back place where nothing much happens, outside of tourism that is. Well, don’t you believe it, there are so many things going on that you’re spoilt for choice, or should I say there are so many options that you can be picky? Just take a look at all that is happening in the Algarve in June.
The Algarve International Fair
It all kicks off with an exciting event that will please the whole family, including the dog. The Algarve International Fair is being held on 1st and 2nd June, featuring the annual Algarve Dog Show. This fun show is for all doggies everywhere, with many categories, including the waggiest tail. There will be a food court, live entertainment, an auction, and a hundred stands filled with everything from clothes to handicrafts. Of course we will be there too, offering you a chance to search the Meravista site for Algarve property for sale, enter competitions and win prizes, and enjoy free brownies and cookies.
Popular Saints are celebrated at this time of the year throughout Portugal. In the Algarve Quarteira is putting on some spectacular evenings along the promenade on the 12th, 23rd and 28th of June from 9pm. Intricate dances depicting the popular saints John, Peter and Anthony are performed in elaborate costumes, watched by hundreds of people.
A speedy weekend
For those who enjoy the thrills and spills of racing, Portimao is hosting the 2013 World Super Bikes championship at the Motor Park (Autódromo Internacional Algarve) with the qualifying round on the 8th June and the race itself on the 9th. The track features a long straight and a mixture of tight bends and corners. Add hills and dales to the mix and you get excellent spectator viewing. Tickets are selling fast to Portugal’s largest motorcycle event of the year.
Music, Film & More
Each Friday during the month of June, the Tempo Theatre in Portimao features an International film as part of their Film Festival.
São Bras de Alportel introduces the choir ‘The Friends of the Museum’ to celebrate seven years of music and joy with Walter Sulzer. You can enjoy the show either on Friday 7th June at 9pm at the Igreja Matriz Church, or on Saturday 8th of June, at 7.30pm at the Costume Museum, both in São Bras.
Staying with a musical theme, on Saturday evening, June the 8th, at 9.30pm the municipal theatre of Faro presents ‘Magical World of Dreams’. A musical where you meet the guardian of dreams....
And there’s more...
On 14th June in Lagoa’s municipal auditorium is the fantastic Gypsy dance show put on by the Ciganski-Kiucher Dance Group. The performance starts at 9.30pm and tickets cost 10 Euros. This show will be repeated on the 15th June at 9pm in Lagos at the Cultural Centre.
Olhão is host to the Cardinali Circus show on 15th June, featuring national and international artistes. The show starts at 4pm and will enthral children with its colour, magic and music.
June the 22nd is a busy night! The Municipal Theatre in Faro sees the students of the Algarve Dance Company performing a variety of dances. The show starts at 9.30pm and tickets cost €10.
Opera Night, a narrated show featuring various scenes and arias, takes place at the Lagoa Auditorium from 9.30, tickets just €8.
More sports without the motors
Sunday 9th June sees the Real Picadeiro Equestrian Centre, located in Pera, having an open day to promote Lusitano horses in the Algarve. This is an opportunity for the whole family to be introduced to these marvellous horses and to see where they live and how they perform. There will be an amusing gymkhana and a classical dressage show as well as a cooking demonstration, food and music.
Onyria Palmares Beach & Golf Resort is hosting a qualifying tournament for International Pairs. The competition is for any pair of players with a valid PGF (Portugal Golf Federation) handicap. When all the eliminations are completed the finalists get to represent Portugal in Scotland.
Festivals for foodies
Almancil is hosting its 8th annual Cataplana Festival throughout the month of June, with 14 restaurants taking part to promote this traditional dish.
Aljezur celebrates their Festival Prazeres do Mar (pleasures of the Sea) from 6 to 8 June while on 23 and 24 June there’s the 8th annual Caldeirada (fish stew) festival in Armacão de Pera.
To top it all off, Loulé is having their 10th Festival Med on 29 & 30 June: this year's theme is the World's Music, featuring food, entertainment, crafts, theatre and of course, music! All of these festivals will have music and dancing to accompany the fabulous food.
Phew! There is so much going on in the Algarve you’d want to live here to take it all in. What’s going on in your area? Have I missed anything?
Brought to you by Meravista – the place where smart people search for Algarve property for sale.
Things to do in the Algarve for June 2013
by Sun’s Dragon
Everyone thinks that the Algarve is a sleepy, laid back place where nothing much happens, outside of tourism that is. Well, don’t you believe it, there are so many things going on that you’re spoilt for choice, or should I say there are so many options that you can be picky? Just take a look at all that is happening in the Algarve in June.
The Algarve International Fair
It all kicks off with an exciting event that will please the whole family, including the dog. The Algarve International Fair is being held on 1st and 2nd June, featuring the annual Algarve Dog Show. This fun show is for all doggies everywhere, with many categories, including the waggiest tail. There will be a food court, live entertainment, an auction, and a hundred stands filled with everything from clothes to handicrafts. Of course we will be there too, offering you a chance to search the Meravista site for Algarve property for sale, enter competitions and win prizes, and enjoy free brownies and cookies.
Popular Saints are celebrated at this time of the year throughout Portugal. In the Algarve Quarteira is putting on some spectacular evenings along the promenade on the 12th, 23rd and 28th of June from 9pm. Intricate dances depicting the popular saints John, Peter and Anthony are performed in elaborate costumes, watched by hundreds of people.
A speedy weekend
For those who enjoy the thrills and spills of racing, Portimao is hosting the 2013 World Super Bikes championship at the Motor Park (Autódromo Internacional Algarve) with the qualifying round on the 8th June and the race itself on the 9th. The track features a long straight and a mixture of tight bends and corners. Add hills and dales to the mix and you get excellent spectator viewing. Tickets are selling fast to Portugal’s largest motorcycle event of the year.
Music, Film & More
Each Friday during the month of June, the Tempo Theatre in Portimao features an International film as part of their Film Festival.
São Bras de Alportel introduces the choir ‘The Friends of the Museum’ to celebrate seven years of music and joy with Walter Sulzer. You can enjoy the show either on Friday 7th June at 9pm at the Igreja Matriz Church, or on Saturday 8th of June, at 7.30pm at the Costume Museum, both in São Bras.
Staying with a musical theme, on Saturday evening, June the 8th, at 9.30pm the municipal theatre of Faro presents ‘Magical World of Dreams’. A musical where you meet the guardian of dreams....
And there’s more...
On 14th June in Lagoa’s municipal auditorium is the fantastic Gypsy dance show put on by the Ciganski-Kiucher Dance Group. The performance starts at 9.30pm and tickets cost 10 Euros. This show will be repeated on the 15th June at 9pm in Lagos at the Cultural Centre.
Olhão is host to the Cardinali Circus show on 15th June, featuring national and international artistes. The show starts at 4pm and will enthral children with its colour, magic and music.
June the 22nd is a busy night! The Municipal Theatre in Faro sees the students of the Algarve Dance Company performing a variety of dances. The show starts at 9.30pm and tickets cost €10.
São Bras is presenting a Classical Guitar Concert with Eudoro Grade, the concert starts at 6.30pm.
Opera Night, a narrated show featuring various scenes and arias, takes place at the Lagoa Auditorium from 9.30, tickets just €8.
More sports without the motors
Sunday 9th June sees the Real Picadeiro Equestrian Centre, located in Pera, having an open day to promote Lusitano horses in the Algarve. This is an opportunity for the whole family to be introduced to these marvellous horses and to see where they live and how they perform. There will be an amusing gymkhana and a classical dressage show as well as a cooking demonstration, food and music.
Onyria Palmares Beach & Golf Resort is hosting a qualifying tournament for International Pairs. The competition is for any pair of players with a valid PGF (Portugal Golf Federation) handicap. When all the eliminations are completed the finalists get to represent Portugal in Scotland.
Festivals for foodies
Almancil is hosting its 8th annual Cataplana Festival throughout the month of June, with 14 restaurants taking part to promote this traditional dish.
Aljezur celebrates their Festival Prazeres do Mar (pleasures of the Sea) from 6 to 8 June while on 23 and 24 June there’s the 8th annual Caldeirada (fish stew) festival in Armacão de Pera.
To top it all off, Loulé is having their 10th Festival Med on 29 & 30 June: this year's theme is the World's Music, featuring food, entertainment, crafts, theatre and of course, music! All of these festivals will have music and dancing to accompany the fabulous food.
Phew! There is so much going on in the Algarve you’d want to live here to take it all in. What’s going on in your area? Have I missed anything?
Brought to you by Meravista – the place where smart people search for Algarve property for sale.