NOT TO BE MISSED

Each month, Simply Algarve brings you a hand-picked selection of the events on the region’s calendar. There are, of course, many more, but we will focus on the lesser-known and possibly more interesting. Got an event coming up? Email us with the details at simplyalgarvemag@gmail.com

LOULÉ

COFFEE & CONVERSATION FOR EXPATS Jaya Coffee Co. & Brunch 11 March, 10:00 - 12:30 Meet ups for long term residents or newcomers to the Algarve. Subjects of interests to expats in the Algarve, such as moving to Portugal, making a living here, setting up a business or buying property are discussed. Coffee mornings, sports events, health and wellbeing and special interests. Reserve a seat: www.expatcentreportugal.com/events.

LOULÉ RALLY Serra do Caldeirão 14 - 15 March The Municipality of Loulé is preparing to host the first event of the South Rally Championship 2020. The Loulé Rally will serve as the gateway to the sporting season of rally practitioners in the south, this promises to be thrilling! For more info visit clubeautomovelalgarve.pt

FESTIVAL ENCONTROS DO DEVIR 14 March - 30 May The 6th edition of Encontros do DeVir features 24 activities, including shows, exhibitions, colloquia and performances in various spaces in the municipalities of Faro, Loulé and Lagos. For more info visit: www.encontrosdodevir.com CONCERTO PROMENADE Cineteatro Louletano 22 March, 12:30 Presented by Rui Baeta, this musical journey will be performed by the Promenade Concert group. Kids age 3+ are also invited to this event, they have extra activities lined up for them to keep them interested and entertained. For more info visit http://cineteatro.cm-loule.pt/

FORGOTTEN FOOD FESTIVAL Penina, Loule 28 March, 10:30 This experience starts with a small interpretative walk to reveal the identity of the place and will have accordionists and folklore dancers that will perform algarvian corridinho. For more information visit comidaesquecida.com

BALLET AND OPERA LIVE BROADCAST MAR Shopping 1 April, 19:15 Now you can enjoy the best of ballet and opera performances in the Algarve! Thanks to the live broadcasts of favourite works from London and Moscow at the NOS Cinemas at MAR Shopping. For more information visit www.marshopping.com

QUINTA DO LAGO

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY The Shack 17 March, 15:00 - 19:00 Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day with sun and celebration at The Shack! The summer lakeside hangout returns with a party you won’t want to miss. Join them for drinks, music and merriment with live band Ricardo and The Lads. For more info, please contact +351 289 381 225 or theshack@quintadolago.com

NUTRITION WORKSHOP The Campus 26 March, 14:00 - 16:00 Learn how to Alkalise your body, prevent common illnesses, and boost your health, wellbeing, mind and body with this interactive workshop. Registration is ¤35 members and ¤50 non-members. Book now at: +351 289 381 220 or email the-campus@quintadolago.com

JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP The Campus 30th March to 17th April Perfect for young tennis players who want to develop their tennis skills, make friends and have fun! For more information: tennisshop@quintadolago.com

VALE DO LOBO

SILVIA CAVELTI ART EXHIBITION Vale do Lobo Art Gallery On now - 28 March This exciting art exhibition THE SQUARE by Silvia Cavelti promises to be truly memorable, bringing an exciting and thought provoking selection of works to the resort. Visit the Vale do Lobo Art Gallery and Vale do Lobo Artistic Space, Monday to Friday from 09:00h to 18:00h and enjoy free admission to view the works on display.

MINDFUL MOVEMENT CLASS Vale Do Lobo Auditorium 12 March, 10:00 - 11:00 This session includes a range of posture, breathing and gentle moves from Qigong and Yoga, run by Mindfulness and Yoga teacher Per Norrgren, the Director of Training and Founder of inMindSight, you won’t want to miss this. For more information visit www.valedolobo.com

II WINE CONNECTION TASTING Vale do Lobo Auditorium 14 - 15 March Learn more about the winemaking process, the latest trends and taste reds, whites, greens, pinks and sparkling wines from a variety of producers over the two days... For more information: 289 353 322 / tourism@vdl.pt

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FARO

QUINTAS DE POESIA Club Farense Faro 5 March, 21:30 - 00:30 Experience Portuguese Poetry with Afonso Diaz at the Poetry club, whether you’re just there to listen or you want to get involved, everyone is welcome.

JORGE SALGUEIRO PIANO AND ORCHESTRA CONCERTO Teatro das Figuras 7 March, 21:30 Jorge Salgueiro’s Piano and Orchestra Concerto was commissioned especially for this 4th Algarve International Piano Festival, and has its world premiere at the Figuras Theatre in Faro. The Concerto will be performed by young pianist António Cebola and the Central Classical Orchestra, conducted by Jan Wierzba. For more information: 365algarve.pt / artedosul.pt +351 968 741 664 / batutamota@gmail.com

O MEU AMIGO ROBÔ (MY ROBOTIC FRIEND) Teatro das Figuras 15 March, 10:30 - 11:30 This is the story about a meeting between a girl and a robot. Can a robot be our friend? Does he know how to give hugs? Does he have a heart? This piece is for young children however is sure to be entertaining for all. For more information visit teatrodasfiguras.pt

LA CONSAGRACIÓN DE LA PRIMAVERA, ROGER BERNAT (SPAIN) | LE SACRE DU PRINTEMPS, XAVIER LE ROY (FRANCE) CAPa – Faro 13 March, 21:30 Enjoy in one night 2 versions of Rite of Spring, a unique and surprising experience. This new version of Stravinsky’s work by renowned French choreographer Xavier Le Roy, the pinnacle of contemporary European dance, premiered at the Venice Biennale (2018) and has been touring very successfully at some of Europe’s largest dance festivals since that year, namely at the last edition of the Autumn Festival, with presentation at the George Pompidou Centre (Paris). For more information visit www.encontrosdodevir.com or cal +351 918 703 414

OTHERS

FCC WEEKLY MEET UP - NETWORK & CODE Portimão 5 March, 18:00 - 20:30 Join the group at Startup Portimão located at the Autódromo do Algarve in Portimão for a weekly group session on freeCodeCamp. Bring your laptop and spend some time learning/ developing/experimenting on freeCodeCamp or just networking with like-minded tech people. Everyone is welcome to participate and talk about any other topics related to technology, startups, digital marketing and business in general. For more info: meetup.com/free-code-camp-algarve

INDIAN BANQUET FUNDRAISER Tavira 12 February, 19:00 Come to Dawat restaurant in Tavira and enjoy an Indian buffet including wine, beer and soft drinks for €30. Ticket price includes a donation to the Algarve fire stations. There’s also a raffle with great prizes! For tickets and more information: Email karenhg@ymail.com

SPRING EQUINOX MARKET & YOGA - ��� SUN SALUTATIONS Casa Do Povo do Concelho de Olhão - Moncarapacho 21 March, 14:00 - 18:00 The 108 Sun Salutations will be led by 4 different and very experienced Yoga teachers from Algarve. We encourage you to join for the whole session, but there will be a part of the space dedicated to those that would only like to participate for a portion of the Sun Salutations. For more information contact flourish.hello@gmail.com.

ALGARVE RUGBY FESTIVAL Browns Vilamoura 28 March, 12:30 The Algarve Rugby Festival is one of the many diverse annual events that make Vilamoura such a dynamic resort, attracting people from all over the world. Great rugby followed by a fun karaoke session at Browns’ Sports Bar, it’s an event that simply cannot be missed! For more information Tel. (+351) 289 322 740 or visit www.brownssportsresort.com

MARKETS

EASTERN ALGARVE Monte Gordo: 4th Saturday of the month from 10am. Olhão: Takes place every day with a larger market (including a gypsy market) on Saturday mornings. Tavira: 3rd Saturday of the month (9 am – 1 pm) Vila Real de Santo António: 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am & Every 3rd Sunday of the month

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CENTRAL ALGARVE Albufeira: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month (9 am – 2 pm) Alte: 3rd Thursday of the month (8 am – 2 pm) Armação de Pêra: Monday to Saturday (7 am – 1 pm) Carvoeiro: Monday to Saturday (8:30 am – 2 pm) Faro: 2nd Sunday of the month (8 am – 4 pm) Lagoa: 2nd Sunday (8 am – 1 pm) Loulé: Gypsy market and farmers market every Saturday of the month Quarteira: Gypsy market every Wednesday (8 am – 3 pm) Silves: 3rd Monday of every month (8 am – 1 pm) Vilamoura: The nearest market town is Quarteira

WESTERN ALGARVE Aljezur: 3rd Monday of every month (8 am – 2 pm) Alvor: 2nd Tuesday of the month (9 am – 2 pm) Burgau: The nearest market is in Lagos. Feragudo: Does not have a market. The nearest market is in Portimão. Lagos: Weekly Saturday Farmers Market (8 am – 2 pm) with a more general market on the 1st Saturday of the month. Markets also take place on the 1st Sunday of the month. There’s also a farmer’s market at the marina on Wednesday afternoons called Viv’o Mercado. Monchique: 2nd Friday of the month (8 am – 2 pm) Portimão: 1st Monday of each month (8 am – 2 pm) & the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Sagres: 1st Friday of the month (9 am – 2 pm)

Regular Car Transporter Runs between Ireland & Spain/Portugal. Our transporters run on fixed days throughout the month, ensuring you know exactly where your vehicle is, at all times!

Best Car Transport, Portugal Office, Rua Almirante Cândido dos Reis,Tavira, Algarve, Portugal, 8800-318. Telephone 00351 920 376 096 email: bcttransport.eu@gmail.com UK Telephone 0044 730 9756 795 BCT Transport Ltd.