Events

Fabulous horse riding experiences on the Costa Vicentina, Algarve’s west coast. Enjoy beach and sunset horse riding, explore Carrapateira and the west coast on horseback. Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of the Natural Park and amazing coastline.

Tile Painting – Through learning the traditional 17th-century tile painting technique, we will recreate tiles with typical fauna and flora themes.

Homemade bread, baked during the fair, along with other traditional products from the Algarve mountains, such as sweets and sausages, attract thousands of visitors to Vaqueiros. These delicacies are accompanied by tradition, ethnography, craftsmanship, and music, filling this northeastern Algarve village with animation in a single day.

With the main mission of valuing, promoting, and preserving the historical, cultural, and musical heritage of the region, particularly the sacred and profane heritage linked to the Baroque style, the event focuses on disseminating original music from the diaspora, specifically pointing to the Baroque style and period, with combinations of timbres in chamber music played on period instruments.

Four “beings” wander through absurdity, pantomime, and humor in search of the ambiguous concept of being Portuguese from North to South. They embark on an expedition across Portugal, discovering that emigration, housing, health, and bureaucracy, among other topics, are common concerns for all Portuguese people. Meanwhile, a so-called "Justice" always arrives late, and opportunities and dreams do not always materialize. A comic journey, perhaps rectangular, or not. Without talking about… because… Being Portuguese is…

PERIFÉRICO is a cultural event focused on the emerging music scene, aiming to promote and showcase musical projects from national independent labels. It serves both as a platform and an exhibition, featuring the display and promotion of records, CDs, and cassettes, as well as concerts by artists associated with the participating labels at various venues across the city.

The "Conversa da Treta" project was born in 1997 and became a phenomenon. It moved from theater stages to radio, television, cinema, and books, always with tremendous success. It was one of the two shows that performed the most Coliseum performances in Portugal.
With the passing of our dear António Feio, "Treta" continued to thrive. Zézé, the iconic character created by José Pedro Gomes, returned in 2016 with "Filho da Treta", partnered with António Machado, and in 2019 with "Casal da Treta", alongside the incredible Ana Bola. The success of "Treta" has endured over the years, and in 2024, in the digital era and with the power of social media, a new chapter of this universe emerges – "Amigos da Treta", featuring Aldo Lima.

The Rallye Casinos do Algarve is part of the 2025 Portuguese Rally Championship, taking place from March 27 to 29 in various municipalities of the Algarve. It is one of the region's most significant competitions, attracting competitors and motorsport enthusiasts. The event is organized by the Algarve Automobile Club (CAAL), under the aegis of the Portuguese Federation of Automobilism and Karting (FPAK), with the usual sponsorship of Solverde Casinos & Hotels. You can follow all championship updates on CAAL's social media.

Superbike racing has been a fundamental part of the Algarve International Circuit since its inception, showcasing a technically challenging track with constant ups and downs that have captivated both riders and spectators.
Once again, the Algarve International Circuit will host this championship, featuring the second round of the season and the first on European soil. This event brings an exciting paddock atmosphere where direct interaction with the audience is a key highlight. 

Quarteira, acclaimed and recognized by many as the capital of European and national triathlon, will once again host the prestigious Quarteira International Triathlon – Prof. Carlos Gravata. This outstanding event, scheduled for March 29 and 30, kicks off on Saturday with the Elite European Cup competition, where athletes will take on the Olympic-distance course:
•    1500 meters of swimming
•    40 km of cycling
•    10 km of running

Featuring actress Cláudia Raia
"Menopause" is a play about women over 50, portraying real-life situations experienced during their "second act" through short scenes and musical numbers. The play features multiple characters who are fun, honest, and sometimes dramatic, reflecting the concerns, anxieties, dreams, and desires influenced by maturity and the inevitable menopause.
Bodily changes, life and career reflections, health, beauty, social expectations, and romantic relationships are all addressed frankly—offering both laughter and contemplation about one of the most impactful yet least-discussed phases in a woman's life.