Living Link Algarve
Today on the Coast
Rallye Casinos do Algarve
Portimão · 2 Oct–3 Oct
Friday, 2 October – Saturday, 3 October. Hotel Algarve Casino, Praia da Rocha (base); service park FATACIL, Lagoa.
Price: Free (roadside).
Source: fpak.pt · Full listing · Read on →
Today on the coast
Quarteira Wednesday Market (8 am – 2 pm), Free entry. More · therealalgarve.com
Lagos — Sun Down Beach Yoga by Atlantic Waves Yoga, Estrada de Porto de Mós. More · eventbrite.pt
Porches — Kalamata Sounds – Wednesday sunset DJ at NANA on the Beach. More · vilavitaparc.com
Portimão — Live Music Wednesdays at NoSoloÁgua (jazz, bossa nova, covers). More · myguidealgarve.com
Tavira — Sunset DJ Party at Xiri Beach Club, Tavira Island. More · eventbrite.pt
Quarteira — Beach Breathwork and Meditation in Vilamoura by el Sol - Lifestyle, Sketchy Crab. More · eventbrite.pt
Lagos
Father José Luís Borga & Band
Time: 3 pm. Price: From €10.
Source: municipiodelagos.bol.pt · Full listing · Read on →
Place of the day · Member of the Register
Sim-Yoga
Yoga & Ayurveda · Founding Member · Algarve-wide
Sim-Yoga is Simone's yoga and ayurveda practice on the Algarve — private classes and small groups, ayurvedic cooking for events and retreats, and retreats, day events, workshops and cooking courses across the region.
Faro
Concerto Solidário de Ópera
At Teatro Lethes, Faro.
Source: agendadopedro.pt · Full listing · Read on →
Fire risk
The official rural fire risk for every Algarve municipality, today and tomorrow, as published by IPMA.
Sun & Moon
Sunrise 7:25 am · sunset 7:17 pm
Daylight 11 h 52 min
Waning gibbous, 78 % lit. Next full moon: Monday, 26 October.
Our own calculation for Faro (37.02° N, 7.93° W), local time.
From the Register
From the Register
Casas do Sotavento
Property and rentals in the Eastern Algarve.
Property & Rentals · Algarve · → Entry
From the Register
Casita Tima
Welcome to Casita Tima — your snug tiny house on a hill of Quinta Storchennest.
Stays · Porches · → Entry
From the Register
Friends in Business Algarve
Friends in Business Algarve is the coast's business-networking community — a warm, well-connected circle of international entrepreneurs, professionals and business owners who live and work across the Algarve.
Events & Community · Algarve · → Entry
From the Register
Hello Sunshine
A founding member of LivingLink Algarve, offering services across the coast.
Services · Algarve · → Entry
From the Register
Origens
Origens is Ferragudo's finest destination for Algarve wines and regional products.
Shopping · Ferragudo · → Entry
From the Register
Ruth de Jong · PERA Premium Properties
Estate agent for the western Algarve: 22 homes & plots in Silves, Monchique, Lagoa and Lagos.
Property · Algarve · → Entry
From the Register
Trust Home Care
Personal and home-care support for residents across the Algarve and Portugal.
Home Care · Algarve · → Entry
Tomorrow on the coast
Thursday, 1 October
Faro — World Music Day: Around the Sun with Avi Avital, Vasco Dantas and Pablo Urbina, Figuras Theatre, €20 / €18. More · teatrodasfiguras.pt
Loulé — XXVI Encontro de Música Antiga de Loulé, 1 Oct–31 Oct, Free entry. More · cineteatro.cm-loule.pt
Portimão — 1.º World Sailing Inclusive Championship, Portimão Marina, 1 Oct–10 Oct, 9 am – 11 pm. More · velasolidaria.com
The weeks ahead
- 2–3 Oct Portimão — Rallye Casinos do Algarve
- 9–10 Oct Portimão — European Le Mans Series
- 15–25 Oct Faro — Santa Iria Fair
- 18–20 Jun 2027 Portimão — Formula 1 Portugal Grand Prix 2027
Dates as published by the organisers.
In brief
Almancil — Breathwork & Life Force Kundalini Activation, Shanti Yoga & Wellness, starts 10:30 am. A space to slow down, release what's heavy, and reconnect deeply with yourself. am. More · eventbrite.pt
From the Directory
Albufeira
The most international resort town in the Algarve. High season is busy but the residential zones are quieter and well-served. → Albufeira
In brief
Algarve — Lulushanti Yoga: Group Classes in Yoga Dome. Be part of the local community and join a group yoga class to connect, move and recharge Starts 10 am. More · eventbrite.pt
From the Directory
Alvor
Lagoon, estuary and beach — Alvor punches above its size. Great birdwatching, excellent seafood restaurants and a growing wellness scene. → Alvor
In brief
Lagos — Sunrise or Morning Beach Yoga in Lagos by el Sol - Lifestyle, Forte da Ponta da Bandeira, starts 7:15 am. Boost your day with a Beach Yoga class for your body, mind and heart :) am. More · eventbrite.pt
From the Directory
Carvoeiro
Intimate clifftop village with spectacular sea caves. Small community, boutique restaurants and one of the most scenic spots in the Algarve. → Carvoeiro
In brief
Algarve — Pure Sun with Kathryn Thomas - Fitness Retreat - Portugal (5 Nights), Montinhos da Luz. Portugal, 30th September - 5th October 2026 Starts 3 pm. More · eventbrite.ie
From the Directory
Faro
The regional capital. Airport proximity, university city energy, good services and an underrated old town cathedral district. → Faro
In brief
Portimão — Sunset Yoga in Portimão by el Sol - Lifestyle, Praia da Rocha Miradouro. Magical Hatha based Yoga class at the beach during sunset. More · eventbrite.pt
From the Directory
Ferragudo
The hidden gem rising fast. A fishing village across the river from Portimão with a medieval castle, cobbled streets and white houses. → Ferragudo
From the Directory
Lagoa
Inland market town with a loyal expat community. Quiet, affordable, and central — good base for exploring the whole western Algarve. → Lagoa
From the Directory
Lagos
The expat hub of the western Algarve. Old town charm, sandy beaches, a vibrant marina and an active international community. → Lagos
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Praia da Luz
A compact, friendly village built around one of the best beaches in the western Algarve. Strong British and German expat base. → Praia da Luz
From the Directory
Meia Praia
4km of golden sand between Lagos and Alvor. Increasingly popular residential strip with direct beach access and fast infrastructure growth. → Meia Praia
From the Directory
Monchique
Mountain Algarve. Cool air, hot springs, eucalyptus forests and the highest peak in the region. Radically different pace. → Monchique
From the Directory
Portimão
Practical and central. Great services, good transport links, strong expat infrastructure. Less touristy than Albufeira. → Portimão
From the Directory
Sagres
End of the world energy. Wild surf, dramatic cliffs and a raw, unfiltered Algarve. The anti-tourist bubble destination. → Sagres
From the Directory
Silves
The old Moorish capital of the Algarve. Inland, historical and surrounded by orange groves. Great value and authentic. → Silves
From the Directory
Tavira
The most genuinely Portuguese town in the Algarve. Slower pace, medieval bridges, a spectacular old town and rising prices. → Tavira
From the Directory
Vilamoura
Golf, marina and luxury. Vilamoura is the premium enclave of the central Algarve — groomed, safe, and consistently in demand. → Vilamoura
Word of the day · Portuguese
Bom dia
say bong DEE-ah
Good morning
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