Algarve experiences beautiful weather all throughout the year (see http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g18... for more information); as a result of this, there are events and festivals going on all year long in the area.  Some of the things visitors might wish to check out include:

  • February
  • March
    • Easter Sunday is important in the religious area of Algarve and offers a variety of different celebrations for people of all ages to enjoy.
  • April
    • Holy Week is a time of religious celebration in the area.  Though there are children’s activities, this is primarily a somber type of celebration, focused on prayer.
  • July
    • Arts and crafts fair which takes place in Alcoutim is an excellent opportunity for tourists to purchase local handicrafts as well as to mingle with the locals.
    • Moorish Nights celebrates the ancient history of the area.  More on this history can be found at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g18... .
  • August
    • Festival do Marisco is a seafood festival celebrating the fresh fish in the area.
    • Silves Medieval Fair is on from August 9 - 17th. If you haven't been before then you are missing out on the best free spectacle in the Algarve. It is growing year on year and is fantastic fun for all ages. Just wander about and soak up the atmosphere...go to the jousting tournament ...eat drink and get merry....hire a medieval costume and pretend you're a medieval lady or knight....browse the myriad stalls selling all manner of goods with a middle eastern flavour.  Above all just turn up and enjoy a truly wonderful afternoon or evening out - the later the better as the atmosphere is obviously better once dark. If you are British and have young children forget about bedtime and bring them - summer evenings here are for all ages.
  • September
    • Folklore Festival celebrates the oral traditions of the area.
  • December
    • Christmas celebrations occur in various places throughout Algarve and are highly enjoyed by tourists as well as locals.