By Purity M
152 articles published
The Saharan Death Cloud Returns
Does the seemingly spectral dust cloud that comes up from the African desert scare you? The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) warned yesterday that this dusty mass from North Africa might be returning with devastating effects. Although the APA predicted that it would mainly hit Spain, with minimal effects on Portugal, people are still urged to […]
Portugal鈥檚 Biggest Art Event Just Around the Corner: Why You Should Go
The Lisbon Art and Antiques Fair (LAAF) is back again this April, starting on 12th and lasting until 21st. This will be the 21st Edition of LAAF, and as usual, it will be held at the Cordoaria Nacional, Lisbon鈥檚 most iconic exhibition centre. LAAF is organized annually by the Portuguese Antique Dealers Association (A.P.A.) to […]
Gil Semedo April 19 鈥淐aboswing鈥� Tour is triple good news to fans
The talented Cape Verdean pop singer is returning to Lisbon after Portuguese fans charmed him last year. As part of a tour celebrating 30 years of his career, Gil Semedo performed at the Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon in March 2023, where fans responded with hearty standing ovations to his captivating voice, striking at the heart […]
April 24th set to be the Highlight of April Festivities
This April is bound to excite history buffs all over Portugal. The 25th of April, as it is known, marks the date of the most decisive political event in Portugal鈥檚 history. On April 25, 1974, leftist army officers brought an end to a fascist regime, freeing Portugal from authoritarian leadership. Although celebrated in various cities […]
Albufeira Enters its Last Day of Sea Fest
2024 is the year when Albufeira conducts its third edition of the Sea Festivities. The event brings together families, artists and businesses through celebrations at the idyllic southern city. This year鈥檚 event, thought set for March, had to be postponed due to adverse weather but kicked off smoothly on 4th April, 2024. A Special Region […]
Portugal鈥檚 Got the Blues鈥�.But in a Good Way!
A recent study has suggested that Portugal is a perfect destination for those seeking to swim in some of the world鈥檚 bluest waters. Researchers at CV Villas set out to settle the age-old debate of 鈥榳here鈥檚 the world鈥檚 bluest sea?鈥� The results were surprising. The method used featured an analysis of unedited Google Maps screenshots […]
Ricardo Ribeiro’s Lisbon Concert: A Must-See for Fado Fans in April
Acclaimed Fado singer Ricardo Ribeiro will grace the stage of Lisbon鈥檚 Centro Cultural de Bel茅m on 11th April 2024, for a captivating performance of his latest album. This concert is part of the 鈥楬谩 Fado no Cais” cycle, which usually features both established and up-and-coming artists. This series of Fado concerts is organized by the […]
Soam As Guitarras 8th Edition: A Guitar Lover’s Dream Come True!
Guitars have always been a beloved instrument, charming audiences across the globe with their soulful melodies and intricate harmonies. And this year, the Soam As Guitarras festival is back with its 8th edition, promising to be bigger and better than ever before! The 8th edition of Soam As Guitarras (Guitars Sound) will run from 4th […]
Portugal Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Carnation Revolution This Year
April 25th of every year marks the commemoration of the Portugal鈥檚 Carnation Revolution. The latter was a non-violent rebellion that put an end to a 50-year long dictatorship. It took place on 25th April 1974. Consequently, democracy was re-established in Portugal, and April 25 was christened 鈥楩reedom Day.鈥� It is a national holiday, but Lisbon鈥檚 […]
The Mafra International Organ Festival is Here!
Kicking off next week from 5th to 21st April 2024, the annual Mafra International Organ Festival will feature concerts in the Basilica of Mafra National Palace and several local churches. Mafra, part of the greater Lisbon subregion is most known for the iconic, baroque-style Mafra National Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It […]
DJ Maphorisa Brings Amapiano to LAV this April
Amapiano Festival’s unique edition is only 21 days away, and DJ Maphorisa鈥檚 performance is one of the must-see highlights. Widely regarded as one of the best known Amapiano Djs and producers in the world, he will be rocking the stage at the Lisboa Ao Vivo (LAV) on April 19th 2024 from 10 pm. The South-African […]
Lisbon鈥檚 Street Named one of the Coolest in the World
TimeOut Global recently released a list of the 30 coolest streets in the world in 2024 and Lisbon鈥檚 Rua da Boavista is in the top 10. The list was formulated after the magazine鈥檚 global team of local expert contributors and editors chose the coolest streets in their cities. These were then narrowed down to a […]
