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Portugal Masters 2017
September 21 - 24, 2017: 11th edition of the golf tournament of the European Tour - Oceânico Victoria, Vilamoura
Since 2007 the fantastic Oceânico Victoria golf course in Vilamoura is venue to the Portugal Masters, each year one of the last tournaments of the European Tour on the Race to Dubai.
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Noite Branca 2017 in Loulé
The popular "White Night" is back to Loulé!
The White Night brings a special ambience to the city during the summer. A great night of partying in the streets of the city center, which has been decorated in white and all visitors to the event are asked to dress in white. Bands, jugglers and street theater groups, also wearing white, enhance the overall ambience.
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Folkfaro 2017
15th edition of the International Folklore Festival in Faro, August 19 to 27, 2017
International groups: Bulgaria: Folk Ensemble Madara (Shumen) Kazakhstan: Ensembles Murager e Inju Marzhan (Atyrau) Costa Rica: Grupo Folklórico Costa Rica (Asserri) Italy: Gruppo Gergent (Sicília) Mexico: Ballet Folklórico de Orizaba (Orizaba) Poland: Ensemble Warszawianka (Varsóvia) Portuguese groups: Grupo Tradicional "Os Casaleiros" - Azambuja Rancho Folclórico Rosas do Lena - Batalha Grupo Folclórico de São Torcato - Guimarães Grupo Etnográfico da Serra do Caldeirão – Cortelha (Loulé) Rancho Folclórico da C.P. da Conceição de Faro Grupo Folclórico de Faro (organizador) – Adulto, Infantil e Cancioneiro You will find the programme of the festival in our gallery! Opening Gala: Teatro das Figuras, Faro August 19, 2017, 21:30 h Entry: 10 €
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Biker concentration Faro 2017
The 36th International meeting of bikers takes place in Faro July 20 - 23, 2017
Faro is proud to be a capital of motor bikers. Once a year during the summertime the local club Moto Clube Faro is organizing an international biker convention, attracting thousands of bikers from all over the world. A highlight for the public is a biker parade on the closing Sunday, attracting spectators from far and near.
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Festival MED 2017
14th edition of the popular music festival in the streets and lanes of the historical centre of Loulé June 29 until July 2, 2017
75 hours of music of the world on 3 days - 55 concerts on 9 stages in the old part of Loulé! Since its start in 2004 the Festival MED is a highlight on the local event calendar of Loulé. THis international musical event with its own unique character takes place in the historic center of Loulé from June 29th to July 2nd, 2017. During the days of the festival the lanes between the market, castle and church, bedecked in white awnings, are transformed into a huge basar and you can see and enjoy listening to musicians from all over the world. Festival MED is also a blend of cultural references such as the gastronomy, plastic arts, street entertainment, handicraft, dancing, workshops, and much more, with the evident aim of promoting the several cultures from around the world. Entry to the festival is at the market hall, the famous landmark of the city of Loulé. Ticket prices are: Day ticket - 12 € 3 Festival ticket (all 3 days) - 30 € Family ticket (2 adults + 2 kids up to 16) - 25 € Children up to 12 - free entry Sunday, Juy 2nd is an Open Day with free access. More information about the festival and the musical program: Festival MED 2017
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Algarve Nature Week 2017
Third edition of of the nature tourism event from May 5 to 14, 2017
A nature tourism event with special offers on outdoor activities and at accommodation establishments in the Algarve: Walking, bird watching, dolphin and whale watching, boat trips, cycle rides, horse and donkey rides, activities in the air or even under water: these are just some ideas for your active holidays in a wild environment and at attractive prices. Not to be missed: Nature Exhibition at Quatro Águas in Tavira from 5 to 7 May,
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Mãe Soberana Festa Grande
Festival of Nossa Senhora da Piedade in Loulé
For more than 500 years, the festival of Nossa Senhora da Piedade, the patroness of Loulé, known as Mãe Soberana (Sovereign Mother), has been celebrated in Loulé for two weeks starting on Easter Sunday. This festival of the local patroness of the region is considered the largest religious demonstration in Portugal, south of Fátima. Festa Pequena (Easter Sunday) The procession begins with the recitation of a rosary at the chapel Nossa Sra. da Piedade. Then the statue of Mae Soberana is carried down to the church of S. Francisco The procession to the strains of an orchestra, an accelerated march, is not at all easy due to the steep and narrow winding road. The statue remains in the church for 15 days until the Festa Grande. Festa Grande The ceremony starts with a High Mass celebrated by the bishop of the Algarve at the municipal park of Loulé. Then the procession between the city and the sanctuary on top of a small hill west of Loulé is performed as a quick march, to the sound of music specifically created for this spectacular occasion. A crowd of thousands of believers with white handkerchiefs and spectators from all over the Algarve, the neighbouring Alentejo and other places get together to celebrate and to marvel at this impressive event.
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BTT Alte 2017
19th edition of the MTB in Alte with the Algarve Marathon Cup
Programme: 08:30h - Opening of the control point (controlo 0) - Av. Manuel Teixeira Gomes 09:05h - Meeting with the directors of sports - Algarve Marathon Cup - Escola Profissional de Alte - E.N. 124 09:20h - Call for athletes to start - Algarve Marathon Cup 09:45h - Briefing 09:50h - Start Algarve Marathon Cup 10:00h - Start Amateurs: MTB & trail / footrace 10:15h - Start of walk 11:00h - Arrival 1st athlete of trail / footrace 12:00h - Arrival 1st athlete of half marathon 13:05h - Arrival of 1st athlete of Algarve Marathon Cup
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Mae Soberana - Festa Pequena
First part of the Festival of Nossa Senhora da Piedade in Loulé
For more than 500 years, the festival of Nossa Senhora da Piedade, the patroness of Loulé, known as Mãe Soberana (Sovereign Mother), has been celebrated in Loulé for two weeks starting on Easter Sunday. This festival of the local patroness of the region is considered the largest religious demonstration in Portugal, south of Fátima. Festa Pequena (Easter Sunday) The procession begins with the recitation of a rosary at the chapel Nossa Sra. da Piedade. Then the statue of Mae Soberana is carried down to the church of S. Francisco The procession to the strains of an orchestra, an accelerated march, is not at all easy due to the steep and narrow winding road. The statue remains in the church for 15 days until the Festa Grande.
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ETU Triathlon European Cup in Quarteira 2017
The beach promenade in Quarteira will be the venue for the first meeting of the European Triathlon elite on April 2st & 2nd, 2017
At the beginning of April, the beach promenade Av. Infante de Sagres in Quarteira will again be the venue for the first highlight in the event calendar 2017 of the ETU (European Triathlon Union), the ETU Triathlon Elite European Cup on Saturday, April 1st and the ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup on Sunday, April 2nd. Saturday, April 1st 12:45 Warm Up Women 13:45 Women Elite Start 15:30 Warm Up Men 16:30 Men Elite Start 18:40 Medal Ceremony Sunday, April 2nd 07:45 Warm Up Women Junior 08:45 Women Junior Start 09:25 Warm Up Men Junior 10:00 Men Junior Start 11:15 Medal Ceremony On Sunday, also the national Portuguese Triathlon club championship (Triatlo Carlos Gravata) takes place.
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