10 August 2012 -> 15 August 2012
Olhão
Seafood devotees head to the fishing town of Olhão for the Festival do Marisco, for days of fresh cockles, conch, clams, oysters, conquilhas, octopus, squid and cuddle fish. Situated in the southern town in the Algarve region of Portugal, the festival celebrates the town’s history as a seaport and the subsequently delightful local cuisine – for those who love finger-licking good shellfish. Expect stall after stall of hot, grilled, steamed, sautéed and buttery seafood. And plenty of non-fishy smells and sights, too. In addition to the whitewashed walls and flattops of the Moorish architecture, folk dancing and concerts will keep visitors entertained as they eat.
Other Festivals in the Algarve see below;
June
Festival Med
Lagoa Jazz Festival
Iberian Windsurfing Championship
Algarve International Fair
July
Arrifana Sunset Festival
Algarve Classic Cars
World Touring Car Championship
Allgarve Gourmet Festival
Pop-Up Restaurant Gourmet Evenings
August
White Night
Fatacil Trade Fair
Lagos Jazz Festival
Portimao Sardine Festival
Superbock Surf Fest
Silves Medieval Fair
Castro Marim Medieval Fair
Cataplana Experience
September
Alcoutim Cultural Festival
Almancil Gastronomy Festival
Formula 4 World Championship
October
Better Living In Portugal lifestyle exhibition
Portugal Masters Golf Tournament
Historic Motor Racing Festival
Superbikes
Algarve Spa Week
Golden Triangle lifestyle exhibition
November
Casinos do Algarve Rally
Portuguese Touring Car Championship
December
Loulé Mountain Fair
Vale do Lobo Christmas Market