1. FATACIL – Lagoa | 21–30 August 2026
One of the Algarve’s most important summer events, FATACIL brings together agriculture, gastronomy, handicrafts, local products, entertainment, and live music in Lagoa. Taking place from 21 to 30 August, the festival attracts visitors from across the region and offers an excellent opportunity to experience the traditional side of Algarve culture.
Alongside exhibitions and regional food, visitors can enjoy concerts, equestrian shows, folklore, and a lively atmosphere that continues late into the evening. Whether you’re travelling with family, friends, or simply looking to discover more of Portuguese culture, FATACIL is one of the highlights of the Algarve summer.

2. Medieval Days – Castro Marim | 26–30 August 2026
For a completely different experience, the Medieval Days in Castro Marim transport visitors back in time. From 26 to 30 August, the historic town and castle become the setting for medieval performances, parades, traditional music, crafts, food, and spectacular historical entertainment.
The event combines the atmosphere of a medieval festival with the impressive surroundings of Castro Marim, making it particularly appealing for visitors who want to explore the eastern Algarve. It is also a great opportunity to combine the festival with a road trip to nearby Tavira, Monte Gordo, or Vila Real de Santo António.
If you’re planning to explore several parts of the Algarve, Lagos Car Hire offers a convenient way to travel at your own pace, with car hire options designed for visitors exploring the region.

3. Multicultural Night & Banho 29 – Aljezur | 28–29 August 2026
The end of August is a particularly interesting time to visit Aljezur, where local celebrations combine music, food, culture, and traditional customs. The Multicultural Night and municipal celebrations take place around 28–29 August, creating a lively atmosphere in one of the Algarve’s most charming inland towns.
One of the highlights of this period is Banho 29, a traditional late-August sea-bathing celebration. Alongside the festivities, visitors can explore the surrounding Costa Vicentina, including beautiful beaches and some of the region’s most dramatic Atlantic scenery.
Having a car makes it much easier to discover this part of the Algarve, especially if you want to combine Aljezur with nearby beaches and coastal villages.
For travellers arriving at Faro Airport, arranging your transport in advance can make the start of your holiday much easier. Faro Airport Transfers provides a convenient way to travel directly from the airport to your accommodation.

4. Carvoeiro Beach Party – 29 August 2026
For visitors looking for music and nightlife, the Carvoeiro Beach Party is one of the most exciting events of the final weekend of August. Taking place on 29 August, the event brings music and entertainment to the heart of Carvoeiro, with performances continuing into the early hours.
The combination of a beautiful Algarve beach, warm summer temperatures, and an energetic evening atmosphere makes this an ideal event for couples, groups of friends, and younger travellers looking to experience the Algarve after dark.
Carvoeiro’s location also makes it easy to combine the party with a day exploring the surrounding coastline, enjoying the area’s famous beaches, cliffs, and restaurants before the evening festivities begin.

5. Nossa Senhora da Encarnação Celebrations – Carvoeiro | Late August 2026
The final weekend of August is also an important time for the traditional Nossa Senhora da Encarnação celebrations in Carvoeiro. The event offers visitors an opportunity to experience the Algarve’s religious and community traditions while enjoying the lively atmosphere of one of the region’s best-known coastal villages.
Traditional celebrations, local customs, and the atmosphere around the village provide a different perspective on the Algarve, beyond its beaches and tourist resorts. Visitors can combine the celebrations with a walk along the coast, dinner overlooking the Atlantic, and the Carvoeiro Beach Party later in the evening. For those planning to explore more of the Algarve during their stay, having a rental car makes it easier to move between coastal towns, beaches, and evening events without relying on public transport.

With festivals and celebrations taking place across different parts of the Algarve, planning your transportation in advance allows you to make the most of your holiday. Booking your airport transfer with Faro Airport Transfers provides a comfortable and hassle-free start to your trip, giving you more time to explore the region’s beaches, historic towns, and lively events.
For travellers who want to discover more than one destination, Lagos Car Hire offers the flexibility to explore the Algarve by car, from Lagos and Aljezur to Lagoa, Carvoeiro, and Castro Marim.
From major summer festivals and medieval celebrations to traditional local events and unforgettable evenings by the sea, late August is the perfect time to experience the Algarve at its most vibrant, lively, and welcoming.

With such a hot summer, we are also expecting a warm autumn (although we do hope for the weather to be mild and sunny instead of burning hot). So we thought we’d remind you that it’s time to think of this year’s season of golf in the Algarve.

Golf is one of the most popular sports in southern Portugal and this is easily understandable if you think of the over 300 days of summer the country boasts with, of the warm climate and the great landscapes which make for some golf courses with breathtaking views over the endless ocean. So this will be a pretty heavenly place to play golf and relish in the sun at the same time.

The Algarve, the seaside region of Portugal, takes pride in its world renowned amazing golf courses. Not only are there clubs and golf courses to speak of, but there is also an entire industry revolving around the sport.

With just a little bit of research online, you can find you can book golf clubs in Faro Airport and that there is a special type of transport option especially designed for golders, Algarve golf transfers meant to transport you and your group, with golf clubs and bags and all to and from the golf course virtually throughout the region.

The English brought the passion for golf to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean a couple of hundred years ago and created the first clubs and built the first courses.

So in case you were wondering which are the best golf courses in the Algarve, we’ve prepared a list for you as well: Algarve Golf, Salgados, Vale do Lobo Royal Ocean, Morgado, Benamor, Pine Cliffs, The Old Course and Silves. In Silves, there is also a great medieval festival in August, so you might like to check out the option of stopping by.

Portugal is one of the most welcoming countries I have ever visited and I think any summer can shine happier if you take at least a week or two to visit the sunny shores of the southern side of the country. With this in mind, I set out in search of a few of the most exciting events to brighten your days there. What to do in the Algarve this August 2018? Here are a few ideas:

Our first stop today is in Albufeira. This lovely tourist resort is one of the most prominent towns on the Algarve coast. There are a couple of events that are bound to mark the last month of summer in town. The Festa da Nossa Senhora da Orada (which translates into “The Festival of Our Lady of the Oracle”) is celebrated on August 14th. This is the day when the patron saint of fishermen is honored with a lovely procession that follows the mass at Igreja Matriz. The procession continues up to the beach, where fishermen honor the saint and then return merrily to the church. The procession is definitely not the only thing to look forward on this day. The celebration is also marked by a town fair and fireworks in the town center.

How to get to Albufeira? Well, if you are lodged in the Algarve, you can always book an Albufeira private transfer and benefit from a private transport option for you and your group.

The second memorable day to celebrate this August in Albufeira is the Municipal Holiday which is scheduled for the 20th of the month. Sports events and a lot of fun, as well as firework shows and a loot of good cheer can be counted among the things to look forward to.