Portimão clean-up planned for João d'Arens forest on 19 September
Teia D'Impulsos and Portimão's fire brigade are organising a clean-up of the Mata de João d'Arens on 19 September, from 9am to 10:30am. The event forms part of the Arade Azul environmental project and links the fire brigade's centenary celebrations to International Coastal Clean-up Day, promoted by the Fundação Oceano Azul. Open to the public, it aims to remove waste from the natural area and raise awareness of litter's impact on coastal ecosystems. Participation is free but requires prior registration via Teia D'Impulsos's social media pages.
Lagoa hosts autumn Mediterranean gardens fair in October
The Autumn Mediterranean Gardens Fair returns to Lagoa's municipal fairgrounds on 17-18 October, marking its 17th edition since 2009. Organised by the Mediterranean Gardening Association Portugal, the event promotes gardening practices suited to drought, wildfire risk and the Mediterranean climate. Entry costs one euro, while talks, workshops and advice sessions are free. Visitors can meet specialist producers and nurseries, buy plants and bulbs, and use a temporary plant storage area. Invasive species are banned from the fair, and ticket proceeds help fund training programmes and garden projects with local councils and schools.
Lagos festival mixes sustainability and arts around multiculturalism theme
The Emraizart Festival returns to Cotifo, in Lagos, for a sixth edition from 6 to 13 October, this year focused on multiculturalism. Organised by the Teatro Experimental de Lagos, it blends sustainability, nature and art, mixing tradition with contemporary creation. Weekdays bring shows and workshops on circus, creative construction, permaculture and theatre for schools and social projects, while 10-11 October opens to families with training sessions, talks, music, circus and physical theatre performances, plus concerts by Sambambas. The programme also features three creative works from TEL artistic residencies under the Bora Cultura scheme. Daily tickets cost 12 euros for adults and seven for children aged three to 12.
Coimbra garden marks fifth anniversary with civic gathering
More than 40 people gathered on 12 September at the Jardim da Rua do Brasil in Coimbra for an event called "Quem Cuida da Cidade? — Uma conversa no Jardim", organised by Jardim Monte Formoso as part of the European Day of Sustainable Communities. The gathering also celebrated the garden's fifth anniversary, bringing together residents, volunteers, researchers and representatives of local institutions and associations.
Algarve inclusive summer programme wraps up ninth edition
Teia D'Impulsos concluded on 11 September the ninth edition of FICA, a Portimão-based project running since 2018 that offers summer activities to children, young people and adults with functional diversity. Between 27 July and 11 September, 45 participants aged six and over took part in surf, sailing, paddleboarding, swimming, yoga, art and cooking sessions, guided by 13 staff and seven volunteers. They also visited venues such as Aquashow, Zoomarine and Krazy World. The programme is funded by Portimão council with support from several local partners and institutions.
