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Algarve businesses that take real pride in what they do.

Matt's Bar
26 seasons and still the heartbeat of Albufeira's nightlife. Matt's Bar is the Algarve's most iconic bar, live DJs, themed parties, VIP areas, Sunset Parties…


Cooper's Bar & Kitchen
The biggest sun terrace on the Albufeira strip. Cooper's Bar & Kitchen serves food all day, runs karaoke every evening, and hosts the legendary Bottomless…


Luz Aura Café & Snackbar Vilamoura
A calm café and snackbar at the heart of Prado Villas, Vilamoura.

Luz Aura Yoga & Wellness Studio
Vilamoura's top rated yoga and wellness studio. Expert-led classes in yoga, Pilates, Yogalates and more, plus workshops, events, and a welcoming community in…

Form & Grain
@formandgrain
Reformer and mat pilates, a café at the front, and a supper club once a month. Vilamoura.


Blue Triumph
Elevate your game from the comfort of your own villa. As Portugal’s exclusive distributor of GOLFJOY, Blue Triumph provides state-of-the-art, bespoke golf…

ZenGlow Studio
A calm sanctuary in the heart of Almancil. ZenGlow Studio offers Japanese-inspired rituals and holistic treatments, from the signature Head Spa to Tsubo…


Kiki Trips
Guided eco-hikes from Lagos: Wild Orchid, Stargazing, Iberian Lynx and Thermal Spring hikes, plus forest bathing and bookable multi-day nature programmes.
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Dreams on Canvas: Art Class
Short painting and drawing courses led by artists from a local gallery.

Ceramic Traditions
Mould, paint and glaze an almond blossom piece in the Algarve pottery tradition.

Live music at Viv'o Mercado: Carlos Agapito
Carlos Agapito plays live at the Viv'o Mercado in the Mercado de Levante in Lagos from 17:30, as part of the council's October music programme at the market. Entry is free.

3-Class Pass for just €35 - First Timers Only

Long Stay 15% OFF, 5+ nights with breakfast

Book online in advance – 10% off gate prices

10% off tickets bought online
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Perfect Yoga & Brunch in Vilamoura
A slow Vilamoura morning done properly: an expert-led class at the town's top rated yoga studio, then breakfast next door at the cafe run by the same team.

British-Curriculum Schools in the Algarve
Nine places teaching the British curriculum across the Algarve, from the west coast at Aljezur to Tavira in the east: what each one offers, from first enrolment at age 3 through to A-Levels and the IB.

Moving to the Algarve: The Settling-In List
The paperwork half of a new life in Portugal, handled: visas and NIF numbers, a lawyer for the house, insurance in plain English, pension advice and a doctor.
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For sale, long-term rentals, and holiday lets from the Circle.
For sale Sea viewStunning Sea View Apartment with Panoramic Terrace & Pool in Praia da Luz
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For sale Sea viewLuxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Sea Views, Private Pool & Garden – Luz, Algarve
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For sale Sea viewCharming Portuguese Villa with Sea Views in Luz
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Benagil Kayak and SUP Tour. A kayak or SUP tour to the Benagil Caves from Marina de Albufeira, with equipment allocated on request. Every operator on the Circle is booked direct. No commission, no middleman, no booking fee stacked on top: you deal directly with the people who run it. Reserva direta com quem opera, sem comissões e sem intermediários. #algarve #algarvecircle #portugal #thingstodoalgarve #benagilcavetours
Booking on the Circle is short: find the tour, trip or class, pick your slot from the operator's own calendar, and book it without creating an account. You both get a confirmation and the operator keeps every euro. 205 things to do across the Algarve. #algarve #thingstodoalgarve #algarvecircle
Bringing Great Brands to Life — Online and in Print 🎨📰 We recently teamed up with Divine Home real estate agency to handle the graphic design for their showcase feature in Algarve Plus Magazine! With a print run of ~6,000 copies distributed across the region, Algarve Plus continues to be a staple publication for local businesses, real estate showcases, and lifestyle features in the Algarve. At sohomelo.studio/, we help brands stand out across both digital and physical media through clean design, high-end photography, videography, and strategic content creation. 👉 Looking to elevate your brand's visual identity or print media? Get in touch with us to see how we can collaborate!

Smart Investing Masterclass

Pego do Inferno Waterfall, near Tavira. One of the gems our members have pinned on the map: the swimming spots, viewpoints and local secrets that don't make the guidebooks. The map keeps growing as people add their own. Um dos recantos que os nossos membros marcaram no mapa: os sítios que não aparecem nos guias. O mapa cresce à medida que cada um acrescenta os seus. #algarve #algarvecircle #portugal #hiddenalgarve #secretspots #tavira
Benagil Kayak Tour. Our main 2.5-hour kayak tour to the Benagil Cave from Marina de Portimão, for groups of up to 24. Every operator on the Circle is booked direct. No commission, no middleman, no booking fee stacked on top: you deal directly with the people who run it. Reserva direta com quem opera, sem comissões e sem intermediários. #algarve #algarvecircle #portugal #thingstodoalgarve #benagilcavetours
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Sohomelo Studio
Photography & video
Videographer and digital content creators

Dots & Spotts Finance
Financial advice
Financial education for everyone. Learn low-cost investing strategies, retirement planning, and how to build real wealth - with average returns of 10% per year.

Matt's Bar
Bars
26 seasons and still the heartbeat of Albufeira's nightlife. Matt's Bar is the Algarve's most iconic bar, live DJs, themed parties, VIP areas, Sunset Parties…

































