Algarve experiences beautiful weather all throughout the year (see http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g18... for more information); as a result of this, there are events and festivals going on all year long in the area. Some of the things visitors might wish to check out include:
- February
- Loule Carnival is a multi-day festival including street parties, costume events, parades and music. More information is available at http://whatsonwhen.com/events/event.a... .
- March
- Easter Sunday is important in the religious area of Algarve and offers a variety of different celebrations for people of all ages to enjoy.
- April
- Holy Week is a time of religious celebration in the area. Though there are children’s activities, this is primarily a somber type of celebration, focused on prayer.
- July
- Arts and crafts fair which takes place in Alcoutim is an excellent opportunity for tourists to purchase local handicrafts as well as to mingle with the locals.
- Moorish Nights celebrates the ancient history of the area. More on this history can be found at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g18... .
- August
- Festival do Marisco is a seafood festival celebrating the fresh fish in the area.
- September
- Folklore Festival celebrates the oral traditions of the area.
- December
- Christmas celebrations occur in various places throughout Algarve and are highly enjoyed by tourists as well as locals.
