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Considered to be the largest event of its kind, 50 national and international artists transform more than 40, 000 tons of sand into amazing, but temporary, works of art. The International Sand Sculpture Festival is based on a different theme every year, last year was Idols, this year it is Music. Expect to see sand sculptures up to 12 feet tall of your favourite rock, folk or pop group or maybe even sculptures representing dance and classical music.

It is an impressive exhibition that features the participation of more than 50 talented artists from across the world, creating sculptures that achieve a surprising level of detail and perfection. The festival, organised by Prosandart, was first celebrated in 2003 in the town of Pêra, situated a few kilometres away from the fabulous Armaçao beach in Pêra. It has successfully taken place every summer since then.

For all you film fanatics visiting Algarve this autumn you’re in luck because they are celebrating their annual International Film Festival (FICA) from the 19th to the 28th of November, in the town of Portimão to be more precise, comprising Portugal’s oldest cinema event.

Live demonstrations and tastings of marine products and canning is a great bet Allgarve Gourmet, taking place 16-24 July, from 19.00 to 24.00 at the Museum of Portimão, where renowned chefs will recreate ingredients in innovative recipes

The WRC Vodafone Rally of Portugal is the most important rally to be held in Portugal, part of the WRC – the World Rally Championship, the 2010 event will involve 74 teams representing 28 countries

26/03/2010. Remember this date, because it's the next competition that will take place at the Autodromo do Portimao. The Algarve International Motor Racing Circuit is ready, and the whole region is getting prepared to receive all the tourists and speed-lovers