Once again the Autodromo do Algarve, in southern Portugal, has a fantastic (provisional) line up of events for 2010, so get out those diaries that you got for christmas and pencil in some, high octane, motor racing entertainment for you, your family and friends to enjoy. The track will be hosting the SBK world superbike championships, the Le Mans series (which includes a night race), the Ferrari challenge and the popular Algarve historic festival among other events taking place throughout the year at Parkalgar. So, if you are a motorsport petrolhead and fancy doing your ears some damage we have put together a list of race days and video guides just for you…..

The town and castle of Paderne in Algarve, southern Portugal will once again be turning the clock back 500 years or more for it´s annual medieval festival. If you are looking for real culture and entertainment for both you and the kids then this is as real and as fun as it gets. Step back in time and into the world of the middle ages. Located within the town and the castle walls, you will be transported back to life under the rule of the Moors, with jousting tournaments, sword fighting, traditional games, Jesters, street entertainment, fire jugglers, barbarians, musicians and belly dancing maidens, medieval crafts stalls and other traditional shows. Food and drink are aplenty too. Click on the photo for the full details..

Here´s one for the keen cyclists out there in Algarve. On the 10th of October there will be the chance to take part in a cycling competition with 3 trails of 25km, 50km and 80km. So if you are as fit as a butchers dog, or would like to get that way, why not head to the central Algarve and meet at the EB 2, 3 SB Messines school at 7.00am for an 8.30 start. The event costs 18 Euro to enter and this includes insurance, food and a gift. Click on the photo for full details

Here´s one for the petrolheads out there, GP2, the feeder series for Formula One is coming to Portimao, Algarve, southern Portugal for the weekend of the 18th - 20th of September 2009 at the new Autodromo Track just between Portimao and Lagos. These cars really are the real deal, the engines are designed by Renault and the cars are capable of reaching the same speeds of some F1 cars. The series offers great entertainment wherever they race. The concept is quite simple. All of the 26 cars are identical, they have no traction controll or power steering, pitstops are compulsory and they operate a reverse grid policy so the racing is always competitive and very entertaining. If your are into motorsport read the full article with details, video, where to stay details and ticket information.

ABBA tribute band ABBA Gold are performing at Vila Sol Spa and Golf Resort on Tuesdayday, 18th August 2009. Things start at 22.00. Tickets are 25 Euro for the concert or 60 Euro including dinner. Here is a short video of ABBA Gold to give you a quick taster of what to expect,

Portimao marina, Algarve, southern Portugal, is once again playing host to the Audi Med Cup, the champions league of sailing, from the 18th to the 23rd of August. This really is a top class event with two classes of boat, the 42 footers and the 52 footers, competing at close quarters out on the water. A total of 19 teams will be doing battle in some of the fastest sailing machines in the world, helmed by some of the best skippers on the planet. There is lots to do and see in and around Portimao marina, with exhibition areas, race village, shoreside fun and games, and giant screens so that you won´t even get your shoes wet. Here is a video of this years Audi Med Cup series in all it´s glory, so get the boating shoes out and head for Portimao,

Yes it´s that time of year again. Loule, just north of Faro, is hosting it´s “Noite Branca” end of summer party on Saturday, 29th of August. Based on the original concept from Paris, the entire town, shops, streets and the people too are all dressed in white. This event was first held in Loule in 2007 and was hugely popular. The following year was even more of a success, so get out some white clothes and head the biggest chill-out party in Portugal. You will find 50 plus street entertainers including mime statues (dressed in white of course), fire jugglers, stilt walkers, musicians, toga wearing beauties, snow queens, bands and DJ´s till late. Click on the photo to see a video preview to put you in the mood.

The castle area of Castro Marim in Algarve, southern Portugal is once again turning the clock back 500 years or more for it´s annual medieval festival. If you are looking for real culture and entertainment for both you and the kids then this is as real as it gets. Step back in time and into the world of the middle ages. Located within the town and the castle walls, you will find out what life was like under the rule of the Moors, including jousting tournaments, sword fighting, traditional games, Jesters, street entertainment, fire jugglers, barbarians, musicians and belly dancing maidens, medieval crafts stalls and other traditional shows. Click on the photo to see a short newsclip of last years event to give you an idea of what to expect,

Ive Mendes, a silky smooth pop jazz diva, was discovered by Robin Millar, the legendary producer of Sade and Everything But The Girl. Now is your chance to see her live at Dom Pedro Golf Resort, Vilamoura, on the evening of the 13th of August 2009. The event starts at around 22.30pm Prices are €25 - normal or €55 - with dinner (drinks included) (Dinner at 21.00) Here is a video of Ive Mendes doing her Jazzy Jazz thing,

Why not pack an overnight bag and a tent this Thursday, the 13th of August 2009 and jump in the car and head for Sagres, Algarve, southern Portugal? The Super Bock Surf Fest is taking place on Pria do Tonel, Sagres on Thursday and Friday with a great musical line up. This is the place to be, with 15 artists including Nitin Sawhney, Asian Dub Foundation, João Maria, 2 Many DJs, Easy Star All Stars, and Ziggi. All in all, this fest has a reggae bias. Entrance is super douper, super bock, good value with day tickets costing 25 Euro each and a two day pass costing you 40 Euro. According to Windguru, wave predictions are only around the one metre mark so it looks like you won´t be missing too much in the way of surfing. We have put together a video line up below to get you in the Super Bock Surf Fest mood, enjoy,