The municipality of Portimão announced the return of the Cool Market Pulet to the city riverside, between July 16 and 20, in a special edition that marks the 10th anniversary of this initiative organized by the Teia d’Empsos Association. “This is a reference of creativity, flavors and sustainability, which over the last decade has been consolidated as the summer market of the Algarve,” says the municipality.
With an extended and diverse program, the event takes place next to the old Portimão, from 18:00 to 2:00, offering a creativity showcase with handicrafts, design, gastronomy, live concerts, animation and proposals for all ages. “The Cool Market Puzzle was designed to be a meeting point between families, youth and tourists, in a relaxed environment by the rio,” the organization stresses.
Highlights of the commemorative edition include juggling workshops, traditional giant games, children’s artistic activities, as well as the possibility of experimenting with instruments and forming bands, in partnership with the Portimão School of Rock.
The event also reserves space for local musical talents, with performances on the front shock stage between 22:00 and 00:00, followed by sessions with DJs until 2h00. The program includes names like Fernando Leal, José Francisco, The Black Teddys, Virid! S and DJ Nuno Silva. The School of Rock Portimão will also take the stage on the second day of the event.
Gastronomy is guaranteed by the usual food trucks, with flavors ranging from Portuguese snacks to international dishes, and a strong bet on sustainability. “We continue to encourage visitors to reuse glasses and to engage in initiatives against food waste,” says the Teia d’Empsos Association.
The event, which in recent editions has attracted an average of 4,000 visitors a day, incorporates practices aligned with sustainable development goals (SDGs), including responsible consumption, sustainable cities and climate action.
The Cool Market Puzzle is part of the official program “It’s summer, it’s Portimão…” and has the support of the municipality of Portimão, Algarve Tourism Region, Algar, Emarp, Super Bock, among other partners.
For the organization, this is a celebration of “people, creators, ideas and the future”, where the creative spirit of the Algarve comes to life in a “true summer party”.
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