Every year the star puts a full morning aside for his loyal fans, where they can sing and chat and take a photo with him.
This year the event was also attended by Albufeira Mayor, José Carlos Rolo, who in conversation with the Living Doll hit-maker highlighted the singer’s importance in helping to put Albufeira on the international map.
Sir Cliff Richard has called Albufeira his second home for over 40 years, after first holidaying there in 1961.
A statement from Albufeira council stressed “he can often be heard complimenting Albufeira for having ‘some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, lovely people and a splendid gastronomy’”.
In return, in 2003, Albufeira Town Hall decided to honour Sir Cliff Richard by naming a city street after the British singer, who also became the first personality to receive the Key of the City in 2014.
For over five decades, Cliff Richard has enjoyed success as a singer, musician, performer, actor and philanthropist, and is now acknowledged worldwide as a true musical icon.
Throughout his career, Sir Cliff Richard has sold over 250 million albums and is still one of the most recognised and esteemed British artists worldwide.
He was the first rock artist to be decorated by Queen Elizabeth in October 1995, ahead of names like Paul McCartney (1997), Elton John (1998), Mick Jagger (2003) and Tom Jones (2006).
Sir Cliff also realised in Albufeira his dream of planting a vineyard, on his estate at Quinta do Moinho. This is where the Vida Nova wines are produced, the production of which have his own personal involvement.
Many of the singalong guests were also signed up for a customary Cliff Richard cruise on a catamaran, which departed from Albufeira Marina on Saturday and traditionally follows the annual get-together.
Cliff Richard fans flock from around globe for annual ‘singalong and signing’
in News · 31 May 2018, 13:48 · 11 Comments
Good on you Sir Cliff.....we enjoyed the hour long special all about your amazing career on Channel 4 a few nights ago......
By alexis j Favenchi from Other on 01 Jun 2018, 08:31
Cliff is our idol. I’m sure I speak for all the Cliff fans.He is not only a fabuous singer but a generous and kind man .Truly dedicated to all his fans , he gives time to meet and speak to them. There will never be another entertainer like him. God bless him he is an angel in our midst.
By Sarah Appleby from UK on 01 Jun 2018, 10:46
I attended the wine signing and would like to thanks everyone involved with making this a special day for us all .This was my first time and standing beside Cliff and have a picture taken with him was a dream come true and to stand with over 1400 of us and keep that lovely smile just shows what an amazing man he truly is .I finished off my holiday with the amazing wine cruise
By Josephine Hastie from UK on 01 Jun 2018, 15:46
I was here it was amazing Sir Cliff is the nicest man we have the best time and meet the man himself I love it
By Marian Donovan from Other on 01 Jun 2018, 20:54
A dream come true meeting my idol, an amazing tour of the winery, and a 3hour Cliff themed cruise. Beautiful weather and so many lovely friendly people. A truly magical experience
By Rosemary Byres from UK on 01 Jun 2018, 22:07
Hello.please send me information as to how can i come to be at his concert next may.i understand his winery is on the market .would there be somewhere else he would then perform.it would be a dream come true to have my photo taken with him for my 70th Birthday.i have loved him forever. Thank you so much for your article and your time Nellie x
By Nellie Trim from Other on 02 Jun 2018, 02:05
What a lovely day we had together with Cliff and 1400 fans. And Cliff loves us too. Hope there will be another signing and signing next year. I will be there. But first a concert tour later this year...
By Rina from Other on 02 Jun 2018, 21:29
Please could you let me know how to apply for tickets for next year if the sing-along if it goes ahead. Thank you. Cliff has been in my life since I was a young teenager and seeing him like this would be wonderful.
By Mrs M Brown from UK on 29 Nov 2018, 08:20
While watching Cliff’s 60 years program on TV discovered he opens his doors to fans..
My friend and I would just love to be able to see Cliff in the sun!
We go to his Glasgow concerts and I have always wanted to see to go to the Royal Albert Hall. So when found out Sir Cliff was singing my friend and I couldn’t miss it.. wonderful memories.
By Linda Friel from UK on 02 Apr 2019, 23:12
Could you please tell me the date of the signing next year & if I can get tickets. My wife has been a lifelong fan & this would be a wonderful great surprise for her. tickets of course booked for the Royal Albert Hall next year.
By David Mace from UK on 09 Nov 2019, 12:15
Are the British still made welcome in Portugal as I have always found the Portuguese very friendly & welcoming.
By Richard Quittenden from UK on 06 Dec 2019, 19:18