It is one of the highpoints of the Algarve summer calendar and attended by tens of thousands of people every year.

Fatacil – its official name the Fair for Handicraft, Tourism, Agriculture. Commerce and Industry – is this year in its 39th year and runs until 26 August.

Beside the standard hundreds of stalls featuring typical goods, foods and beverages from across the country, there will also be the usual live farm animal area and equestrian shows.

The nightly line-up of top-notch acts this year includes acclaimed names from the national music scene such as Fado singer Mariza (18 August) and reggae star Richie Campbell (25 August).

The emblematic event is one of the country’s top cultural experiences and a must-visit for those in the Algarve during summer.

The event is open every night from 6pm to 1am. For more information or the full entertainment line-up, see: www.fatacil.pt.