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World’s largest sand sculpture park remains open in the Algarve

Visitors can still explore SandCity in Lagoa, the world’s largest sand sculpture park, before the 2026 season concludes. Located beside the EN125, this five-hectare attraction features over 120 sculptures created by more than 60 artists. The exhibition, themed “Around the World in Sand”, remains open until 15 November.

Carl Munson·26 October 2026·https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-17/worlds-largest-sand-sculpture-park-in-the-algarve-remains-open/1101654
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Weather across Portugal & the islands

Lisboa
🌤️ Mainly clear
13°
↑ 23° / ↓ 11°
Porto
⛅ Partly cloudy
13°
↑ 18° / ↓ 13°
Braga
🌫️ Fog
11°
↑ 19° / ↓ 11°
Coimbra
🌫️ Fog
12°
↑ 22° / ↓ 12°
Faro
☁️ Overcast
15°
↑ 21° / ↓ 14°
Évora
🌫️ Fog
11°
↑ 22° / ↓ 9°
Funchal (Madeira)
⛅ Partly cloudy
19°
↑ 24° / ↓ 19°
Ponta Delgada (Azores)
☁️ Overcast
18°
↑ 19° / ↓ 16°

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